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Strategy & Strategic Planning

The Manager as a Strategic Leader


REF : ST16 DATES: 27 - 31 Jan 2025 VENUE: Madrid (Spain) FEE : 5300 

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program is designed to elevate managerial roles into strategic leadership positions. It focuses on equipping managers with the tools and insights necessary to influence their teams and organizations strategically. It also highlights the integration of strategic thinking with leadership practices to drive innovation and achieve organizational objectives.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of a manager as a strategic leader within an organization.

  • Apply strategic thinking to enhance leadership effectiveness.

  • Develop strategies that align with organizational goals and drive performance.

  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Communicate strategic visions effectively to motivate and engage teams.

Targeted Audience:

  • Mid-level managers.

  • Team leaders aspiring to take on strategic roles.

  • Project managers.

  • Department heads.

  • Professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities within strategic frameworks.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Strategic Leadership Foundations:

  • Understanding the essential characteristics of strategic leadership.

  • Differentiating between management and strategic leadership.

  • The role of strategic leaders in shaping organizational culture and values.

  • Key strategic leadership competencies and development techniques.

  • Tools and models for strategic analysis and decision-making.

Unit 2:

Strategy Formulation and Implementation:

  • Techniques for formulating effective business strategies.

  • Aligning strategies with organizational vision, mission, and goals.

  • Steps for translating strategic plans into actionable goals.

  • Overcoming common barriers to strategy implementation.

  • Monitoring and adapting strategies to ensure continuous alignment.

Unit 3:

Driving Organizational Change:

  • Principles and processes for managing organizational change.

  • The strategic leader’s role in championing and leading change.

  • Techniques for managing resistance and gaining buy-in.

  • Strategies for sustaining change through effective leadership.

  • Evaluating the impact of change on organizational performance.

Unit 4:

Innovation and Strategic Thinking:

  • Fostering a culture of innovation within the team and organization.

  • Utilizing creative problem-solving techniques in leadership.

  • Strategic thinking tools to anticipate and react to market changes.

  • Encouraging innovation while managing risk.

  • Case studies on innovative strategies in industry leadership.

Unit 5:

Communication and Influence:

  • Effective strategies for communicating strategic vision and changes.

  • Building and leveraging influence as a strategic leader.

  • Techniques for persuasive and impactful communication.

  • Aligning communication styles with strategic objectives.

  • Developing negotiation skills to advance strategic goals.