Putting Strategy into Action
Strategy execution skills training for managers and leaders who need to turn plans into practical action. This practical programme builds the ability to translate strategic intent into clear priorities, measurable goals and everyday behaviours. Participants learn how to align people, resources and activity, maintain focus and overcome drift, enabling strategy to move from documents into real, sustained performance across the organisation.
Description
The programmes within this Business Development pillar are not “off-the-shelf” courses. They are designed as a menu of development options that can be combined, adapted and shaped to reflect how your organisation actually creates value, wins work and sustains client relationships. What appears to be a requirement for “sales training” often points to something deeper – commercial confidence, consultative thinking, internal collaboration or the ability to articulate value with credibility.
These outlines are therefore best read as catalysts for discussion – prompts to help you reflect on how opportunity is identified, pursued and converted and what kind of development will genuinely shift commercial behaviour. In practice, the most effective solutions often draw on complementary elements from across our other pillars – Communication, Personal Development, Management and Leadership and Senior-Level Leadership and Talent Development. Every intervention we deliver is built in partnership with you, around your culture, your people and the outcomes you need to achieve.
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme participants will be able to:
- Explain why execution is critical to organisational success
- Translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans
- Define ownership, milestones and success measures
- Track progress using meaningful performance indicators
- Identify and address barriers to delivery
- Strengthen engagement and shared accountability
Course Outline
1. Strategy and Execution
- Why strong strategies fail in practice
- The leadership role in delivery
2. Turning Direction into Action
- Cascading priorities into operational goals
- Structuring clear, achievable action plans
3. Ownership and Accountability
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities
- Creating visible commitment and follow-through
4. Measuring Progress
- Selecting meaningful indicators and milestones
- Using data to inform timely decisions
5. Overcoming Barriers
- Identifying risks, resistance and obstacles
- Maintaining focus and momentum under pressure
6. Sustaining Alignment
- Keeping strategy visible in daily work
- Reinforcing behaviours that support delivery
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
Related Certifications
Attendees may also be subsequently interested in
- Mini MBA – Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance
Who should attend
Managers, leaders and project professionals who want to:
- Improve the consistency of strategy execution
- Translate organisational priorities into clear action
- Strengthen ownership and follow-through
- Maintain momentum across complex initiatives
- Improve alignment between planning and delivery
Applicable across all sectors where execution quality determines results.
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