An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
The Strategic Manager – A Foundation Programme
Applying Strategic Thinking for Managerial Success
Course Overview
The word ‘strategy’ is commonly used in organisations, yet many managers struggle to meaningfully apply the concept in their day-to-day work. This might be due to the fact that many of them - 43 percent, according to research by Rotman School of Management - demonstrate a deficit in general strategic thinking skills. Such a skills gap is likely to have a negative impact not just on the managers’ own performance, but also on that of their organisations.
In this intensive, 5-day GLOMACS training course on The Strategic Manager - A Foundation Programme, delegates will gain a solid understanding of the concept of business strategy, and explore what it means to think and act strategically in their day-to-day work. Using a variety of experiential learning techniques, the course participants will work through the strategy cycle, sharpen their critical and analytical thinking skills, and engage in practical activities designed to foster a creative mindset. Delegates will also engage with the human side of strategy, and learn how to engage their teams, how to communicate a compelling vision, and discover what it takes to successfully bring strategy to life through others.
Training Objectives
- Learning how to transform business strategy into business results
- Applying strategic thought in their day-to-day work
- Translating strategy meaningfully for teams and individual contributors
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS The Strategic Manager - A Foundation Programme training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Functional Managers (IT, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Operations, etc).
- Business Unit Managers / Departmental Managers
- Regional Managers
- New and established Managers wishing to enhance their strategic acumen
- Senior Managers wishing to refresh their strategic skills
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: Strategy and Strategic Thinking - An Introduction
- Understanding the interconnection between vision, mission, values and strategy
- The power of an exciting vision statement
- The ‘strategy cycle’ framework
- Setting strategic goals
- Insight to action – Day 1 practical activity
DAY 2: Applying Strategic Analysis to Overcome Obstacles
- Techniques for exploring your internal and external environment
- Generating creative solutions to overcome barriers to strategy implementation
- Data, analysis and critical thought
- Aligning your team, department and organisation
- Insight to action – Day 2 practical activity
DAY 3: Strategic Decision Making and Strategy Implementation
- Exploring decision-making models
- The Six Thinking Hats
- Effective resource allocation
- The decision-making triangle
- Insight to action – Day 3 practical activity
DAY 4: The People Side of Strategy
- The social contract: getting people on board
- The strategic people leader: applying situational leadership
- The change iceberg model
- Motivating and engaging your team
- Insight to action – Day 4 practical activity
DAY 5: Strategy Execution and Measuring Progress
- Using strategy maps
- The balanced scorecard
- KPIs and OKRs
- Barriers and success factors when rolling out strategy
- Next steps
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