Day 1 – Foundations of Strategy and Leadership

Understanding Vision, Mission, and Values

• Defining organisational purpose

• Aligning leadership with mission goals

• Building a values-driven culture

Basics of Strategic Thinking

• Introduction to strategic planning frameworks

• Understanding stakeholders and external environments

• Identifying opportunities and challenges

Applied Learning

• Group activity: drafting a vision/mission statement

• Case study: successful church/charity leadership in action

Day 2 – Planning and Execution Frameworks

Developing Strategic Plans

• Setting strategic objectives and priorities

• Linking strategy to resources and budgeting

• Measuring success through KPIs

Execution and Delivery Models

• Approaches to turning strategy into action

• Balancing long-term goals with short-term needs

• Overcoming barriers to execution

Case-Based Group Work

• Scenario: designing a 3-year strategy for growth

• Role-play: aligning leadership teams around a plan

Day 3 – Change Management and Stakeholder Alignment

Leading Through Change

• Understanding organisational change dynamics

• Communicating effectively during transitions

• Managing resistance to change

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying internal and external stakeholders

• Building trust and collaboration

• Conflict resolution strategies

Practical Exercise

• Group simulation: responding to sudden regulatory changes

• Interactive discussion: aligning multiple stakeholder groups

Day 4 – Future Leadership and Adaptive Strategy

Future Trends in Leadership

• Characteristics of adaptive and resilient leaders

• Digital-first leadership models

• Cross-border and multicultural leadership in charities

Modern Tools and Technology in Strategy

• Using AI and analytics in strategic planning

• Digital dashboards for performance monitoring

• Embracing innovation in non-profits

Applied Forward-Looking Session

• Workshop: designing a future-ready leadership framework

• Scenario: leading through crisis with adaptive strategy

• Group reflection: defining the leader of the future