Course in Core and Professional Skills in Executive Leadership

Executive leadership today demands more than just management expertise—it requires vision, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead organizations through uncertainty, transformation, and growth. In high-level leadership roles, decision-making becomes more complex, the stakes grow higher, and the impact of every action multiplies across the entire organization. Geneva Institute of Business Administration proudly presents the “Core and Professional Skills in Executive Leadership” training program, designed to empower leaders with the essential and advanced capabilities necessary to guide teams, shape direction, and drive institutional success.
This course focuses on the intellectual, interpersonal, and strategic dimensions of leadership—blending structured methodologies with practical insights to equip participants for modern executive challenges.

Target Group

• Chief executive officers, vice presidents, and senior managers responsible for strategic and operational direction.

• Mid-level managers aspiring to step into senior or executive leadership roles.

• Leaders in both public and private sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams and high-stakes initiatives.

• Directors of strategic units involved in planning and implementing institutional goals.

• Managers operating in fast-paced environments who must make high-impact decisions.

• Senior administrative staff supporting organizational decision-makers.

• Project leaders handling large-scale, cross-functional efforts requiring unified leadership.

Objectives

• Strengthen participants’ understanding of executive leadership and its core principles in modern organizations.

• Equip leaders to build a compelling strategic vision and translate it into actionable plans.

• Improve decision-making through analytical reasoning and professional judgment.

• Foster influential leadership that motivates teams and reinforces a performance-driven culture.

• Enhance leadership communication techniques to support clarity, direction, and trust.

• Empower participants to lead institutional change and inspire adaptability within teams.

• Prepare leaders to manage complexity and take decisive action in volatile environments.

• Build the capacity to assess internal and external landscapes and formulate strategic responses.

Course Outline

• Modern Executive Leadership Concepts

  • Differentiating executive leadership from traditional management

  • Key components of effective leadership in large institutions

  • Strategic responsibilities of executives in evolving contexts

  • Personal and professional traits of successful executive leaders

• Vision Building and Strategic Direction Setting

  • Developing a clear and realistic institutional vision

  • Linking vision, mission, and measurable objectives

  • Leading the organization toward long-term outcomes

  • Enhancing strategic thinking in competitive environments

• High-Level Decision-Making

  • Criteria for making sound decisions in leadership roles

  • Using analytical frameworks to evaluate available options

  • Addressing risk and incomplete information in decision-making

  • Timing and initiative: knowing when and how to act decisively

• Building High-Performance Teams

  • Leadership qualities that energize and empower teams

  • Effective delegation and role distribution

  • Managing diverse personalities and professional backgrounds

  • Cultivating synergy, trust, and collaborative effort

• Leadership Communication Within the Organization

  • Mastering formal and informal workplace communication

  • Managing institutional messaging during times of change

  • Strategic listening as a decision support tool

  • Influencing through tone, clarity, and purposeful messaging

• Driving Institutional Change

  • Understanding the dynamics of organizational resistance

  • Creating a climate that supports transformation

  • Implementing change with minimal disruption

  • Monitoring and evaluating the impact of change initiatives

• Environmental Analysis and Strategic Positioning

  • Conducting SWOT analysis with strategic depth

  • Assessing internal and external operational landscapes

  • Evaluating stakeholder influence and engagement

  • Converting insights into deliberate leadership actions

• Pressure Management and Executive Balance

  • Identifying common sources of leadership stress

  • Building emotional intelligence to maintain resilience

  • Balancing performance expectations with human values

  • Maintaining personal well-being and professional focus

• Accountability and Governance in Leadership

  • Promoting transparency and ethical conduct at the top

  • Embedding principles of good governance into practice

  • Leading by example and embodying institutional values

  • Developing and enforcing internal policies and standards

• Transitioning from Technical Expertise to Strategic Leadership

  • Moving beyond technical mastery toward holistic influence

  • Expanding perspective to guide long-term organizational growth

  • Connecting operational detail to strategic goals

  • Establishing values-based leadership as a foundation for legitimacy and authority