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Saïd Business School partnered with LEVRA to strengthen MBA students’ career readiness by developing the communication, leadership and decision-making skills increasingly critical in an AI-shaped workplace.

The Challenge

Saïd Business School, The University of Oxford wanted to improve the employability of students on its MBA programme, upskilling them with critical communication, leadership, and decision-making skills that weren't being covered anywhere else in the curriculum, while also delivering a genuinely innovative learning experience. The brief was built on a clear belief, as AI reshapes the market for graduate talent, Human Skills are fast becoming the distinguishing factor that sets candidates apart. LEVRA was brought in to help deliver the university's inaugural Human Leadership Development Programme.

Solution

The eight modules underpinned the mission of the Human Leadership Programme highlighting that skills like judgment, empathy, adaptability and ethical decision-making alongside technical abilities are what set future business leaders apart. The modules were selected to address the full range of Human Skills needed for career-readiness and employability: from creating a strong first-impression and presentation skills that shape early career opportunities, through to the resilience and conflict-resolution skills that sustain leadership over time.

The Results

Students found LEVRA more innovative and engaging than traditional training, while becoming more motivated to take proactive career steps and better prepared for the workplace.
77%
of Students acknowledge that LEVRA has increased their motivation to take proactive steps in their career
82%
of learners report completing tasks faster with fewer mistakes post-LEVRA, and 84% say their efforts lead to better outcomes
88%
completion rate
"The program follows a deliberate journey, from self-awareness and personal growth, through empowering and influencing others, ultimately to delivering meaningful impact"
Caroline Gel
Head of MBA Talent Development at SaÏd Business School, University of Oxford
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