Introduction
This intensive 5-day program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, is tailored for leaders and professionals seeking to unlock their creative potential while aligning their efforts with strategic business objectives.
The program begins with self-discovery and the development of creative leadership capabilities, then progresses into advanced strategic thinking and planning. It emphasizes the balance between creativity and analytical rigor, enabling participants to lead effectively, drive innovation, and contribute to organizational success.
By the end of the program, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to lead change initiatives and successfully implement strategic plans within their organizations.
Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply innovative approaches to enhance individual and team creativity
- Develop and communicate a compelling strategic vision
- Understand key concepts of strategy and strategic planning
- Conduct comprehensive internal and external business analyses
- Formulate effective strategic plans aligned with operational goals
- Execute strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Executive Managers and Senior Leaders
- Department Heads and Strategic Decision-Makers
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Strategy and Planning Professionals
- Business Development Managers and Consultants
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
- High-potential professionals seeking to enhance leadership and strategic thinking skills
Program Outline
Day 1: Creative Problem-Solving and Overcoming Barriers to Creativity
- Leadership reality assessment
- Leadership vs. management
- Understanding brain function and creativity myths
- Divergent and convergent thinking approaches
- Sigmoid Curve (lifecycle model)
- Self-awareness and personal goal alignment
- Left- and right-brain thinking
Day 2: Developing and Communicating Vision Creatively
- Six Thinking Hats and diverse thinking styles
- Business planning process and vision development
- Organizational culture and its impact on innovation
- The 7-step creative process
- Communication models for leaders
- Creativity tools, techniques, and strategic application
Day 3: Strategic Thinking and Business Analysis
- Introduction to strategy and strategic planning
- External analysis and market attractiveness
- Benchmarking and competitor analysis
- Internal analysis (financial and non-financial)
- SWOT analysis and strategy matrix
- Mini case studies on strategic analysis
Day 4: Strategic Planning, Alliances, and Global Strategy
- Review of strategic tools and frameworks
- Developing a structured strategic plan
- Strategic alliances and joint ventures
- Globalization: strategic and organizational perspectives
- Building strategic planning teams and internal communication
Day 5: Strategic Execution and Practical Application
- Group work on a comprehensive case study
- Presentation of strategic solutions
- Linking strategy to operational execution
- Strategic planning for personal career development
- Building future-ready organizations
- Final reflection on strategic thinking and leadership impact
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.