Master Certificate in Strategy, Governance and Leadership - Integrating Strategy Leadership, Governance and Management
Why Choose this Training Course
Leading organisations in today’s generation places unprecedented demands on leaders, whether they are from public, private or not-for-profit organisations. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in existing global systems. It highlighted a mix of economic and social inequalities, which together with the mounting climate crisis, pose new challenges for leaders.
This IEMA training course will present the new thinking on ESG - Environment, Social and Governance - thinking and metrics needed to meet the UN’s SDG - Sustainable Development Goals. Delegates will have ample opportunity for brainstorming and generating new solutions. Together with recognised tools and techniques in strategic planning and models of leadership, delegates will be armed with new responses to take back to their companies.
This IEMA training course will feature:
Latest thinking on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) thinking
Understanding the pillars of Good Governance
How to develop strategies which deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders
Recognizing and implementing the characteristics of agile leadership
Evaluating systems to deliver sustainable goals
What are the Goals?
By the end of this IEMA training course, participants will be able to
Have an understanding of the ways the oil & gas and energy industries have organized to operate effectively and efficiently
Gaining a deeper understanding of ESG and SDG and how to incorporate these into strategic goals
How to apply the IBC’s ‘stakeholder capitalism metrics’
Reviewing leadership styles and frameworks needed to deliver objectives
Assessing local and international systems - are they fit for purpose?
Evaluating hard and soft elements of strategy implementation
Who is this Training Course for?
This IEMA training course will benefit professionals holding senior roles or aspiring to senior positions, who want to understand corporate governance and its relationship to strategy and high-level leadership. The course will give them understanding and skills in governance, strategic leadership and management, resulting in greater confidence and ability to conduct their business professionally and with positive outcomes
This IEMA training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Senior leaders who wanting to gain knowledge about current governance issues
Senior staff who want to develop their strategic skills
Staff who may be moving into supervisory or managerial positions
Managers seeking a ‘refresher’ to enhance their leadership & management skills
Staff wanting to understand how the organization’s purpose can be adapted to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This IEMA training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes highly interactive activities, case studies and discussions encouraging delegates to think deeply about the topics and share their thinking. The skill sets developed will add value to employees, managers and leaders alike.
The Course Content
DAY ONE: THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
Introduction
Understand the Pillars of Good Governance
Learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Understand What Risk and Risk Appetite Represent: What’s Acceptable and Who Decides
Describe and Apply Relevant Metrics to Support Delivery
Understand the Importance of Compliance: Rules, Processes and Checklists
Explore Business Ethics, Moral DNA and Resulting Performance
DAY TWO: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Understand the Building Blocks of a Planning Process
Understand the Difference between Strategic Thinking and Planning
Gain Confidence in Analysing the External Environment
Identify which Key Capabilities Can Be Developed to Achieve Current and Future Objectives
Learn About the Difference Between Incremental and Innovation Strategies
Recognise the Impact of Senior Leaders on Strategic Choices
DAY THREE: STRATEGIC LEADERS ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE
Understand Organizational Culture and How to Use the Cultural Web
Understand How Different Leadership Styles Impact Culture and Climate
Learn How Managers Inspire and Motivate People
Develop Skills in Questioning and Listening
Recognise the Value of Organisational Story Telling
Review the Best Approaches for Leading Change
DAY FOUR: REVIEW OF ORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METRICS
Evaluate Internal Systems using McKinsey’s 7S Framework
Expose Fragility of Global Supply Chains
Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis
Introduce Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics
Assess People Dimensions of Metrics - Biases
Review Decision-Making Process
DAY FIVE: INTEGRATING STRATEGY, LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE
Reflect on the Challenges of Strategy Implementation in a Fast Changing World
Understand the Importance of Employee Engagement in Delivering Good Performance
Recognise How Different Forms of Power Have Influence on Networks and Relationships
Discover How Servant Leadership Delivers Added Value to Employees and Customers
Understand How Leaders, Culture and Practice Deliver Learning Organisations
Review and Reflect on your Leadership Profile and Prepare a Development Plan
The Certificate
IEMA Master Certificate in Strategy and Leadership for delegates who attend and complete the training course
