Course Details

Executive Leadership and Management Training Course

INTRODUCTION

An Executive Leadership and Management Training Course is designed to equip senior leaders and executives with advanced skills and strategies to drive organizational success. This program focuses on leadership excellence, strategic management, decision-making, and the ability to lead in complex, competitive environments.

In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, effective executive leadership is critical for organizational success. Senior leaders must not only set the strategic direction but also inspire, manage, and guide their organizations through complex challenges. This training course is designed for executives and senior leaders who want to enhance their leadership and management capabilities.

The program covers essential topics such as strategic thinking, decision-making, team building, and performance management. Participants will learn to align leadership practices with business goals, foster a culture of innovation, and lead with influence and emotional intelligence. The training offers a mix of theory, practical tools, and real-world case studies to ensure participants can immediately apply what they learn.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Develop advanced leadership skills to drive organizational success and innovation.
2. Enhance strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to align business goals with market opportunities and challenges.
3. Master the art of influence and leading with emotional intelligence to inspire and engage high-performing teams.
4. Strengthen organizational performance management systems to foster accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement.
5. Understand the dynamics of leading organizational change and foster a culture of adaptability and resilience.
6. Improve communication and collaboration across departments and with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and cohesion.
7. Build a sustainable leadership development plan that supports succession planning and long-term growth.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Leadership Excellence at the Executive Level

• The evolving role of executives in modern organizations
• Characteristics of great executive leaders
• Leadership vs. management: Balancing the two roles
• Executive leadership models (e.g., transformational, visionary, servant leadership)
• Leading with purpose and vision

Module 2: Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction

• Strategic thinking and planning in dynamic environments
• Aligning organizational strategy with leadership goals
• Developing and communicating vision and mission
• Scenario planning and managing uncertainty
• Real-world examples of strategic leadership

Module 3: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving for Executives

• Executive-level decision-making frameworks (e.g., SWOT, risk management, and prioritization techniques)
• Balancing short-term demands with long-term objectives
• Decision-making under pressure and uncertainty
• Case studies: Strategic decisions in complex business environments

Module 4: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

• The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership
• Understanding self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and motivation
• Enhancing personal and interpersonal effectiveness
• Building strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Practical exercises on emotional intelligence in leadership

Module 5: Building and Leading High-Performance Teams

• Characteristics of high-performance teams at the executive level
• Team dynamics: How to foster collaboration and innovation
• Techniques for developing and empowering leaders within the team
• Navigating conflicts and ensuring alignment across the leadership team
• Case studies: Leading high-performing teams in global organizations

Module 6: Organizational Performance Management

• Building systems for performance measurement and accountability
• Setting effective performance goals (OKRs and KPIs)
• Providing feedback and coaching for performance improvement
• Recognizing and rewarding high performance
• Managing underperformance: Strategies for executive leaders

Module 7: Leading Organizational Change

• Understanding change management models (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Process, Lewin’s Change Model)
• The executive’s role in leading change and transformation
• Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Case studies: Leading successful transformations

Module 8: Influence and Executive Communication

• Influencing skills for senior leaders: Engaging internal and external stakeholders
• Crafting messages that resonate with diverse audiences
• Building executive presence: How to communicate with impact
• Handling media, public speaking, and high-stakes communication
• Case studies: Influence and communication in action

Module 9: Innovation and Change Leadership

• Driving innovation as an executive leader
• Encouraging a culture of creativity and risk-taking within the organization
• Identifying and leveraging disruptive trends and technologies
• Case studies: Leading innovation in large organizations

Module 10: Executive Leadership Development and Succession Planning

• Developing a personal leadership growth plan
• Building and nurturing future leaders within the organization
• Creating systems for leadership continuity and succession planning
• Ensuring sustainable leadership transitions
• Final reflections and creating an executive action plan

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com