Women of Achievement

Oct 03 2017 4 ep. 49 mins 1.3k

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This series is unique in being wholly dedicated to female speakers. It is intended to showcase the enormous range of women's careers and raise the profile of women of high achievement in order to increase the range of role models accessible to challenge and inspire women both at Oxford and outside. The lecture series is funded by the Vice Chancellor's Diversity Fund.

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In conversation with Helen Clark: Reflections on Women in Leadership

Oct 03 2017 31 mins

A conversation with Helen Clark who served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand 1999-2008, before becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme. Helen Clark was the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from April 2009 until April 2017 and was the first woman to lead the organization. She was also the Chair of the United Na

Leading by Example: my journey to the podium

Feb 28 2017 42 mins

An inspiring and powerful voice in the music scene, Marin Alsop, talks about her journey to become a conductor and violinist on the worlds stage. Marin Alsop is recognised across the world for her innovative approach to programming and for her deep commitment to education and to the development of audiences of all ages. Marin Alsop made history with her appointment as the 12th musi

Values based leadership in a changing world

Oct 25 2016 50 mins

21st century leaders lead complex, diverse and culturally complex organisations: Do women lead these organisations differently?

Truth and Reality in a Hyper-Connected World

May 09 2016 71 mins

Katharine Viner, the editor-in-chief at The Guardian, delivers the second Women of Achievement Lecture. Drawing on recent high profile news stories, Ms Viner highlights how truth is a troubling concept in todays modern era of journalism.