Rationale
Strategic management and leadership are critical capabilities for navigating complexity, driving organizational success, and sustaining long-term competitiveness. Leaders today must go beyond operational oversight to shape vision, influence systems, and lead strategic change. This course explores the integration of strategic thinking with leadership execution—empowering participants with tools to lead boldly, think long-term, and drive impact in volatile environments.
This Training Course Will Highlight:
- The core principles and processes of strategic management
- The relationship between leadership and strategic thinking
- Practical tools for strategic planning, execution, and evaluation
- Techniques for leading change, managing uncertainty, and influencing stakeholders
- Case studies of strategic leadership across sectors and industries
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply key concepts of strategic management and leadership
- Develop and execute effective strategic plans
- Align people, processes, and resources with long-term organizational goals
- Lead transformation, innovation, and strategic decision-making
- Build adaptive leadership capabilities to thrive in dynamic environments
Training Methodology
- Expert-led presentations and strategic simulations
- Case study analysis and group strategy challenges
- Scenario planning and leadership exercises
- Strategic thinking toolkits and real-world application models
- Peer learning, reflection, and action planning
Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of the strategic management cycle
- Be equipped with tools for crafting, implementing, and evaluating strategies
- Enhance their strategic foresight, leadership agility, and decision-making skills
- Be capable of leading strategic initiatives and managing resistance to change
- Contribute to building a culture of strategic alignment and innovation
Target Audience
- Senior and mid-level managers responsible for strategy development or execution
- Executives leading business units, departments, or organizational change
- Entrepreneurs, consultants, and business analysts
- Anyone seeking to strengthen their strategic leadership capability
Course Content
A) Foundations of Strategic Management
- Defining strategy and strategic management
- Levels of strategy: corporate, business, and functional
- Vision, mission, and strategic alignment
- Understanding internal and external strategic environments
- Strategy formulation and decision-making models
B) Leadership in the Strategic Context
- Characteristics of effective strategic leaders
- The role of vision, influence, and emotional intelligence
- Strategic leadership vs. operational management
- Leading with purpose and long-term impact
- Leadership styles and their strategic implications
C) Strategic Planning and Execution
- Strategic planning frameworks (e.g., SWOT, PESTLE, Balanced Scorecard)
- Setting objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators
- Strategy execution: structures, systems, and leadership behaviors
- Monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation of strategies
- Overcoming execution gaps and sustaining momentum
D) Leading Change and Organizational Transformation
- Change management models
- Creating urgency and strategic buy-in
- Managing resistance and building commitment
- Leading through crises, disruption, and uncertainty
- Fostering innovation and continuous strategic renewal
E) Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
- Developing strategic foresight and scenario planning
- Critical thinking and problem-solving in strategic contexts
- Navigating ambiguity and complexity
- Group decision-making tools and leadership facilitation techniques
- Strategic storytelling and communication
Venue: Kigali, Rwanda
Duration: 1 week
Course Date: Open
