19 - 23 May 2025
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Hotel : Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Cost : 5250 € Euro
This 5-day intensive course, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, is tailored for leaders and professionals who aim to maximize their creative potential while aligning their actions with strategic business goals. Participants will start with self-discovery, enhancing their creative leadership capabilities, and will then focus on strategic thinking and planning. The course emphasizes balancing creativity with analytical rigor, enabling participants to lead their teams effectively and contribute to organizational success. By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to drive change and implement strategic initiatives within their organizations.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply innovative methods to harness the creative potential of themselves and their teams.
Develop and communicate a compelling vision that motivates and inspires action.
Understand and define key concepts of strategy and strategic planning.
Conduct comprehensive external and internal business analyses to inform strategic decisions.
Formulate strategic plans and align them with operational goals.
Execute strategic initiatives effectively, ensuring practical implementation and measurable outcomes.
This course employs a mix of experiential learning techniques, including group activities, case studies, and individual exercises. Participants will engage in hands-on problem-solving, creative visioning, and strategic planning tasks. Formal presentations and discussions will provide theoretical underpinnings, while case studies and group work will reinforce learning through practical application. The course also includes video presentations from global experts in strategy and leadership, enhancing participants' understanding of the subjects.
Participants will return to their organizations with:
Enhanced leadership skills to develop and communicate a shared vision.
The ability to engage and motivate teams more effectively, leading to better alignment with organizational goals.
Improved decision-making capabilities, resulting in more efficient use of resources and time.
A deeper understanding of strategic thinking, enabling the introduction of strategic initiatives at various organizational levels.
Increased confidence from top management in the ability of participants to contribute to strategic planning and implementation.
Participants will benefit personally by:
Expanding their career flexibility through enhanced creative and strategic thinking skills.
Accelerating their ability to resolve complex problems and dilemmas.
Gaining a stronger understanding of how their roles contribute to corporate strategy.
Improving their teamwork capabilities in solving strategic problems creatively.
Boosting their motivation and impact across multiple organizational levels.
Gaining the confidence to drive organizational change and contribute to long-term strategic success.
Day 1: Creative Problem-Solving & Overcoming Personal Blockers to Creativity
Leadership Reality Assessment
Leadership Vs Management
Understanding Brain Function & Myths of Creativity
Divergent and Convergent Problem-Solving Approaches
Sigmoid Curve - Lifecycle Model
Self-Awareness & Personal Goal Alignment
Left- and Right-Brain Thinking
Day 2: Developing and Communicating the Vision Creatively
Six Thinking Hats & Differing Thinking Styles
The Business Plan Process & Creating a Vision
Organizational Culture’s Influence on Innovation
The 7-Step Creative Process
Models of Communication
Creativity Tools, Techniques & Strategy
Day 3: Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis & Internal Analysis
Introduction to Strategy & Strategic Planning
External Analysis: Understanding Business Attractiveness
Benchmarking & Competitor Analysis
Internal Analysis: Financial & Non-Financial
SWOT Analysis & Strategy Matrix
Mini-Case Studies on Strategic Analysis
Day 4: Strategic Plans, Alliances & Global Strategy
Review of Strategic Tools
Developing a 5-Page Strategic Plan Framework
Alliances and Joint Ventures: Best Practices
Globalization: Strategic, Organizational & Human Dimensions
Strategic Planning Team Building & Internal Communication
Day 5: Strategic Implementation & Practical Application
Group Work on a Main Case Study
Group Presentations of Strategic Case Study
Effective Execution: Linking Strategy with Operational Objectives
Strategic Planning of Personal Career Paths
Creating Tomorrow’s Organization: Practical Implementation
Conclusion & Reflection on Strategic Thinking Value