How to lead with purpose and integrity
There is a marked difference between thinking and acting operationally, and thinking and acting strategically. Being a strategic leader means that your decisions appear more risky, your actions are more visible and achieving results is more complex. Strategic leadership is a process that is developed through appraisal and reflection, and enacted through relationships. It requires courage and persistence, but it does not require you to be a ‘heroic’ individual. It is more important to have clarity about what you want to achieve and to build credibility and trust with others.
This programme develops your strategic leadership skills by giving you an opportunity to work with other senior leaders from a wide range of organisations over a period of 12 months. You will work in a confidential environment, pooling your expertise with that of peers. Each participant benefits from the group members’ on-going feedback and support over the problematic issues facing them and their organisations. You will get an understanding of new approaches to strategy and how to overcome the challenges of implementation. You will also get an opportunity to reflect and evaluate your current thinking, and to be more instrumental in your own learning.
Why should you attend this programme?
- Increased awareness of your impact as a strategic leader
- Opportunity to identify what leadership means for you and your organisation
- Enhanced ability to lead with purpose and to turn strategy into reality
- Access to a range of strategic frameworks and tools
- Ongoing support and challenge from working with peers in learning sets.
Programme content
- Contrasting approaches to strategy development
- Developing a strategic purpose that brings results
- Linking strategic direction with corporate culture and people management
- Leading change and overcoming barriers to change
- Developing your personal leadership style
- Discussion with other senior leaders about strategic issues.
Who is it for?
You are a director, senior manager or strategic leader looking to develop your leadership skills with a group of like-minded peers. You want a more in-depth understanding of strategy and leadership as well as ideas about how to move your division or organisation forward.
"A deeper understanding of leadership in terms of being aware of my own style and how it fits in the organisation. I feel that my ability to think and act strategically has been considerably enhanced."
Pat Hegarty
Senior Manager
AIB Bank
Click here to watch Peter Black, Managing Director, of Digital Steps Limited describe how Strategic Leadership has benefited him and his organisation.
Programme Director
Margi Gordon
MSc, BA(Hons), AMCIPD