ADVANCED STRATEGY FOR DIRECTORS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT
“Leading with Strategic Foresight, Innovation and Executive Alignment to Drive Long-Term Value”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – 24 Jan 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 26 – 30 May 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 25 – 29 Aug 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 23 – 27 Nov 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
| 01 – 05 Dec 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
At the highest levels of leadership, strategy is not just a plan—it is a mindset, a lens for decision-making, and the foundation for competitive advantage. This advanced program equips directors and senior leaders with the frameworks, tools, and real-world insights necessary to lead strategy formulation, execution, and renewal in complex, uncertain environments.
Through a mix of boardroom-level case studies, strategic foresight tools, and leadership simulations, this 5-day program challenges participants to think beyond quarterly metrics and short-term execution. It emphasizes strategic clarity, executive alignment, governance, and business model evolution—preparing senior leaders to drive long-term growth, resilience, and stakeholder value.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Lead the strategic planning process with vision and clarity
- Analyze global trends and macroeconomic signals to shape long-term direction
- Evaluate strategic alternatives, business models, and market positioning
- Align board and executive leadership on strategic priorities
- Design governance, KPIs, and execution systems that accelerate implementation
- Embed agility, innovation, and scenario thinking into strategic decisions.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Refine your ability to lead enterprise-wide strategy formulation and execution
- Gain tools for making high-stakes strategic decisions in uncertain conditions
- Understand the strategic role of the board and C-suite in value creation
- Prepare for M&A, digital transformation, or portfolio realignment
- Learn from peer leaders, real-world cases, and interactive simulations
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Board members and non-executive directors
- CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and senior executives
- Corporate strategy and transformation leaders
- General managers and business unit heads
- Senior advisors and governance professionals
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Strategic foresight and macro analysis
- Business model innovation and transformation
- Risk-based strategic planning
- Executive communication and alignment
- Strategy execution and performance tracking
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Strengthen strategy governance and long-term planning capability
- Align leadership on transformation goals and investment priorities
- Improve response to market volatility, disruption, and innovation cycles
- Accelerate execution through KPI integration and alignment
- Build competitive advantage through forward-thinking leadership
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Global case studies and board-level simulations
- Strategic analysis tools and business model canvases
- Scenario planning and foresight mapping
- Group strategy development exercises
- Executive feedback, peer coaching, and action planning
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day 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 Foresight and Competitive Positioning
Module 1: Global Trends and Strategic Insight (07:30 – 09:30)
- Scanning geopolitical, technological, economic trends
- Identifying signals and drivers of change
- Turning foresight into strategy
Module 2: Strategic Thinking at the Executive Level (09:45 – 11:15)
- Tools: SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, Blue Ocean
- Strategic narrative and long-term framing
- Mindsets of strategic leaders
Module 3: Market Positioning and Portfolio Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
- Industry structure and market evolution
- Balancing core, growth, and emerging portfolios
- Value curve analysis
Module 4: Workshop – Strategic Foresight Mapping (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams map strategic opportunity and risk drivers
Day 2: Business Models, Innovation & Transformation
Module 5: Business Model Innovation (07:30 – 09:30)
- Business model canvas and value proposition design
- Disruption, digital models, and ecosystem thinking
- Rethinking customer and revenue models
Module 6: Strategy in the Digital Age (09:45 – 11:15)
- Digital transformation and platform strategy
- Agility, scalability, and data-driven decisions
- Case: Traditional vs. digital-native strategy
Module 7: Transformation Leadership and Alignment (11:30 – 01:00)
- Culture, mindset, and strategic resistance
- Aligning people, systems, and structures
- Role of strategic communication
Module 8: Simulation – Redesigning the Business Model (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams reimagine a traditional business for disruption readiness
Day 3: Strategic Execution and Performance Leadership
Module 9: Strategy Execution Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
- Balanced Scorecard and OKRs
- Linking strategy to operations and budgets
- Cascading goals and initiatives
Module 10: KPIs, Metrics, and Strategic Monitoring (09:45 – 11:15)
- Lagging vs. leading indicators
- Dashboards, reviews, and course correction
- Transparency and accountability
Module 11: Risk Governance and Scenario Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
- Enterprise risk frameworks
- Building strategic agility and resilience
- Planning under uncertainty
Module 12: Case Exercise – Strategy Health Check (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams assess strategic plans using real-world diagnostics
Day 4: Board Engagement and Strategic Governance
Module 13: Strategy and the Role of the Board (07:30 – 09:30)
- Fiduciary vs. strategic roles
- Setting direction vs. execution oversight
- Effective board–management dynamics
Module 14: Strategic Governance Best Practices (09:45 – 11:15)
- Agenda setting and board information flow
- Committee roles (strategy, risk, transformation)
- Case study: Boardroom strategic alignment
Module 15: Ethical, ESG, and Stakeholder Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
- Purpose-driven and sustainable strategy
- Navigating shareholder vs. stakeholder expectations
- ESG strategy integration
Module 16: Board Simulation – Strategic Oversight Review (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams play board roles reviewing a transformation plan
Day 5: Integration, Application and Action Planning
Module 17: Strategic Alignment and Communication (07:30 – 09:30)
- Leading cross-functional strategic initiatives
- Building commitment at all levels
- Executive storytelling and vision alignment
Module 18: Capstone Simulation – Strategic Decision Challenge (09:45 – 11:15)
- Live challenge with complex trade-offs
- Teams recommend high-level strategic moves
Module 19: Action Planning and Execution Readiness (11:30 – 01:00)
- 90-day strategic leadership plan
- Prioritizing decisions, initiatives, and alignment sessions
Module 20: Final Presentations and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
- Peer feedback and coaching
- Certificate distribution and final discussion
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Strategy for Directors & Senior Management, recognizing their ability to lead corporate strategy with foresight, discipline, and transformational leadership.