An Intensive 5-day Training Course
The Effective Strategic Manager
Learn How to Apply Strategic Thinking for Effective Management and Team Success
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INTRODUCTION
The Effective Strategic Manager Training Course is designed to support middle and senior-level professionals who face increasing complexity in today’s fast-moving business environment. As organisations evolve, managers must continuously refine their management capabilities, leadership behaviors, and strategic mindset to remain effective. This course strengthens those essential competencies by focusing on practical and adaptable techniques that help managers respond confidently to ongoing change.
The Effective Strategic Manager Course explores the skills required to lead people, manage teams, and align organisational direction with strategic objectives. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how to influence performance, motivate diverse groups, and cultivate workplace environments where collaboration and accountability thrive. The course also examines the role of strategic planning, negotiation, and organisational excellence as core components of effective management.
This Effective Strategic Manager Training Course will help you learn to:
- Manage and motivate people with greater effectiveness and confidence
- Build and sustain high-performance teams
- Apply strategic planning methods to improve organisational alignment
- Negotiate persuasively for stronger outcomes
- Use the Baldrige performance criteria as a benchmark for excellence
KEY SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
After completing this training course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
- Collaborative Leadership – Strengthen the ability to lead through cooperation, shared purpose, and inclusive decision-making.
- Adaptive Thinking – Respond to evolving challenges with flexibility, creativity, and balanced judgement.
- Performance Coaching – Guide individuals and teams to improve skills, remove barriers, and achieve measurable progress.
- Strategic Communication – Convey goals and expectations clearly to ensure alignment, clarity, and productive engagement.
- Conflict Navigation – Address disagreements constructively by promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and positive resolution.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the Effective Strategic Manager Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Apply modern methods to strengthen overall management performance.
- Gain insight into the practices and behaviours that support successful teamwork.
- Understand and apply strategic planning tools to organisational challenges.
- Strengthen negotiation abilities to achieve positive and mutually beneficial results.
- Analyse and interpret the Baldrige Award criteria as an excellence benchmark.
- Examine best-practice management applications for sustained organisational improvement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Effective Strategic Manager Course is suitable for professionals across all operational areas who seek to manage change effectively and enhance the performance of their departments. It provides valuable development for individuals looking to expand their management capability and strengthen their strategic mindset.
This course will be beneficial for professionals who are:
- Responsible for driving organisational improvement.
- Focused on achieving high standards of excellence.
- Interested in advancing their management abilities.
- Seeking to develop stronger leadership practices.
- Involved in strategic planning within their organisation.
- Accountable for leading teams and coordinating performance.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This Effective Strategic Manager Training Course employs an interactive methodology that ensures practical understanding and long-term knowledge retention. Participants engage in group exercises, case-based discussions, and collaborative activities that promote active learning and hands-on application.
Instructional films are used to illustrate best practice examples, allowing participants to observe real management scenarios and reflect on how these apply to their own roles. Facilitated discussions help participants examine critical success factors and identify improvement opportunities within their areas of responsibility. This blended approach ensures a highly engaging learning experience that strengthens both managerial skill and strategic capability.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Effective Strategic Manager Training Course provides a focused five-day development experience designed to enhance personal management effectiveness and organisational performance. The training covers a broad range of important management concepts, with particular emphasis on those that directly influence strategic success. Participants explore leadership behaviours, team dynamics, negotiation techniques, and strategic planning methods that contribute to high-performance management.
Throughout this EuroMaTech course, delegates examine the principles of operational excellence, evaluate proven management practices, and gain exposure to tools that drive continuous improvement. The training also encourages self-reflection, enabling participants to develop new insights into their roles and identify actions that can enhance their personal leadership style.
By the end of the course, managers will return to their organisations equipped with new ideas, strengthened capabilities, and practical techniques they can immediately apply to improve the performance of their teams and operational areas.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: People Management
- The Importance of Sociotechnical Management
- Organizational Values and Visionary Leadership
- Introduction to the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award-Standard of Excellence
- Organizational and Personal Learning
- Employee Training, Well-Being, Satisfaction and Commitment
- Enhancing your Coaching Skills
Day 2: Leading Teams
- Work Teams and Project Management
- Understanding Team Member Styles
- Managing Conflict in a Productive Manner
- Creating a Virtual Team
- Evaluating Team Effectiveness
Day 3: Strategic Management
- Management by Fact and Vision
- The Strategy Development Process
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- SWOT Analysis and Performance Improvement Techniques
- Integrating the Value Chain for Enhanced Performance
- Examples of Strategic Success and Failure
Day 4: Negotiating for results
- Gaining Insight into the Negotiating Process
- Characteristics of an Effective Negotiator
- Developing Negotiating Strategies
- Employing Persuasive Negotiation Techniques
- Achieving the Benefits of Effective Negotiating
- Negotiation Exercises
Day 5: Operational Excellence
- The Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award-Standard of Excellence Practice
- Matching Organizational Strategies with Operational Results
- Achieving Competitive Advantage through Operational Excellence
- Business Models and Business Process Re-Engineering
- Public Responsibility, Citizenship and Value Creation
- Lessons from the Best Performing Companies and Benchmarking your Operation against the Best
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
EuroMaTech provides a range of ISO certification and compliance training courses, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Training
These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
To register for a training course, you can:
- Visit the EuroMaTech website, browse the available courses, and follow the online registration process.
- Contact EuroMaTech’s support team for assistance with course selection or inquiries about corporate training solutions.
EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
We are happy to share the profiles of our expert instructors. To learn more about their qualifications and experience, please contact us [email protected]
We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
- Online Training: Join live online sessions from anywhere, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or who prefer remote learning.
- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
Yes, we provide tailored training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Customized courses can be delivered either in-person or online, and you can select the dates and duration that best fit your schedule. For more details, please contact us at [email protected]
Yes, we can assist you with the following:
- Corporate Discount: If available, we can extend our corporate discount for your stay at selected hotels.
- Hotel Suggestions: We can provide recommendations for nearby hotels based on your preferences and budget.
Feel free to explore online booking platforms for the most cost-effective options.
