ADVANCED MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
“Mastering Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, and People Leadership for Senior Success”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 04 – 05 Mar 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
As organizations navigate rapid change and increasing complexity, the demands on senior managers and leaders have evolved. It is no longer enough to manage tasks—today’s leaders must think strategically, inspire people, manage cross-functional performance, and lead transformation.
This 2-day advanced training course is designed for experienced managers seeking to sharpen their strategic thinking, leadership communication, and change management capabilities. Through intensive workshops, leadership diagnostics, and simulation-based learning, participants will leave equipped to lead teams and organizations at a higher level.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply strategic thinking to align teams and resources with business objectives
• Build leadership presence and communicate with influence across levels
• Drive performance, accountability, and collaboration across functions
• Manage change, uncertainty, and resistance with confidence
• Develop high-trust, high-impact relationships within and beyond their teams
Key Benefits of Attending
• Learn practical leadership tools that drive real business outcomes
• Strengthen your executive presence, clarity, and command
• Enhance your ability to lead diverse, hybrid, and remote teams
• Improve cross-functional impact and stakeholder management
• Build the mindset of a forward-looking, resilient leader
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Senior managers and department heads
• Project directors and team leaders with 5+ years of experience
• Functional heads transitioning into enterprise leadership roles
• Professionals responsible for strategic execution and organizational change
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Strategic foresight and big-picture thinking
• Performance management and empowerment
• Leadership communication and influencing skills
• Emotional intelligence and leadership agility
• Resilience and adaptability in leadership roles
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Greater alignment between leadership behavior and strategic goals
• Improved team performance, morale, and cross-departmental collaboration
• Faster, more confident decision-making across levels
• Stronger succession planning and leadership pipelines
• Increased change readiness and cultural resilience
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Key leadership models, frameworks, and tools
• Case Studies – Business challenges solved through strategic leadership
• Workshops – Experiential simulations, self-assessments, and team exercises
• Peer Exchange – Leader-to-leader learning and facilitated feedback
• Tools – Strategic alignment canvases, communication planners, and diagnostics
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Strategic Thinking and Leadership Presence
Module 1: Leading with Strategic Vision (07:30 – 09:30)
• Thinking beyond operations: strategic vs tactical roles
• Aligning teams with strategy and purpose
• Vision articulation and long-term planning
Module 2: Leadership Communication and Influence (09:45 – 11:15)
• Leading meetings, teams, and cross-functional initiatives
• Tailoring communication to audiences and stakeholders
• Using storytelling and clarity for alignment
Module 3: Coaching and Empowerment (11:30 – 01:00)
• Shifting from directive to coaching leadership
• Delegation, trust-building, and accountability
• Developing next-level leaders on your team
Module 4: Simulation – Executive Communication Challenge (02:00 – 03:30)
• Practice leadership messaging in a strategic scenario
Day 2: Leading Change, People, and Performance
Module 5: Managing Change and Ambiguity (07:30 – 09:30)
• Diagnosing readiness and resistance
• Leading through volatility and organizational disruption
• Tools for engaging teams through uncertainty
Module 6: Driving Cross-Functional Performance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Creating alignment across teams and departments
• Collaboration vs control: balancing leadership styles
• Performance dashboards and accountability rituals
Module 7: Resilience and Leadership Agility (11:30 – 01:00)
• Mental models for decision-making under pressure
• Leading with composure, empathy, and perspective
• Agility in managing crises and fast-moving change
Module 8: Final Workshop – Strategy to Action (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group challenge: lead a business simulation from strategy to execution
• Course wrap-up, peer coaching, and certification
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Management & Leadership Skills, validating their readiness to lead strategically, communicate with impact, and drive sustained results in a complex business environment.