Strategic Management & Leadership
| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 100,000 | USD 1,300 |
| Location | Duration | Non-Kenyan Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 5 Days | USD 550 |
| Register |
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Strategic Management & Leadership
About the Course
This course equips senior professionals and leaders with the strategic thinking and management
capabilities required to navigate complex business environments and drive sustainable
organizational performance. Participants will explore strategic frameworks, decision-making
models, and leadership practices that enable organizations to achieve long-term goals.
The course bridges the gap between strategy formulation and execution, preparing leaders to
translate vision into action.
Target Participants
- ● Senior managers and directors
- ● Business unit and departmental heads
- ● Executives and C-suite professionals
- ● Entrepreneurs and business owners
- ● Strategy and planning professionals
- ● Professionals preparing for senior leadership roles
What You Will Learn
- ● Understand the principles and frameworks of strategic management
- ● Conduct environmental analysis and strategic assessments
- ● Develop and articulate an organisational strategy
- ● Conduct environmental analysis and strategic assessments
- ● Align resources, people, and processes to strategic objectives
- ● Make sound strategic decisions under uncertainty
- ● Lead strategy execution and manage performance
- ● Build strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships
- ● Manage risk in a strategic context
- ● Drive innovation and competitive advantage
- ● Communicate strategy effectively to diverse audiences
Course Duration
- ● Face-to-face workshops: 5 days
- ● Virtual Training: 7 days
- ● LMS: Self-paced learning
Course Outline
Foundations of Strategic Management
- ● What is strategy and why it matters
- ● Levels of strategy: corporate, business, and functional
- ● The strategic management process
- ● Strategic thinking vs. operational thinking
- ● The leader's role in strategy
Environmental and Organisational Analysis
- ● PESTLE analysis and macro-environmental scanning
- ● SWOT and TOWS analysis
- ● Competitive analysis and Porter's Five Forces
- ● Internal capability and resource assessment
- ● Identifying strategic opportunities and threats
Strategy Formulation
- ● Vision, mission, and strategic objectives
- ● Generic strategies: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus
- ● Growth strategies: organic, acquisition, and partnership
- ● Innovation and blue ocean strategy
- ● Scenario planning and strategic options appraisal
Strategy Execution and Performance Management
- ● Translating strategy into operational plans
- ● Balanced scorecard and strategy maps
- ● Aligning people, processes, and resources to strategy
- ● Managing strategic projects and initiatives
- ● Monitoring progress and managing strategic performance
Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making
- ● Strategic decision-making frameworks and models
- ● Managing complexity, ambiguity, and risk
- ● Building a strategic leadership culture
- ● Stakeholder engagement in strategy
- ● Communicating and cascading strategy
Sustaining Strategic Advantage
- ● Managing change in a strategic context
- ● Building organisational agility and resilience
- ● Strategic partnerships and alliances
- ● Corporate governance and ethical leadership
- ● Reviewing and refreshing organisational strategy
Training Approach
This course will be delivered through a coaching-first approach that goes beyond traditional
instruction. Whether in our Nairobi classroom, live virtual cohorts, or through our White Label
LMS, participants engage in a safe and nonjudgmental learning environment designed for
meaningful transformation.
We focus on the individual behind the professional title, connecting with the heart before
training the mind. This approach encourages reflection, practical application, and deeper
engagement, ensuring that learning is not only understood but also internalized and applied with
confidence.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, recognizing their
knowledge and practical competence.
Customized Training Solutions
This course can also be delivered as a tailor-made program, designed to address the specific
needs, priorities, and operational challenges of your organization.