Strategy Development and OKRs
Designed for established female leaders to master strategic planning and OKRs, driving team success and organizational growth.
- from 06/05/2024
to 27/05/2024 - 10 sessions
120 mins each - Polish
- Online
- Advanced level
About the programme
About the programme
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the ability to craft and execute comprehensive strategies is crucial. Women in leadership roles bring diverse perspectives and innovative solutions, but a deep understanding of strategic frameworks and implementation techniques is essential to fully harness this potential.
This training provides you with the tools to develop comprehensive strategies, implement OKRs effectively, and drive team success, leading to sustained organizational growth. As companies increasingly adopt OKRs to foster transparency, accountability, and agility, mastering these skills positions you at the forefront of modern leadership.
ApplyBenefits for a participant
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Develop the ability to craft and execute comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals.
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Equip yourself with advanced leadership skills to inspire and guide your team effectively.
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Position yourself as a strategic leader, opening up new opportunities for professional growth and recognition.
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Improve your ability to work effectively with diverse teams, enhancing cooperation and team dynamics
Benefits for an organization
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Boost overall team efficiency and productivity through clear, focused strategies and objectives.
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Foster a culture of transparency and responsibility, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.
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Drive sustained organizational growth by implementing strategic frameworks and achieving measurable results.
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Gain a competitive advantage by having leaders who can quickly adapt to market changes and drive strategic initiatives effectively.
Agenda
- Module 1
Introduction to Strategic Planning
- Overview: the critical role of strategic planning in business success.
- Strategic planning fundamentals: defining strategy, its components, and its importance.
- Competitive advantage: identifying and leveraging unique strengths.
- Case study: analyzing the strategic plan of Apple
- Module 2
Vision and Mission Workshop
- Crafting vision statements: defining an inspiring organizational vision.
- Creating mission statements: establishing clear and actionable mission statements.
- Case study: analyzing vision and mission statements of leading companies (e.g., Google, Tesla).
- Module 3
External Market Analysis
- SWOT analysis: identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- PESTEL analysis: analyzing political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors.
- Market trends: understanding and leveraging market trends for strategic advantage.
- Module 4
Internal Organizational Analysis
- Internal SWOT analysis: leveraging internal strengths and addressing weaknesses.
- Core competencies: identifying and nurturing key competencies for competitive advantage.
- Resource allocation: efficient and effective resource management.
- Module 5
Introduction to OKRs
- OKR fundamentals: understanding Objectives and Key Results.
- History and evolution: the development and adoption of OKRs in organizations.
- Benefits of OKRs: enhancing focus, alignment, and accountability.
- Case study: introduction to OKRs at Google and their impact on innovation.
- Module 6
Crafting Effective OKRs
- Writing clear objectives: techniques for setting inspiring objectives using digital tools.
- Creating measurable Key Results: best practices for developing key results with real-time feedback.
- Case study: analysis of OKRs implementation in a tech company (e.g., LinkedIn).
- Module 7
Aligning and Cascading OKRs
- Ensuring team alignment: using OKR software to align team goals.
- Cascading OKRs: tools and methods for cascading OKRs across the organization.
- Cross-functional collaboration: encouraging collaboration across teams.
- Case study: Spotify
- Module 8
Monitoring and Reviewing OKRs in Real-Time
- Tracking progress: utilizing dashboards and real-time analytics (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Regular check-ins: conducting effective OKR review meetings.
- Case study: continuous OKR review process at a fast-growing startup.
- Module 9
Leading Teams with OKRs
- Empowering teams: techniques for empowering teams to achieve OKRs.
- Virtual Leadership: leading and managing teams in a virtual environment.
- Effective communication: ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Practical exercise:role-playing game.
- Module 10
Sustaining Growth with Continuous Innovation
- Cultural integration: embedding OKRs into organizational culture.
- Continuous improvement: fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Long-term sustainability: strategies for sustaining growth and innovation.
