CEO SEMINAR
AT OXFORD

OXFORD, ENGLAND, UK I 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2024
INSPIRATION AND EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL AND PROFOUND

Gather with the brightest minds from the University and your fellow CEO member couples for an intimate learning experience amidst some of the most beautiful architecture in England at the epicenter of academic excellence.

The CEO Seminar returns to Oxford after a hiatus under new leadership with Chair James Hall an Associate Fellow at Oxford Saïd Business School. Explore the most challenging issues of our day—the future of AI, the state of democracy, and the impact on our public discourse of social media and feral news outlets—within the broader disciplines of the arts, science, and leadership. Each sessions structure will focus on discussion both with faculty and CEO peers.

RHODES HOUSE

Anchored in the iconic home of the postgraduate Rhodes scholars, where leaders have been developed for decades, begin your focused study of global trends with Professor Patricia Clavin, a researcher of the history of Europe’s international relations, examining the changing global order.

DIALOGUE DINNER

Poem in hand, stroll to the welcome reception in the dining room to enjoy a cocktail and gather around small roundtables for a Dialogue Dinner with your peers that will forge uncommon connections for the shared experiences ahead.

THE FUTURE OF AI

Following an optional morning session, spend the day uncovering what rumbles beneath, beginning with Dr. Alex Connock, author of the 2022 Routledge textbook The Media Business and Artificial Intelligence, will offer deep insights into how Al will reshape information and entertainment in the coming years.

BODLEIAN LIBRARY

The Librarian at the Bodleian Library, Richard Ovenden, will share the topic of his recent book,
Burning the Books. Behind the scenes, explore some of the treasures held by the Bodleian, including
a visit to the famous Duke Humfrey's Library, with its chained books.

CLORE LIBRARY

Originally built in 1320 to house the University Library, the beautiful Clore Library has been
renovated with an early 16th century roof and offers gorgeous views of Radcliffe Square as you
dine and discuss the day's learnings.

ST. HILDA'S COLLEGE

Start your day exploring the science and psychology of human energy at an optional session before delving into the future of democracy and the importance of the Humanities in beautiful rooms looking out over the river and gardens.

NATURAL INNOVATION/ORCHESTRATING LEADERSHIP

Concurrent sessions offer unexpected lessons in leadership: in the oldest botanic gardens in the UK with over 5,000 plant species, Dr. Chris Thorogood demonstrates how natural structures are being used to inspire innovation; and in The Pavilion conductor Peter Hanke convenes a professional choir to investigate how a leader inspires a group of experts and the connection between leadership, orchestration, and impact.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Dine at the oldest College in the university, founded in the first half of the thirteenth century by William of Durham when there were just four fellows reading theology. It’s a very different place today but it still retains its historic interest, especially the Old Library, the chapel (started in 1639), and its remarkable collection of portraits.

LEADERSHIP AFTER THE STORM

In your final day at Rhodes House, Richard Olivier analyzes Shakepeare's psychological insights in
The Tempest while providing organizational development techniques to explore issues faced by
modern leaders.

BLENHEIM PALACE

Chair James Hall opens his wonderful home for an al fresco barbecue feast at North
Lodge, on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill was born, set
in parkland designed by Capability Brown.

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THURSDAY

FACULTY

ESSENTIAL INSPIRATION AND SUPPORT

TRACEY CAMILLERI

As Programme Director for CEO Seminar at Oxford, Tracey brings an innovative design approach, focusing on the dynamics and practice of successful groups and what it means to lead healthy, thriving organizations in a world increasingly dominated by process and machines. She is the co-founder of Thompson Harrison where she has designed and directed bespoke senior development programmes.

RICHARD OVENDEN

Currently serves as the 25th Bodley's Librarian in the University of Oxford, having been appointed in 2014. Richard also serves as the Director of the Bodleian Library's Centre for the Study of the Book and holds a Professorial Fellowship at Balliol College.

PROFESSOR PATRICIA CLAVIN

Professor Clavin is the Chair of Modern History and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Changing Global Orders: Learning from the Past to Shape the Future. As a researcher, teacher, and author, Patricia explores the relationship between states, civil society and markets, nationally and internationally. She writes on the history of Europe in the Great Depression; the origins and outcomes of the two world wars; transnational methodologies; the international history of law, and the League of Nations and United Nations.

PETER HANKE

A conductor of classical music, musician, and Associate Fellow at Oxford Saïd Business School, Peter investigates the connections between leadership and music, philosophy, and performance theory. Since 2003, Peter has delivered experiential learning sessions on conducting leadership at Saïd Business School, including sessions on the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme. He runs similar artistic workshops focusing on leadership from the conductor’s point of view at many other business schools and corporate leadership academies around the world.

ALEX CONNOCK

Dr. Connock is a Senior Fellow in Management Practice at Saïd Business School. He has specialized in the media business, and has significant roles in academia, the entertainment industry and major UK charities.

RICHARD OLIVIER

Richard Olivier is Artistic Director of Olivier Mythodrama. He has worked extensively in the fields of organizational and personal development. Richard’s work today is at the leading edge of bringing the world of theatre into the development of authentic leaders.