A half-day virtual workshop
In today’s fast-paced environment, operational excellence isn’t enough — leaders must also think strategically. Strategic thinking enables leaders to anticipate change, spot opportunities, and make decisions that position their teams and organisations for long-term success.
This practical session develops the mindset and skills needed to step back from day-to-day pressures and think more strategically, creatively, and commercially.
Learning objectives
- Understand what strategic thinking means in a leadership context
- Identify common barriers to thinking and acting strategically
- Apply key tools for strategic analysis and opportunity spotting
- Explore how to balance short-term delivery with long-term positioning
- Develop personal action plans to strengthen strategic thinking habits
Format
Sessions are usually run on Zoom or Teams. Please let us know if you prefer a different platform.
Groups of up to 12 recommended, up to 20 if necessary. Please let us know if you have a larger group and we can tweak the session accordingly.
All participants receive a PDF of the slides, key learning points and pointers to further learning resources.
Sample timetable
9:00 - Welcome and introduction
- Why strategic thinking matters for leaders today
9:20 - The negotiation process
- Moving beyond tactical and operational mindsets
9:40 - Understanding negotiation styles
- SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces (simple, practical versions)
10:00 - Break
10:15 - Opportunity spotting
- How to identify strategic opportunities inside and outside your organisation
10:35 - Balancing short-term v long-term priorities
- Practical frameworks and leadership trade-offs
10:55 - Case study exercise
- Group activity – strategic challenge case study
11:20 - Action planning
- Strengthening strategic thinking in your day-to-day leadership
