Course From Operations Manager to Strategic Leader

The transition from operations manager to strategic leader is a journey filled with both challenges and opportunities. In this course, "From Operations Manager to Strategic Leader", offered by Geneva Institute of Business Administration, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead teams effectively through innovative strategies and to approach future goals with a forward-looking mindset.
This program is designed to develop the capabilities of managers seeking to expand their leadership horizons and adopt strategic thinking that supports long-term organizational growth.

Target Audience

• Managers currently serving as operations managers who aim to move into strategic leadership roles.

• Aspiring leaders seeking to expand their managerial scope through strategic leadership skills.

• Executives aiming to enhance their performance in strategic planning and resource management.

• Professionals looking to strengthen their skills in long-term analysis and planning to contribute to organizational growth.

Objectives

• Enable participants to shift from a focus on daily operations to long-term strategic thinking.

• Equip managers with the skills to develop effective strategies that align with organizational vision.

• Teach participants how to handle major leadership challenges using a strategic mindset.

• Strengthen the ability to use strategic analysis for future planning and impactful decision-making.

Course Outline

1. From Operations Manager to Strategic Leader: The Mindset Shift

• Understanding the key differences between operations management and strategic leadership.

• Redefining the managerial role in a dynamic work environment.

• The importance of mental transformation in shifting to strategic leadership.

• Fostering future-oriented thinking instead of focusing solely on the present.

2. Developing Future-Oriented Strategic Thinking

• Building mechanisms to identify future opportunities.

• Thinking about the future without ignoring current challenges.

• Balancing long-term planning with daily operational needs.

• Strategies for adapting to continuous changes in the business environment.

3. Managing Teams from a Strategic Perspective

• How to motivate teams toward achieving larger strategic goals.

• Creating a work culture that encourages strategic thinking.

• Translating daily goals into broader strategic objectives.

• Strengthening collaboration across departments to implement strategies effectively.

4. Strategic Planning: From Vision to Execution

• Steps to translate a strategic vision into an actionable plan.

• Identifying strategic priorities and ensuring effective execution.

• Strategic analysis tools for performance management.

• Measurement and analysis techniques to ensure achievement of strategic goals.

5. Leading Through Innovation and Out-of-the-Box Thinking

• Integrating innovation into leadership strategies to achieve competitive advantage.

• Encouraging innovative thinking across the organization.

• Tools for developing innovation within a strategic context.

• How to apply innovation across all levels of leadership.

6. Enhancing Operations to Achieve Long-Term Strategic Goals

• Integrating process improvement within the broader strategic framework.

• Identifying operational processes to be improved in support of strategic objectives.

• Applying process improvement techniques in a strategic context.

• Measuring the impact of process enhancements on long-term goals.

7. Making Strategic Decisions and Taking Ownership

• Developing skills for well-informed strategic decision-making.

• Balancing short-term decisions with long-term implications.

• Using analytical tools to evaluate leadership decisions.

• Taking responsibility for outcomes and the impact of strategic choices.

8. Building and Achieving Strategic Partnerships

• How to select the right partners in a strategic environment.

• Strategies for building partnerships that foster innovation and growth.

• Managing strategic relationships within and outside the organization.

• Turning partnerships into tangible strategic opportunities.

9. Developing Strategic Leadership Communication Skills

• Improving the ability to communicate strategically with all stakeholders.

• Effective communication techniques to convey strategic vision.

• How to engage teams in the strategic vision through communication.

• Influencing others through impactful strategic messaging.

10. Strategies for Measuring Success and Strategic Growth

• Tools for measuring strategic performance and evaluating success.

• Risk analysis and adjusting strategies based on outcomes.

• Building a culture of sustainable success through long-term strategies.

• Addressing strategic challenges through continuous evaluation.