The British Academy for Training and Development offers an Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning course for those interested in learning how to create development and improvement plans for their company and manage operations to achieve the goals set by the organization.
Executive management in companies plays a key role in implementing decisions made by top management. They oversee the company's operations, track the progress of work, and assess the performance of all departments involved in the executive framework. The executive management is responsible for completing tasks, formulating strategic plans, predicting work milestones, and anticipating potential issues that might arise during the company’s operations. They develop the main strategy and contingency plans to achieve the company's objectives through successful

Target Audience

• Executive directors and general managers.
• Department heads and leadership teams.
• Senior officials in organizations.
• Strategic project managers.
• Anyone interested in developing leadership and strategic planning skills.

Program Objectives
By the end of the training program, participants will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals of executive leadership and its importance in guiding organizations toward success.
• Learn how to apply effective leadership strategies to achieve high organizational performance.
• Develop strategic thinking skills and create a vision for the future of the organization.
• Analyze the work environment and make strategic decisions based on accurate analysis.
• Learn how to implement strategic plans and track progress to ensure goal achievement.

• Introduction to Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning:

  • Definition of executive leadership and its importance in modern business environments.
  • The difference between executive leadership and administrative leadership.
  • The role of executive leadership in realizing the organizational vision and fostering work culture.
  • The importance of strategic planning in achieving organizational success.
  • How executive leadership can enhance organizational performance through effective strategies.

• Developing a Strategic Vision and Mission:

  • How to effectively define the organization's vision and mission.
  • The difference between short-term and long-term visions.
  • Practical applications for developing a strategic vision for the organization.
  • How to craft a strong mission to guide strategic efforts toward defined goals.

• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:

  • Techniques for effective strategic thinking: analysis, forecasting, and long-term planning.
  • The importance of strategic decision-making in shaping the organization's growth path.
  • Strategic analysis tools: SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces.
  • Using data and information to make strategic decisions.

• Building an Effective Strategic Plan:

  • Stages of creating a comprehensive strategic plan: analysis, goal-setting, implementation.
  • Setting short-term and long-term strategic objectives.
  • Using appropriate methods to measure the performance of the strategic plan.
  • How to handle challenges and difficulties during the plan’s execution.

• Implementing the Strategy and Monitoring Performance:

  • The importance of aligning planning with execution.
  • How to implement strategies effectively by coordinating resources and teams.
  • Performance tracking tools: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboards.
  • How to measure progress toward strategic goals and adjust strategies as needed.

• Effective Leadership and Team Building:

  • How to develop effective leadership skills to build high-performance teams.
  • The importance of effective communication with team members to ensure goal achievement.
  • Techniques for motivating teams and maintaining momentum during strategy execution.
  • Building an organizational culture that fosters innovation and collaboration across teams.

• Strategic Performance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement:

  • How to evaluate strategic performance using various tools.
  • Analyzing results and adjusting strategies to achieve the best outcomes.
  • The importance of continuous improvement in executive leadership for sustainable success.
  • Using lessons learned from mistakes to refine future plans.

• Case Studies and Practical Exercises:

  • Case studies from leading companies in strategic planning and executive leadership.
  • Applying strategic tools and techniques to real-world scenarios.
  • Workshops on developing strategic plans based on real-life scenarios.