Course Duration: 7 Days 

Course Fees: £5200

Course Location: Singapore

Course Dates: 16 - 24 December 2024

Introduction:

In today’s complex and fast-paced global business environment, leaders must adopt a holistic, strategic approach to drive transformation and build sustainable competitive advantage. This advanced program equips managers, senior leaders, and high-potential professionals with the tools to navigate organizational complexities, foster a resilient culture, and implement strategic initiatives that yield measurable outcomes. Participants will learn to think systemically, influence organizational dynamics, and align resources to create enduring value. By the end of this course, leaders will possess a comprehensive toolkit for driving high performance and cultivating a visionary mindset for the future.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

•      Drive strategic change to the organization to ensure sustainable performance.

•      Develop advanced leadership skills to influence organizational culture.

•      Utilize strategic planning and analytical tools to make data-driven decisions.

•      Build a high-performing leadership team that can adapt to evolving landscapes.

•      Enhance their ability to manage resources in complex, high-stakes situations.

•            Cultivate a strategic mindset to anticipate market shifts and drive proactive organizational adaptation.

Target Audience:

•      Senior and mid-level managers across all organizational functions.

•   Supervisors and team leaders responsible for strategic initiatives.

•   Strategic planning and development professionals.

•      High-potential employees aiming to accelerate their leadership impact.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Mastering Strategic Leadership in a Globalized Context

•      Examining the interplay between global trends and strategic leadership imperatives.

•      Identifying key strategic leadership competencies for complex organizational contexts.

•      Differentiating between tactical and strategic thinking and their impacts on decision-making.

•      Developing foresight to anticipate and respond to global economic and political shifts.

•      Analyzing real-world cases of strategic failures and successes in leadership.

•      Creating a leadership philosophy that integrates vision with operational effectiveness.

Unit 2: The Strategic Planning Process and Market Dynamics

•      Conducting in-depth market analysis to inform strategic planning decisions.

•      Applying advanced environmental scanning techniques, including PESTLE and SWOT analyses.

•      Developing long-term strategic plans aligned with competitive positioning and market trends.

•      Understanding and implementing blue ocean strategies for market differentiation.

•      Integrating stakeholder interests into strategic planning to enhance alignment and commitment.

•      Applying strategic foresight techniques to mitigate risk and seize emerging opportunities.

Unit 3: Advanced Communication and Influence in Strategic Leadership

•      Cultivating influence and authority through strategic, transparent communication.

•      Adapting messaging to various stakeholder groups to maximize engagement and buy-in.

•      Developing a structured approach to influence organizational change through communication.

•      Employing persuasive communication techniques for high-stakes negotiations and discussions.

•      Using advanced storytelling methods to convey strategic initiatives and inspire teams.

•      Managing conflict constructively to strengthen organizational resilience and unity.

Unit 4: Cultural Transformation and Change Management

•      Leading cultural transformation initiatives that support strategic objectives and growth.

•      Understanding the principles of organizational behavior and their influence on culture.

•      Designing change management frameworks to overcome resistance and enhance adaptability.

•      Implementing strategies for cultural integration in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

•      Fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture that aligns with strategic vision.

•      Conducting impact assessments to monitor the effectiveness of cultural and strategic shifts.

Unit 5: Innovation-Driven Problem Solving and Strategic Creativity

•      Leveraging creative thinking to address complex strategic challenges.

•      Employing design thinking methodologies to foster innovation in decision-making.

•      Creating a structure for idea incubation and experimentation within teams.

•      Identifying and eliminating mental blocks to cultivate a more innovative culture.

•      Balancing convergent and divergent thinking for optimal problem-solving outcomes.

•      Evaluating the role of creativity in driving competitive advantage & growth.

Unit 6: Strategic Decision-Making and Resource Optimization

•      Utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis for evidence-based strategic decisions.

•      Applying resource prioritization techniques for optimized allocation and efficiency.

•      Exploring frameworks for high-stakes decision-making under uncertainty.

•      Managing budgets & resources effectively within constraints of strategic objectives.

•      Conducting financial impact analysis for strategic initiatives and investments.

•      Implementing benchmarking and competitive analysis to validate strategic decisions.

Unit 7: Building a Legacy of Leadership Excellence

•      Establishing a legacy through sustainable leadership and mentorship.

•      Designing succession plans to ensure organizational continuity and resilience.

•      Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

•      Developing a leadership style that is adaptive to future organizational needs.

•      Leveraging strategic coaching to build future leaders and instill core competencies.

•            Integrating ethical leadership principles to enhance organizational trust and integrity.