Overview This professional and versatile programme is for those wishing to enhance their Strategic Leadership and Management knowledge and skills. The content offers a broad spectrum of practical skills and theoretical models, as well as case studies. Time is given during the programme to enable delegates to relate the learning directly to their specific roles. The programme is dynamic, inspiring, and interactive with minimum lecture input from the programme leader and maximum interaction between delegate groups. This programme is aimed at senior managers who are preparing for additional strategic responsibilities and is designed to be flexible to accommodate different functions and roles. It takes the delegates through proven business modules that will ground them throughout their process of creating and implementing strategic organisational change. Note: The content, emphasis and duration is adapted following an initial consultation period with each client to ensure that clear objectives are achieved. The programme is often aligned with a programme of executive coaching to maximise return on investment in this development. Who Should Attend? This programme is suitable for those taking responsibility for senior strategic leadership within any organisation; no previous formal leadership or management training is required by those attending. Programme Content The programme is facilitated using a range of styles and techniques including expert instruction, group activities, shared group learning and business case studies. The programme is highly informative and fun. The programme splits strategic models into five distinct categories, which gives clarity to the strategic process: Change Organisational Structure Planning Tools Leading Change Communicating the Strategy Right Track Consultancy Limited. Strategic-Snr-Ldr-Prg-2d-v1 Page 1
Programme Outcomes By the end of the programme, delegates will: Be conversant with the principles and practice of strategic thinking Establish a baseline for our own strategic expertise Have a well-developed strategic perspective on the organisation Be able to highlight methods of turning the strategy into operational specifics Know how to use a pragmatic framework for strategic review Recognise the operational constraints and opportunities available to senior management Understand organisational structures and the psychology of organisations Identify the barriers to strategic planning and how to overcome them Use tools and techniques to aid in the planning process Understand and implement strategic leadership Motivate their teams and individuals Understand the importance of a communications plan Day One Key Drivers for Change Change Processes Dilemmas and Risk Individual Reactions to Change Change Leadership Organisational Culture Strategy what it is Strategy what it is not Creating the Organisation Practical/Case Study Planning and Analysis Tools PESTLE SWOT Force Field Summary and actions Right Track Consultancy Limited. Strategic-Snr-Ldr-Prg-2d-v1 Page 2
Day Two Review of day one Facilitating Creative Problem Solving Mission/Vision/Values Practical/Case Study Leading Change Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Communicating Change Focus of Influence Barriers to Change Overcoming Blockers Summary and actions Righttrack Style The Righttrack style is to engage, energise and enthuse. Sure, there s formal input from the trainer, but we aim to build knowledge and skills through maximum interaction and minimum lecture. We know from experience that that s the only way to leave people feeling inspired, and to make a real difference to your organisation. Most importantly, every module has a strong focus on making sure each delegate understands how activity in the training room translates into action in the workplace. Facilitators Our course facilitators who deliver this programme have extensive experience working at Senior Management, Director and Board level with cross sector experience. They will have delivered leadership programmes for prominent academic institutions and international organisations. Your specialist facilitator will be handpicked by your Righttrack project manager and their profile will be provided once the scope of the requirement is defined. Right Track Consultancy Limited. Strategic-Snr-Ldr-Prg-2d-v1 Page 3
achieving business objectives, meeting individuals needs, with minimal impact on operations and all within budget! That s why at Righttrack, nothing* is ever set in stone. We can work with you to tweak almost any element of our proposal to meet your needs precisely. Your project manager will work with you to overcome challenges creatively (no matter how big or small.) Call us on: +44 (0)121 222 7313 *Except for our commitment to creativity, adaptability, truth, compassion and excellence.