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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Day 1 – Strategic Insight & Strategic Thinking
- Comprehending the value of strategic insight
- Distinguishing between strategic and operational thinking
- Recognizing organizational priorities and strategic challenges
- Conducting environmental and stakeholder analysis
- Applying SWOT and PESTLE frameworks
- Identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging issues
- Aligning organizational goals with business priorities
- Strategic problem-solving and decision-making processes
- Cultivating a strategic mindset
- Practical Activity: Analyzing a workplace case strategically
Day 2 – Turning Insight into Strategic Action
- Moving from analysis to strategic selection
- Identifying strategic options and viable alternatives
- Assessing risks, opportunities, and business implications
- Prioritizing goals and allocating resources effectively
- Engaging in scenario planning and future-oriented thinking
- Applying critical thinking in complex environments
- Making decisions under conditions of incomplete information
- Formulating strategic recommendations
- Presenting strategic insights to senior stakeholders
- Workshop: Crafting a strategic action plan
Day 3 – Coaching & Mentoring for Performance
- Gaining a deep understanding of coaching and mentoring
- Distinguishing between coaching, mentoring, training, and management
- The role of leaders as coaches and mentors
- Fostering trust and psychological safety
- Practicing active listening and asking powerful questions
- Establishing goals and conducting development conversations
- Providing and receiving constructive feedback
- Utilizing established coaching models and frameworks
- Addressing performance and behavioral challenges
- Creating individual development plans
- Practical Activity: Conducting coaching and mentoring role-plays
Day 4 – Impact & Influence
- Understanding personal impact and professional credibility
- Exploring sources of influence and power
- Influencing outcomes without formal authority
- Mapping and analyzing stakeholders
- Understanding diverse stakeholder needs and motivations
- Mastering persuasive communication techniques
- Constructing compelling business arguments
- Exhibiting executive presence and confident communication
- Managing resistance and dealing with difficult stakeholders
- Applying negotiation and influence techniques
- Workshop: Stakeholder influence simulation
Day 5 – Strategic Influence & Leadership Application
- Synthesizing strategic insight, coaching, and influence
- Influencing high-level strategic decisions
- Leading teams through change and uncertainty
- Navigating difficult and high-stakes conversations
- Building alignment across teams and stakeholders
- Generating commitment and accountability
- Coaching others to meet strategic objectives
- Evaluating the impact of leadership initiatives
- Formulating a personal leadership and influence action plan
- Final Exercise: Integrated strategic leadership case study
- Individual action planning and course evaluation
Requirements
- A foundational to intermediate grasp of leadership and management concepts.
- Professional experience in supervisory, managerial, or specialized roles is advised.
- No specific formal certification or technical prerequisites are necessary.
Testimonials (2)
Very open and good discussions
Martin - Novelis Deutschland GmbH
Course - Strategic Management
Very practical. Trainer was very flexible in ensuring we meet our needs.
