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Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership

An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership

Developing Innovative, Visioning and Strategic Thinking Skills

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 13 Feb 2026 London $ 15,000
06 - 17 Apr 2026 Amsterdam $ 15,000
15 - 26 Jun 2026 Marbella $ 15,000
27 Jul - 07 Aug 2026 Amman $ 15,000
07 - 18 Sep 2026 Vienna $ 15,000
26 Oct - 06 Nov 2026 Prague $ 15,000
09 - 20 Nov 2026 Amman $ 15,000
23 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 London $ 15,000
04 - 15 Jan 2027 London $ 15,000
25 Jan - 05 Feb 2027 London $ 15,000

Course Summary

The Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course is designed to provide leaders and professionals with transformational tools and techniques to help them maximise their own and their team’s creative potential in a strategic context. Beginning with self-discovery, participants develop creative thinking capabilities that expand their leadership vision and communication skills. The course then focuses on demystifying strategy and positioning strategic planning as a value-adding process that blends analysis with creative thinking. Through this approach, professionals learn how to harness creative potential and translate it into practical strategic plans that enhance organisational performance and competitive advantage.

Over ten days, participants experiment with innovative techniques, examine strategy frameworks, and deepen their understanding of how creative thinking can be integrated into strategic planning. Emphasis is placed on balancing analytical rigour with creative insight to develop compelling visions, influence stakeholders, and align business objectives with organisational strategy. The Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course prepares professionals to lead strategically, promote innovation, and communicate their vision effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills & Competencies

From this Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Creative leadership and visionary thinking
  • Strategic planning and analysis capability
  • Balanced analytical and creative problem-solving
  • Effective communication of strategic vision
  • Team creative potential development
  • Strategic alignment and influence

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - Leading Creatively

Module II - Strategy & Strategic Planning

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course, you will learn to:

  • Demonstrate innovative methods for harnessing others’ creative potential.
  • Communicate your vision in refreshing and engaging ways.
  • Define and apply the concepts of strategy and strategic planning.
  • Integrate analytical disciplines with creative thinking.
  • Align personal and team objectives with organisational strategy.

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through immersive exploration of creative leadership and strategic planning concepts. Participants engage with experiential group activities, individual visioning exercises, and real-world strategy frameworks. Emphasis is placed on combining theory with practical application through reflection and practice, enabling participants to apply creative and strategic frameworks directly to organisational challenges.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for leaders and professionals seeking to expand their creative and strategic capabilities in complex business environments.

This Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Senior management professionals
  • Team leaders and supervisors
  • Strategic planners and innovation drivers
  • HR and learning professionals seeking breakthrough tools
  • Professionals responsible for leading organisational growth
Course Outline

Module I: Leading Creatively

Day 1

Unlocking Creative Solutions

This day introduces the foundations of creative leadership and the science of creativity. Participants examine tools to unlock creativity and challenge traditional problem-solving approaches. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Art and Science of Creative Leadership and Key Principles
  • Creative Leadership Reality Assessment and Unlocking Creativity
  • Bridging Leadership and Management for Fostering a Creative Environment.
  • Decoding Our Brain's Creativity: Our Brain Function
  • Myths of Creativity and challenge the traditional Limitations of the Rational.
  • Embracing Divergence and Divergent Approaches to Problem-solving and Letting Go of Logic
  • Thinking Modes: Convergent and Divergent Modes: The Einstein Model
Day 2

Breaking Through Creative Barriers

This day focuses on navigating barriers to creativity and fostering innovation. Participants explore concepts such as lifecycle models and balanced creative thinking strategies. The topics covered will include:

  • Navigating the Sigmoid Curve and - Lifecycle Model
  • Continuous Improvement and Breakthrough Step Change Concept.
  • Self-reflection and Alignment and Personal Goal Alignment/
  • Innovation and Adaption and Personal Preferences for Creating Meaning
  • Using the Nudge Principle and Understanding Attitudes to Risk.
  • Balancing Brainpower: Left- and Right-brain Thinking, encouraging a holistic approach to creative problem-solving.
  • Modern Case Studies of Creativity: Uber, Apple and Instagram.
Day 3

Crafting a Vision with Creativity Thinking

This day emphasises vision creation and diverse thinking techniques. Participants learn models and tools to craft strategic visions and enhance organisational culture for innovation. The topics covered will include:  

  • Diverse Thinking for Innovative Solutions – an Introduction
  • The Six Thinking Hats methodology for Diverse Thinking Styles,
  • Understanding and Communication JoHari's Window
  • The Business Planning Process & Creating a Vision: Selling your Ideas.
  • Team Dynamics and Culture Participants and Harnessing the Power of the Team
  • Organisational Culture on Innovation: Implementing Change
  • Letting Go of the Ego and Working with Different Creative Preferences.
Day 4

