Course Overview
This comprehensive course integrates the critical aspects of strategic thinking, risk management, negotiation skills, and leadership development. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical tools to formulate and implement effective strategies, identify and manage risks proactively, negotiate successfully in complex environments, and lead teams with confidence and influence. The course blends theory with real-world applications to prepare participants for dynamic business challenges.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of strategic planning and execution
- Identify, assess, and manage risks within organizational contexts
- Apply negotiation techniques to achieve win-win outcomes
- Develop leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and guide teams
- Integrate strategy, risk, negotiation, and leadership for effective decision-making
- Enhance problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
- Build a personal leadership style aligned with strategic goals
Who Should Attend?
- Senior and middle managers responsible for strategy and operations
- Project managers and team leaders
- Business development and sales professionals
- Risk managers and compliance officers
- Negotiators and procurement specialists
- Anyone aiming to enhance leadership effectiveness in complex environments
Course Content
Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Fundamentals of strategy: concepts and frameworks
- Environmental scanning and competitive analysis
- Setting strategic objectives and KPIs
- Aligning resources and capabilities with strategic goals
- Strategy execution and performance monitoring
Risk Management
- Understanding types of risks: strategic, operational, financial, compliance
- Risk identification and assessment techniques
- Developing risk mitigation and contingency plans
- Tools for risk monitoring and reporting
- Embedding risk awareness in organizational culture
Negotiation Skills
- Principles of effective negotiation
- Preparing for negotiations: planning and strategy
- Communication and persuasion techniques
- Managing negotiation dynamics and overcoming objections
- Closing deals and creating win-win solutions
Leadership Development
- Leadership theories and styles
- Emotional intelligence for leaders
- Motivating and inspiring teams
- Decision-making and problem-solving in leadership
- Leading change and managing conflict
Integrating Strategy, Risk, Negotiation & Leadership
- Case studies and simulations integrating all themes
- Developing holistic approaches to complex business challenges
- Personal leadership development and action planning
- Building influence and stakeholder management skills
- Review and course wrap-up