Course Information

Introduction

This 45-day Strategic Leadership Executive Master develops advanced knowledge and practical skills required to lead organizations, execute strategies and influence people at executive levels.

The program focuses on strategy execution, people leadership, high-level decision-making, organizational power, culture building, coaching leaders, leadership strategy and influence skills. Participants will learn how to translate strategy into action, lead high-performing teams, manage complex organizational dynamics and strengthen their ability to influence decisions and outcomes.

Through advanced leadership frameworks, executive case studies, leadership practices and applied projects, participants will develop the ability to lead strategically, build organizational capability and create sustainable leadership impact.

The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the strategic leadership concepts and tools learned throughout the Master to analyze a real organizational leadership challenge and develop a structured improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Master, participants will be able to:

1. Apply strategy execution methods to translate organizational strategies into practical actions and measurable outcomes.

2. Develop advanced people leadership capabilities to improve team performance, engagement and alignment.

3. Make effective high-level decisions by applying structured judgement and strategic thinking approaches.

4. Understand organizational power dynamics and apply influence approaches to achieve strategic objectives.

5. Build organizational cultures that support performance, collaboration and long-term success.

6. Apply coaching approaches to develop leaders, improve capability and strengthen succession.

7. Develop leadership strategies aligned with organizational goals and changing business environments.

8. Apply influence skills to communicate effectively, build relationships and drive organizational outcomes.

9. Complete a practical thesis project that applies strategic leadership concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational leadership challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Master is designed for:

1. CEOs, executives and senior leaders responsible for organizational direction and performance.

2. Department directors and managers leading teams and strategic initiatives.

3. Emerging executives preparing for senior leadership roles.

4. HR, organizational development and talent management professionals supporting leadership development.

5. Business owners, consultants and professionals seeking advanced strategic leadership capabilities.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 9

Understanding People Leadership

- Exploring the role of leaders in developing effective teams.
- Understanding leadership behaviours that influence performance.
- Identifying factors that affect employee engagement.


Leading High-Performance Teams

- Building trust, accountability and collaboration.
- Managing team motivation and performance.
- Supporting individual and team development.


Improving Leadership Impact

- Adapting leadership approaches to different situations.
- Strengthening communication and relationship management.
- Creating environments that support performance.

Part 3 / 9

Understanding Executive Decision-Making

- Exploring decision-making challenges at executive levels.
- Understanding judgement, analysis and strategic thinking.
- Identifying factors affecting decision quality.


Making Complex Decisions

- Applying structured approaches to evaluate alternatives.
- Balancing risks, opportunities and organizational priorities.
- Improving decision effectiveness under uncertainty.


Leading Through Decisions

- Communicating decisions effectively.
- Managing consequences and stakeholder reactions.
- Building confidence and alignment around decisions.

Part 4 / 9

Understanding Organizational Power

- Exploring sources of power and influence within organizations.
- Understanding formal and informal organizational dynamics.
- Identifying how power affects decisions and relationships.


Managing Organizational Influence

- Applying influence approaches ethically and effectively.
- Understanding stakeholder interests and expectations.
- Building support for strategic initiatives.


Using Power Responsibly

- Balancing influence with organizational values.
- Managing conflicts and competing interests.
- Strengthening leadership effectiveness through awareness.

Part 5 / 9

Understanding Organizational Culture

- Exploring the role of culture in organizational performance.
- Understanding the relationship between values, behaviours and leadership.
- Identifying cultural factors affecting success.


Building Desired Cultures

- Defining behaviours that support organizational objectives.
- Aligning leadership practices with cultural goals.
- Creating environments that encourage engagement.


Managing Cultural Development

- Assessing cultural strengths and challenges.
- Supporting cultural improvement initiatives.
- Sustaining positive organizational behaviours.

Part 6 / 9

Understanding Leadership Coaching

- Exploring the role of coaching in leadership development.
- Understanding coaching principles and leadership growth.
- Identifying opportunities for developing future leaders.


Applying Coaching Skills

- Using effective questioning and feedback techniques.
- Supporting individual development and performance improvement.
- Creating structured coaching conversations.


Building Coaching Cultures

- Developing leaders who support continuous improvement.
- Integrating coaching into leadership practices.
- Strengthening organizational learning and capability.

Part 7 / 9

Understanding Leadership Strategy

- Exploring the relationship between leadership and organizational strategy.
- Understanding strategic leadership responsibilities.
- Identifying capabilities required for executive leadership.


Developing Leadership Approaches

- Aligning leadership practices with organizational objectives.
- Adapting leadership styles to business challenges.
- Supporting strategic transformation through leadership.


Executing Leadership Strategy

- Building leadership systems and practices.
- Measuring leadership effectiveness.
- Creating sustainable leadership capability.

Part 8 / 9

Understanding Leadership Influence

- Exploring the role of influence in executive leadership.
- Understanding communication, credibility and relationship-building.
- Identifying factors that strengthen leadership influence.


Applying Influence Techniques

- Building alignment among stakeholders.
- Communicating ideas effectively and persuasively.
- Supporting change through effective influence.


Strengthening Executive Presence

- Developing confidence and clarity in leadership communication.
- Managing important conversations and negotiations.
- Improving leadership impact across the organization.

Part 9 / 9 Executive Masters Thesis

Strategic Leadership Improvement Thesis

Day 41: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational leadership challenge related to the topics covered during the Master.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 42: Research and Leadership Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected strategic leadership challenge.
- Apply strategy execution, people leadership, high-level decisions, organizational power, culture building, coaching leaders, leadership strategy and influence skills frameworks learned during the program.
- Analyze current leadership practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 43: Developing Leadership Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve leadership effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate leadership improvement outcomes.


Day 44: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and strategic leadership improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 45: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed strategic leadership improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying leadership improvements within the organization.