An intensive professional development training course on
Introduction to Strategic Management
Planning, Formulation & Implementation
Why Choose Introduction to Strategic Management Training Course?
The Course
This course will provide high caliber staff, team leaders and professionals with the knowledge and skills to contribute to strategy formulation and implementation. Delegates will acquire strategic awareness and learn how this impacts operational activities. Learn to use planning tools and techniques and when to apply them. Become more self-aware of the leadership styles and preferences and reflect on the impact on implementation of strategies and plans. The ability to communicate and delegate will affect staff engagement and consequently the success of your plans.
This is an action-packed workshop that will enable you to develop hands-on skills to take back to your workplace.
The Goals
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognize the value and importance of thinking strategically
- Relate strategic goals to the development of effective plans
- Review and appraise your role in operational and strategic implementation
- Formulate objectives for your team and staff which align with organisational aims
- Recognize how your leadership style impacts peer and subordinate relationships
The Delegates
- Aspiring high potential candidates
- All Team/ discipline leaders wishing to develop strategic skills
- Professionals about to implement and support change management issues
The Process
The course is delivered in a challenging, lively and engaging style by a highly qualified and experienced business leader able to make strategy relevant and provide engaging leadership development. A range of methods are used to keep participants interested through use of video, relevant case studies, group work and personal feedback. This course will both challenge and support you to the next level of strategic leadership.
The Benefits
Typical results at work include:
- Identify a more strategic approach to planning and more input to the planning process
- Demonstrate greater confidence in managing people & teams, raising productivity & staff engagement
- Recognise improved goal setting, more aligned to organisational objectives
- Recognise improved motivation and better team working
- Show greater ability to initiate and manage change
The Results
The results of attending this seminar will be as follows:
- Show an understanding of the strategy process and how you can contribute
- Demonstrate the ability and confidence in planning and objective setting to support strategies
- Employ different leadership styles to improve strategy implementation & overcome resistance
- Use of a range of communication media to enhance staff engagement
- Show a better understanding of how motivation is key to strategy implementation
The Course Content
- Is strategy an art or a science?
- How to think strategically
- The roles of managers and stakeholders in strategy development
- Does strategy equate to innovation?
- How operational and middle managers contribute
- Vision, Mission and Objective setting
- Aligning people and objectives
- Tools & Techniques for planning
- Planning for the unexpected
- Roles, responsibilities and accountability
- If strategies and plans requires change, how do people respond?
- Your leadership style(s)
- The role of leaders in questioning and listening
- How to implement strategies and plans:
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- Motivation
- Delegation
- Managing performance
- Organisational rituals and routines
- What is Power and how is it displayed?
- Challenge & Support
- Personal strategies for managing networks and relationships
- Dealing with stress
- Evolving strategy in 21st Century Organisations
- More traditional strategy development: Kotter’s Eight Stage model
- Key management skills needed for career progression
- Personal Leadership Development Plans
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course.
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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