Participants’ profiles
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Senior Executives and High-Level Managers
Decision-makers focusing on enhancing organizational alignment and execution through effective goal-setting and performance monitoring with OKRs.
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Female Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs who will find OKRs instrumental in aligning their startups or businesses towards scalable growth and operational efficiency.
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Strategy Implementation Specialists
For those who translate strategic visions into actionable results across the organization, ensuring goals are effectively met.
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Change Management Leaders
Women specializing in leading organizational change, utilizing OKRs to drive transformation initiatives, align teams with new strategies, and measure the impact of change efforts.
Our coaches
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Flow Pro?
FLOW PRO (Advanced Managerial and Leadership Trainings) – 6 intensive live-online training programmes indended mainly for experienced managers. Each programme ends with a live (offline) meeting of course alumni. Training sessions are held both during the week and on weekends. The First-Time Leaders Bootcamp program is aimed at management adepts who do not yet have much managerial experience. The other programs are aimed at people who have at least basic knowledge of management and leadership. There is a limit on the number of participants for each training session.
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What is Flow Open?
FLOW OPEN (Mini Live-online Training Programmes & Workshops) – a base of 1-3 days live-online courses on management and leadership. Anyone can sign up for the training, regardless of their career stage and level of proficiency in the management and leadership field. There is a limit on the number of participants for each training session.
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What is Flow-shorts library?
FLOW-SHORTS library (Pre-recorded Learning Materials) – a collection of short videos that demonstrate the use of various leadership and management tools. Each recording illustrates the use of one tool. The library of tools is organized thematically, each video has a tag, followed by an assigned category (topic). They can be sorted and filtered by category. Access to FLOW-SHORTS can be purchased independently of other FLOW services.
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What is the difference between Flow Open and Flow Pro?
There are many differences between FLOW OPEN courses and FLOW PRO programmes, especially in scope and structure of content, advancement of content, target audience, scheduling and admission.
Structure and Content:
FLOW OPEN: These are relatively short, base-level live-online training sessions spread across 1-3 days. Each session is further broken down into modules that last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, usually conducted at weekly intervals. The content is likely broad, covering essential aspects suitable for participants at any career stage and proficiency level.FLOW PRO: This consists of more comprehensive and advanced training programs, each involving several live-online sessions culminating in an in-person meeting of course alumni. The program structure is more intensive and designed to delve deeper into specialized areas of managerial and leadership skills.
Target Audience:
FLOW OPEN: Open to anyone interested in management and leadership, regardless of their experience level. This makes it suitable for a wide range of participants, from beginners to more experienced professionals looking to refresh or broaden their knowledge.FLOW PRO: Targeted at individuals who have at least a basic understanding of management and leadership, except for the First-Time Leaders Bootcamp, which caters to novices. These trainings are more exclusive and aim to deepen the expertise of participants who already possess foundational knowledge.
Scheduling:
FLOW OPEN: Sessions are held only on weekdays, making it potentially more suitable for those who prefer a standard workweek schedule.FLOW PRO: These sessions accommodate more flexible scheduling by including weekends, catering to professionals who might need weekend options due to tight weekday schedules.
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Can I participate in the Flow Pro program without any managerial experience?
If you’re interested in participating in the FLOW PRO offerings but lack managerial experience, the First-Time Leaders Bootcamp would be the ideal entry point. This program focuses on equipping new leaders with the foundational skills needed to begin their managerial journey, making it suitable for those at the start of their leadership path.
For other FLOW PRO trainings, having some prior managerial experience or at least a basic understanding of management principles is generally expected, as these courses aim to build on existing knowledge and delve deeper into more advanced topics.
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Can I pay by myself or my company must pay?
There are two common payment options:
Self-Payment: You can choose to pay for the training yourself. This is a viable option for individuals who are investing in their own professional development independently of their employer’s initiatives or support.
Company-Sponsored: Often, companies choose to sponsor employees for such training programs as part of their professional development and talent management strategies. This can include full or partial payment of the training fees.