An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders
Leading Strategically in Turbulent Times
Course Overview
The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders training course provides senior executives and board members with the tools to navigate complex economic, political, and social environments. In an era of uncertainty and rapid change, leaders must make critical strategic decisions that determine the long-term success of their organizations. This training course enables directors to reflect on global challenges, assess organizational capabilities, and engage stakeholders in making sustainable choices. Through interactive discussions and the use of established strategic analysis tools, delegates will learn to enhance decision-making, communicate clear messages, and align both internal and external stakeholders to support the organization’s direction.
By participating in this training course, directors will strengthen their ability to manage uncertainty, apply data-driven and creative approaches to business analysis, and foster organizational agility. The training course emphasizes the role of leadership in setting direction, maintaining alignment, and ensuring that culture and communication support strategy execution. Delegates will gain practical experience in evaluating external pressures, improving performance management systems, and recognizing the psychological and organizational factors that affect decision-making. This training course ensures leaders return with sharpened strategic acumen, enhanced leadership skills, and the confidence to guide their organizations through turbulence with clarity and purpose.
This Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders training course will highlight:
- The complexities of strategy development and effective implementation
- The role of directors and leaders in setting strategic direction and delivering clear communications
- Proficiency in using strategic analysis tools for informed decision-making
- Applying data-driven industry analysis alongside creative approaches to strategy
- The importance of organizational and individual alignment in achieving sustainable results
Training Outline
- What strategy ‘is’ and ‘is not’?
- Defining the end point: Vision, mission, and objectives
- Stakeholders’ points of view
- Analysis: External factors
- Industry analysis
- Product and industry life cycles
- Leadership qualities for strategic management
- Cascading goals
- Managing conflict across organisational boundaries
- Tracking business performance
- Converting data into usable information
- Planning for innovation
- How effective is your performance management process?
- Engaging with and motivating staff
- Handling strategic drift and ever-changing goals
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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