The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program on Leadership Between Strategy and Implementation, designed to develop leadership skills that connect strategic thinking with practical, on-the-ground implementation. The program focuses on empowering leaders and managers to formulate long-term visions and goals and translate them into actionable plans within teams and organizations.

In today’s business world, having a strategic vision alone is not enough, and execution without strategic clarity can lead to scattered results. This program provides a comprehensive approach that enables leaders to bridge the gap between strategic planning and effective execution, ensuring that organizational goals are achieved efficiently and realistically. Participants will gain practical insights into aligning strategy with operational processes, enhancing decision-making, motivating teams, and fostering a results-driven organizational culture that supports sustainable growth.

Who Should Attend?

• Executive managers and department heads seeking to enhance their leadership performance.

• Emerging leaders preparing to assume strategic roles.

• Decision-makers in organizations looking to strengthen the link between planning and execution.

• Professionals working in business development and organizational planning.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Gain a deep understanding of the role of leadership in shaping and implementing strategies.

• Develop skills to connect strategic vision with actionable execution plans.

• Build leadership capabilities for analysis and decision-making within a strategic context.

• Enable teams to achieve organizational objectives effectively.

• Improve the ability to assess performance and ensure execution aligns with overarching goals.

• Strategic Leadership Concepts

  • Differences between management and leadership in a strategic context.

  • Characteristics of a successful strategic leader.

  • Importance of vision and mission in leadership.

• Formulating Vision and Long-Term Goals

  • Key elements of an effective vision.

  • Translating vision into clear objectives.

  • Analytical tools for strategy formulation (e.g., SWOT).

• From Strategy to Execution Planning

  • Stages from idea conception to practical execution.

  • Designing execution plans aligned with strategic directions.

  • Identifying resources and assigning responsibilities.

• Team Management for Strategic Goals

  • Role of leadership in guiding teams toward objectives.

  • Building teams aligned with strategic plans.

  • Motivating and communicating effectively during execution.

• Decision-Making in a Strategic Context

  • Foundations of leadership decision-making.

  • Balancing risks and opportunities.

  • Making adaptive decisions in response to change.

• Performance Indicators Linked to Strategy

  • Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Measuring progress and evaluating results.

  • Adjusting execution paths based on analysis.

• Change Management and Execution in Dynamic Environments

  • Role of leadership in driving change.

  • Managing resistance to change within teams.

  • Ensuring continuity of execution amid shifting conditions.

• Organizational Communication as a Strategic Execution Tool

  • Importance of clear communication for achieving objectives.

  • Crafting effective strategic messages.

  • Managing meetings and executive engagements efficiently.

• Common Challenges Between Strategy and Execution

  • Reasons plans fail despite strong strategies.

  • The execution gap: causes and solutions.

  • Continuous evaluation to ensure adherence to strategy.

• Building a Culture Supporting Strategic Execution

  • Embedding shared values between leadership and teams.

  • Role of organizational culture in facilitating execution.

  • Promoting accountability and transparency within the organization.