Strategic Leadership Programme

Day 1: Managing Team Aspirations and Strategic Planning

• Setting clear and effective goals for your team to enhance motivation and performance
• Preparing for and facilitating productive brainstorming sessions
• Inspiring team members to generate and share innovative ideas
• Applying systematic planning techniques, including the 5-step planning method, for problem-solving and business planning
• Avoiding confusion and improving clarity in managerial communication
• Enhancing leadership impact through structured business planning
• Developing effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Opening speeches with impact when addressing teams, clients, stakeholders, or public audiences

Day 2: Crisis and Risk Management

• Understanding what constitutes a crisis and recognising different types
• Assessing the unique qualities and implications of each type of crisis
• Key considerations when handling crises in an organisational context
• Developing robust crisis management and contingency plans
• Integrating risk management into leadership responsibilities
• Responding to risks effectively and updating contingency plans accordingly
• Making critical decisions under pressure during crisis situations

Day 3: Managing People and Delegation Skills

• Improving communication by understanding your team's perspectives and needs
• Gathering critical information before addressing performance issues or providing feedback
• Understanding individual capabilities to motivate team members effectively
• Enhancing team motivation and resolving problems constructively
• Exploring different levels of delegation and selecting the appropriate level based on control and time factors
• Crafting clear delegation requests that motivate and empower team members
• Minimising disruptions while maintaining team efficiency through effective delegation
• Managing team dynamics to ensure smooth and productive collaboration

Day 4: Goal-Oriented Thinking, Strategy and Networking

• Defining a clear vision for your team and setting strategic goals
• Developing actionable plans to achieve team objectives
• Understanding the key differences between leadership and management
• Maintaining focus and aligning team activities with strategic priorities
• Expanding professional networks and building rapport with new contacts
• Engaging effectively with team members and stakeholders to address diverse needs
• Keeping accurate records of interactions to support relationship management and follow-ups

Day 5: Influence and Action Planning for Leadership Success

• Applying effective influencing techniques to lead and inspire others
• Using logical persuasion to communicate ideas clearly and convincingly
• Socialising ideas to encourage wider acceptance and support
• Consulting and engaging stakeholders in decision-making processes
• Appealing to shared values to build trust and alignment
• Developing comprehensive action plans with clear goals, strategies, and steps
• Creating practical leadership strategies to implement within your organisation#
• Finalising an action-oriented leadership plan tailored to your team and organisational needs