An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP)
Mini MBA Mastery: From Leadership to Strategic Management Excellence
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-19 Dec 2025 | San Francisco - USA | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20-24 Apr 2026 | San Francisco - USA | $7,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 31 Aug-04 Sep 2026 | San Francisco - USA | $7,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14-18 Dec 2026 | San Francisco - USA | $7,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
This Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP) training course is designed for managers across a range of operational and support functions—such as manufacturing, engineering, logistics, sales and marketing, IT, HR, and procurement—who are eager to enhance their strategic capabilities.
Leadership in today’s world is complex and demanding. To thrive in a competitive and rapidly evolving environment, it is crucial for leaders to leverage resources and competencies, including digital tools, as strategic assets. This course will help you develop the foresight to identify external changes and adapt swiftly.
Effective leadership also requires more than just strong interpersonal skills; it involves selecting the right communication channels, influencing others, and interpreting signals of change to achieve desired outcomes. Strategy development and strategic implementation are two interconnected aspects of successful management, and this course will elevate your abilities in both areas.
Training Course Objectives
By attending this Anderson training course, delegates will be able to:
- Recognise and apply different approaches to developing strategies including:
- competitive, disruptive, blue ocean and resource based
- Understand the relationship between Vision, strategy, strategic and operational planning and objective setting
- Understand the range of communication tools available in 21st Century organisations and how to use them effectively
- Develop leadership skills for effective communication: written, verbal and effective use of media
- Develop the skills of a transformational leader: visionary and inspiring to engage with and motivate employees
Designed for
This training course is designed for individuals who currently hold or aspire to hold middle and senior management positions and wish to develop strategic know-how and become more effective communicators. They include:
- Directors and senior managers
- Team Leaders
- Corporate strategy, HR, Procurement and other functional managers
- Heads of Division
- Heads of Department
Learning Methods
The Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP) 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
- What strategy ‘is’ and what it ‘is not’
- The importance of understanding stakeholder interests
- Which tool to use and when
- Understanding Life cycles: Business, Product, Market
- Tools to understand the business environment
- Achieving business sustainability, the value chain
- The process of strategy development
- Tools to imagine possible futures
- Research showing how CEO’s apply the tools
- Zooming In (detail) - Zooming Out (big picture)
- Selecting different types of innovation
- The process of innovation - managing failures and successes
- Are Vision, Mission and Values just words?
- The impact of organisational culture on strategy implementation
- Communicating internally & externally
- Making effective use of communication channels
- How good are your persuasion, influence & negotiation skills?
- Addressing the challenge of virtual communications
- Using measures to track progress
- Using the Balanced scorecard as a strategic tool
- What are Critical Success Factors?
- Selecting useful Key Performance Indicators
- Do measures have an impact on actions?
- Translating data into information - useful reporting
- The roles & responsibilities of team leaders
- Motivating individuals and teams
- Engaging with staff for mutual benefit
- Team communications: meetings
- Evaluating effectiveness of different communication channels
- Personal action planning
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.
- Email: Share your details, including your name, organization, email address, and selected course, by sending an email to [email protected]
- Phone: Reach out to us directly at +971 4 273 3503, and our team will guide you through the registration process.
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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