Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership

Duration 10 Days
Language English
Course Format Classroom / Online
Certificate Yes

Detail

Overview

This course is designed to equip leaders with the skills and strategies needed to drive successful change initiatives. Participants will learn how to create awareness, engage stakeholders, manage resistance, communicate effectively, and sustain long-term change. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, leaders will develop a structured approach to leading transformation efforts within their organizations.

Objectives

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

  1. Understand Change Leadership – Align change initiatives with organizational goals and drive transformation.
  2. Increase Awareness & Engagement – Communicate change effectively and gain stakeholder buy-in.
  3. Manage Resistance – Identify and address resistance to build adaptable, resilient teams.
  4. Enhance Strategic Communication – Deliver clear messages and maintain morale during transitions.
  5. Sustain Change & Measure Success – Embed change into the culture and track progress for long-term impact.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

  • Senior Executives and Managers responsible for driving change
  • HR and Organizational Development Professionals
  • Project and Change Managers
  • Team Leaders and Department Heads
  • Professionals involved in business transformation initiatives

Outlines

Module 1: Creative Leadership & Innovation

Day 1: Unlocking Creative Problem-Solving

  • Leadership vs. Management
  • Overcoming traditional thinking barriers
  • Divergent vs. convergent problem-solving
  • Thinking beyond logic for innovation

Day 2: Breaking Personal Creativity Barriers

  • Continuous improvement & breakthrough change
  • Self-awareness and personal goal alignment
  • Adapting risk-taking strategies
  • Harnessing left- and right-brain thinking

Day 3: Visionary Leadership & Innovation Culture

  • Creative thinking models (Six Thinking Hats, Johari’s Window)
  • Developing a compelling business vision
  • Fostering an innovation-driven culture
  • Collaborative leadership for creativity

Day 4: Communicating Vision Effectively

  • Storytelling for strategic influence
  • Trust, authenticity, and leadership impact
  • Creative tools for communication strategy
  • Inspiring without micromanaging

Day 5: Turning Ideas into Action

  • Overcoming organizational resistance to change
  • Building a creative consensus
  • Stakeholder engagement & motivation strategies
  • Implementing creativity-driven transformation

Module 2: Strategic Thinking & Execution

Day 6: Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis

  • Fundamentals of strategy & strategic planning
  • External business environment & competitive dynamics
  • Market positioning & customer-centric strategy
  • Case studies on strategic decision-making

Day 7: Internal Analysis & Strategic Options

  • Financial & operational strategic assessments
  • Balanced scorecard approach
  • SWOT analysis & opportunity identification
  • Case applications of strategic choices

Day 8: Strategic Planning & Business Collaborations

  • Structuring a practical strategic plan
  • Alliances, joint ventures & business partnerships
  • Best practices for strategic collaboration
  • Case study analysis & team discussions

Day 9: Global Strategy & Organizational Alignment

  • Understanding global business strategy
  • Managing cultural and organizational complexities
  • Strategic team-building & communication
  • Gaining commitment from key stakeholders

Day 10: Strategy Execution & Long-Term Value Creation

  • From strategy to implementation
  • Linking strategy to operational objectives
  • Career-focused strategic planning
  • Future-proofing organizations through strategic thinking

Classroom Dates

28 - 9 April 2025
Milan (Italy)
11900€
12 - 23 May 2025
Amsterdam (France)
11900€
26 - 6 May 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
9 - 20 June 2025
Paris (France)
11900€
23 - 4 June 2025
Madrid (Spain)
11900€
7 - 18 July 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
21 - 1 July 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
11900€
4 - 15 August 2025
Barcelona (Spain)
11900€
18 - 29 August 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
1 - 12 September 2025
Milan (Italy)
11900€
15 - 26 September 2025
Rome (Italy)
11900€
29 - 10 September 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
13 - 24 October 2025
Kuwait
11900€
27 - 7 October 2025
London (Uk)
11900€
10 - 21 November 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
24 - 5 November 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
11900€
8 - 19 December 2025
Dubai (UAE)
11900€
22 - 2 December 2025
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
11900€