The Director as
a Strategic Leader

Directors must develop and enhance both the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills needed for strategic leadership to win the “hearts and minds” of their employees. Developing top leaders is an art not a science. Leaders must inspire and motivate, whilst also having the long sighted abilities to create Vision and set organisational direction. They must have excellent inter-personal skills, whilst also being able to analyse financial reports. They must develop excellent stakeholder relationships, be clear about organisational priorities and have the ability to resolve conflicts and achieve compromises. This Anderson training course meets those challenges head-on.

By attending this Anderson 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

This Anderson 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

Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised:

• The different roles board directors must adopt
• The key elements of developing and implementing company strategy
• Corporate Governance
• Ethical leadership
• Problem solving, decision-making and risk analysis
• Building trust through transparency
• Leadership through motivation and purpose
• Leadership skills including influencing, conflict resolution and interpersonal abilities
• The crucial role of effective internal communication
• Communicating with Stakeholders and the wider community