Communicating Vision with Innovation and Promoting Your Ideas

This day develops effective ways to present and promote creative ideas. Participants explore communication models and techniques that inspire change and build trust. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Creative Process Unveiled and The 7 Step Creative Process,
  • Presenting Ideas with Minto Model: A Roadmap from Inspiration to Implementation.
  • Effective Communication and Presentation Techniques Models
  • Inspiring Change Sessions on Viral Visioning, Authenticity and Trust, and Creativity Tools, Techniques and Strategy.
  • Leadership Reimagined: on Letting Go of the Vision and Leading without Directing, challenging conventional leadership paradigms.
Day 5

Implementing Creative Change

This day focuses on removing barriers to creativity and fostering an innovative culture. Participants learn how to lead transformation and motivate others through creative engagement. The topics covered will include:  

  • Driving Motivation and Overcoming Barriers: Beyond the Hierarchy of Needs
  • Overcoming Organisational Barriers to Creativity and Change.
  • Fostering a Culture of Innovation by Nurturing a Learning Environment
  • Building Consensus and Engagement Through Personality Profiling and Building a Creative Consensus
  • Leading Through Transformation and Engaging Stakeholders Creatively
  • Influencing and Motivating: Through Persuasion Science.

Module II: Strategy & Strategic Planning

Day 6

Strategic Thinking and External Analysis

This day introduces the foundations of strategy and strategic planning, focusing on why strategy matters in both public and private sectors. Participants explore analytical frameworks to assess external environments, customer positioning, and business attractiveness.
  • Definitions of strategy and strategic planning
  • Why are strategy and strategic planning important
  • Understanding the main frameworks for strategic analysis
  • Private and public sector strategies – Similarities and Differences
  • External analysis - Understanding and Analysing Business Attractiveness
  • Analysing customers and benchmarking your own strategic position
  • How attractive is the game that we have chosen to play
Day 7

Internal Analysis and Fusion into Strategic Choice

This day focuses on evaluating internal organisational capabilities and integrating insights from internal and external analysis. Participants learn how to diagnose strategic challenges and translate analysis into informed strategic choices.
  • The interface and balance of external and internal analysis
  • Internal analysis: Financial
  • Internal analysis: Non-financial
  • The concept and practicalities of the balanced scorecard
  • Diagnosing and analysing strategic problems and opportunities
  • Fusion of analysis into strategic choices - SWOT and the Strategy Matrix
  • How well are we playing the game that we have chosen to play
Day 8

Strategic Plans and the Relevance of Alliances and Joint Ventures

This day examines how to convert strategic thinking into clear, actionable strategic plans. Participants also explore the role of alliances and joint ventures as strategic options for growth and competitiveness. 
  • Review of the tools used so far
  • The content of a strategy: Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis
  • Putting a strategic plan together – the 5-page framework
  • Strategies for alliances and joint ventures
  • Management of alliances and joint ventures
Day 9

Global Strategy, Team Building and the Management of Internal Communication

This day addresses the complexities of global strategy and its organisational implications. Participants explore how to build effective strategic planning teams and communicate strategy to gain commitment and alignment. 
  • The essence of globalisation and global strategy
  • Globalisation – The Strategic Dimension
  • Globalisation – The Organisational Dimension
  • Globalisation – The Human Dimension
  • How to build and manage a strategic planning team
  • Communicating strategy through the organisation
  • Gaining your team’s commitment and buy-in to the strategy
Day 10

Strategic Implementation and Getting the Value out of Strategy

This day focuses on turning strategic plans into practical action and measurable value. Participants examine alignment, execution, and implementation techniques to ensure strategy delivers organisational and individual impact. 
  • Alignment of strategy, culture, structure and people
  • Effective execution - Converting Strategic Analysis and Planning into Action
  • Aligning and linking strategy with operational objectives
  • Implementation – Getting Practical Things Done
  • Creating tomorrow’s organisation out of today’s organisation
  • Strategic planning at a personal level
  • Overview: The complete strategy process
  • Summary and conclusions - The Corporate And Individual Value Of Strategic Planning
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor creative and strategic frameworks to their unique business contexts. Customisation strengthens alignment between innovation, strategic planning, and organisational goals, ensuring high relevance and impact on real-world challenges.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Creative Strategic Planning & Leadership training course:

  • Enhanced strategic and creative thinking capability
  • Stronger leadership vision and communication
  • Increased alignment of strategy and execution
  • Greater team innovation and cross-functional collaboration
  • Enhanced confidence in strategic decision-making
  • Sustainable organisational adaptability and competitive performance
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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

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No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

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