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The Strategic Manager – A Foundation Programme

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

The Strategic Manager – A Foundation Programme

Applying Strategic Thinking for Managerial Success

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Feb 2026 Jeddah $ 5,950
06 - 10 Jul 2026 Riyadh $ 5,950
14 - 18 Sep 2026 Al Khobar $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dammam $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Jeddah $ 5,950

Introduction

The word ‘strategy’ is commonly used in organisations, yet many managers struggle to meaningfully apply the concept in their day-to-day work. This might be due to the fact that many of them - 43 percent, according to research by Rotman School of Management - demonstrate a deficit in general strategic thinking skills. Such a skills gap is likely to have a negative impact not just on the managers’ own performance, but also on that of their organisations.

In this intensive, 5-day training course on The Strategic Manager - A Foundation Programme, delegates will gain a solid understanding of the concept of business strategy, and explore what it means to think and act strategically in their day-to-day work. Using a variety of experiential learning techniques, the training course participants will work through the strategy cycle, sharpen their critical and analytical thinking skills, and engage in practical activities designed to foster a creative mindset. Delegates will also engage with the human side of strategy, and learn how to engage their teams, how to communicate a compelling vision, and discover what it takes to successfully bring strategy to life through others.

Objectives

  • Learning how to transform business strategy into business results
  • Applying strategic thought in their day-to-day work
  • Translating strategy meaningfully for teams and individual contributors

Organisational Impact

  • Approaches work from a strategic viewpoint
  • Acts strategically with day-to-day work challenges
  • Applies analytical and creative problem solving skills

Personal Impact

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Driving Business Results

Who should Attend?

This Saudi GLOMACS training course on The Strategic Manager - A Foundation Programme is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Functional Managers (IT, Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Operations, etc).
  • Business Unit Managers / Departmental Managers 
  • Regional Managers
  • New and established Managers wishing to enhance their strategic acumen
  • Senior Managers wishing to refresh their strategic skills
Course Outline
Day 1

Strategy and Strategic Thinking - An Introduction

  • Understanding the interconnection between vision, mission, values and strategy
  • The power of an exciting vision statement
  • The ‘strategy cycle’ framework
  • Setting strategic goals
  • Insight to action – Day 1 practical activity
Day 2

Applying Strategic Analysis to Overcome Obstacles

  • Techniques for exploring your internal and external environment
  • Generating creative solutions to overcome barriers to strategy implementation
  • Data, analysis and critical thought
  • Aligning your team, department and organisation
  • Insight to action – Day 2 practical activity
Day 3

Strategic Decision Making and Strategy Implementation

  • Exploring decision-making models
  • The Six Thinking Hats
  • Effective resource allocation
  • The decision-making triangle
  • Insight to action – Day 3 practical activity
Day 4

The People Side of Strategy

  • The social contract: getting people on board
  • The strategic people leader: applying situational leadership
  • The change iceberg model
  • Motivating and engaging your team
  • Insight to action – Day 4 practical activity
Day 5

Strategy Execution and Measuring Progress

  • Using strategy maps
  • The balanced scorecard
  • KPIs and OKRs
  • Barriers and success factors when rolling out strategy
  • Next steps
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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