ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma In Strategic Management And Leadership in Windsor

ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course Outline

Total Credit Value – 45

Guided Learning Hours – 223

Unit 8624-700: Develop a Strategic Business Plan

Credit Value – 5

Guided Learning Hours – 31

Module 1: Principles Underpinning the Development of a Strategic Business Plan

• Evaluate a Range of Strategic Planning Theories and Models
• Analyse the Principles of Resource Management
• Evaluate the Principles of Capital Investment Appraisal
• Evaluate the Role of Stakeholders in the Development of Strategic Business Plans
• How to Involve Stakeholders in the Development of Strategic Business Plans?

Module 2: Prepare for Business Strategy Implementation

• Prioritise Strategic Objectives
• Identify Programmes that are Capable of Achieving Strategic Objectives
• Develop Risk Management Plans
• Identify Current and Likely Future Resource Requirements
• Costs and Benefits of Different Approaches to Strategy Implementation
• Develop Policies that are Consistent with the Strategy and Vision
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Evaluation Criteria

Module 3: Develop Plans to Deliver the Business Strategy

• Action to Ensure the Strategic Plan is Comprehensive
• Organisational Structures and Processes Delivering the Plan
• Develop Plans to Manage
• Supply Chain
• Interdependencies
• Potential for Friction
• Address Any Legal or Ethical Requirements
• Articulate the Business Plan and Gain the Support of Stakeholders

Unit 8624-701: Execute a Strategic Business Plan

Credit Value – 5

Guided Learning Hours – 29

Module 4: Principles Underpinning the Execution of a Strategic Business Plan

• Empowerment, Authority, Responsibility, Accountability, and Delegation
• Implications for Different Types of Organisational Structure
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Centralised and Decentralised Structures
• Change Management within Strategy Execution
• Principles of Business Process Re-Engineering
• Application of Project Management Techniques
• Scope of Tools for Monitoring Strategic Performance
• Advantages and Limitations of a Range of Evaluation Techniques

Module 5: Implement a Strategic Business Plan

• Develop the Vision and Objectives of a Strategic Business Plan
• Delegate Responsibilities to Individuals
• Allocate Resources in Accordance with Priorities
• Monitor the Progress of the Implementation Against
• Evaluation Plan
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Evaluation Criteria
• Take Prompt Action in the Event of Problems Arising

Module 6: Evaluate a Strategic Business Plan

• Justify an Evaluation Approach
• Purpose of the Evaluation
• Evaluate the Extent of Success of the Strategy Against Evaluation Criteria
• Identify the Reasons for Successes and Failures
• Identify the Degree of Fit Between an Organisation’s Strategy and Its Structure

Unit 8624-702: Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction 

Credit Value – 6

Guided Learning Hours – 39

Module 7: Characteristics Underpinning Strategic Leadership and Direction

• Implications of Corporate Strategy and Organisational Development
• Evaluate the Influence of Strategic Choice on
• Structure
• Culture
• Leadership
• Direction of an Organisation
• Evaluate the Role of Strategic Leadership and Direction
• Analyse the Characteristics and Suitability of a Range of Leadership Styles
• Evaluate the Nature, Influence, and Implications of an Empowerment Strategy

Module 8: Leadership and Direction to Achieve Organisational Objectives

• Evaluate the Impact of Leadership Styles on Strategic Decisions
• Align Business Processes to the Achievement of Strategic Goals
• Impact of Operational and Financial Strategies and Objectives 
• Internal Stakeholders
• External Stakeholders
• Apply Strategies to Motivate Employees and Enhance Their Performance

Module 9: Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Leadership and Direction of an Organisation

• Evaluate Tools and Processes
• Benchmark an Organisation’s Performance Against Its Competitors
• Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Organisation’s Employee Engagement and Employee Relations Strategies
• Evaluate the Environmental and Social Impact of an Organisation
• Identify Areas for Improvement in Strategies Relating to
• Operational Performance and the Leadership of People
• Social and Environmental Impact of an Organisation

