Developing Strategic Thinking for Experienced Leadership
Strengthen the strategic thinking that experienced leaders need — practical tools, perspective shifting, and a personal plan to think bigger.
Audience
This 3.5-hour course is designed for experienced leaders who shape organisational strategy, including:
Pe-requisites
Experience in a leadership or management role.
Duration
3.5 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualStrategic Mindset and Organisational Impact
Understand how strategic thinking differs from operational and why it matters.Benchmarking Strategic Thinking Capability
Self-assess strengths, barriers and personal priorities for development.Understanding the External Environment
Rise above operational pressures and adopt horizon-scanning habits.Strategic Tools and Techniques
Apply PESTLE, SWOT, Porter's Five Forces and scenario planning with confidence.Why Strategies Fail
Examine common causes of strategic failure and early warning signs.Personal Strategic Development Plan
Translate learning into action and commit to ongoing strategic development.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
Introduction to Interview Skills (For Interviewers)
Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Menopause Support at Work
Turn menopause policies into practical, consistent workplace support through confident conversations and effective implementation.
