Training Strategic Management and Leadership Skills

Training Strategic Management and Leadership Skills

INTRODUCTION

While developing the individual’s leadership skills specifically in the area of strategic planning, development and execution of plans, organizational goals will be achieved more efficiently. The course focuses on organizational strategy development through required management strategies for building a sustainable organization, assessing and refining required leadership skills. Furthermore, it provides leaders with a pack of tools and abilities to influence other by implementing a concrete vision though a results-oriented approach.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

• Acquiring a deep understanding of the key analytical tools used in strategy formulation
• Gaining an insight into the best practices in strategy formulation and implementation
• Being familiar with diverse perspectives for analyzing strategic problems
• Understanding the application of the strategic analysis tools to the problems and issues 
• Applying strategic thinking skills and tools to improve the quality of decision making
• Identifying the phases of the change process and implementing strategies to facilitate transition

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Directors
• Executive Level Managers
• HR Executives
• Mid Level Managers
• Project Managers
• Senior Managers

PROGRAM OUTLINE

• • Definition of a company’s business / broad or narrow mission statement
  • Industry attractiveness & competitive conditions
  • What kind of objectives to set
  • Managerial value of objectives
  • Short-range & long-range objectives

• • Rule for stating objectives and the importance of performance
  • Objectives need to be time-based
  • Corporate strategy definition 
  • Tasks of corporate strategy
  • What business strategy involves

• • Definition of business strategy
  • Functional strategies
  • Operating strategies
  • How to craft a strategy
  • Characteristic of strategy-making

• • Budgets, policies, best practices, support, systems and rewards
  • Strategic vs. Financial objectives
  • Communication of the vision
  • Mission statement for functional departments
  • Managerial value of a strategic vision & mission (example of a strategic vision)

• Culture and Leadership
• Developing the leadership skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your team 
• Developing and applying constructive and personal styles of persuasion 
• The importance of coaching as a leadership tool 
• The features of a strategic vision and mission / business definitions