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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