Course : Executive and Operational Leadership

Decide, Influence, Embody

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. D1E
Price : 1680 CHF E.T.

Executive and Operational Leadership

Decide, Influence, Embody


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A leader’s leadership does not rest solely on their expertise or hierarchical authority. It is built on their ability to provide clear direction, make decisions in the face of uncertainty, embody a vision, and sustainably engage their teams and stakeholders. This training enables executives to strengthen their executive presence, adapt their approach to strategic situations, and develop credible, consistent leadership that fosters commitment.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. D1E
  2d - 14h00
1680 CHF E.T.




A leader’s leadership does not rest solely on their expertise or hierarchical authority. It is built on their ability to provide clear direction, make decisions in the face of uncertainty, embody a vision, and sustainably engage their teams and stakeholders. This training enables executives to strengthen their executive presence, adapt their approach to strategic situations, and develop credible, consistent leadership that fosters commitment.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Develop credible leadership that is consistent with one's role as a leader
Adapting one's approach to different decision-making and transformation contexts
Sustainably engage teams and stakeholders around a shared vision
Strengthen one's influence by prioritizing trust, accountability, and leading by example
Develop a growth plan to sustainably improve one's leadership practices

Intended audience
Corporate executives (CEO, Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director), members of the Executive Committee/Management Committee.

Prerequisites
None

Practical details
Teaching methods
Self-assessment of one’s practices and leadership style; individual and group reflection; practical exercises; role-playing scenarios. Toolkit: Leadership Map, Leadership Identity Canvas, Leadership Shadow, Golden Circle, Wrap, Grow, DESC. Method: collective intelligence, analysis of practices, deliverables

Course schedule

1
Understanding the Fundamentals of Leadership

    Compétences visées

  • Defining the Characteristics of Executive Leadership
  • Distinguishing Between Leadership, Management, Power, and Influence
  • Identify the factors that build credibility, trust, and legitimacy
  • Recognizing behaviors that foster long-term engagement
  • Clarify the teams' expectations of a leader

    Activités pédagogiques

  • Sharing the Characteristics of Inspiring Leadership
  • Sharing the Characteristics of Inspiring Leadership

    Outils et méthodes

  • Leadership Cards
  • Collective Intelligence

2
Assessing Your Leadership Skills

    Compétences visées

  • Identify your leadership strengths and areas for improvement
  • Identify the impact of one's leadership style on one's environment
  • Clarify the discrepancies between the desired posture and the observed posture
  • Set a Priority Goal for Growth

    Activités pédagogiques

  • Conducting a Leadership Assessment
  • Identify situations in which one's leadership is most effective—or not, as perceived by others

    Outils et méthodes

  • Leadership Identity Canvas
  • Leadership Shadow
  • Deliverable: Individual Assessment

3
Mastering Key Leadership Situations

    Compétences visées

  • Share an inspiring vision and provide meaning (Provide direction)
  • Making Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty While Taking Responsibility for One's Choices (Deciding)
  • Developing employees' autonomy and sense of responsibility (Helping them grow)
  • Addressing Inappropriate Behavior While Preserving the Relationship (Addressing)
  • Building sustained momentum around a project or transformation (Mobilize)

    Activités pédagogiques

  • Identify the most critical leadership situation in your current context
  • Develop an action plan tailored to a real-world situation
  • Leading a Strategic Meeting in the Face of Mixed Reactions

    Outils et méthodes

  • Golden Circle
  • Wrap
  • Grow
  • DESC

4
Exercising Leadership Under Pressure

    Compétences visées

  • Maintain a calm and credible demeanor under pressure
  • Adapting Your Leadership Style Based on How Others Respond
  • Make quick decisions without losing the group's support
  • Maintaining Cohesion Despite Tensions

    Activités pédagogiques

  • Recognizing Your Reactions to Pressure
  • Manage a simulated crisis involving multiple stakeholders. Respond to a team dispute. Announce an unpopular decision.

    Outils et méthodes

  • Constructive feedback
  • Practice Analyses

5
Formalizing Your Leadership Contract

  • Leadership Agreement
  • SMART
  • Individual Action Plan
  • Deliverable: Progress Roadmap

    Compétences visées

  • Identify your strengths and areas for improvement
  • Identify the key behaviors to develop
  • Define concrete and measurable commitments
  • Develop a short- and medium-term action plan
  • Identify the indicators used to assess one's progress

    Activités pédagogiques

  • Developing Your Leadership Contract
  • Present your commitments and gather feedback from the group
  • Develop a personalized development plan to strengthen your impact as a leader over the long term



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.

Dates and locations

Dernières places
Date garantie en présentiel ou à distance
Session garantie
From 3 to 4 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 25 to 26 March 2027
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 28 to 29 June 2027
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 16 to 17 September 2027
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 6 to 7 December 2027
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 3 Dec.

2027 : 25 Mar., 28 June, 16 Sep., 6 Dec.



This programme is an original creation, developed by the teaching teams at ORSYS Formation. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or use, in whole or in part, without the prior written authorisation of ORSYS, is strictly prohibited. ORSYS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its intellectual property rights.