OCL Online Programme
Transform your leadership style, develop your skillset & become part of an international network in our immersive weeklong programme.
Oxford Cultural Leaders has been designed and delivered since 2015 by Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries & Museums in partnership with the Saïd Business School. Oxford Cultural Leaders (OCL) is an intensive and immersive weeklong programme designed for cultural sector professionals. The programme experience is challenging and provocative, as well as developmental and supportive. It disrupts how participants think, working on conceptual, contextual, organisational and personal levels. The programme brings together expertise from across the cultural and business sectors and is delivered through lectures, keynote speeches and facilitated workshops that re-examine participants’ approaches to leadership in relation to their institutional visions.
Key Programme Highlights
- Interactive workshops and group breakouts: Work with peers from around the world in engaging, hands-on sessions designed to challenge your thinking and expand your leadership toolkit.
- Keynote speeches and panel discussions: Gain insight from sector experts on cultural entrepreneurship, leadership and much more.
- Peer coaching and reflection: Explore your personal challenges and goals in supportive, structured sessions.
- International cohort: Connect with other cultural leaders, build meaningful relationships and collaborate on innovative ideas.
Why Choose the OCL Online Programme?
- Flexibility: Participate from anywhere in the world with the convenience of live Zoom sessions, ensuring you can join the programme without disrupting your schedule.
- Esteemed faculty: Learn from the same experts who lead the prestigious residential OCL programme.
- Innovative, immersive learning: Each day is designed to keep you engaged, inspired and challenged with dynamic activities, keynote sessions and group discussions.
- Global network: Become part of a diverse global network of over 250 cultural leaders, with alumni sharing best practices, offering mutual support and initiating innovative partnerships and programmes, with the opportunity to continue that connection at our our alumni events.
Online Programme Testimonials:
‘The course changed the way I think. It gave me the space to step back and change some behaviours that were not helpful to me. It’s not just about listening to inspirational speakers, reading interesting academic articles and practising theory; it’s so much more! The whole process changes you for the better. And on top of all of that, you get an amazing network of people who you’ve been on a journey with who are all brilliant.’
Victoria Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, The Met, UK
‘Having done other online courses, I was very impressed with the balance of keynotes, workshops and breakout groups within OCL – I was utterly engaged at every stage, and it catered to the diversity of learning styles and communication preferences in the group. The thinking/coaching pairs worked well for me – teaching me (one of many) new methodologies and ways to address leadership dilemmas.’
Katie Russell, National Director/CEO, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Australia
Dates & Application Details
- Programme Dates: 12–16 May 2025
- Duration: 5 consecutive days
- Delivery: Live online via Zoom
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
Don’t miss out – apply today to secure your place in the Oxford Cultural Leaders Online Programme 2025, or download our brochure here.
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