Strategic Leadership And Strategic Management For Executives Program

INTRODUCTION

The success of any business is anchored on its strategy, execution, and the leadership capabilities of its executives. Strategic decisions are crucial for ensuring long-term sustainability, guiding the future direction of the company while adapting to changing conditions. A clear strategy, paired with an actionable roadmap, is vital for achieving organizational goals and preventing stagnation. At the executive level, expertise in strategic management ensures that daily operations contribute to exceptional outcomes, fostering a culture of excellence and motivating teams to reach their highest potential. However, even the most well-crafted strategies can fail without effective implementation. Effective strategic management is driven by leaders who possess strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire their teams to align with and achieve strategic objectives. Establishing clear goals, providing sensible guidelines, and exhibiting effective leadership are essential for fostering controlled entrepreneurship, driving sustainable top performance, and securing the future of the company. This program offers cutting-edge knowledge and an integrated approach to strategic management. Through real-world examples and interactive learning, participants will gain new insights, exchange experiences, and acquire the tools necessary for successful strategic leadership and management. Understanding how to navigate and implement strategy is crucial for achieving success and sustainability, and this course provides the detailed insights needed to excel in these areas.

HOW YOU BENEFIT

This Strategic Leadership and Strategic Management for Executives course will deepen your understanding of strategic management principles, tools, and techniques. You will learn how to craft innovative and competitive strategies, effectively position your business in the market, and implement programs that enhance your company's value, profitability, and overall performance. By critically evaluating your own strategic ideas, you'll return to your role with renewed energy and fresh perspectives to drive your company's future innovation. Through practical examples, this course will equip you with the methods, concepts, and tools needed to successfully lead your organization forward.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This Strategic Leadership and Strategic Management for Executives program is designed for executives and experienced managers aiming to deepen their knowledge of strategic management and leadership, including:

• General managers, heads of business units, and profit centers
• C-level executives
• Heads of larger divisions and departments
• Members of management boards and boards of directors
• Managers responsible for business units, subsidiaries, and important projects
• Mid-level to senior-level executives responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and business development
• Executives testing strategy proposals for plausibility
• Executives in charge of implementing strategies
• Managers, consultants, and specialists conducting strategic analysis or leading strategy meetings

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Strategic Management as a Navigation Tool for the Future

• Balancing short-term results with long-term success
• Executing a strategy process
• Managing complexity in a globalized and digitalized world

Module 2: Strategic Objectives and Directions

• Defining and shaping the strategic roadmap
• Turning vision into concrete strategy
• Deriving motivating goals from your vision

Module 3: Modern Strategy Tools for Understanding Your Strategic Situation

• Using information as a basis for strategic decisions
• Employing analysis tools effectively

Module 4: The Spectrum of Strategic Options

• Exploring various strategic options (expansion, differentiation, niche markets, etc.)
• Estimating risks and investment needs
• Fostering business development and innovation

Module 5: Strategic Decisions

• Differentiating between good and bad strategies
• Developing and implementing successful strategies

Module 6: Strategy Implementation

• Converting strategies into concrete projects
• Avoiding common pitfalls in implementation

Module 7: Leadership and Result-Orientation

• Inspiring teams to achieve objectives
• Communicating vision and deriving ambitious goals
• Enhancing leadership skills and maintaining focus on results

Module 8: Change and Communication

• Communicating strategies and managing change effectively
• Adapting to agility and digitalization at the executive level

Module 9: An Integrated Approach to Strategic Management

• Balancing new and existing strategies
• Applying proven strategic management concepts and tools

Module 10: Clarifying Your Strategic Position and the Need for Strategic Action

• Constantly evaluating and adapting strategic positions
• Recognizing opportunities and threats

Module 11: The Role of the Business Model in Strategic Management

• Understanding and leveraging profit drivers
• Developing innovative business models

Module 12: Strategic Options that Promise Success

• Identifying successful strategic options
• Avoiding pitfalls in strategy implementation

Module 13: Effective Strategy Development Processes

• Designing, planning, and executing strategic projects
• Integrating sub-strategies into a cohesive system

Module 14: Implementing a New Strategy and Change Management

• Translating objectives into execution plans
• Ensuring accountability and managing feedback

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive experience in their respective fields, combining practical activities, theoretical instruction, group work, and case studies.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate.
• We offer tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs. For more information, contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes tuition, training materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the start of the training. Please send proof of payment to training@skillsforafrica.org.