MINI MBA TACTICAL LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC, OPERATIONAL

TRAINING OVERVIEW

In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of the modern business world, organizations must constantly strive to maintain their competitive edge and achieve outstanding results. However, many organizations struggle to stay competitive due to a lack of effective strategy execution frameworks. Without the necessary strategic awareness, skills, and knowledge, organizations often face challenges in translating strategic objectives into tangible results through effective strategy implementation. To bridge this gap, professionals need comprehensive training that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to navigate from strategy development to tactical execution while aligning with organizational goals and plans. This intensive and highly engaging five-day DixonTech programme addresses this need by covering the complete spectrum of strategic, operational, and tactical leadership. Participants will learn powerful strategy development and formulation techniques, as well as how to create dynamic operational structures, systems, processes, and resources to execute strategies effectively. Additionally, the programme focuses on operational leadership to support front-line managers and employees, creating conditions for their success. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain insights into leading dynamic, adaptable, and highly competitive teams and organizations.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Module 1 Strategy Excellence: From Strategic Vision to Tactical Execution
• Module 2 Effective Organizational Leadership

By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to

• Formulate and communicate a compelling strategy/vision
• Understand and apply the Planning and Execution Framework
• Develop and communicate strategic vision, mission, and intent
• Set the conditions for successful execution of strategy and plans by creating optimal support
• Create winning conditions for Operational and Tactical Leaders
• Enhance the performance of the organization and individuals

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Senior Management and Organization Leadership Team Members
• Professionals and Leaders responsible for Strategy, Business Development, Organizational Development (OD) and HR
• Intermediate and advanced level managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Our training methodology is designed to ensure maximum engagement, retention, and practical application of knowledge. We employ a blended learning approach, combining interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, simulations, and hands-on exercises to cater to diverse learning styles and preferences. Participants are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, share insights, and collaborate with peers to enhance their learning experience. Our experienced trainers provide personalized guidance and feedback to address individual learning needs and ensure comprehension of key concepts. Additionally, we incorporate real-world examples and best practices to contextualize theoretical knowledge and facilitate its practical implementation in the workplace. Through this dynamic and interactive training methodology, participants gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also the skills and confidence needed to excel in their roles and drive organizational success.

DAY ONE:

MODULE 1: STRATEGY EXCELLENCE: FROM STRATEGIC VISION TO TACTICAL EXECUTION

UNDERSTANDING STRATEGY AND STRATEGY EXECUTION

• Defining and Understanding of Strategy 
• Linking Strategy to Action 
• Setting Long Term Organizational Destination – Strategy is about Where are you Heading
• Strategy Documentation, Communication, and Duration
• Defining Strategy and Operational Effectiveness – What is the difference?
• Barriers and Success Factors related to Strategy Execution, including Leadership and Culture

FROM VISION TO RESULTS: THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION FRAMEWORK

• Understanding the distinction between Strategy, Operations, and Tactics
• How Planning and Execution Work
• Impact of Mission and Vision Statements on Strategic Planning
• Mission Analysis and Mission Leadership
• Measuring Progress and Results
• The Gap between Strategy and Performance

DAY TWO:

TURNING STRATEGY INTO ACTIONABLE PLAN

• Invisibility of Performance Bottlenecks to Top Management
• Under Performance Culture Impact on Strategy and Performance Gap
• How to close the strategy and performance gap
• The Four Successful Steps in Turning Strategy into Actionable Plan
• Building A Strategy – Focused Organization (SFO)
• The Six Loop Strategy Execution System, including the Office of Strategy Management (OSM)

UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND MANAGEMENT

• Why do we require a Performance Management System?
• Characteristics of Good Measures
• The Balanced Scorecard
• Defining Critical Success Factors
• Organizational Excellence
• How to Develop and Standardise Performance Metrics

DAY THREE:

IMPLEMENTING A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Gaining Management Commitment and Selecting a Winning Team
• Planning for Success – Strategic Business Planning Framework
• Performance Contract Framework
• The usage of charts in presenting effective reports
• Complete exercise on how to develop a Balanced Scorecard from scratch
• Conclusion and Wrap Up

MODULE 2: EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Defining Leadership in an Organization
• Key behavioural factors in Leadership
• Leading in the modern world: VUCA
• Understanding strategic, operational, and tactical leadership
• Leading Change in an organization
• Leadership assessment: Strategic, Operational, Tactical

DAY FOUR:

VISION AND STRATEGY: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Characteristics of Strategic Leaders
• Strategic data and planning factors
• Developing Strategy: Mission or Mantra?
• Building your Leadership brand
• Inspirational engagement and influence
• Communicate and cascading Strategy to gain buy-in

IMPLEMENT & PERFORM: TACTICAL LEADERSHIP

• Characteristics and behaviours of Tactical Leaders
• Tactical Intelligence data and planning
• Managing performance and motivation
• Understanding Team Dynamics
• Building Team cohesiveness
• Coach and engage for success

DAY FIVE:

LINKING STRATEGIC TO TACTICAL: OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Characteristics and requirements of Operational Leaders
• Mastering Operational Management principles
• Linking strategic goals to tactical objectives
• Managing key stakeholders: Cross-departmental cooperation
• Managing Operational Meetings
• Turning negative ideas in to positive achievements

CREATING THE LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION

• Creating an organisational culture
• Developing a collaborative vision and strategy
• Continuous improvement for organisational success
• Working across boundaries: Virtual leadership
• Collaborative Organization: Group exercise
• Action Planning & Next steps