Testimonials about the Oxford Leadership Development Programme
What I've learned from the OLDP experience is
bigger than words. My perception of my self, of my life, of the
world, of my place in this world is today totally different from
what it was 4 months ago. My individualistic approach to leadership
has moved to a more humanistic one. The effect on my work has been
significant and sustained.
Sirivan Chaleunxay, Financial Controller,
GE Infra, Oil & Gas, Italy
OLDP and Strategic Focusing enabled us to build a
new corporate culture based on trust & collaboration, focused
on the development of the whole company in an eco-based way,
instead of the traditional command-control and competitive
ego-based way, which had previously restricted our growth
corporately and personally. Brian Bacon's approach is a pragmatic
way of getting business results by connecting people with spirit,
wholeness and learning.
Rodrigo Loures, CEO, Nutrimental Foods,
Brazil. Chairman of the Confederation of Employers,
Brazil.
OLDP is a very structured approach to an issue
which is often overlooked in a change process. Leading yourself is
a prerequisite for leading others. OLDP addresses this. By
developing ones deeper emotional side and linking this to the
demands of effectiveness in today's business society OLDP provides
a holistic perspective on this complex issue. The environment
created by Brian Bacon is the perfect one for approaching the
complex questions around life and leadership. He has had a very big
influence in this company.
Anders Soderlund, Managing Director,
McDonald's, Sweden
It is still difficult for me to understand what
happened. I learned so much, became so aware of the things I did
not know mattered. The three days changed a lot about the way I
look at things and even though I have attended courses before, this
one really mattered. Thank you.
Ceyda Metin, telemarketing Manager,
SEB Life, Denmark
OLDP is a remarkable process for giving people
greater self awareness and the willingness to embark upon a journey
of genuine change. We've benefited from it corporately and I
believe the OLDP is uniquely applicable to any business, government
or social institution that is serious about transforming their
organisation thorough the development of its leaders at all
levels.
John Williams, General Manager, Pacific
Power International, Australia
I found the OLDP to be one of the most valuable
ingredients in the Strategic Focusing process. It helped me develop
a clearer sense of direction, clarify my options and face up to
some very tough decisions in my personal and professional life. I
feel its impact will be with me for the rest of my life.
Gary Tucker, Senior Vice President,
Fortune 500 Technology Company, USA
Depictions of restructuring and change management
at a corporate level rarely make you laugh out of recognition and
shed tears of emotion at the same time. Brian Bacon is a brilliant
story-teller, because he has lived through it all. In the OLDP
course Brian demonstrates his vast experience of corporate change
management by drawing your attention and focusing it on the few
things that really matter in a very structured manner.
Jonas Lindholm, Vice President, ABB
Financial Services, Finland
OLDP is an outstanding programme not only for
corporate executives but also for a professional like me. I
understand myself and others better, and consciously apply its
principles in my day to day working.
Dr Ashok Metha, Head - Department of
Cancer Surgery, Mumbai, India
Pragmatic wisdom presented in a humorous manner
with engaging workshop activities. Every executive leading a team
during these challenging times should take the OLDP course.
Julius Wang, Managing Director, Apollo
Industries, China
During a highly turbulent period in the history of
our 100 year old company, Brian Bacon's intervention with the
Strategic Focusing ® process provided tremendous support in helping
us manage the crisis. Mr. Bacon and his team from Oxford helped us
clarify our strategy options and guided us in executing a new focus
for the company. We then initiated a company-wide revitalization
programme incorporating the OLDP programme to build up the
determination, confidence and commitment amongst our managers to
lead the change. The issues of survival are now matters of the past
as have achieved exceptional growth both in revenue and
profitability and I consider this to be the fruit of the efforts of
Brian Bacon and the OLDP programme during this critical period.
J.L. Shah - Managing Director, Atul
Industries Ltd. India
Self management and personal responsibility are
the keys to success in any process of change. In the OLDP, Brian
Bacon has developed a very effective method to get people focused
on the things that matter. In the process of preventing violent
conflict and building peace this focus is essential at the global,
the regional, the national and at the individual level.
Ambassador Ragnar Ängeby. Head of
Prevention of Violent Conflict in Foreign Affairs, Department of
Global Security, Government of Sweden
OLDP is an excellent structure for personal
planning. The most rewarding leadership course I've
experienced.
Oil Company Executive. USA
The reflective inquiry technique used in OLDP is
the most effective self- learning tool I have ever seen.
Army Major General, Denmark
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