Leadership & Strategic Management for Directors
One-day course for directors and senior leadersInstructor-Led Leadership Training for Directors
Leadership & Strategic Management for Directors
A practical one-day course that equips directors and senior leaders to lead effectively, shape strategy and drive sustainable business growth – delivered at your premises or live online.
20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayDirectors & senior leaders
UK-wideOn-site or live online
Some of our clients
Lead from the boardroom with confidence
This one-day instructor-led course equips directors with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively, develop strategic initiatives and drive sustainable business growth. It focuses on leadership, decision-making and aligning organisational goals with strategic objectives, so that directors leave with practical tools they can use in the boardroom and beyond.
Building a senior leadership programme? Browse all our management & leadership training courses, including Strategic Thinking & Decision Making and Organisational Leadership Skills, or run this day as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
The Role of a Director
Legal responsibilities, corporate governance and aligning vision, mission and values.
Strategic Leadership
Find the leadership style that works for you and balance operational and strategic responsibilities.
Planning & Decision-Making
Set long-term goals, use SWOT and growth frameworks, and make data-driven decisions free of bias.
Boardroom Influence
Build rapport with stakeholders, resolve conflict, build consensus and deliver impactful presentations.
Three ways to book your course
From a focused half-day briefing to a fully customised day with professional actors – every option is quoted individually around your team, your objectives and your diary.
Option 1
In-House or Live Online
Half-Day Group Course
Tailored quote
Half day · at your premises or live online
- Focused on the essentials
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 2
In-House or Live Online
Full-Day Group Course
Tailored quote
One day · at your premises or live online
- Tailored to your teams and situations
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 3
Customised at Your Premises
With Professional Actors
Tailored quote
Full day · any group size
- Scenarios written around your organisation
- Real practice with trained actors
- Trainer plus actor(s) at your premises
Training a larger group?
Every course is quoted individually based on your requirements, group size and location. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further and we will put together a tailored quote.
Speak to our team
or call 0345 450 0051
Who should attend
Company directors, board members and senior leaders, as well as experienced managers preparing for a directorship, who want to strengthen their strategic leadership, decision-making and boardroom influence.
*All options are quoted individually based on your requirements, group size and location. Speak with a training advisor for a tailored quote.
Course Outline
By the end of the day your directors will understand their role and responsibilities, think and plan strategically, make better decisions and influence with confidence in the boardroom.
1. The Role of a Director
- Legal responsibilities and corporate governance
- Aligning vision, mission and values
2. Strategic Leadership
- Leadership styles: finding what works for you
- Balancing operational and strategic responsibilities
3. Strategic Planning and Business Growth
- Setting long-term goals and priorities
- SWOT analysis for directors
- Frameworks for driving business growth
4. Effective Decision-Making
- Tools for analysing risks and opportunities
- Making data-driven decisions
- Overcoming cognitive biases
5. Driving Change and Innovation
- How to foster an innovative culture
- Managing change effectively at leadership level
6. Boardroom Communication and Action Plan
- Building rapport with stakeholders
- Conflict resolution and consensus-building
- Delivering impactful presentations
- Key takeaways, personal goals and Q&A
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
From the training room
A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.
Training created for every kind of brain
People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.
Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.
Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.
Neurodiversity-aware
Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.
Accessible materials
Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.
Adjusted to the room
Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.
Expert-reviewed
Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Directors, board members and senior leaders who want to lead more effectively at a strategic level. It also suits experienced managers who are preparing to step up to a directorship and want to understand the responsibilities that come with the role.
Do attendees need previous leadership training?
No. The course assumes senior experience but no formal leadership training. It builds on what your directors already know and adds practical frameworks for strategy, decision-making and boardroom influence.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. The course can be run as a live online class via Microsoft Teams as well as at your premises.
Can the course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. All of our tailored courses begin with a free training needs analysis, so the trainer can work with your board’s real strategic priorities, governance arrangements and current challenges.
What will attendees be able to do after the course?
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a director
- Apply practical leadership and decision-making skills
- Create and execute effective business strategies
- Manage risk and foster innovation
- Communicate and influence with confidence in the boardroom and beyond
Ready to strengthen leadership at board level?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored Leadership & Strategic Management course for your directors – at your premises, live online or with professional actors.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.