The Strategic Leader: Strategic Planning, Negotiation & Conflict Management

Introduction :

The "Strategic Leader: Strategic Planning, Negotiation & Conflict Management" course is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in today’s complex business environment. Emphasizing strategic thinking, negotiation techniques, and conflict resolution strategies, this course provides participants with practical tools to enhance their leadership capabilities. Successful leaders must navigate challenges, drive organizational goals, and foster collaboration, and this course prepares them for these responsibilities.

Target Audience :

• Mid-level to senior managers looking to enhance their leadership skills.
• Professionals involved in strategic planning and organizational development.
• Team leaders and project managers seeking to improve their negotiation and conflict management abilities.
• Executives aiming to refine their strategic thinking and decision-making processes.
• Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of strategic leadership principles.

Course Objectives :

• Understand the principles of strategic leadership and its impact on organizational success.
• Develop and implement effective strategic planning processes.
• Apply negotiation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in various situations.
• Identify sources of conflict and employ conflict resolution techniques effectively.
• Foster a collaborative team environment while managing conflicts and differing perspectives.
• Create an action plan for applying strategic leadership principles in their respective roles.

Course Modules :

Introduction to Strategic Leadership

• Defining Strategic Leadership: Importance and Characteristics
• Role of Strategic Leaders in Organizational Success
• Different Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Strategy

The Strategic Planning Process

• Overview of Strategic Planning: Purpose and Benefits
• Steps in the Strategic Planning Cycle: Analysis, Formulation, Implementation, Evaluation
• Conducting a SWOT Analysis: Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Vision and Goal Setting

• Crafting a Compelling Vision Statement
• Setting SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
• Aligning Team Objectives with Organizational Strategy

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Importance of Data in Strategic Planning
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Evaluating Success
• Utilizing Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence

Negotiation Skills for Leaders

• The Role of Negotiation in Strategic Leadership
• Preparing for Negotiations: Research, Strategy, and Objectives
• Techniques for Effective Negotiation: Building Rapport, Active Listening, and Problem Solving

Understanding Negotiation Styles

• Overview of Different Negotiation Styles: Collaborative, Competitive, Avoidant, Accommodating, and Compromising
• Identifying Your Own Negotiation Style and Its Impact
• Adapting Styles to Different Situations for Success

Conflict Management Fundamentals

• Recognizing Sources and Types of Conflict in Organizations
• The Conflict Resolution Process: Stages and Techniques
• Strategies for Addressing Conflicts Constructively

Building a Collaborative Team Environment

• Fostering Open Communication and Trust Among Team Members
• Encouraging Diverse Perspectives and Collaboration
• Techniques for Facilitating Team Meetings and Discussions