Leadership and strategy training

Visionary Leadership and Strategic Change

Course Overview

In recent years we have experienced a rapid rate of change, with technological advances working hand in hand with globalisation to make dramatic changes to the way that businesses operate.
New challenges have made it vitally important to be an aware and purposeful leader of change.
This programme has been designed to expose business leaders to modern approaches which will allow them to shape the future of their organisations and display the principles of visionary leadership.

Course Objectives

Use advanced strategic thinking
Develop strategic plans
Identify and set clear objectives
Develop effective leadership skills
Understand and utilise the importance of clear and defined vision
Identify performance targets and opportunities through their own leadership style
Appreciate the importance of leadership communication and influence
Identify the tools for continuous improvement and change
Eliminate barriers for effective communication
Lead the change process and motivate staff
Manage the change process
Identify and manage conflict resolution

Who Should Attend

This thought-provoking course is designed for Leaders, Directors, Managers, and decision-makers interested in the processes surrounding strategic thinking, planning and implementation.

Available Dates:

10 - 14 June, 2024	Dubai
14 - 18 October, 2024	Dubai
10 - 14 February, 2025	Dubai
9 - 13 June, 2025	Dubai
15 - 19 September, 2025	Dubai
15 - 19 December, 2025	Dubai

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Course Profile

Visionary Leadership

Principles of Visionary Leadership
Defining leadership competencies
VUCA World (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)
Creating a personal vision statement
Strategic thinking vs operational reality

Strategic management

Fundamentals of Strategic management
Recognising the need for organisational shift
Strategic analysis
- P.E.S.T.L.E.
- McKinsey’s 7 S model
- Mega Trends
Evaluation of information
Creating the strategy

Strategy implementation

Formulating your approach for implementation
Defining Initiatives and KPIs
Setting company-wide objectives
Defining a roadmap for change
Setting and communicating objectives and expectations

Preparing the organisation for continuous change

Implementing Lean systems and tools for change
An overview looking at key tools and techniques and the impact they have
- 8 Wastes
- Lean office
John Kotter’s The 8-Step Change Model
- Influencing current thinking on organisational change
Why people resist change
- Appreciating the psychological aspects of change

Communicating sustainability and managing conflict

Communication strategies
Understanding sustainability communication
Tools for sustainability communication
- Interpersonal skills, creativity and a diverse mix of media
Role of managing conflict in the workplace
Conflicting styles and behaviours
Strategies for handling conflict and proposing ideas for resolution