Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Foundations of strategic thinking and planning
Internal and external business environment analysis
Strategic agility, adaptability, and risk assessment
Strategy implementation, measurement, and leadership influence
Building learning organizations that support sustainable growth
The Certified Strategist Course empowers participants to move beyond traditional planning—developing the ability to think critically, act decisively, and lead strategically.
Graduates of this certification gain the practical competence to align strategy, people, and performance toward organizational excellence.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Understanding the Strategic Environment
- Understanding the impact of leadership competencies on company strategy
- Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
- Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development
- Coffee break
- Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development (continued)
- Recognizing organizational change readiness and strategic inflection points
- Recognizing the impact of perceptions on strategic choices
Day 2
Understanding Strategic Models and Paradigms
- The strategic journey – common models and frameworks to enable strategic choices
- Developing a strategic roadmap
- Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
- Coffee break
- Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills (continued)
- Case Study: managing well in an unpredictable environment
- Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
Day 3
Effective Strategic Implementation
- Recognising the key challenges of strategy implementation
- Understanding the impact of structures on organisational effectiveness
- Using the 7S model to analyse organisational competence
- Coffee break
- Using the 7S model to analyse organisational competence (continued)
- Turning measurement into information to track performance and inform future strategy
- Building learning organisations to support agility
Day 4
Strategic Leadership
- Effective styles and practices of strategic leaders
- Recognizing, analysing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
- Great leaders inspire and motivate – do carrots and sticks work?
- Coffee break
- Great leaders inspire and motivate – do carrots and sticks work? (continued)
- Develop your leadership toolkit by understanding motivation theories
- Case Study: Practice your negotiation skills in complex circumstances
Day 5
Driving Strategic Performance & Success
- More leadership styles: servant leadership and dispersed leadership
- Understanding the human impact of change
- Understanding employee engagement
- Coffee break
- Understanding employee engagement (continued)
- Using communication media effectively
- Achieving success through a dynamic equilibrium between compliance and innovation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certified Strategist (PSM-002) cover?
This course covers Planning and Strategy Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Munich, Madrid, London, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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