Strategy and Execution
Regardless of their experience, most managers
encounter challenges when trying to plan strategically...Because
all planning is about the future! So it is rife with risk
and uncertainty.
We know that the people doing the work must have meaning and purpose
in what they do in order to stay committed and engaged. And we know
that this kind of clarity and purpose can only derive from effective
planning. But creating clarity and
confidence about the future not only requires skill and
conviction...it requires courage. The inherent
uncertainty about what tomorrow may bring — changing technology,
competitor moves, shifting markets, regulatory changes, customer
whim — too often leads managers to be vague and abstract when
conceiving and communicating their plans.
LeaderScope has developed a proven method for strategic planning
that removes the abstraction and generality that so commonly
accompany complex strategic planning. This program walks
participants through an iterative process where they learn a
step-by-step methodology for thinking and planning from the
strategic perspective. They develop actual plans and receive
critical feedback on their thinking, while practicing tools
for creating greater accountability and gaining commitment.
STRATEGY and EXECUTION is a two-day, in-house session to
assist managers and team leads in identifying, articulating and
seizing opportunity.
The session includes two primary components — each coupled with
experiential elements that demonstrate application of the concepts
to real-world participant situations: The Strategic
Perspective, and Execution of Outcomes.
LeaderScope's unique insight in these areas derives from decades of technical research into strategy and execution, as well as its work with thousands of managers applying these concepts with great success.
Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to:
● Distinguish between the tactical,
operational and strategic perspectives when planning
● Define and refine the scope and domain of a plan strategically
● Understand and anticipate the strategic environment
● Identify autonomous entities that can aid in strategic execution
● Develop and maintain richer strategic relationships
● Better align capabilities and work activities to be consistent
with strategy
● Use clarity and concreteness to focus the efforts of others
● Make bigger jobs by articulating expectations
● Delegate more effectively
● Encourage commitment and resourcefulness upon implementation
STRATEGY and EXECUTION is offered as an internal, private company program. It is designed for between 5 and 20 participants.
What Past Participants Are Saying
"The repetition was immensely helpful in cementing the
learning. We constantly improved as we continued to practice the
thinking."
"Everyone TALKS about strategy, but before this class, I'm not sure
I even knew was strategic thinking really was. I not only know what
it is — and what it isn't — but now I'm actually able to do it."
"I took this course as part of my Executive MBA, and this was by far
the most valuable part of the entire two years."
"I began using what I learned to plan for my business before I even
finished the course."
"This has been tremendously helpful in bringing clarity to my
planning. NO MORE FLUFF LANGUAGE!"
"Now I know how to talk a strategy up the chain, and no longer feel
"out of my element" when communicating my plans to the exec team."
"I didn't realize I was "keeping my people small" until I learned
how to make their jobs bigger using these tools. Thank you!"
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT:
Kirk Hardcastle, President
816-868-6236
kirk.hardcastle@leaderscope.biz
| "The class was great and I feel I learned more than I have in all of the other leadership classes I have been involved in combined." |
| Cory Boese Director DST Systems |