Leadership and Strategic Planning

Introduction:

This Leadership and Strategic Planning course is designed for managers and leaders preparing to take on key roles within their organizations where strategic planning and leadership are central.

Participants will learn how to develop strategies within a dynamic global environment, manage teams effectively, and optimize internal and external resources to enhance the organizational value chain and drive better results.

The training focuses on leadership as a tool to navigate these challenges. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become effective operational and visionary leaders, with a comprehensive understanding of both their company and its place in the global landscape.

This program aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve current business performance and lay the groundwork for long-term success.

Objectives:

By the end of this Leadership & Strategic Planning course, participants will be able to:

• Improve performance at individual, team, and business-unit levels.
• Stay ahead in a constantly evolving business landscape.
• Increase their impact on strategic initiatives and change management.
• Clearly understand the changes and challenges facing global economies today.
• Make informed decisions regarding budgets and resources.
• Increase their leadership influence while building more committed leadership teams.
• Broaden their perspectives, challenge their thinking, and expand their strategic vision.
• Stay ahead of the pace of change.
• Focus on developing both themselves and their organization.

Training Methodology:

• Group Discussions
• Case Studies
• Interactive Workshops
• Role-Playing Exercises
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Peer Learning
• Simulation Activities
• Feedback Sessions
• Self-Assessment Activities
• Action Planning Sessions

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Strategic Planning and Management

• Welcome, Introduction, and Course Objectives
• Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
• From Goals to Strategies
• Definitions and Concepts of Strategic Management
• The SWOT Analysis
• Mission, Vision, and Defining the Strategies
• Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
• Q&A and Homework

Unit 2: Leadership and Its Styles

• Review of the Last Session and Homework Solution
• Leadership Definition and Style Approaches
• Blake and Mouton’s Grid
• Style Approach: Criticisms vs. Strengths
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Attributes of a Leader: Leader vs. Manager
• Leadership Skills
• Q&A and Homework

Unit 3: How to Be a Leader

• Review of the Last Session and Homework Solution
• Being a Leader
• Holistic Communications and Interpersonal Communications
• Self-Evaluation
• Motivating Others
• Q&A and Homework

Unit 4: Building a Team

• Review of the Last Session and Homework Solution
• Building a Team
• Coaching and Leadership Strategies
• Leadership Styles and Conflict Management
• Q&A and Homework

Unit 5: Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Review of the Last Session and Homework Solution
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Brainstorming Process
• Q&A and General Review