Course Details

Training Course On Strategy, Risks, Negotiation and Leadership

INTRODUCTION

In today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment, leaders must be equipped with a diverse set of skills to navigate uncertainty, drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and lead negotiations effectively. The ability to strategically plan, identify and mitigate risks, negotiate in high-stakes situations, and inspire teams is crucial for achieving organizational success and sustainable growth.

The Training Course on Strategy, Risks, Negotiation, and Leadership is designed to provide leaders with the tools and techniques they need to excel in these critical areas. This course will guide participants through the essential frameworks for strategic thinking, risk management, negotiation tactics, and leadership principles that will empower them to lead their organizations confidently in today’s dynamic landscape.

This Training Course on Strategy, Risks, Negotiation, and Leadership equips participants with the skills to become strategic thinkers, effective risk managers, strong negotiators, and inspiring leaders. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to lead with confidence and drive their organizations toward success.

DURATION

5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Current and potential strategic leaders at all levels
• Those responsible for developing and leading strategy
• Directors, business unit managers and/or managers of all levels
• Functional team leaders in the public or private sector
• Supervisors/Line managers

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this course are to enable participants to:

1. Master Strategic Thinking: Develop the ability to craft long-term strategies, align them with organizational goals, and respond effectively to market changes.
2. Navigate Risks: Learn to identify potential risks, assess their impact, and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.
3. Enhance Negotiation Skills: Gain practical skills to lead successful negotiations, resolve conflicts, and create win-win solutions in both internal and external business environments.
4. Strengthen Leadership Effectiveness: Understand and apply leadership principles that inspire teams, drive performance, and lead organizational change.
5. Make Informed Decisions: Improve decision-making abilities by integrating strategic, risk, and negotiation insights into leadership practices.
6. Lead with Confidence: Build the confidence to lead complex negotiations, manage high-risk scenarios, and guide organizations toward strategic goals.
7. Foster Collaboration: Develop the skills to collaborate across departments and teams, ensuring alignment and communication in executing strategies and managing risks.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Strategic Leadership

• Understanding Strategy and Its Importance
  Explore the fundamentals of strategy, including how to align strategic goals with organizational objectives and market realities.
• Strategic Planning Frameworks
  Learn tools such as SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and Porter’s Five Forces to create effective long-term strategies.
• Workshop: Crafting a Strategic Plan for Your Organization.

Module 2: Risk Management

• Introduction to Risk Management
  Understand different types of risks (financial, operational, market, and compliance) and their implications for business success.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
  Learn how to assess the probability and impact of risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Crisis Management and Contingency Planning
  Develop contingency plans to handle unexpected challenges and maintain business continuity during crises.
• Workshop: Conducting a Risk Assessment for a Strategic Initiative.

Module 3: Negotiation Skills

• Fundamentals of Negotiation
  Learn the core principles of negotiation, including preparation, setting objectives, and understanding the interests of all parties involved.
• Advanced Negotiation Techniques
  Explore strategies for high-stakes negotiations, including competitive versus collaborative approaches, and how to create value for both sides.
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  Techniques for resolving disputes, managing difficult conversations, and maintaining positive relationships throughout the negotiation process.
• Workshop: Role-playing a Complex Negotiation Scenario.

Module 4: Leadership in Action

• Transformational Leadership
  Explore leadership styles and focus on transformational leadership to inspire and motivate teams to achieve higher levels of performance.
• Decision-Making in Leadership
  Develop decision-making frameworks that integrate strategic, risk, and negotiation insights for more effective leadership decisions.
• Leading Organizational Change
  Understand the dynamics of leading change in organizations and how to guide teams through transitions while minimizing resistance.
• Workshop: Case Study on Leading Organizational Change.

Module 5: Integrating Strategy, Risk, and Leadership

• Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
  How to make strategic decisions when facing uncertainty and how to balance risk-taking with risk management.
• Leadership in Risky and High-Pressure Situations
  Techniques for staying calm, focused, and decisive when managing risks or leading critical negotiations.
• Aligning Strategy, Risk, and Leadership for Success
  Learn how to align leadership practices with strategic planning and risk management to achieve sustainable growth.
• Workshop: Developing an Integrated Leadership, Risk, and Strategy Plan.

Module 6: Final Reflection and Action Planning

• Building a Personal Leadership Strategy
  Participants will create an actionable leadership plan, integrating strategy, risk management, negotiation, and leadership insights.
• Leadership Reflection
  A reflective session where participants discuss how they will apply course learnings in their leadership roles.
• Course Conclusion
  A final review of key takeaways and next steps for applying the course's concepts in real-world situations.

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