A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Goal Setting, Planning & Decision Making

Creating Future Success through Direction, Clarity and Purpose

Classroom Sessions
07-11 Jul 2025
Istanbul
$5,950
20-24 Oct 2025
Dubai
$5,950
19-23 Jan 2026
London
$5,950

Course Introduction

Are you clear about your purpose, vision, and mission at work, or do you find yourself reacting to the most urgent deadlines and demands, like 95% of employees?

To truly become an effective leader in both your personal and professional life, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of your goals, a solid plan for achieving them, and the courage to take bold actions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your workload and making less-than-ideal decisions, it might be time to upgrade the quality of your thinking. The most successful leaders recognize that taking time to assess your current situation, set inspiring goals, and sharpen your management skills is a valuable investment. This Goal Setting, Planning & Decision Making training course offers you the opportunity to do just that. By diving deep into the three essential skills of effective leadership—goal setting, planning, and decision making—you will return to your work with renewed motivation, clarity, and direction. Prepare to elevate your effectiveness at work and in life through this comprehensive training.

Training Objectives

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

  • Cutting edge, essential keys to becoming a top-quality leader
  • Techniques for creating effective work plans for individuals and teams
  • Time Management principles and practices to plan, establish priorities, set and maintain goals
  • The thinking, beliefs and habits of people who achieve their goals
  • Coaching and communication skills to empower yourself and your team
  • Using your intuitive to make quick, accurate decisions
  • Logical decision making models for individual and group decisions
  • Problem solving techniques and creative thinking

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is designed for current leadership and those being groomed for future leadership, in learning powerful practical management techniques that will assist them in making good decisions, setting personal and team goals and develop personal and team plans.  This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Those who need to become more effective in time management and planning
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Senior personnel and Managers

Course Outline

Day One: Create Goals That Actually Get Done
  • Macro and Micro Thinking: Getting clear about your purpose, vision, mission, values, goals and tasks and activities
  • The power of visioning and visualisation in setting and achieving goals
  • Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind, beliefs, attitudes and habits in goal setting
  • SMART Goals, HARD Goals or BHAG Goals, which one is right for you and your team
  • Strategic, Tactical and Operational Goal Setting in the Organisation
  • Management by Objectives – The pros and cons
Day Two: Achieving Results through the Power of Planning
  • The many benefits of planning
  • Using mind-mapping for creative and logical thinking and project planning
  • Best practices and technologies for project planning and communication
  • Traditional planning vs new workplace planning
  • Single use plans, standing plans, contingency and crisis plans
  • Daily, short-term, midterm and long-term planning
Day Three: Getting things Done – Time and Task Management
  • Working smarter rather than harder through leveraging your time
  • Curing ‘last-minute-itis’ and creating good daily work habits
  • Prioritising, organizing and scheduling your work
  • Time Management secrets to adopt and time wasters to avoid
  • The 10 natural laws of successful time management
  • Best time management tools and technologies available
Day Four: Decision Making – Tools, Techniques and Psychology
  • The art and science of good decisions
  • Personality types and how they decide – Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Best traits of an effective decision maker
  • Decision making pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Logical and intuitive decision-making tools
  • Creativity and problem-solving tools
Day Five: Leadership and Communication at Work
  • Empowered delegation – Balancing task and team
  • Leadership styles for the new work place
  • Leading a team through times of change
  • Inspiring others – The art of persuasive presentations
  • Communication and emotional intelligence at work
  • Summary and action planning from the week’s course

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

We can customize this
training course for you!

At Copex Training, we offer customizable courses designed to fit your specific needs. whether it's refining procurement practices or enhancing leadership and management skills, we tailor our programs to meet your unique goals and challenges. Let us create a training solution that delivers real results for your team.
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