Developing focus
With rare exception, today's organizations are structured in a way that each of its different parts (each department, function, cost center, business unit, etc.) is induced to operate, almost exclusively, as if an independent entity. No wonder it's so common to find parts of an organization in conflict with others, with improvement projects that rarely achieve their intended benefits, and spending exorbitant amounts of financial resources teaching their employees conflict resolution - with seemingly little impact!
A strategically focused leader has the ability to steer the business in a direction that maximises its strengths and brings about unity through developing a new and inspiring focus.
Aspects covered in the course:
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In charge but not in control
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Purpose, vision and values — the basis of focus
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What to change?
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What to change to?
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How to cause the change?
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Strengths, weaknesses, values and competitive dynamics
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Your organization's (or brand's) fundamental reasons for being
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Aligning the organization with the priorities
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Getting all stakeholders engaged in the process
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Setting specific, measurable outcomes
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Establishing and implementing a consistent set of values
