Course Overview
In today's world of rapid change, success requires firms to have both leadership and strategy. In this course, you will learn pragmatic and actionable steps towards developing leaders that embodies both.
The Strategic Leader course aims to transform participants into strategic leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire their teams, and drive their organizations toward long-term success. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in strategic leadership roles.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have some level of leadership experience in any of a variety of organizational settings.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Strategic Leader training course, you will know how to:
- Define Strategic Leadership, Beyond Management and Leadership
- Understand the evolution of Traditional leadership vs. Modern Leadership
- Learn How Organizational Success is Obtained Through Strategic Leadership
- Define and Expand on People-Centered Leadership
- Understand Visionary Thinking in Strategic Leadership
Outline: The Strategic Leader (TSL)
Module One: Defining Strategic Leadership
- Part 1. Defining Strategic Leadership: Beyond Management and Leadership
- Strategic Leadership Self-Assessment
- Part 2. Leadership Styles and Their Impact
- Part 3. The External Environment and Internal Capabilities in Strategic Leadership
- Understand the External Environment
- Leverage Internal Capabilities
- Part 4. Ethical Decision-Making Role-Play
Module Two: Leadership Evolution; Traditional Management vs. Modern Leadership
- Part 1. Traditional Management
- Part 2. Modern Leadership (21st Century)
- Role-Play Scenario: Fostering Innovation at Your Company
Module Three: The Importance and Impact of Leadership on Organizational Success
- Part 1. Organizational Success Characteristics of Strategic Leaders
- Activity - Defining Your Why and Adopting an Infinite Mindset
- Key Concepts of “Execution” and “Leadership Pipeline”
- Case Study 1
Module Four: Contemporary Perspectives from Leading Institutions
- Part 1. Insights from Leading Institutions
- Case Study 2
Module Five: People-Centered Leadership
- Part 1. Key Principles of People-Centered Leadership
- Part 2: Characteristics of People-Centered Leaders
- Part 3. Practical Applications of People-Centered Leadership
- Part 4. Systems Thinking for People-Centered Leadership
- Activity for Strategic Leaders: People-Centered Leadership
Module Six: Visionary Thinking in Strategic Leadership
- Part 1. Craft a Compelling Vision
- Part 2. Storytelling
- Part 3. Inspiring and Aligning Efforts
- Part 4. Activity: Strategic Leadership Legacy - Vision Board Creation