Vision and Strategy for Emerging Leaders

Module 1: Role of vision in leadership

• Explore the link between vision, influence and performance
• Understand what makes a vision clear, compelling and actionable
• Identify traits of visionary leaders across industries

Module 2: Strategy fundamentals for emerging leaders

• Define strategy and distinguish it from goals, mission and operations
• Understand the basics of competitive advantage and strategic priorities
• Explore tools like SWOT and OKRs to support strategic planning

Module 3: Thinking strategically in everyday decisions

• Recognize how day-to-day choices impact the bigger picture
• Use structured thinking models for problem-solving
• Connect personal responsibilities to organizational goals
• Activity: Strategic decision-making challenge using a case scenario

Module 4: From idea to action – Set-up a strategic direction

• Learn to create clear goals, milestones and action steps
• Understand how to scope and sequence strategic initiatives
• Link short-term execution with long-term impact
• Activity: Draft a mini strategic plan for a current project or idea

Module 5: Communicating vision and strategy with clarity

• Tailor messaging for teams, peers and senior leaders
• Use storytelling and visual frameworks to make strategy accessible
• Deliver messages that create buy-in and alignment

Module 6: Building cross-functional alignment

• Understand how to lead and collaborate across departments
• Identify the needs and language of different business functions
• Promote shared goals and team accountability

Module 7: Leading through influence, not authority

• Apply principles of lateral leadership
• Build trust, credibility and cooperation without formal power
• Navigate resistance and promote shared ownership

Module 8: Creating your leadership purpose

• Reflect on values, strengths and long-term leadership goals
• Align personal leadership development with organizational needs
• Activity: Write your personal leadership vision statement

Module 9: Innovation and strategic agility

• Learn to recognize emerging trends and disruptive forces
• Understand the importance of innovation in long-term vision
• Explore how agile teams contribute to adaptive strategy

Module 10: Vision in action – leading forward

• Consolidate key insights from the course
• Identify leadership practices to implement post-training
• Activity: Group presentation on a future leadership vision or initiative