Strategic thinking and influencingg
Effective leadership means bridging big-picture thinking with the ability to inspire and align teams. Strategic thinking provides the framework to navigate complexity and make sound decisions, but theory alone isn’t enough. Communication transforms strategy into action. By articulating their vision and fostering collaboration, leaders turn abstract ideas into shared goals, empowering their teams to drive results. The combination of strategic insight and strong communication ensures both clarity and momentum toward success.
About this training
This strategic thinking and influencing training is designed for leaders and team managers who need to anticipate and respond to changing conditions, both internally and externally. The program focuses on providing a strong theoretical framework for analyzing and reflecting on organizational strategy.
Participants will learn to use appropriate terminology in strategic conversations, assess and refine mission and value statements, and evaluate their organization's current situation, vision, and strategic options.
Through the program, attendees will gain the skills to describe their organization's business idea, develop future scenarios, craft a compelling vision, and understand the process of planning and executing a strategic roadmap. This training empowers leaders to take a step back and make informed decisions that drive organizational success. By developing these key strategic thinking skills, participants will be better equipped to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
The training will explore various influencing styles and techniques, including how to build consensus, communicate effectively with different audiences, and navigate organizational dynamics. Participants will learn how to present their ideas persuasively, overcome resistance, and gain buy-in for their initiatives. Ultimately, this program aims to cultivate a more strategic and influential leadership culture within the organization, enabling it to thrive in today's dynamic environment.
Learning outcomes
- Analyze and reflect on the strategy of your organization based on a strong theoretical framework
- Use the correct terminology in a strategic conversation
- Assess and improve mission and value statements
- Assess the current situation, vision and strategic options of your organization
- Describe the business idea for your organization
- Develop scenarios for the future
- Develop a compelling and robust vision
- Understand the process of planning and executing the roadmap
Target audience
- Leaders in charge of anticipating changing conditions, both externally and internally
- Team managers who need to be able to ‘take a step back’
