Why Choose this Training Course?By attending this highly interactive and challenging training course, managers and leaders will gain insights into the complex subject of ‘strategy’. The link between effective leadership and organisational strategy is crucial. Failing to plan results in confusion and poor decision-making. Before planning, leaders must determine the outcomes they seek and share their vision across the organisation, to maximise commitment to action. Only by galvanizing the workforce, being clear about the aims and making best use of resources, can organisations beat the competition and achieve their objectives.Attendance at this training course offers delegates the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, gain expertise in strategy and learn to communicate more effectively with their people. By enhancing their skills, leaders and emergent leaders will achieve much better outcomes for themselves and their organisation.This York Britishtraining course will feature:The importance of strategic thinking to deliver business successThe need for a systematic approach to strategy formulation & implementationUse of appropriate measurement to track performance and inform future strategyCommunicating effectively throughout the organisation to maximise performanceKey leadership competencies for the 21st Century: strategic and agile thinkingWhat are the Goals?By the end of this York British training course, participants will be able to:Recognise the impact of leaders on strategy and strategy on leadersDevelop strategies and plans, utilising strategic and analytical toolsUnderstand the importance of innovation in the strategy processDevelop leadership skills: influencing and communicating effectivelySelect measurements to track, inform and support decision-makingWho is this Training Course for?This York British training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:Professionals wanting to gain leadership capabilitiesProfessionals who need strategic thinking skillsProfessionals wanting a refresher in leadership and strategyProfessionals with aspirations to become senior leadersHeads of department, project leadsHow will this Training Course be Presented?This York British training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes the use of presentations, discussions, group work, videos and exercises guided by the tutor who will facilitate the learning process.
Day One: Strategic Challenges Faced by LeadersStrategy Development and Strategic PlanningUnderstanding Stakeholder Interests – achieving consensusUsing popular strategy tools; understanding their limitsLife cycles: business, product, marketUnderstanding the business environmentAchieving business sustainability, the value chainDay Two: New Approaches to Strategy DevelopmentStrategizing is a processStrategy Tools: imagining possible futuresHow different CEO’s apply analytical toolsZooming in, zooming out: enough detail but not too muchInnovation: red & blue oceansInnovation: dealing with success and failureDay Three: Strategic Leaders: Influence and CommunicationVision, Mission and Values – just words?Culture, power, influenceCommunicating with 3rd partiesCommunicating internallyInfluencing, persuading and negotiatingVirtual communicationsDay Four: What you Measure is What you GetThe Balanced ScorecardStrategy mapsPriorities and Critical SuccessHow measurements impact actionsExtrapolating and forecastingTurning measures into informationDay Five: Personal Challenge - Plan to ActAdair’s Action Centred LeadershipMotivating individuals, teams & organisationsDifferent levels of engagementHow does team leadership differ?Team exercisePersonal action planning