Course description
“Strategy” can be a vague concept that needs a process to enable it to achieve the necessary focus that can be translated into aligned, measurable plans to communicate clearly to everyone.
“Leadership” can be equally vague and needs to be understood as a driver of change to allocate and direct resources so that the desired return on capital can be achieved and sustained.
Communicating the vision and values, defining corporate strategy and evaluating the management of its delivery are important responsibilities for the board. We will help you understand these important areas and establish the linkages between them and the executive mangers’ responsibilities.
This course explores practical approaches to developing strategic thinking and analysis skills, and implementing a strategic management process that balances the need for a single corporate strategy with subsidiary business models and strategies.
Boards that understand governance as a practical concept demonstrating accountability and alignment of interests will allocate and direct resources that deliver a sustained return on invested capital. Executive teams that are well-governed can focus on achieving the strategic aims and goals of the organisation.
We offer a systemic view of strategic leadership and operational management to help you to achieve results through strategic alignment.
Please note, we welcome delegates from the private, public, and third (voluntary) sectors as well as quasi-governmental organisations that are expected to operate commercially while adhering to political goals or constraints.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Board directors in an executive or non-executive role, senior managers, enterprise analysts, portfolio managers and enterprise architects, regulators, and other professionals who:
- Are involved in formulating or updating corporate strategy or managers who have to align their business and operational strategies with corporate strategy
- Have the responsibility to translate organisational strategy into effective performance to deliver results or to oversee this implementation.
- Want to better understand the differences between operational management roles, strategic management roles and governance responsibilities in areas such as thinking skills, planning approaches, and priorities.
- Need to develop a better understanding of good international governance practice at corporate, strategic and operational levels.
Our evidence-based and highly practical leadership development approach helps Directors, Executives and Senior Managers to improve their strategic thinking ability and increase their confidence in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Outcomes
Some key outcomes reported by delegates who have attended this course include:
- Clarity about the elements of direction and strategy such as: purpose, mission, strategy, goals, key result indicators, vision and values
- Understanding key elements of direction and governance, such as: accountability and stakeholder management, transparency, leadership, risk management
- Confidence in applying a strategic management system to align goals, measures, targets, plans and actions
- Insights into the reasons why conflicts between strategic leaders and operational managers are inevitable and how to resolve them so the conflict is healthy
- Understanding of the difference between corporate and business strategy, appreciation of the importance of the “competitive strategy“ concept in both profit and non-profit based organisations
- Better understanding of personal strengths as a strategic thinker, leader and manager and areas for further development
Qualifications
Everyone who successfully attends at least 18 out of the 20 hours will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Training Course Content
The course provides an opportunity to build on your existing skills, knowledge and experience of leadership and management.
We use a mixture of short theory explanations, group discussions, individual and team exercises, presentations, video clips, case studies, role plays, problem- solving and feedback sessions to provide an interesting, varied and stimulating learning and development experience.
Participants achieve greater impact in their roles as a result, and we provide the opportunity to address specific personal situations.
Our course leaders have extensive qualifications and experience working with clients in many industries on strategic leadership and management across continents and cultures.
Course delivery details
The programme is an open course delivered over zoom limited to a maximum of 12 people to ensure you get sufficient time to discuss your specific thoughts and ideas.
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As a result of this course I have got different outlooks which I have not had before