Introduction
As the business environment becomes ever more uncertain and turbulent, the requirement for professional leadership and management throughout organizations is at a premium. Strategies, Risks, Negotiation, and Leadership are for those who are dedicated to maximizing their performance and value-added contribution (and that of the people who work for them). The four elements of the course provide a structured and coherent framework for addressing the challenges which face professionals in respect of both their day-to-day and longer-term responsibilities.
Conference Objectives of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
- Develop an appreciation and understanding of each of the four elements of the course - Strategies, Risks, Negotiation, and Leadership
- Understand how they interact to create a systemic approach to problem resolution
- Develop the skills needed to master each element
- Identify how to apply them in different circumstances
- Recognize potential pitfalls and identify the tactics to overcome them
- Utilize the four elements in achieving individual, team, and organizational results
- Identify priorities for continued professional development
Conference Process of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
The conference is a mixture of speaker input, facilitated discussion, syndicate work, and practical exercises, with an emphasis on delegate involvement at all times.
Conference Benefits of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
- Learn a coherent framework to apply to any organizational activity or change
- Understand the factors involved in using a plan to achieve measurable results
- Learn techniques to plan, prioritize and implement effectively
- Anticipate and prepare for contingencies and changing circumstances
- Increase levels of confidence in dealing with superiors, peers, and subordinates
Conference Results of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
- Understand and manage the complexities of organizational realities
- Develop approaches to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency
- Identify and meet the needs of all key stakeholders in a particular course of action
- Create higher levels of understanding, collaboration, and performance
- Increase the ability to respond flexibly to changing circumstances
- Reduce uncertainty and maximize clarity and commitment
Core Competencies of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
Strategies:
- An understanding of the strategy
- The steps in developing a strategy
- Implementing strategy
Risks:
- An appreciation of risk
- Risk identification
- Risk mitigation
Negotiation:
- The essence of negotiation
- Approaches to negotiation
- Negotiation strategies
Leadership:
- Leadership or management?
- Leadership theories
- Practical leadership
Conference Outlines of Risks, Strategy, Negotiation & Leadership
Day 1: Strategy
- Introduction to strategy - background, historical developments, major theories
- Thinking strategically
- A consistent approach to strategy development
- The relationships between vision, mission, and strategy
- The steps involved in developing a strategy
- Implementing a strategy
Day 2: Risks
- The meaning and nature of risk
- Identifying the risks in a given strategy
- Prioritizing risks
- Contingency planning
- Risk mitigation strategies
Day 3: Negotiation
- The essential role of negotiation
- Focusing on mutual interests
- How to separate the people from the problem
- Remaining objective and dispassionate
- Negotiating with more powerful people
- Negotiating tactics
Day 4: Leadership
- The strategic nature of leadership
- The differences between leadership and management
- Turning leadership theory into practical leadership
- Maximizing the performance of each team member
- Motivating the 'average' employee
- Developing a personal action plan for further self-development
Day 5: Strategic Leadership Workshop
This module comprises a series of interactive workshop activities to develop:
- Intrapersonal skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic leadership for team development
- Innovative Leadership skills
