EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING, LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
“Aligning Strategy, Leadership, and Execution for Sustainable High Performance”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – 24 Jan 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Sustainable organizational success requires a clear strategy, strong leadership, and effective performance management. Senior executives must lead with vision, drive strategic alignment, and ensure that people, processes, and systems are working together to deliver results.
This intensive five-day course empowers leaders to formulate, execute, and govern strategic plans with clarity and accountability. It equips executives with frameworks to lead high-performance cultures, manage change, and align KPIs with strategic priorities. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Design and lead strategic planning processes aligned with business priorities.
- Translate vision and mission into operational goals and performance measures.
- Align people, teams, and budgets to strategic objectives.
- Implement balanced scorecards and performance dashboards.
- Lead with clarity, agility, and stakeholder alignment.
- Manage strategic execution, governance, and accountability systems.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Develop a practical roadmap for long-term strategic growth.
- Lead enterprise-wide initiatives with stronger alignment and accountability.
- Strengthen your executive communication and visioning capabilities.
- Use KPIs and strategic scorecards to measure and drive impact.
- Navigate uncertainty with agile planning and risk-informed decisions.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- C-level executives and general managers
- Heads of departments, functions, or strategy offices
- Business unit leaders and senior transformation officers
- Directors involved in planning, performance, or governance
- Policy-makers and public sector executives
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Strategic planning and alignment
- Leadership visioning and communication
- KPI design and performance monitoring
- Governance and accountability frameworks
- Executive influence and stakeholder engagement
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Clearer linkage between strategy, operations, and performance
- Stronger executive-level planning and leadership culture
- Increased ability to measure and report organizational progress
- Higher alignment across departments and initiatives
- Enhanced leadership agility in complex, competitive environments
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Executive Briefings – Strategy models, planning tools, performance systems
- Workshops – Balanced scorecard, SWOT/TOWS, stakeholder mapping
- Case Studies – Global examples of strategy execution success/failure
- Tools – Strategic planning templates, KPI scorecards, change frameworks
- Group Exercises – Alignment simulations, risk assessments, scenario planning
- Personal Planning – 90-day executive strategy action plan
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: Vision, Mission, and Strategy Formulation
Module 1: Defining Strategic Leadership (07:30 – 09:30)
- Leadership role in strategy and performance
- Navigating complexity, disruption, and ambiguity
- Setting strategic direction with clarity
Module 2: Crafting Vision and Mission Statements (09:45 – 11:15)
- Visioning frameworks and techniques
- Translating purpose into practical direction
- Stakeholder input and alignment
Module 3: Strategic Planning Frameworks (11:30 – 01:00)
- SWOT, TOWS, PESTLE, and Porter’s Five Forces
- Choosing a strategic positioning model
- Integrating internal and external analyses
Module 4: Exercise – Strategy Design Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams build strategic options based on case data
Day 2: Execution, Cascading and KPI Alignment
Module 5: Strategy Execution Frameworks (07:30 – 09:30)
- From plan to action: converting strategy into operations
- Strategy maps and logic models
- Overcoming execution failure points
Module 6: Cascading Objectives and KPIs (09:45 – 11:15)
- Building SMART goals and strategic KPIs
- Aligning individual, team, and department scorecards
- Linking strategy to incentives and reviews
Module 7: Performance Management Systems (11:30 – 01:00)
- Balanced scorecard and dashboard design
- Frequency, formats, and follow-ups
- Key stakeholder reporting
Module 8: Workshop – KPI and Scorecard Design (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants create metrics and targets for a mock strategy
Day 3: Change Leadership and Governance
Module 9: Leading Strategic Change (07:30 – 09:30)
- Strategy as a change management process
- Change leadership behaviors and frameworks
- Building commitment and managing resistance
Module 10: Governance and Accountability Models (09:45 – 11:15)
- Structuring performance review cycles
- Board and senior leadership engagement
- Managing execution risk and decision rights
Module 11: Aligning Culture with Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
- Reinforcing strategic values and behaviors
- Communication, storytelling, and symbolic leadership
- Cultural barriers to strategy success
Module 12: Group Exercise – Strategy Audit (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams assess a real or fictional organization’s strategic alignment
Day 4: Innovation, Agility and Scenario Planning
Module 13: Driving Innovation Through Strategy (07:30 – 09:30)
- Strategic foresight and future readiness
- Identifying and nurturing innovation capabilities
- Linking innovation to growth and transformation
Module 14: Agile Strategic Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
- Quarterly planning and rolling forecasts
- Decision cycles and cross-functional squads
- When to pivot and how to stay on course
Module 15: Scenario and Risk-Based Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
- Scenario mapping tools and techniques
- Anticipating and adapting to external shocks
- Incorporating risk into strategic choices
Module 16: Simulation – Scenario Strategy Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams work through scenarios to update strategy and actions
Day 5: Executive Influence, Measurement & Integration
Module 17: Executive Communication and Alignment (07:30 – 09:30)
- Framing strategy for different audiences
- Using strategic storytelling and narrative maps
- Communicating strategy during change and challenge
Module 18: Measuring Strategic Success (09:45 – 11:15)
- Strategic health indicators
- Early warning signals and lag/lead metrics
- Adjusting direction based on feedback
Module 19: Integrated Planning and Strategic Refresh (11:30 – 01:00)
- Connecting financial, workforce, and operational plans
- Annual refresh and strategic maturity models
- Tools for ongoing integration and improvement
Module 20: Course Review and Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
- Personal strategy implementation plan
- Peer feedback and certification briefing
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Executive Strategic Planning, Leadership & Corporate Performance Management, recognizing their ability to lead and align enterprise strategy, people, and performance with confidence and clarity.