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Training Course: Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership


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LS235517

13 - 17 Apr 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Cost : 4150 € Euro

 

Introduction

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.

Course Objectives

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.

Training Methodology

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.

Organizational Impact

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.

Personal Impact

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.

Outlines

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

Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Creative Strategic Planning and Leadership


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (40)

LS235517

13 - 17 Apr 2025

Dubai (UAE) -

Cost: 4150 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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