An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certified Executive Leadership Professional (CELP)
The Director as a Strategic Leader
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-21 Nov 2025 | London - UK | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02-06 Feb 2026 | London - UK | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 04-08 May 2026 | Milan - Italy | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 29 Jun-03 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14-18 Sep 2026 | Paris - France | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 16-20 Nov 2026 | London - UK | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
Directors must cultivate and refine a blend of technical expertise and interpersonal finesse essential for strategic leadership, ensuring they capture the loyalty and commitment of their employees. Developing top-tier leaders is an art requiring intuitive skills. Leaders must inspire and energize while possessing the foresight to craft vision and establish organizational direction. They must excel in interpersonal communication while also demonstrating proficiency in financial analysis. Building strong stakeholder relationships, clarifying organizational priorities, and adeptly resolving conflicts and fostering compromises are also critical skills. This Certified Executive Leadership Professional (CELP) training course tackles these complexities directly.
Training Course Objectives
By attending this training course, delegates will be able to:
- Clarify & understand the different roles and perspectives of a board member
- Demonstrate effective strategic analysis and develop strategic options
- Practice leadership skills such as influencing, motivating and delegating
- Apply & implement approaches for effectively implementing new strategies
- Distinguish & learn how different leadership styles affect organisational culture and climate
Designed for
This training course is designed for anyone who desire to optimise their responsibilities to achieve a greater sense of Governance and to those who desire to cultivate and incorporate ethical values in their organisations. For example:
- Existing directors wanting to enhance their capabilities and competences
- Aspiring directors, wanting to prepare for future roles
- Senior managers wanting to gain Board level perspectives
- Functional managers e.g. HR, IT, Finance, wanting to develop higher level capabilities
- Individuals seeking non-executive director roles
Learning Methods
The Certified Executive Leadership Professional (CELP) training course applies proven adult learning methods to ensure knowledge retention and real-world application. Guided by an expert facilitator, participants engage in structured discussions, collaborative group exercises, and simulation-based activities. Real-world case studies highlight how leading organizations have applied foresight to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.
The learning experience is enriched through multimedia presentations, practical exercises, and scenario-building workshops designed to embed foresight practices into daily decision-making. Comprehensive course materials are provided to support ongoing application beyond the classroom, ensuring participants leave with actionable skills that can be directly applied within their organizational context.
The Course Outline
- Understanding the difference between direction, management & ownership
- Role of Executive and Non-executive Directors
- Key Director Relationships
- Corporate Governance
- Influencing Strategies
- Strategic Analysis & development
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Assessing & managing risk
- Ethical Outcomes and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Generating Options & Making Decisions
- Planning for change: Kotter’s Eight Stage model
- Setting Strategic Objectives
- Achieving alignment
- Impact of Culture & Climate on Innovation
- How to inspire and motivate employees
- Critical Success Factors
- Key Performance Indicators
- SMART Objectives
- Strategic Drift
- Continuous Improvement
- Communicating across the organisation
- Communicating externally: Customers, Suppliers & Contractors
- Inter-personal communications
- Conflict management
- Virtual teams
Accreditation
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
- Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completes and pass the APC assessment
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- Online: Explore our training calendar, choose the course that suits your needs, and click the “Register Now” button on the course details page.
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When will I receive confirmation of my registration?
Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. This email will contain your registration details, invoice, and the necessary joining instructions for the course.
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Where are your training courses held?
Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.
Can I request customized corporate training?
Yes, we offer tailored corporate training solutions to meet your organization’s specific needs. Please contact us at [email protected] or call +971 4 273 3503 for more information.
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