Strategic Leadership

Develop the skills to be a successful strategic leader It is one thing to create a strategic plan—but leading strategically to successfully make that plan a reality requires a unique skill set. Distinguishing between the two skills is key to strong and effective leadership—and reliable strategic leaders are becoming increasingly important for organizations to survive and grow. This seminar takes a deep dive into the key principles and practices of strategic leadership. You’ll enhance your understanding of its key principles and develop a practical, working knowledge so you can apply it throughout your department. Get hands-on practice applying principles to your particular leadership situation. In addition, you’ll draft a plan that aligns with and supports your vision and strategy, present it and then return to work with a refined plan you can begin to communicate and implement immediately.

Also Available as:

• Onsite

How You Will Benefit

• Draft or refine a strategic plan for your team that aligns with organizational direction
• Ensure stakeholders in the organization support your strategic direction
• Communicate your strategy in multiple ways so stakeholders understand their roles
• Promote a culture of accountability where employees choose to take action to get results
• Define how team members can connect their actions to your strategic plans
• Refine your plans to ensure they are clear, concise and actionable

What You Will Cover

• What strategic leadership is, including its challenges and consequences
• Exploring the components of a strategic plan and the role it plays in strategic leadership
• Explaining the application of strategic leadership within the organization
• Understanding yourself as a strategic leader using a strategic leadership assessment
• Identifying obstacles as well as opportunities to implement your strategic plan
• Presenting your strategic plan and getting feedback so you can refine and apply it

Who Should Attend

Midlevel managers, directors, executives who lead organizations, business units or departments; project managers and leaders of onsite or virtual teams.