An intensive professional development training course on

The Director as a Strategic Leader

Steering Organisations Successfully

Why Choose The Director as a Strategic Leader Training Course?

This Director as a Strategic Leader training course provides the opportunity to develop and enhance both the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills needed for strategic leadership.

Developing top leaders is an art not a science. Leaders must inspire and motivate, whilst also having the long sighted abilities to create Visions and set organisational direction. They must have excellent inter-personal skills, whilst also being able to analyse financial reports. They must develop excellent stakeholder relationships, be clear about organisational priorities and have the ability to resolve conflicts and achieve compromises.

This The Director as a Strategic Leader training course will feature:

  • The different roles board directors must adopt
  • The key elements of developing and implementing company strategy
  • Corporate governance: decision-making, transparency and risk
  • Leadership skills including influencing, conflict resolution and interpersonal abilities
  • The crucial role of effective communications inside and outside the organisation

What are the Goals?

By the end of This The Director as a Strategic Leader training course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe and understand the different roles and perspectives of a Board member
  • Demonstrate effective strategic analysis and develop strategic options
  • Practice leadership skills such as influencing, motivating and delegating
  • Apply and implement approaches for effectively implementing new strategies
  • Distinguish and learn how different leadership styles affect organisational culture and climate

The Course Content

  • Understanding the difference between direction, management & ownership
  • Role of Executive and Non-executive Directors
  • Key Director Relationships
  • Corporate Governance
  • Influencing Strategies
  • Strategic Analysis & development
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Assessing & managing risk
  • Ethical Outcomes and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Generating Options & Making Decisions
  • Planning for change: Kotter’s Eight Stage model
  • Setting Strategic Objectives
  • Achieving alignment
  • Impact of Culture & Climate on Innovation
  • How to inspire and motivate employees
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • SMART Objectives
  • Strategic Drift
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Communicating across the organisation
  • Communicating externally: Customers, Suppliers & Contractors
  • Inter-personal communications
  • Conflict management
  • Virtual teams

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training 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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Available Sessions

Register for The Director as a Strategic Leader on 30 Jun-04 Jul 2025 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 30 Jun-04 Jul 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Director as a Strategic Leader on 15-19 Sep 2025 in Zurich - Switzerland
Venue: Zurich - Switzerland
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Date: 15-19 Sep 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Director as a Strategic Leader on 17-21 Nov 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 17-21 Nov 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for The Director as a Strategic Leader on 02-06 Feb 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 02-06 Feb 2026
Fee: US $5,950

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