Introduction

Welcome to the Senior Executive Programme. Please scroll down for full descriptions of each session, speaker biographies, and the links to join each session. Each event session is run via Zoom, which we recommend you test (and download for a more stable experience) in advance. Get in touch at execedsystems@london.edu with any questions.

Please use Canvas to access pre-reading and materials for each session.

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Use the menu button, at the top left-hand corner of the page, to quickly jump to each day of the SEP programme.

Welcome to SEP
So, you've done your pre-reading, cleared the diary, and are ready to dive into SEP. What should you expect? Well, learning is a type of DEEP WORK and should be approached as such. How do you make the most of the SEP experience and how do you keep yourself focused and energised across a broad and demanding course?

John Dore will briefly set the scene and then set-you on your SEP journey.

This opening session is designed to set the tone and spirit of open collaboration at the outset of the ‘Leadership Week’ of the SEP. You will experience a series of exercises that will help break the ice, encourage you to make meaningful personal introductions, dissolve social and cultural defences, and build a spirit of community, collaboration and support for the SEP journey ahead. Bring your prepared 'Lifeline' to the session.

Note – pre-work “life-line” exercise to be completed before the session on 1^st March 2021

In this session, Andrew Scott outlines the demographic trends supporting a 100 Year Life and their causes.  We investigate the challenges this will create for individuals, firms and governments in terms of how we support a “good life”. You should complete a short survey before attending the Class (see Canvas)

This session will be recorded

The wellbeing element on SEP is designed to help managers review and, where desirable, reset their work style and lifestyle. This session will outline the spirit and intent of the wellbeing programme that will run throughout SEP. We’ll explain how you can personalise your wellbeing journey by examining your individual priority areas for improvement and you’ll be assigned a wellbeing coach who will support you towards quick and lasting results.

This session sets the frame for the rest of the week. We will spend the first part of the morning talking about leadership and what it means to you. Randall will focus on seven themes or ‘big ideas’ in leadership over the centuries (from oldest to newest). After the morning break, Randall will introduce the 5 STeP. The 5 STeP Profile is designed to measure the same dimensions as the NEO PIR, the personality instrument that is generally considered to have the greatest cross-cultural construct and content validity.

The role of the Executive Coach is central to the approach on SEP. You will be working with an experienced Executive Coach and a small group of peers on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday morning. You will need to have access to your SEP360, 5STeP and your preperatory notes for full participation.

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Every morning on SEP we start the day in a way that connects the Cohort, explores an idea from the previous day, or simply allows time to frame the day with a story, song, film-clip or other contribution. Sometime these sessions are led by members of the Cohort, for example focusing on the expertise and business experience. It may seem unusual, but some of the most memorable moments on SEP are found in the surrendity of connecting first thing. Always join the the Breakfast slot before the main lectures begin.

We will look at when senior executives fail to lead and motivate. We will discuss how to create a culture of motivation in your organisation and we will continue to explore why senior executive fail to lead. In particular, the idea those leaders are most vulnerable when they are not watching how they interact– when they are stressed, busy, etc. At the end of the session we will share with you the results of PPP survey. We will also talk about the “Crisis Simulation” the next morning, day and prepare you to observe your team mates on the day.

Exploration of SEP360, 5STeP and the 'PPP' reports.

Our vision, mission and values:

Our mission is to bring together the best people, dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. We continue to invest in our people and facilities to ensure our patients receive high standards of care.

This Crisis Simulation prepares you to lead in high-pressure, high-stakes environment. You will be immersed in a complex business in the healthcare sector, faced with a crisis that impacts its financial and reputation, as well as the health and safety of its community.

You will serve as members of a senior advisory committee of the UK based Paton Medical Group, reporting directly to the CEO and Board. The committee is both an advisory and decision-making body on all strategic and operational matters related to the Group over a critical two weeks, as they navigate towards a successful M&A by a private equity group. You will be given all the information you need to fulfil your role and familiarise yourself with the Group's strategy, operations and people.

Before you join the session please view the following links:

Read the Paton Medical Group Case Study

Visit the Paton Medical Group Website

View the Newspaper Article

Yoga: Stretch, breath, reduce stress, increase focus.

We focus on the value of Personal Development Planning. The session will be arranged around some closing guidance from Randall Peterson and individual reflection work, and one to one work with your Coach.

Closing guidance from Randall Peterson.

We move from the realm of Leadership to think about the current and future disruptive context which is the "never-normal" for the the leader. Over the course of this session Peter Hinssen will explore ideas such as The Day After Tomorrow and how organisations can reinvent for the future, as well as the major technological, societal and organisational shifts that will dominate the leader's outlook.

This session will be recorded

Fitness training ideas you can fit into any busy schedule.

Welcome to Week 2 and a warm welcome back to the participants from SEP100.

Introduction to Finance - We start by discussing the goal of the firm. We then introduce the financial statements: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows statements and discuss their uses and limitations. We then turn to a discussion of valuation. What are the drivers of value? This will require an understanding of cash flows and required rates of return. We will introduce concepts such as free cash flow and weighted average cost of capital. We finish the day valuing a high-tech start-up that eventually failed and ask how a company worth several billions in December can declare bankruptcy 8 months later.

This session will be recorded

How should we finance our business? What are the benefits of debt financing, and how do we exploit them without getting into trouble? These are the questions we start the day with. We then revisit the high-tech start-up case discussed on day 1 and ask whether the company used the right form of financing and if not, why not. Next, we discuss how companies should think about dividends and share buybacks. Finally, we study mergers & acquisitions and ask why so many acquisitions fail. In a case study, we will explore how a firm should respond to a proposed acquisition. Under what circumstances is it right to fight an offer? In the context of the case, we will also discuss optimal bid tactics.

This session will be recorded

Pilates techniques to boost energy and stay injury free.

What does Collaboration really look like? Not the take it or leave it, nice to have, be cooperative kind of collaboration, but real, enterprise-transforming collaboration; that harnesses difference, diversity of thinking and provides rigorous challenge and candid feedback, as well as great support, ideas and resources? Kathleen O'Connor will explore what Collaboration can achieve and share some powerful ideas to be harnessed during and after SEP.

This session will be recorded

Time dedicated to freestyle wellness. Do your own thing and share the joy!

Each of Costas’ classes over two days, features a focus on the different challenges business leaders will face, including; continuous disruption, engendering agility, and attacking, as well as defending against disruption.

The Classes also include opportunities to meet and explore some of these issues in-person with outstanding leaders, including: Ron Kalifa, David Meek, Nandu Nandikishore, and David Lancefield.

This session will be recorded

Yoga to relax and energise.

We dig deeper into the reality of confronting disruption; engendering agility and attacking as well as defending a competitive position.

The sessions will be recorded