A Highly Interactive Training Course On

The Director as a Strategic Leader

Steering Organisations Successfully

The Director as a Strategic Leader
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

29 Jun-03 Jul 2026
Dubai
$5,950
14-18 Sep 2026
Paris
$5,950
16-20 Nov 2026
London
$5,950
01-05 Feb 2027
London
$5,950
03-07 May 2027
Milan
$5,950
28 Jun-02 Jul 2027
Dubai
$5,950
13-17 Sep 2027
Paris
$5,950
15-19 Nov 2027
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Modern organisations require leaders who can balance strategic thinking with strong interpersonal leadership capabilities. The Director as a Strategic Leader Training Course is designed to help directors develop the essential skills required to guide organisations with clarity, vision, and confidence. Directors must understand both operational priorities and long-term strategy while building trust, motivating employees, and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships. This course focuses on strengthening leadership effectiveness by combining analytical decision-making with people-centred leadership techniques.

This Strategic Leadership Training Course equips participants with the ability to shape organisational direction while managing governance responsibilities and complex business challenges. Participants will gain practical insights into strategic analysis, organisational culture, performance management, and impactful communication. The course supports leaders in navigating stakeholder expectations, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving sustainable organisational growth. By developing both leadership and governance skills, participants will learn how to influence organisational outcomes while maintaining ethical and professional standards.

Key focus areas of this course:

  • Understanding the strategic role and responsibilities of directors within organisational governance
  • Developing strategic analysis skills to evaluate business performance and identify growth opportunities
  • Strengthening leadership capabilities to inspire, influence, and motivate teams effectively
  • Managing stakeholder relationships while balancing organisational priorities and expectations
  • Implementing and monitoring strategic initiatives to achieve measurable organisational success
  • Enhancing communication skills to deliver clear messages across internal and external stakeholders

What are the goals?

The Director as a Strategic Leader Training Course aims to strengthen leadership and governance capabilities by developing strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication effectiveness. The course focuses on enhancing participants’ ability to lead organisational change while maintaining strong professional relationships and ethical standards.

This training course focuses on:

  • Clarifying and understanding the different roles, responsibilities, and perspectives of board members within governance structures
  • Demonstrating effective strategic analysis techniques to develop practical and sustainable strategic options
  • Practising leadership skills including influencing, motivating, and delegating responsibilities effectively
  • Applying structured approaches for implementing new organisational strategies successfully
  • Understanding how different leadership styles influence organisational culture, employee engagement, and performance
  • Strengthening decision-making skills through risk assessment, stakeholder analysis, and ethical leadership practices
  • Developing the ability to align organisational goals with operational performance and long-term vision
  • Enhancing communication and leadership presence when managing strategic initiatives and organisational change

Who is this Training Course for?

The Strategic Leadership and Governance Training Course is designed for professionals responsible for organisational direction, governance, and leadership development. It supports individuals seeking to strengthen their strategic leadership capabilities and improve organisational decision-making and performance.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Existing directors seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness and governance competencies
  • Aspiring directors preparing to take on future board-level leadership responsibilities
  • Senior managers looking to develop a broader strategic and governance perspective
  • Functional managers in areas such as HR, IT, and Finance aiming to strengthen strategic decision-making skills
  • Professionals pursuing non-executive director roles and governance responsibilities
  • Leaders responsible for implementing organisational strategy and managing change initiatives
  • Individuals involved in stakeholder engagement and organisational performance management
  • Professionals seeking to strengthen leadership influence, ethical decision-making, and corporate responsibility practices

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Director as a Strategic Leader Training Course is delivered through a structured learning approach combining theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, and interactive group activities. Participants will explore governance models, leadership strategies, and performance management techniques through real organisational scenarios. The course integrates strategic analysis tools, risk management models, and organisational culture assessments to strengthen decision-making capabilities.

Participants will engage in leadership simulations, group discussions, and practical exercises that encourage knowledge application and skill development. The course also incorporates performance measurement techniques, communication workshops, and strategy implementation planning sessions. This interactive learning environment ensures participants develop practical leadership skills, strengthen strategic thinking, and gain confidence in directing organisational success while managing stakeholder expectations effectively.

The Course Content

Day One: The Role of Board Directors
  • Understanding the difference between direction, management & ownership
  • Role of Executive and Non-executive Directors
  • Key Director Relationships
  • Corporate Governance
  • Influencing Strategies
Day Two: Developing Company Strategy
  • Strategic Analysis & development
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Assessing & managing risk
  • Ethical Outcomes and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Generating Options & Making Decisions
Day Three: Strategy Implementation
  • Planning for change: Kotter’s Eight Stage model
  • Setting Strategic Objectives
  • Achieving alignment
  • Impact of Culture & Climate on Innovation
  • How to inspire and motivate employees
Day Four: Managing Performance
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • SMART Objectives
  • Strategic Drift
  • Continuous Improvement
Day Five: Impactful Communications
  • Communicating across the organisation
  • Communicating externally: Customers, Suppliers & Contractors
  • Inter-personal communications
  • Conflict management
  • Virtual teams

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX