Strategic Leadership, Decision-Making, and Policy Development

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About Course

This course explores the critical skills and frameworks required for strategic leadership in complex organizational settings. Learners will examine the processes behind high-level decision-making, policy formulation, and long-term planning. The course emphasizes how leaders align vision, strategy, and governance to achieve sustainable outcomes while navigating uncertainty, risk, and stakeholder expectations.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the principles of strategic leadership and its impact on organizational success
  • Analyze various decision-making models used in leadership and management
  • Explore the process of policy development and implementation
  • Evaluate the role of data, risk management, and forecasting in decision-making
  • Understand how to align policy and strategy with organizational goals
  • Examine real-world case studies of effective and ineffective strategic leadership

Course Content

Foundations of Strategic Leadership
This section introduces the core principles and mindset of strategic leadership, highlighting how visionary leaders shape the long-term direction and success of organizations. Learners will explore what sets strategic leadership apart from operational management, focusing on the development of forward-thinking strategies, organizational alignment, and the ability to anticipate and adapt to external challenges

  • Define strategic leadership and its core responsibilities
  • Distinguish between operational and strategic thinking
  • Explore traits and behaviors of effective strategic leaders
  • Understand the role of vision and long-term planning in leadership

Decision-Making in Leadership
Decision-making in leadership is a critical process that involves selecting the best course of action from available alternatives to achieve organizational goals. Effective leaders use a combination of analytical thinking, intuition, and strategic foresight to make decisions that impact the organization’s direction, culture, and performance

Policy Development and Implementation
This section explores the essential processes involved in creating and implementing effective policies within an organization. It covers the steps of policy development, including the identification of key issues, stakeholder engagement, drafting, and approval processes. Additionally, it addresses the implementation phase, focusing on how to communicate, enforce, and monitor policies to ensure they achieve the intended outcomes.

Integrating Strategy, Risk, and Governance
This section explores how strategic leadership harmonizes risk management and corporate governance to ensure sustainable organizational performance. Learners will understand the critical interplay between setting long-term objectives, identifying and mitigating risks, and maintaining robust governance structures.

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