Unit 8624-703: Develop a Business Strategy 

Credit Value – 6

Guided Learning Hours – 41

Module 10: Principles Underpinning the Development of a Business Strategy

• Analyse the Components and Scope of Strategy
• Use of Environmental Scanning Techniques and Scenario Planning Models
• Use of Economic Forecasting Data for Strategy Development Purposes
• Analyse the Use of Decision-Making Tools and Techniques
• Perspectives and Approaches to Business Strategy Development
• Analyse the Usefulness of Strategic Planning Tools and Theories
• Relationship Between Strategy Analysis and Strategic Choice
• Analyse the Value of Variable Pricing Strategies

Module 11: Evaluate an Organisation’s Operating Environment

• Impact of Different Factors on an Organisation and Its Markets
• Analyse Competitor Activity, Their Products and/or Services
• Characterise the Scope and Nature of Stakeholders’ Interests
• Identify and Assess Market Value and Potential in Existing and Potential Markets
• Model a Range of Scenarios Relating to an Organisation’s Intended Market Position

Module 12: Develop a Strategic Vision

• Formulate a Strategic Vision
• ensure the Consistency of Strategic Vision
• Specify Stakeholders’ Roles and Responsibilities
• Articulate the Strategic Vision and Its Practical Application

Module 13: Develop a Business Strategy

• Benchmark the Organisation’s Place in the Market and in Its Lifecycle
• Identify an Organisation’s Competitive Edge(s)
• Develop a Strategy that is Viable Organisation’s Strategic Vision, Mission, and Values
• Evaluate a Range of Models to Deliver the Strategy
• Evaluate the Extent to Which Existing Organisational Structures and Processes are Capable of Delivering the Strategy

Unit 8624-704: Establish Organisational Governance Controls 

Credit Value – 4

Guided Learning Hours – 26

Module 14: Nature of Compliance and Non-Compliance

• Analyse the Scope and Types of Compliance and Non-Compliance
• Evaluate the Seriousness of Instances of Non-Compliance
• Influences on Attitudes to Compliance

Module 15: Legal and Regulatory Framework Affecting Businesses

• Models of Governance Structures and Their Implications
• Roles of those within an Organisation’s Governing Body
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements for a Range of Statutory Reports
• Analyse an Organisation’s Potential Scope of Non-Compliance
• Responsibility for Individual and Corporate Non-Compliance
• Distinctions Between Statutory and Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practice
• Role of Overseas Bodies and Their Influence on an Organisation’s Business
• Evaluate the Concept, Application, and Implications of Good Governance

Module 16: Establish Governance Controls

• Analyse an Organisation’s Governance Requirements
• Establish Controls Ensuring the Probity of an Organisation’s Activities
• Resolve Tensions Between an Organisation’s Governance Requirements
• Analyse the Extent of an Organisation’s Compliance
• Nature of the Non-Compliance and Associated Consequences

Unit 8624-705: Shape Organisational Culture and Values 

Credit Value – 5

Guided Learning Hours – 35

Module 17: Organisational Culture and Values

• Scope of Organisational Culture
• Effect on Individual and Organisational Behaviour
• Evaluate Theories and Models of Organisational Cultures and Values
• Drivers to the Development of Organisational Values
• Evaluate Ethical Dimensions of Organisational Culture and Values
• Evaluate Organisational Communication Perspectives
• Role of Change Management Techniques
• Potential for Friction Between Organisational Values and Individuals’ Values

Module 18: Influence Organisational Culture and Values

• Characterise the Nature, Strengths, and Weaknesses of
• Organisational Culture
• Sub-Cultures
• Values Within an Organisation
• Identify
• Way in Which Organisational Culture and Values could be Enhanced
• Factors that Influence Organisational Culture and Values
• Effect of Different Organisational Cultures and Values
• Develop a Vision, Strategy, and Structures for Influencing Organisational Culture
• Use Leadership, Interpersonal, and Communication Skills and Tools

Unit 8624-706: Manage Strategic Human Resources 

Total Credit Value – 5

Guided Learning Hours – 23

Module 19: Strategic Workforce Planning

• Evolution of Strategic Human Resource Management Theories
• Scope of Current and Future Skills Needs of an Organisation
• Evaluate the Strategic Implications of Planning and Recruitment Decisions
• Use of Strategic Planning Tools to Forecast and Identify Workforce Requirements
• Action to Ensure that Plans Address Current and Future Needs
• Evaluate the Contribution of Workforce Planning to Business Success

Module 20: Optimise Retention in an Organisation

• Benchmark Retention Rates Against Historical Performance
• Evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, and Shortfalls of the Skill Mix
• Evaluate the Factors Affecting Turnover
• How the Coherence and Effectiveness of Policies and Practice?
• How Policies, Practices, and Benefits may be Adapted in the Light of Feedback?

