Introduction
The Executive Leadership Program relies on a highly interactive methodology. It also extensively addresses executive issues, enabling participants to apply strategic thinking, make decisions, and engage in analytical thinking.
The training program aims to equip business leaders with the competencies they need to confront contemporary and accelerating challenges in the global economy. This program stands out for its unique design and methodology, taking leadership to a new level of thinking and influence. Additionally, the program focuses on new forms of comprehensive corporate leadership that add value across all fields.
Objectives
By the end of the Executive Leadership Program, participants will be able to:
- Assess personal leadership capabilities and compare them with globally recognized leaders.
- Influence the culture within their organization by increasing employee engagement and participation.
- Create value by applying essential executive skills across a range of responsibilities.
- Evaluate organizational disruptions and workplace dynamics, and leverage opportunities to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Develop a personal executive agenda that drives outstanding performance at both the personal and organizational levels.
Target Audience
- Chairmen
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- Vice Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
Training Program Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Strategic Leadership
- Defining strategic leadership
- Importance in senior executive roles
- Key concepts: vision, mission, values
- Case studies of successful strategic leaders
Day 2: Decision Making Frameworks
- Various decision-making models
- Assessing risks and opportunities
- Real-world examples of strategic decisions
- Lessons learned from decision-making processes
Day 3: Change Management
- Theories and models of change management
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Implementing change initiatives
- Case studies of successful change management strategies
Day 4: Communication Strategies
- Effective communication techniques
- Stakeholder identification and engagement
- Transparency and authenticity in leadership communication
- Role-playing exercises for communication skills
Day 5: Strategic Planning Process
- Steps in strategic planning
- Setting objectives and priorities
- Scenario planning for future challenges
- Action planning for strategic initiatives
Day 6: Ethical Leadership
- Importance of ethics in leadership
- Ethical decision-making frameworks
- Navigating ethical challenges
- Maintaining integrity in leadership roles
Day 7: Leading High-Performing Teams
- Building high-performing teams
- Fostering collaboration and accountability
- Addressing conflicts and enhancing team cohesion
- Team dynamics and their impact on performance
Day 8: Global Leadership
- Challenges and opportunities of leading in a global context
- Managing cultural differences
- Strategies for leading diverse teams
- Best practices for global leadership
Day 9: Implementation and Action Planning
- Reflecting on key learnings from the program
- Developing personal action plans
- Applying strategic leadership concepts in real-world scenarios
- Peer feedback and support for action plans
Day 10: Leadership Simulation
- Participating in a leadership simulation exercise
- Applying strategic leadership principles to solve business challenges
- Feedback and reflection on leadership simulation experience
- Final thoughts and next steps for ongoing development
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.