Overview
Senior leadership requires more than experience. It requires the ability to think strategically, lead with confidence and translate organisational priorities into effective performance.
As responsibilities increase, managers are expected to shape strategy, lead people through change, communicate with influence and create the conditions for teams to perform. Without a clear understanding of strategic leadership, even experienced managers can find themselves focused on immediate operational pressures rather than the wider direction, culture and long term success of the organisation.
This practical CMI Level 7 Management and Leadership course is designed to help senior managers strengthen the strategic thinking, leadership capability and personal effectiveness required at this level.
The result is a more strategic, confident and self aware leader, better equipped to influence others, strengthen organisational performance and turn strategy into meaningful action.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore Role and Context for Strategic Leadership
- Integrate Strategy into Your Organisation
- Assess the Skillset and Mindset for Effective Management
- Examine Leadership Models and Approaches
- Gain Insights into Practically Applying Leadership Skills
- Learn how to Communicate with Confidence and Charisma
- Engage with Principles for Organisational Equality and Wellbeing
Qualification
Participants can choose to work towards the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, awarded by the Chartered Management Institute. Following the programme, participants who wish to achieve the qualification complete two written assignments of approximately 3,500 to 4,500 words each.
What Our Delegates Say
I recently attended the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership training course, and I was highly impressed by both Andrew and Ren’s delivery. Their use of practical examples made complex organisational scenarios clear and relatable. Their expertise and engaging teaching styles ensured the sessions were both informative and interactive. I now feel more confident in my strategic management and leadership skills – Thank you for an enriching training experience!
City of London Corporation
Strategic Infrastructure & Highways Asset Manager
I would highly recommend the CMI Level7 Strategic Management and Leadership course and MyPD for your training needs.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Assistant Director People Services
The CMI Level7 Strategic Management and Leadership training course is excellent, well facilitated, good resources and lots of learning!
Bromley Y
iSPA & Systems Lead
The CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course was a well organised accessible course, useful for new and experienced managers and leaders. Overall would recommend for people to attend, they will learn new knowledge and refresh their current knowledge. All content is applicable straight away.
London South Bank University
Associate Professor
The CMI Level7 Strategic Management and Leadership Course was very well presented, the Trainers were extremely knowledgeable, engaging and interesting to listen to. Would highly recommend the course for others.
Haydn Evans Consulting Ltd
Operations Associate
Whether it is to refresh pervious training or to gain new learning to thrive as a leader, the CMI Level7 Strategic Management and Leadership course delivers.
TWI Limited
Head, Legal Affairs
Agenda
Day 1
Being Strategic: Planning, Implementation and Monitoring
Analyse the stages of strategy development and gain insight into how to effectively design, implement and monitor strategy.
- Principles of Strategic Planning and Setting Strategic Objectives
- Getting the Design and Implementation of Strategy Right
- Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Monitoring, Evaluating and Re-thinking Strategy
Day 2
Mindset and Models for Effective Leaders and Managers
Explore the principles and models of leadership and management whilst undergoing self-reflection and analysis on your leadership and management style
- Principles and Skillset of Strategic Leadership and Management
- Models, Mindset and Competencies of Leadership and Management
- Inspiring Others: Identifying Your Leadership Style
- Motivating People: Self-Reflection on Your Managerial Approach
Day 3
Mastering the Skillset of Managers and Leaders
Through practical applied workshops, perfect your management and leadership skills with our masterclasses on communication, conflict, emotional intelligence, and coaching and mentorship skills
- Communicating with Confidence and Charisma
- Dealing with Conflict: Divisions and De-escalation
- Coaching and Mentoring Fundamentals
- Managing from a Distance – Remote Working and Work Life Balance
Day 4
Organisational Design, Wellbeing, and Identity
Take a closer look at your organisational design and culture, and how to enhance wellbeing and equality at work.
- Understanding Organisational Design and Culture
- Change Management across an Organisation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
- Team Identity: Diversity, Inclusion and Embedding Equality
Day 5
Personal Development as a Leader and Manager
Explore emotional intelligence, resilience and methods for improving your management and leadership in the future.
- Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
- Workshop on Resilience and Strategy
- Toolkits and Action Plans for Personal and Professional Development
Course Instructors
Ian Rennie
Ren is a learning and development designer and facilitator specialising in strategy, policy and talent management. He has extensive domestic and international experience that has seen him work for the ILO, EU and working in-country for Governments across Europe and the Caribbean as well as Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Ren’s work on talent management has seen him deliver prestigious leadership and high potential future leadership programmes across the UK Civil Service, most recently facilitating the FCDO’s fast stream programme.
Andrew Archer
Course Trainer
Andrew is an International Learning Consultant, with extensive experience of working in the UK Civil Service and with governments, other public sector bodies and companies around the world.
As a consultant, Andrew has spent the last seven years working with government and non-government organisations in the UK and overseas, delivering open and bespoke development programmes and consultancy advice. In the UK Andrew has worked with several UK government departments on projects including a change programme to align strategy, policies, structure and job roles and year-long talent development programmes.
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