A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Leading & Managing Through Strategic Planning & Innovation

Developing Deliverable Strategies

Classroom Sessions
05-16 May 2025
London
$11,900
23 Jun-04 Jul 2025
Houston
$13,900
18-29 Aug 2025
Vienna
$11,900
03-14 Nov 2025
Amsterdam
$11,900
26 Jan-06 Feb 2026
London
$11,900

Course Introduction

This Leading & Managing Through Strategic Planning & Innovation training course is designed for both strategic leaders and front-line professionals, focusing on the development, communication, and implementation of strategies in complex and dynamic environments. Week One centers on innovating and planning, providing insights into crafting effective strategies. Week Two delves into the human and organizational factors essential for successful problem-solving and teamwork, leading to effective strategy implementation. Successful business sustainability and growth hinge on clear decision-making and strong leadership. This training course combines linear and creative approaches to strategy development, offering delegates opportunities to enhance key leadership skills. By attending both weeks, participants will gain a thorough understanding of strategy and planning principles, equipping them to lead with confidence and drive business results.

Modules

This training course is split into two modules:

Module I - Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation

Module II - Strategy, Leadership & Innovation

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

Training Objectives

Attending the intensive 10-day training course will give delegates an opportunity to:

  • Develop the Three Key Strategic Agendas for Leaders - Intellectual, Managerial and Behavioural
  • Identify the Most Effective Balance of Operational Excellence and Breakthrough Strategic Performance
  • Identify Critical Strategic Issues and Opportunities
  • Practice and Encourage Your People to Think Differently and Workout New Initiatives and Innovate
  • Change your Environment to Support Your New Strategic Initiatives

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is designed for individuals who either currently hold or aspire to hold middle and senior management positions, who are responsible for contributing to the development of strategies and plans as well as their implementation. These include:

  • Directors and Senior Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Corporate Strategy, HR and Other Functional Managers
  • Heads of Division
  • Heads of Department

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation
Day One: Understanding the Strategic Environment
  • Understanding the impact of leadership competencies on company strategy
  • Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
  • Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development
  • Recognizing organizational change readiness and strategic inflection points
  • Recognizing the impact of perceptions on strategic choices
Day Two: Understanding Strategic Models and Paradigms
  • The strategic journey – common models and frameworks to enable strategic choices
  • Developing a strategic roadmap
  • Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
  • Case Study: managing well in an unpredictable environment
  • Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
Day Three: Effective Strategic Implementation
  • Recognising the key challenges of strategy implementation
  • Understanding the impact of structures on organisational effectiveness
  • Using the 7S model to analyse organisational competence
  • Turning measurement into information to track performance and inform future strategy
  • Building learning organisations to support agility
Day Four: Strategic Leadership
  • Effective styles and practices of strategic leaders
  • Recognizing, analysing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
  • Great leaders inspire and motivate – do carrots and sticks work?
  • Develop your leadership toolkit by understanding motivation theories
  • Case Study: Practice your negotiation skills in complex circumstances
Day Five: Driving Strategic Performance & Success
  • More leadership styles: servant leadership and dispersed leadership
  • Understanding the human impact of change
  • Understanding employee engagement
  • Using communication media effectively
  • Achieving success through a dynamic equilibrium between compliance and innovation
Module 2: Strategy, Leadership & Innovation
Day Six: Leading Creativity and Innovation at Work
  • Understanding Strategy and Leadership in the 21st century
  • Innovation vs. Constant Improvement
  • Innovative Leadership as a Transformative Force for Success
  • The critical mass for change and innovation
  • Case Study of Innovative Companies
  • Applying Leadership to Achieve Creativity and Innovation
Day Seven: Achieving Workforce Engagement
  • How the G.E. “Workout” Model Engaged Employees
  • Achieving “Buy-In” from Your Workforce
  • Developing Creative Solutions for Problems and New Strategies
  • Overcoming Old Paradigms
  • The Characteristics of “Organizational Drift”
  • Achieving Results by Leading an Empowered Workforce
Day Eight: Leadership with a Creative Edge
  • Developing Creative Potential in People and Teams
  • How Profiling may Reveal the Creativity in People
  • Thinking Skills and Multiple Intelligences
  • Learning New Brainstorming Techniques
  • How to Incubate New Ideas
  • Interacting with ‘Creatives’ using Influence and Persuasion
  • Creative Group Exercise: Identifying Business Processes
Day Nine: Creating a Motivating Climate for Higher Productivity
  • Key Elements in Creating New Missions
  • Establishing Goals and Targets with Creative Flair
  • Building a “Sense of Significance and Purpose”
  • Emotional Intelligence as a Motivator
  • Rewarding and Encouraging High Performance
  • “Pygmalion and Galatea” Theories Behind Individual Performance
  • Group and Team Motivation
Day Ten: Driving Strategic Change
  • Managing the Change Process
  • Kotter’s Change Management Techniques
  • Successful Techniques for Leading Effective Change
  • How a Leader Communicates a ‘Sense of Urgency’
  • Overcome the Challenges of Change in Organisations
  • Creating an Attitude of Perpetual Change and Improvement
  • Course Review and Personal Goals

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 “The Centre for Operations & Procurement Excellence”. Our 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.

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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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