Janet Weston

Research has shown that team building and strategic thinking are the major weaknesses of today's management. People development is more to do with leadership than management. Leadership is about strategic vision and building a culture where both individuals and teams can thrive. This course provides high calibre managers with the opportunity to build upon their business knowledge, enable them to think and act strategically - extending their personal and business vision past the immediate horizon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This challenging and informative course is designed for senior managers, department heads and directors who have the authority and personal inspiration to contribute to the development of strategy at departmental, business unit or organisational level.

COURSE PROFILE

Challenges of leadership. Designing the organisation. Instilling a culture of ethics and excellence - Understanding and selecting leadership styles

Organisational purpose. Defining vision, mission, objectives and values - Managing key stakeholders

Developing your own natural authority through greater self-awareness. Emotional Intelligence - Understanding and dealing with various personality types

Advanced techniques for strategy development. Understanding and utilising the Balanced Scorecard

Identifying strengths and weaknesses. Creating and implementing resources appraisal - Assessing value adding activities

Identifying Opportunities and threats. Analysing the business environment - Conducting a competitor analysis

Evaluating and selecting alternatives

Preparing strategy for implementation
 

SKILLS ATTAINED

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

Apply emotional intelligence
Identify leadership styles
Create an inspiring vision
Manage key stakeholders
Determine an appropriate organisational design
Develop strategic plans
Develop comprehensive strategies
Refine leadership skills

RELATED COURSES

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• Breakthrough Leadership L58