Overview
Master the tools of strategic leadership and continuous improvement with this hands-on course. Ideal for managers looking to drive performance and lead with vision.
Syllabus
Module 1: Leading for Results
- Learn the differences between managing and leading
- Explore how to acquire leadership skills through training and experience
- Develop and define a compelling leadership vision
- Understand how to identify and measure key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Create visual tools like dashboards and balanced scorecards
Module 2: Strategic Deployment
- Define strategy and its importance in organizational performance
- Understand the four key elements of a strategic plan
- Learn and apply the five-step strategic planning process
- Create and evaluate strategic-initiative action plans
- Establish accountability and evaluate/reward performance
Module 3: Business Process Improvement
- Understand what business processes are and how they function
- Learn the six phases of business process improvement (BPI)
- Plan and analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies
- Redesign, implement, and monitor improved processes
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across teams
Taught by
Alan Zucker, Amy Sareeram, Cindy Morgan-Jaffe, Dr. Le'Angela Ingram, Michele Proctor, Natalya H. Bah, Heather Murphy Capps, Doris McMillon, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, and Marshall Scantlin