Commentary from Oxford SBM industry experts.
Long-form thinking on the forces shaping modern leadership, strategy, governance, and institutional transformation.
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The New Grammar of Global Leadership
The next decade of executive practice will be defined by cross-border ambiguity, not certainty. A new grammar is emerging.
By Dr. Helena Thorne
Beyond Adoption: Building Institutional AI Literacy
A framework for embedding responsible AI capability across every level of the enterprise, from board to frontline.
By Dr. Mei Zhang
The New Grammar of Global Leadership
The next decade of executive practice will be defined by cross-border ambiguity, not certainty. A new grammar is emerging.
Dr. Helena Thorne · 12 min read
Beyond Adoption: Building Institutional AI Literacy
A framework for embedding responsible AI capability across every level of the enterprise, from board to frontline.
Dr. Mei Zhang · 10 min read
Boards in an Era of Systemic Risk
Director expectations are shifting under climate, geopolitical, and technological pressure. Boards must adapt their rhythm and remit.
Sir Julian Harcourt · 9 min read
Capital Allocation Under Structural Volatility
Rethinking corporate finance principles for a decade of sustained macroeconomic disruption.
Dr. Priya Rao · 11 min read
The Rhythm of Hybrid Executive Teams
How high-performing executive teams sustain trust, tempo, and challenge in distributed operating models.
Prof. Marcus Ashford · 8 min read
Transition Risk and the Board
Climate transition is a governance question, not only a strategy question. Boards need a materiality lens that matches.
Dr. Amara Nkomo · 9 min read
From Founder to Executive Leader
The transition from operator to institutional executive is the most under-discussed inflection point in modern enterprise.
Sofía Carrera · 10 min read
Chairing the AI Risk Committee
A practical brief for directors asked to lead board-level oversight of enterprise AI.
Sir Julian Harcourt · 7 min read