Module 21: Manage Human Resources Strategically

• Analyse an Organisation’s Business Strategy and Future Intentions
• Develop a Human Resource Strategy
• Analyse the Role of Employee Engagement
• Effectiveness of a Human Resources Strategy
• Make Recommendations for Improvement

Unit 8624-709: Lead the Development of a Quality Strategy 

Total Credit Value – 4

Guided Learning Hours – 20

Module 22: Principles Underpinning the Development of a Quality Strategy

• Scope of Quality
• Distinguish Between Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Improvement
• Approaches to Quality Management and the Principles on Which They are Built
• Development of Quality Management Principles
• Evaluate the Requirements of a Range of Quality Standards

Module 23: Develop a Quality Strategy

• Identify the Scope of a Quality Strategy
• Devise a Strategy of Assuring and Controlling the Quality of Work
• Specify Standards, Processes, and Protocols
• Evaluate the Use of Technology to Manage Quality for Different Purposes

Module 24: Manage Quality

• Implement Systems and Procedures Monitoring Quality Standards
• Evaluate the Capability and Capacity of Systems
• Select Technologies and Suppliers for Meeting Current Quality Needs

Unit 8624-710: Lead the Development of a Continuous Improvement Strategy 

Credit Value – 5

Guided Learning Hours – 28

Module 25: Principles Underpinning the Development of a Continuous Improvement Strategy

• Scope of Continuous Improvement and Its Relationship with Other Systems
• Distinguish Between Continuous and Continual Improvement
• Approaches to Continuous Improvement
• Implications of Staff Involvement in Continuous Improvement
• Development of Continuous Improvement

Module 26: Develop a Continuous Improvement Strategy

• Identify the Scope of a Continuous Improvement Strategy
• strategy of Evaluating Business Performance and Identifying Improvement Areas
• Establish Valid Measures for Evaluating Business Performance
• Systems for Collecting and Assessing Information on Business Performance
• Foster a Culture to Make Suggestions for Improvement

Module 27: Manage Continuous Improvement

• Implement Systems and Procedures
• Benchmark Performance Against Historical Data, Other Comparable Organisations
• Action to Ensure that
• Knowledge and Understanding is Fed into the Knowledge Management System
• Improvements Made Align with Business Objectives and Values

Who Should Attend This Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course?

This Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic management skills. It is especially beneficial for:

• Senior Managers
• Directors
• Executives
• Project Managers
• Business Owners
• Aspiring Leaders
• Consultants

Prerequisites of the Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course, although a basic understanding of management principles is beneficial.

ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course Overview 

Strategic management and leadership are essential skills in today’s dynamic business environment. Professionals with these competencies are equipped to steer organisations through challenges, making informed decisions that align with long-term goals. Mastery of these disciplines ensures the ability to adapt to change and drive sustained growth.

For professionals aiming for senior roles, understanding strategic management and leadership is crucial. These skills are vital for Executives, Managers, and Business Leaders who wish to influence organisational direction and success. Those in or aspiring to such positions should prioritise developing a strong foundation in these areas.

The Knowledge Academy’s 4-days training on the Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership offers practical insights and strategies. Delegates will gain advanced knowledge and tools that can be applied immediately within their organisations. This course is designed to be interactive, ensuring delegates leave with a solid grasp of the key concepts.

Course Objectives

• To develop advanced leadership skills for effective decision-making.
• To understand and implement strategic planning processes.
• To explore methods for managing and leading organisational change.
• To analyse corporate governance and ethical business practices.
• To apply innovative solutions to complex strategic challenges.
• To conduct and present strategic research in real-world contexts.

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be well-equipped to lead their organisations strategically and effectively. They will gain a competitive edge in securing senior leadership roles and driving organisational success.

What's Included in This Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Course? 

• Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Assessment 
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
• Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Certificate 
• Digital Delegate Pack with Course Materials 

ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Assessment Information

• Participants will complete assessments that include strategic case studies and project-based tasks.
• These assessments are designed to test their understanding and application of the course material.