An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders
Leading Strategically in Turbulent Times
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders training course is designed at high level to offer delegates opportunities to reflect on current economic and geopolitical turmoil and how it affects organisational strategy. Senior leaders must make decisions without the benefit of a crystal ball. Directors must consider the external uncertainties together with their organisational capabilities, to steer their organisations for maximum benefit. They must also involve their key stakeholders, both internal and external, in making sustainable choices.
Strategy describes an organisation’s direction of travel – its intended destination and its chosen approach for getting there. In times of turmoil, the external uncertainties are great. Directors have to make difficult decisions on which the future prosperity of their organisation depends. This highly interactive training course offers delegates opportunities for discussion and debate, making use of well-known strategic analysis tools, to enhance the strategic choices for their organisations.
The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders training course will highlight:
- An understanding of the complexities of strategy development and implementation
- The role of leaders and directors in setting direction and delivering clear communications
- Proficiency in the use of strategic analysis tools
- Business analysis using data driven industry analysis and creative approaches
- The need for organisational and individual alignment to deliver results
Training Objectives
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
- Understand the challenge of strategy and managing uncertainty
- Develop business acumen in the use of key strategic tools
- Recognise the importance of leadership qualities such as developing clear messages
- Apply both data analysis and creativity to strategy development
- Develop skills in employee engagement and alignment to deliver the strategy
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS "The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders" training course is designed with high-level content for directors and senior leaders. It is suited to directors and top management with aspirations for Board appointments:
- Directors
- Senior Managers
- Managers with Board level aspirations
- Planners providing information to the Board
- Functional leaders e.g. HR, ICT contributing to Board decisions
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Navigating Strategy Through Uncertainty
- What strategy ‘is’ and ‘is not’?
- Defining the end point: Vision, mission, and objectives
- Stakeholders’ points of view
- The psychology of regret
- The challenge of decision making
DAY 2: Strategic Business Analysis
- Analysis: External factors
- Industry analysis
- Product and industry life cycles
- Competitor analysis
- Determining priorities
DAY 3: The Role of Leaders in Delivering Strategy
- Leadership qualities for strategic management
- Cascading goals
- Managing conflict across organisational boundaries
- Developing and communicating a clear message
- Influence, negotiation, and persuasion
DAY 4: Striking a Balance between Data and Creativity
- Tracking business performance
- Converting data into usable information
- Does innovation stem from numbers?
- Imagining possible futures (scenarios)
- Planning for innovation
DAY 5: Alignment to Strategic Goals
- How effective is your performance management process?
- Engaging with and motivating staff
- Handling strategic drift and ever-changing goals
- Identifying change agents
- Delegating decisions
- Personal development planning
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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