STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Leading with Vision, Influence, and Long-Term Impact
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 09 – 13 Jun 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s rapidly shifting business environment, leaders must move beyond operational excellence and embrace a strategic mindset. Strategic leadership is about setting direction, inspiring commitment, navigating uncertainty, and ensuring long-term organizational success.
This 5-day immersive training empowers leaders at all levels to think strategically, lead with purpose, and build agile, future-ready organizations. Through real-world scenarios, leadership assessments, and peer engagement, participants will strengthen their strategic visioning, decision-making, and transformational influence skills.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define the characteristics and competencies of a strategic leader
• Align vision, mission, and values with business strategy
• Apply strategic thinking models to real-world leadership challenges
• Lead organizational transformation and build stakeholder alignment
• Make data-informed strategic decisions under uncertainty
Key Benefits of Attending
• Enhance your ability to lead through complexity and change
• Develop long-term strategic thinking alongside short-term execution
• Gain tools to influence stakeholders and build high-trust environments
• Use real case studies to sharpen your leadership effectiveness
• Strengthen your leadership brand and executive presence
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Senior managers and executives
• Department heads and functional leaders
• Strategy, transformation, and business development professionals
• HR and leadership development specialists
• High-potential professionals preparing for executive roles
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Strategic planning and alignment
• Scenario analysis and systems thinking
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Change leadership and decision-making under uncertainty
• Creating and communicating strategic vision
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger leadership pipeline aligned with long-term goals
• Improved strategic focus across departments and teams
• More effective leadership of change, innovation, and transformation
• Higher engagement and alignment among senior stakeholders
• Enhanced organizational adaptability and resilience
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Executive Briefings – Strategic frameworks, leadership models, and megatrends
• Case Studies – Leadership challenges and breakthrough strategies
• Workshops – Visioning, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement
• Leadership Self-Assessments – Personal style, strengths, and development gaps
• Peer Learning & Coaching – Leadership roundtables and feedback sessions
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: Foundations of Strategic Leadership
- Module 1: What is Strategic Leadership? (07:30 – 09:30)
• Definition, dimensions, and relevance
• Differences from operational management - Module 2: Leadership Vision, Mission, and Values (09:45 – 11:15)
• Crafting and communicating compelling direction
• Aligning team values and organizational culture - Module 3: The Strategic Leader’s Role in Transformation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Case study: Leading turnaround and growth
• Personal leadership brand development - Module 4: Workshop – Define Your Strategic Leadership Profile (02:00 – 03:30)
• Self-assessment and reflection activity
Day 2: Strategic Thinking and Execution
- Module 5: Strategic Thinking Models (07:30 – 09:30)
• Blue Ocean, SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces
• Applying frameworks to real scenarios - Module 6: Execution Excellence and Strategic Agility (09:45 – 11:15)
• Bridging the gap between strategy and action
• Agile decision-making and adaptive planning - Module 7: Scenario Planning and Foresight (11:30 – 01:00)
• Designing multiple futures
• Stress testing strategic plans - Module 8: Workshop – Build a Strategic Roadmap (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group project focused on real-world challenge
Day 3: Influence, Engagement, and Communication
- Module 9: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement (07:30 – 09:30)
• Mapping influence and building alliances
• Engaging cross-functional and external stakeholders - Module 10: Strategic Communication and Leadership Presence (09:45 – 11:15)
• Narrative leadership and executive messaging
• Confidence, clarity, and authenticity - Module 11: Leading Through Influence vs Authority (11:30 – 01:00)
• Trust-based leadership and persuasion
• Negotiation and alignment strategies - Module 12: Workshop – Craft Your Strategic Leadership Pitch (02:00 – 03:30)
• Present a vision and influence plan to peers
Day 4: Change Leadership and Innovation Culture
- Module 13: Leading Organizational Change (07:30 – 09:30)
• Change models (Kotter, ADKAR)
• Overcoming resistance and fear - Module 14: Innovation and Strategic Risk-Taking (09:45 – 11:15)
• Building a culture of experimentation
• Fostering safe-to-fail environments - Module 15: Talent and Culture as Strategic Enablers (11:30 – 01:00)
• Developing future-ready teams
• Embedding strategic behaviors - Module 16: Workshop – Design a Change Leadership Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Simulate a change scenario in your organization
Day 5: Integration, Reflection, and Action Planning
- Module 17: Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure (07:30 – 09:30)
• Cognitive biases and decision frameworks
• Group simulations and role play - Module 18: Measuring Strategic Impact (09:45 – 11:15)
• KPIs, dashboards, and feedback mechanisms
• Monitoring leadership effectiveness - Module 19: Strategic Leadership Action Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Your 90-day implementation plan
• Coaching and accountability - Module 20: Final Reflection and Presentation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Personal insights and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Strategic Leadership, confirming their enhanced capability to lead with vision, influence strategic outcomes, and drive sustainable organizational success.