Audience
Leaders of institutions and companies, and individuals involved in development and growth across all sectors.
Overview
The Strategic Leadership Skills training program is designed to develop and enhance the abilities of leaders to navigate complex and dynamic organizational environments, formulate effective strategies, and drive sustainable success. This program covers a wide range of topics essential for strategic leadership, including strategic thinking, vision development, change management, and organizational alignment. Participants learn how to analyze internal and external environments, identify strategic opportunities and challenges, and develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and objectives. Additionally, the program may cover topics such as communication, team building, decision-making, and ethical leadership to ensure that leaders can effectively inspire and motivate their teams while making informed and ethical decisions. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and experiential learning activities, participants have the opportunity to develop and practice strategic leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Ultimately, the program aims to empower leaders to drive organizational growth, innovation, and transformation in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Topics Covered.
- Strategic management
• The benefits of strategic management initiatives.
• The benefits of a strategic plan within an organization.
• How to set direction, define the organization, operate the business, and consolidating the organization’s competitive position.
• Meeting customers’ needs and expectations, achieving performance targets, focusing effort, and removing complacency.
• The attributes of excellent organizations. - Culture versus climate
• The differences between culture and climate.
• The value of images of organizations, the cultural web, and organizational culture. - Leadership theories
• The characteristics of excellent leadership skills.
• Key leadership components – traits, behavior, leadership styles, and productivity.
• Contingency, transactional, transformational, and charismatic leadership styles.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
• Explore an effective organization.
• Understand the important role of culture.
• Examine how to shape an appropriate culture.
• Understand the crucial role that leadership plays.
• Understand the differences between autocratic and participative leadership styles.
