Is Strategic Thinking Relevant to all managers?

• Is strategy an art or a science?
• How to think strategically
• The roles of managers and stakeholders in strategy development
• Does strategy equate to innovation?
• How operational and middle managers contribute

Turning Strategies into Plans

• Vision, Mission and Objective setting
• Aligning people and objectives
• Tools & Techniques for planning
• Planning for the unexpected
• Roles, responsibilities and accountability

The Leadership Role in implementing Strategies

• If strategies and plans requires change, how do people respond?
• Your leadership style(s)
• The role of leaders in questioning and listening
• How to implement strategies and plans:
  • Motivation
  • Delegation
  • Managing performance

Effects of Power on Strategic success

• Organisational rituals and routines
• What is Power and how is it displayed?
• Challenge & Support
• Personal strategies for managing networks and relationships
• Dealing with stress

Why a Strategic Outlook supports Career Progression

• Evolving strategy in 21st Century Organisations
• More traditional strategy development: Kotter’s Eight Stage model
• Key management skills needed for career progression
• Personal Leadership Development Plans