Leadership Development Programme
Self-Managing Leadership®
Self-managing Leadership® (SML) is a powerful framework for effectively aligning people and culture with purpose and strategy.
Unleash the power of purpose-driven performance.
Our 10-step model helps participants identify their purpose, values and vision in order to define the focus and character which defines their leadership. A 90-day action plan for each participant will be developed focusing on the few things which have the largest impact, for both personal and professional development.
A powerful step-by-step framework for focusing, changing negative habits, making critical choices and bringing plans to life. Participants learn how to influence change at the individual, team and organisation level.
How Self-Managing Leadership® will amplify engagement.
Through a facilitated journey our coaches will guide you through a transformation process of analysis and discovery where you will gain insights about yourself, formulate a 90 Day Action Plan and get the support you need to move you forward to being yourself better and realising your potential.
Harness the power of purpose in ten comprehensive modules.
Our proven 10-step programme gives you everything you need to find your purpose, identify your vision, and make it happen.
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life. You will see where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned. You will identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve acquired. You will discover what scale of change is needed. You will also learn about presence and the ‘total intelligence’ of the leader.
What does my story tell me about myself?
Assess the personal strengths and positive patterns that you can build on for the next chapter in your life. You will also identify the weaknesses and negative patterns that need to be dealt with. You will learn how to develop the art of becoming the ‘detached observer’ to get perspective and understand what’s really going on.
If I live my truth, what am I supposed to be doing with my life?
Learn about the power of your purpose and keeping the right intention. You will work on clarifying your “why” and developing your personal compass for the next chapter in your life. You will learn the key to influence your next chapter and trajectory.
What values and guiding principles support my “why”?
Identify the values that are connected to your purpose in order to guide and influence major choices, decisions and relationships. You will learn how to detect the values which give shape and definition to your character as an individual and person.
What does my vision ideally point to? How do I need to adjust the way I see?
Learn about the power of your purpose and keeping the right intention. You will work on clarifying your “why” and developing your personal compass for the next chapter in your life. You will learn the key to influence your next chapter and trajectory.
What are the barriers that I will probably face while moving towards my vision?
In this session you will explore the obstacles and challenges that need to be dealt with for you to be able to achieve your vision. You will identify the root cause of old patterns that are compromising your success.
What do I do and how do I do it?
In these sessions you will identify the choices and decisions that reinforce your goals and strategies for achieving your vision.
What are the immediate steps to move towards my vision?
You will be guided in developing an action plan for the implementation of the change you are looking for in your life and career. You will learn how to sustain your energy, commitment and enthusiasm for the direction you choose.
What habits and patterns do I need to change?
In this session you will discover ways to carry your action plan into reality and how to establish new habits and vital behaviours for success.
“The Self-Managing Leadership programme was the most powerful and moving course I have ever attended in my entire professional career. Brian’s vision and foresight has helped me deal with many difficult situations personally & professionally.”
John Mahtani
Former Vice President, Warner Bros
Purpose-driven performance, at scale.
Oxford Leadership can deliver SML® Online to hundreds or thousands of your employees at scale if that’s what your organisation needs. Customised to your brand, with your key messages baked in and aligned to your strategy – you’ll benefit from the deepest possible engagement and see the best outcomes.


Programme Brochure
Download the programme overview for more information about the core methodologies and key benefits.
Listen to SML®
participant stories
The SML® Online Platform helped BBH employees connect their individual purpose to the purpose of the agency.
FAQ
Here you’ll find a selection of the most common questions we are asked about SML Online. We hope you find them helpful. If you have a more specific question please talk to one of our consultants.
By unpacking your purpose and turning it into a 90-day action plan, you can decide what you want to do in your personal life, and how to get there. Oxford Leadership provides the tools, but you need to make the change yourself.
SML Online is available at scale for organisations that want it. Fully customised and branded programmes with your organisation’s own messages that can be taken by thousands of individuals across different time-zones.
There’s no difference at all in terms of quality or of content. SML Online takes the same course that almost one million individuals have already benefited from in person, and allows you to take it online.
Speak to a consultant.
If you’d like to find out anything more about how the SML® Programme could help you or your organisation, our consultants will be delighted to help.