Mastering the CEO Role: Leading with Vision and Impact

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is more than just a title — it’s a responsibility to lead organisations with vision, integrity, and strategic focus. As the highest-ranking executive, the CEO sets the tone for the company, makes critical decisions, and inspires teams to achieve ambitious goals.

This course equips current and aspiring CEOs with the mindset, skills, and tools to excel in this demanding role. Participants will explore leadership strategies, stakeholder management, financial oversight, innovation, and resilience — to thrive at the top of their organisations.

Section 1: The Role and Responsibilities of the CEO

• Understanding the CEO’s place in corporate governance.
• Balancing operational oversight and strategic vision.
• Key competencies and behaviours of successful CEOs.
• Common challenges and how to overcome them.

Section 2: Vision, Strategy, and Execution

• Crafting and communicating an inspiring vision.
• Strategic planning and aligning the organisation around priorities.
• Setting measurable goals and monitoring progress.
• Balancing short-term results with long-term sustainability.

Section 3: Building and Leading High-Performing Teams

• Assembling and managing the executive team.
• Creating a culture of accountability, trust, and innovation.
• Coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Navigating power dynamics and fostering collaboration.

Section 4: Stakeholder Management and External Relations

• Working effectively with the board of directors.
• Communicating with investors, employees, media, and customers.
• Managing corporate reputation and public trust.
• Negotiating partnerships and alliances.

Section 5: Driving Innovation and Leading Through Change

• Embracing digital transformation and market disruption.
• Building organisational agility and resilience.
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Sustaining personal effectiveness and avoiding burnout.
• Final activity: Creating a personal CEO leadership action plan.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.