Description

In today’s dynamic and highly complex global economy, it is critically important for leaders in government, business and the not-for-profit sectors to be strategic thinkers. Whether the objective is to introduce a new product line or develop a new policy direction, decision makers or managers supporting the decision-making process must be able to systematically identify the goals, emerging opportunities, and possible obstacles.

This course introduces participants to a disciplined approach to thinking about challenges and devising the best course of action to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. You will also gain a better insight into your own strategic thinking skills – are they up to par or could they use some enhancement?

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize the importance of strategic thinking
  • Determine the essential Traits of a Strategic
  • Thinker and success factors Recognize faults and pitfalls to avoid in order to enhance your personal strategic thinking abilities
  • Determine the resources and the approach needed to arrive at strategic solutions by using a step-by-step Strategic Thinking Process

Duration

6 hours

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Instructor

Bernard Gauthier, PhD’s background includes 35 years of communication work with clients, including the Government of Canada, national associations, and private sector organizations. He has also trained hundreds of clients in different aspects of communication. Bernard researched and developed numerous strategic communication plans working with one of Canada’s top PR agencies, allowing him to develop the CARE Model, which became the basis for his 2018 book Strategic Communication in Canada. Bernard has been a seasoned lecturer at Carleton University, in the Bachelor of Public Relations program at Conestoga Colleg,e and in the Communications Department at the University of Ottawa.

Raphael Renaux is a global management expert with 20 years of business leadership experience in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, India and East Asia. Throughout his career, Raphael has designed and implemented managerial strategies for multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams and served as a facilitator, lecturer and coach on corporate and academic forums. His research interests focus on successful team building and healthy team dynamics.

Amazing course! Amazing instructor! Thank you.