Executive Leadership: Analyzing Challenges and Risks

Introduction:

Executive leadership and risk assessment have taken on new responsibilities in the ever-evolving world of globalization, technological revolution, and the widespread use of the internet. These changes continue to grow, making it imperative for executive leaders to be prepared to face strategic challenges, tailor them to meet organizational objectives, and ultimately fulfill their missions.

The magnitude and complexity of these challenges highlight the need for presidents, top executives, and leaders in the globalized era to acquire new credentials and skills. These competencies must align with their significant responsibility to build strong institutions that can not only survive but also thrive and lead in an increasingly interdependent world.

Objectives:

By the end of this Executive Leadership and Overcoming Challenges and Risks course, participants will be able to:

• Define the traits and leadership qualities necessary to navigate contemporary regulatory and competitive challenges.
• Establish a clear path for the organization, including a vision statement on leadership and core values.
• Analyze internal environment factors to make more informed decisions regarding mission formulation.
• Develop a competitive strategy that ensures survival under various conditions and promotes growth.
• Motivate employees through effective performance programs that harness their creative potential.
• Implement strategies that enhance the firm’s competitive position by providing flexibility for continuous growth.
• Specify relevant performance criteria and use a scientific approach to measure overall organizational performance, including sub-unit measures.
• Determine the appropriate strategic direction for institutions or units while creating future visions that effectively mobilize human resources toward achieving these goals.

Training Methodology:

• Group Discussions
• Case Studies
• Role-Playing Exercises
• Interactive Workshops
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Peer Learning
• Simulation Exercises
• Feedback Sessions

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Executive Leadership in The Period of Challenges

• Understand contemporary ideas on strategic management
• Learn from the challenges and opportunities of executive leadership
• Understand the major roles of strategic leaders
• Explore different types of institutional excellence leaders

Unit 2: Executive Leader and Strategic Planning

• Understand the importance and role of the leader in the planning process
• Explore the dimensions of strategic planning
• Review modern strategic planning standards
• Learn about the Strategic Planning Methodology
• Understand the components of a strategic plan

Unit 3: Determining the Strategic Direction

• Establish direction: a central task for leadership
• Develop an institutional vision, including one for employees, through leadership
• Communicate the vision and build its support
• Draft the institution’s overarching mission
• Develop common values and ideas

Unit 4: Designing the Strategy and Strategic Path

• Define strategy and strategic path
• Address existing misconceptions about competition and competitors
• Understand the characteristics and elements of alternative strategies
• Evaluate and identify available alternatives or options
• Allocate tasks/resources and design the strategy

Unit 5: Strategy and Performance Management Implementation

• Understand the challenges for effective implementation, including cultural and organizational barriers
• Establish performance criteria and standards
• Tailor, fine-tune, and revise performance drivers
• Mainstream measurement practices and self-assessment