Masterclass in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Visioning for Executive Leaders

Module 1: The Foundations of Strategic Visioning

ü  Definition and importance of vision in the 21st-century economy

ü  The relationship between leadership and foresight

ü  Case studies of transformative organizational visions

ü  Identifying common pitfalls in traditional visioning

ü  Practical session: Assessing your current organization’s "Vision Health"

Module 2: Environmental Scanning and Foresight

ü  Using PESTEL and SWOT for future mapping

ü  Identifying "Weak Signals" and emerging trends

ü  The role of technology and globalization in shaping the future

ü  Competitor analysis and industry benchmarking

ü  Practical session: Conducting a 10-year horizon scan for your industry

Module 3: Core Values and Cultural Alignment

ü  Identifying the non-negotiables: Defining core values

ü  Aligning vision with organizational DNA

ü  The impact of culture on vision realization

ü  Value-based decision-making frameworks

ü  Practical session: Core values elicitation workshop

Module 4: The Art of Future Casting and Scenarios

ü  Developing multiple plausible futures

ü  Using storytelling to visualize scenarios

ü  Probability vs. Impact mapping

ü  Strategic flexibility and "Pivot Points"

ü  Practical session: Developing three alternative future scenarios for your team

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Design

ü  Mapping internal and external stakeholders

ü  Techniques for inclusive visioning sessions

ü  Managing power dynamics during collaboration

ü  Harnessing the "Wisdom of the Crowd"

ü  Practical session: Facilitation simulation for a visioning workshop

Module 6: Crafting the Vision Narrative

ü  The components of a compelling vision statement

ü  Using metaphors and imagery in leadership communication

ü  Simplifying complex ideas into "sticky" messages

ü  Testing the resonance of the vision narrative

ü  Practical session: Drafting and refining your "North Star" statement

Module 7: Bridging the Gap: Vision to Strategy

ü  Translating vision into Strategic Pillars

ü  Setting High-Level Objectives (HLOs) and Key Results

ü  Resource allocation and prioritization

ü  Aligning departmental goals with the overarching vision

ü  Practical session: Building a "Strategy Map" to connect vision to action

Module 8: Communicating the Vision for Buy-in

ü  Developing a comprehensive communication plan

ü  Tailoring the message for different audiences

ü  Using digital and physical media for vision reinforcement

ü  The role of symbols and rituals in vision communication

ü  Practical session: Delivering a "Vision Speech" with feedback

Module 9: Overcoming Resistance and Managing Change

ü  Identifying the psychological barriers to change

ü  Strategies for managing vision-skeptics

ü  Building a coalition of "Vision Champions"

ü  Quick wins to build momentum for the future

ü  Practical session: Creating a "Change Resistance" mitigation plan

Module 10: Sustaining the Vision and Measuring Success

ü  Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for vision progress

ü  Annual vision reviews and adaptive management

ü  Embedding the vision into the onboarding process

ü  Celebrating milestones and maintaining energy

ü  Practical session: Designing a Vision Scorecard

About Our Trainers

Our faculty consists of seasoned organizational psychologists, former C-suite executives, and strategic consultants with over 20 years of experience in leading international visioning courses. They have steered multi-billion-dollar corporations and non-profit organizations through major transitions, bringing a wealth of practical, "battle-tested" wisdom to the classroom.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to delivering transformative learning experiences. Our visioning courses are peer-reviewed and updated bi-annually to ensure they incorporate the latest leadership research and market dynamics, providing participants with a world-class educational standard.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202