Course Overview:
This course empowers leaders with essential skills and insights to create strategic impact. It covers leadership principles, strategic thinking, change management, and effective communication to influence teams and stakeholders, aligning leadership with organizational success.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand leadership’s evolving role in organizational success
- Develop strategic thinking skills
- Apply leadership styles to boost engagement and performance
- Communicate vision and strategy effectively
- Lead change and transformation initiatives
- Build resilient, aligned teams
- Use tools to measure and improve leadership impact
Who Should Attend:
- Emerging and Established Leaders
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Middle and Senior Managers
- Strategy and Business Development Professionals
- HR Professionals involved in Leadership Development
- Anyone aiming to enhance leadership effectiveness and strategic impact
Foundations of Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Leadership Defined: Roles, Traits, and Mindsets
- The Strategic Leader: Balancing Vision and Execution
- Understanding Organizational Strategy and Business Environment
- Strategic Thinking Tools and Techniques
- Self-Assessment: Leadership Style and Strengths
- Case Study: Leadership Success and Failure in Strategy
Leadership Styles and Emotional Intelligence
- Overview of Leadership Styles: Transformational, Servant, Situational, and More
- Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Its Impact on Leadership
- Developing Self-Awareness and Empathy
- Building Trust and Influencing Others
- Practical Exercises: EI Assessment and Improvement
- Group Discussion: Leadership Challenges and Emotional Responses
Communication, Influence, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Crafting and Communicating a Compelling Vision
- Storytelling for Leaders: Inspiring and Motivating Teams
- Negotiation and Influence Techniques
- Managing Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Strategies
- Role-play Exercise: Influencing Stakeholders Effectively
Leading Change and Driving Innovation
- Principles of Change Management
- Leading Through Uncertainty and Resistance
- Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Change Leadership Tools (ADKAR, Kotter’s 8 Steps)
- Workshop: Designing a Change Initiative
- Case Study: Successful Leadership in Organizational Change
Building High-Performance Teams and Measuring Impact
- Understanding Team Dynamics and Leadership’s Role in Team Performance
- Coaching, Mentoring, and Developing Talent
- Aligning Team Goals with Organizational Objectives
- Leadership Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Personal Leadership Development Roadmap
- Course Review, Q&A, and Final Assessment