Big Picture Leading & Thinking: Master Strategic Leadership

Learn the essential skills for effective leadership, including strategic thinking, decision making, and innovation!

Created by: Peter Alkema
Business | Technology | Self Development

Created by: Quentin Ballard-Tremeer
Business Ownership | Operations Directorship | BSc Eng Mech

What Will I Learn?

• Identify the key components of big picture thinking and explain its importance for CEOs.
• Develop a clear and actionable business strategy using SWOT and PESTEL analysis.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape of an industry using Porter's Five Forces.
• Analyze a company's financials to identify key performance indicators.
• Generate creative ideas for a business using a variety of techniques.
• Identify the key components of effective decision making and explain the decision-making process.
• Apply tools and techniques for effective decision making in various business scenarios.
• Evaluate different types of business decisions and explain when they should be used.
• Understand the role of leadership in an organization and explain the importance of leading a diverse and inclusive organization.
• Develop a plan for motivating and engaging team members.
• Analyze different types of conflict and develop a plan for managing them effectively.
• Apply effective communication and presentation skills in business settings.
• Evaluate the impact of clear communication in business and explain how it can be improved.
• Understand the key elements of an effective presentation and apply them in a real-world scenario.
• Create a strategic plan for implementing and managing innovation in an organization.
• Apply the SBI framework to deliver constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Evaluate a company's performance using a variety of metrics and KPIs.
• Analyze a company's financial statements to identify areas for improvement.
• Understand the importance of clear and effective communication in a business setting.
• Create a presentation using effective visual aids and deliver it effectively.

Requirements

• There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
• A basic understanding of business concepts and terminology is recommended for this course.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and reporting is helpful but not required.
• It would be beneficial to have some experience in leadership or decision-making roles.

Target audience

• Aspiring CEOs or executives looking to develop their strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Business owners or entrepreneurs seeking to improve their decision-making and innovation skills.
• Mid to senior-level managers looking to advance their careers and take on larger leadership roles.
• Recent graduates or young professionals entering the business world and looking to gain a competitive edge.
• Professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to learn how to lead inclusive and equitable organizations.
• Executives and managers from various industries looking to improve their communication and presentation skills.