COURSE OVERVIEW

This program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead effectively in complex organizational environments. It integrates leadership development with strategic management principles, enabling participants to align vision, people, and strategy for sustainable organizational growth and innovation. In today’s fast-evolving landscape, leaders must go beyond operational thinking to strategically position their teams and institutions for long-term success. This course bridges practical leadership skills with strategic planning, execution, and performance measurement. The program also addresses adaptive leadership, change management, innovation, and decision-making under uncertainty. The Leadership and Strategic Management Program is tailored for executives, managers, team leaders, and policy-makers who seek to enhance their impact and drive organizational performance. It blends theory with practical tools and real-life case studies, fostering peer learning and self-reflection. The curriculum ensures participants not only understand strategic frameworks but also apply them effectively in their roles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

 • Define key leadership concepts and strategic management principles.

 • Differentiate between leadership and management functions.

• Apply strategic planning tools such as SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces.

• Communicate organizational vision and strategy effectively.

• Drive innovation and manage change in complex environments.

• Build high-performing teams and foster organizational culture.

• Evaluate and respond to internal and external strategic challenges.

• Use data for strategic decision-making and performance tracking.

• Strengthen emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

• Create alignment between organizational goals and daily operations.

• Implement strategic initiatives using project management principles.

• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.

• Assess risks and build organizational resilience.

• Adapt leadership style to different contexts and challenges.

• Foster ethical decision-making and accountability in leadership.

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Improved strategic alignment across departments.

• Enhanced leadership capability at all levels.

• Better change and innovation management.

• Improved organizational resilience and adaptability.

• Stronger culture of accountability and results.

• Increased employee engagement through visionary leadership.

• Data-driven decision-making culture.

• Sustainable long-term planning.

• Better risk anticipation and crisis response.

• Ethical governance and corporate responsibility.

• Stronger cross-functional collaboration.

• Clear performance measurement frameworks.

• Enhanced customer focus through strategy alignment.

• Streamlined strategic communication.

• Retention of high-potential leadership talent. 

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS

• Enhanced strategic thinking and planning skills.

• Stronger communication and influence capabilities.

• Improved ability to lead teams and manage conflict.

• Practical tools to implement strategy.

• Heightened emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

• Networking with peers across sectors.

• Increased confidence in handling complexity.

• Exposure to global leadership best practices.

• Career advancement and promotion readiness.

• Certification of participation.

• Insights into ethical leadership and accountability.

• Hands-on learning through simulations and role play.

• Personalized leadership development plan.

• Empowerment to drive innovation and change.

• Access to post-training resources and mentoring.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Foundations of Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Introduction to Leadership vs. Management

• Evolution of Strategic Management

• Leadership Styles and Personal Assessments

• Visioning, Values, and Organizational Alignment

• Group Activity: Personal Leadership SWOT

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Environmental Scanning (SWOT, PESTEL, Porter)

• Strategic Goal Setting and Priority Mapping

• Scenario Planning and Future Readiness

• Interactive Workshop: Crafting a Strategic Plan

Module 3: Leadership Communication and Change Management

• Strategic Communication and Influence

• Leading Change Using Kotter’s 8-Step Model

• Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Engagement

• Case Study: Organizational Transformation

Module 4: Strategy Execution and Performance Management

• Operationalizing Strategy and Balanced Scorecard

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and OKRs

• Innovation and Agility in Strategy Execution

• Strategic Leadership Simulation Game

Module 5: Building Resilient and Ethical Leadership

• Building Organizational Resilience

• Risk Management and Crisis Leadership

• Ethical Leadership and Governance

• Group Presentations and Feedback

• Graduation & Action Planning 

TRAINING METHODS

• Expert-led presentations

• Real-world case studies

• Group exercises and peer learning

• Role plays and leadership simulations

• Strategic planning workshops

• Self-assessments and reflection journals

• Multimedia tools and strategic dashboards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Middle to Senior-Level Managers

• Government Directors, Policy Makers & Permanent Secretaries

• Corporate Executives • Nonprofit and Development Sector Leaders

• Public Sector Leaders

• HR and Strategy Officers

• Team Leads, Program Managers, and Project Coordinators

• Future Leaders and High-Potential Talent

 REGISTRATION The tuition fee for this course is USD 2500.

Each participant will receive a comprehensive package that includes:

• Full set of programme materials

• Certificate of Participation

• Refreshments

• Expert facilitation To register, please apply online at https://machol.org or request a nomination form by email at info@machols.org or Tel/WhatsApp at +27 63 451 7040, +234 81 29 29 29 40.