MGT 120 | Transitioning from Tactical Manager to Strategic Leader

Overview

Being strategic involves setting the path for the organization. Moving away from operations and into a strategic role requires spending less time on day-to-day issues and more time looking ahead. Participants in this course will learn how to be more strategic, effectively coach employees to increase performance, and help staff identify and grow into their fullest potential.

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between tactical and strategic ways of thinking.
• Recognize your leadership style and explain in what circumstances it works best.
• Describe how to incorporate coaching into daily contact with employees.

Course Modules

• Defining your leadership style
• Understanding differences in tactical and strategic supervision
• Assessing and honing your strategic leadership skills

• Understanding the coaching process
• Coaching high performers as well at those needing to improve performance

• Using a leadership development model
• Assessing employee potential
• Developing performance development goals