Transformational Leadership and Strategy Formulation

Damian Tracey

Research has shown that the lack of team building and strategic thinking are the major weaknesses of today's management. 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

Preparing strategy for implementation

SKILLS ATTAINED

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

Identify leadership styles
Apply emotional intelligence to improve interpersonal relationships
Create an inspiring vision
Manage key stakeholders
Determine an appropriate organisational design
Develop strategic plans
Develop comprehensive strategies

COURSE DATES

COURSE REF: L74
Feb 13 '12 - Feb 17 '12
Sep 03 '12 - Sep 07 '12
Dec 10 '12 - Dec 14 '12
£3,250.00

TESTIMONIALS

"'Fascinating course, enriched with perfect solutions for the real problems facing organisations every day.'"
S. Lungby, HR Manager, Emhart AB Sweden