Strategic leadership is a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to guiding an organisation toward its long-term goals and objectives. It involves the ability to envision a compelling future for the company and to articulate a clear vision that inspires and motivates others. Strategic leaders not only have a deep understanding of the organisation's internal dynamics but also possess keen insights into the external business environment.
They adeptly analyse market trends, industry shifts, and emerging opportunities, allowing them to make informed decisions that align with the company's strategic direction. Strategic leadership involves fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement within the organisation. Successful strategic leaders excel in effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the entire team is aligned and committed to achieving the shared vision.
Through strategic leadership, organisations can navigate challenges, capitalise on opportunities, and position themselves for sustainable success in an ever-evolving business landscape.
During this course, you’ll learn:
This course is designed for anyone responsible for managing a department or making strategic changes within a company to enable continuous improvement. It would be most beneficial for:
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will conduct role-playing activities to develop their persuasion and negotiation techniques and work in groups on a project proposal to gain buy-in for a large project.
They will review various technological solutions and well-tested techniques to plan projects and show a comprehensive return on investment and evaluation structure to aid project approval.
Section 1: Becoming a Strategic Leader
Section 2: Developing the Power of Influence & Persuasion
Section 3: How to Present a Strategic Idea
Section 4: Gaining Buy-In for Essential Projects
Section 5: Considering Budgeting
Section 6: Using Technology & Media for Communication