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Introduction

Certified Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Expert (CSLDE) Training Course focuses on enhancing leadership effectiveness through a strong foundation in governance, strategy, ethics, and organisational culture. In today’s complex business environment, leaders must balance strategic direction with responsible decision-making to ensure long-term sustainability and performance.

This Strategic Leadership Training Course goes beyond traditional planning by exploring how governance frameworks and ethical practices influence strategic success. Participants will learn how to develop, evaluate, and refine strategies while aligning policies and procedures with organisational objectives.

The course also examines risk management and the concept of risk appetite at a senior level, alongside the role of culture in shaping behaviour and outcomes. By the end of this Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Training Course, participants will be equipped to align strategy, governance, and culture to achieve consistent and responsible organisational success.

What are the Goals?

Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Training Course aims to strengthen participants’ ability to lead with clarity, make informed strategic decisions, and apply governance principles effectively. It focuses on integrating leadership, ethics, and organisational culture into strategic processes.

By attending this training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand key principles that support and sustain good governance
  • Design and evaluate effective strategic choices
  • Recognise the role of leadership in shaping strategy and organisational culture
  • Balance compliance with innovation, flexibility, and creativity
  • Understand how societal and organisational culture influence behaviour
  • Appreciate the role of diversity in improving decision-making outcomes
  • Strengthen strategic thinking and leadership effectiveness

Who is this Training Course for?

Certified Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Expert (CSLDE) Training Course is designed for professionals involved in shaping strategy and governance within their organisations. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to enhance leadership impact and decision-making capabilities.

This training course is suitable for:

  • Directors and senior managers responsible for strategic direction
  • Team leaders with strategic and operational responsibilities
  • Functional managers across corporate strategy, HR, IT, and procurement
  • Heads of division overseeing performance and governance
  • Heads of department managing teams and decision-making processes
  • Professionals aiming to strengthen leadership and governance expertise
  • Individuals seeking to improve strategic decision-making skills

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Certified Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Expert (CSLDE) Training Course uses a structured and interactive approach to ensure practical application of leadership and governance concepts. The course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world examples to enhance understanding and relevance.

Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises focused on governance systems, risk management, and organisational culture. Workshops and guided activities support the application of strategic frameworks and decision-making tools.

Scenario-based learning and self-reflection exercises encourage participants to evaluate their leadership style and strategic approach. Collaborative discussions allow sharing of insights and experiences across different industries.

This Strategic Leadership Training Course ensures that participants gain actionable knowledge to effectively integrate strategy, leadership, and culture within their organisations.

Course Content

Day 1

The Elements of Good Governance

  • Understand the Pillars of Good Governance
  • Learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
  • Understand What Risk and Risk Appetite Represent: What’s Acceptable and Who Decides
  • Describe and Apply Relevant Metrics to Support Delivery
  • Understand the Importance of Compliance: Rules, Processes and Checklists
  • Explore Business Ethics, Moral DNA and Resulting Performance
Day 2

Strategy: Tools and Techniques

  • Understand the Building Blocks of a Planning Process
  • Understand the Difference between Strategic Thinking and Planning
  • Gain Confidence in Analysing the External Environment
  • Identify which Key Capabilities Can Be Developed to Achieve Current and Future Objectives
  • Learn About the Difference Between Incremental and Innovation Strategies
  • Recognise the Impact of Senior Leaders on Strategic Choices
Day 3

Strategic Leaders are Agents of Change

  • Understand Organizational Culture and How to Use the Cultural Web
  • Understand How Different Leadership Styles Impact Culture and Climate
  • Learn How Managers Inspire and Motivate People
  • Develop Skills in Questioning and Listening
  • Recognise the Value of Organisational Story Telling
  • Review the Best Approaches for Leading Change
Day 4

Review of Organisational Systems and Metrics

  • Evaluate Internal Systems using McKinsey’s 7S Framework
  • Expose Fragility of Global Supply Chains
  • Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis
  • Introduce Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
  • Assess People Dimensions of Metrics - Biases
  • Review Decision-Making Process
Day 5

Integrating Strategy, Leadership and Culture

  • Reflect on the Challenges of Strategy Implementation in a Fast Changing World
  • Understand the Importance of Employee Engagement in Delivering Good Performance
  • Recognise How Different Forms of Power Have Influence on Networks and Relationships
  • Discover How Servant Leadership Delivers Added Value to Employees and Customers
  • Understand How Leaders, Culture and Practice Deliver Learning Organisations
  • Review and Reflect on your Leadership Profile and Prepare a Development Plan

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
  • Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completes and pass the APC assessment

Accreditation

Anderson Professional Certification
Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® are series of courses designed by industry leaders to build and enhance critical professional skills needed to succeed in today’s most in-demand fields and help you develop a mastery of skills in a certain area.
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