LEADING & MANAGING THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING & INNOVATION

TRAINING OVERVIEW

This comprehensive DixonTech training course is suitable for strategic leaders and first line professionals. It addresses how strategies are developed in a complex, dynamic environment and how they are then communicated and implemented to achieve business results. Week one focuses on innovating and planning, while week two drills deeper into human and organizational factors needed for effective problem-solving and team work leading to sound strategy implementation. Business sustainability and success require clear decision-making and strong leadership.

The training course includes linear and creative approaches to strategy development and allows delegates opportunities to enhance key leadership skills. The two-week course gives delegates a sound understanding of strategy and planning principles. It is strongly suggested that strategic leaders attend both weeks.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Module 1 - Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation: Excellence and Innovation in Strategic Planning
• Module 2 - Smart Leadership: Achieving Strategy through Leadership & Innovation

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

• Develop the three key strategic agendas for leaders – Intellectual, Managerial and Behavioural
• Identify the most effective balance of Operational Excellence and Breakthrough Strategic Performance
• Identify critical strategic issues and opportunities
• Practice and encourage your people to think differently and workout new initiatives and innovate
• Change your environment to support your new strategic initiatives

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Directors and senior managers
• Team Leaders
• Corporate strategy, HR, and other functional managers
• Heads of Division
• Heads of Department

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology for “Leading & Managing through Strategic Planning & Innovation” by DixonTech is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. Through a combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will engage with key concepts and develop practical skills for effective leadership and strategic planning in an innovative environment. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach, allowing participants to apply strategic planning frameworks and innovation techniques to real-world scenarios. Additionally, guest speakers and industry experts will share their experiences and insights, providing valuable perspectives and best practices. Throughout the training, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, share ideas, and receive feedback, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to lead and manage through strategic planning and innovation, driving sustainable growth and success in their organizations.

DAY ONE:

MODULE 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

UNDERSTANDING THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT

• Understanding the strategic leadership competencies – intellect, management, and behaviours
• Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
• Understanding strategic inflection points and strategic scenarios
• Formulating strategic vision and expressing strategic intent
• Analysing and prioritizing strategic issues

UNDERSTANDING STRATEGIC MODELS AND PARADIGMS

• The strategic journey – common models and frameworks for strategic thinking
• Developing a strategic roadmap
• Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
• Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
• Defining the outcomes

DAY TWO:

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION

• Strategic implementation tools and frameworks
• Structures and systems for strategic agility and performance
• Identifying strategic horizons and using the 7S framework
• Analysing the key elements for implementation
• Measurement, analysis, and knowledge management

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Preparing for the future
• Effective styles and practices for strategic leadership
• Recognizing, analysing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
• Developing inspiration and motivation
• Communicating the road map and gathering support

DAY THREE:

DRIVING STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE & SUCCESS

• Transforming the organization to enable strategic success
• Monitoring and adjustment
• Balancing the focus on performance and strategy
• Spreading leadership capabilities throughout the organization
• Maximizing organizational learning and knowledge transfer to embed strategic success

MODULE 2:  SMART LEADERSHIP

ENCOURAGING A CREATIVE CLIMATE AT WORK

• Innovative leadership for excellent performance
• The Critical mass for change and innovation
• Innovation VS Constant Improvement
• How a Leader Creates a Culture of Innovation
• Case Study on Most Innovative Companies
• Innovation and current business breakthroughs

DAY FOUR:

GAINING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE WORKFORCE

• The G.E. “Workout” Strategy for engaging Employees
• Gaining the “Buy-In” from the workforce
• Developing Creative Solutions for problems and new Strategies
• Overcoming old Paradigms
• Dealing with Organizational “Drift”
• Case Study on Gaining Empowerment

LEADING WITH THE CREATIVE EDGE

• Developing Creative Potential in People and Teams
• Managing Creative People
• Learning new Thinking Skills
• Learn New Brainstorming Techniques
• How to Incubate New Ideas
• Gaining Collaboration in the Workforce
• Creative Group Exercise: Identifying new business processes

DAY FIVE:

CREATING A MOTIVATING CLIMATE FOR HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

• The Ten Key Elements to Setting up New Missions
• Setting Goals and Targets Creatively
• Creating a “Sense of Significance”
• Using Emotional Intelligence to Motivate people
• Rewarding Performance
• The Four Step “Pygmalion” theory
• Group and Team Motivators

 DRIVING STRATEGIC CHANGE

• Managing the Change Process
• Kotter’s Change Management Techniques
• Successful techniques for Changing People
• How a Leader Communicates a Sense of Urgency
• How to Overcome the Pitfalls of Change
• Creating an Attitude of Constant Change
• Course Review