An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Executive Leadership in an Agile and VUCA World
Agile Strategies for Organizational Excellence
Course Introduction
In today’s rapidly evolving and complex business environment, Senior Leaders and Executives face unprecedented challenges characterized by VUCA situations (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity). The advent of AI, opening markets and changing demographics give rise to the need for quick thoughts and pro-active leadership. To navigate these turbulent waters, traditional leadership approaches must be augmented with Agile leadership techniques and Strategic thinking to turn rapidly changing VUCA situations to their advantage.
This highly inspiring executive leadership training course is meticulously designed to equip senior leaders with the skills necessary to thrive in this Agile and VUCA world. Over five inspiring days, participants will engage in transformative learning experiences, gain actionable insights, and develop a robust toolkit to lead their organizations with agility and confidence. This comprehensive training course ensures that senior leaders are not only prepared to face current challenges but are also equipped to anticipate and navigate future uncertainties with agility and strategic foresight.
By attending this Executive Leadership in an Agile and VUCA World training course, leaders will not only enhance their personal leadership capabilities but also drive their organizations toward sustained excellence and competitive advantage.
This Oxford Management Centre training course will highlight:
- Master the principles of Agile leadership and their application in VUCA environments.
- Develop Strategic thinking skills to drive organizational success.
- Enhance decision-making capabilities under uncertainty.
- Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external relationship building.
- Foster a culture of increased creativity, innovation and resilience within the organization.
- Learn to implement effective change management strategies.
Objectives
At the end of this Executive Leadership in an Agile and VUCA World training course, you will learn to:
- Identify and apply key concepts of VUCA and agile leadership.
- Master the impact of VUCA on organizational dynamics using agile principles.
- Demonstrate agile leadership techniques in simulated scenarios.
- Evaluate different strategic options for complex business challenges.
- Utilise effective various agile communication strategies.
- Develop methods to foster organizational excellence and innovation.
Training Methodology
This Executive Leadership in an Agile and VUCA World training course will utilize an number of experiential development techniques, combining powerful presentations with highly interactive practical exercises, supported by relevant video materials, activities, case studies and assessments. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in discussions relating the principles of Leadership to the particular needs of their workplace.
Organisational Impact
- Leaders equipped to navigate and thrive in VUCA environments.
- Greatly improved Leadership competency.
- Enhanced organizational agility and adaptability.
- Improved strategic alignment and execution.
- Stronger internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- A culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Personal Impact
- Enhanced leadership skills tailored to modern challenges.
- Improved strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
- Greater confidence in handling complex and uncertain situations.
- Strengthened ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Increased capacity to drive innovation and change within the organization.
- Increased confidence to lead others to excellence.
Who Should Attend?
This Executive Leadership in an Agile and VUCA World training course is ideal for senior leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve, adapt to change swiftly, and foster a culture of innovation and resilience. It is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Senior Leadership
- Executives
- Heads of Departments
- Senior Management
Course Outline
Day 1
Understanding VUCA and Agile Leadership
- Introduction to VUCA: Challenges and Opportunities
- Principles of Agile Leadership
- Mindset Shift: From Traditional to Agile Leadership
- Self-Assessment: Current Leadership Style
- Building Emotional Resilience: Self and Others
- Business Environment Impact on Behaviour and Output
Day 2
Agile Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
- Inspire, Influence and Develop Self Mastery
- Develop a Process to Inspire your Organization and Team
- Building Trust, Integrity and Credibility
- Influence: A Model to Inspire
- Mindset: Shift the Brain Patters
- Emotional Intelligence as a Discipline
Day 3
Fostering Powerful Innovation and Creativity
- Creating a Culture of Innovation
- Design Thinking and Impact on Business
- Encouraging and Managing Creative Thinking
- Tools and Techniques for Sustaining Innovation
- Opening the Creative Thinking Mindset
- Analysing Disruptors and Impact
Day 4
Building Relationships for Organizational Excellence
- The Importance of Internal and External Relationships
- Effective Business Communication Techniques
- Building Collaborative Leadership Relationships
- Networking Strategies for Leaders
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
Day 5
Leading Through Rapid Change and Sustaining Excellence
- Change Management Fundamentals
- Leading Rapid Organizational Change Initiatives
- Communication Strategies for Effective Change
- Evaluating and Improving Organizational Processes
- Creating a Culture of Sustainable Organisational Excellence
- Summary Review and Next Steps
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation
In association with
