Strategic Leadership & People Management Skills

Introduction

This 2-day advanced program is designed for senior leaders who are responsible for driving organisational strategy while managing and developing high-performing teams. The course blends strategic thinking with people management excellence, enabling leaders to align business objectives with workforce capabilities. Participants will gain insights into leadership styles, organisational culture, talent development, and effective decision-making to strengthen their influence, inspire commitment, and achieve long-term business success.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply strategic leadership principles to align people with organisational vision and goals
• Strengthen decision-making through critical thinking and stakeholder analysis
• Manage, motivate, and empower teams for higher performance
• Implement talent management and succession planning strategies
• Drive organisational culture that supports innovation, resilience, and growth

Key Content

Module 1: The Role of Strategic Leadership

• Defining strategic leadership in today’s business context
• Differences between operational management and strategic leadership
• Shaping organisational vision and direction

Module 2: Leadership Styles and Influence

• Assessing personal leadership styles
• Adapting leadership approaches to different contexts
• Influencing without authority at senior levels

Module 3: Strategic Decision-Making & Critical Thinking

• Frameworks for structured decision-making
• Balancing data-driven and people-driven decisions
• Leading during uncertainty and ambiguity

Module 4: People Management & Motivation

• Understanding employee drivers and engagement
• Coaching and mentoring for performance improvement
• Empowering teams for ownership and accountability

Module 5: Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Identifying and developing high-potential employees
• Building leadership pipelines for organisational sustainability
• Strategies for employee retention in a competitive environment

Module 6: Leading Organisational Culture & Change

• The leader’s role in shaping culture
• Managing resistance during change initiatives
• Creating a culture of trust, innovation, and agility

Module 7: Action Planning & Personal Leadership Roadmap

• Reflecting on leadership strengths and gaps
• Designing a personal development plan
• Committing to long-term strategic leadership growth

Target Audience

Senior managers, department heads, directors, and executives who are responsible for strategic leadership, organisational growth, and managing people across functions.

Methodology

• Leadership Style Assessments
• Case Studies (Global and Local)
• Group Discussions & Strategic Simulations
• Role Plays (Difficult Leadership Scenarios)
• Peer & Facilitator Feedback
• Action Planning Workshops