Programme RationaleSuccessful leaders position organizations to endure future uncertainties and exploit �ux to their advantage. Senior leaders are responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to uncertainty in an industry, and in the broader environment. Due to increasing interlinkages in the global economy, rapid technological �ux, demographic and social changes, and therefore an increasing role of public policy in shaping industry structures, senior leaders must scan the operating environment for risks and opportunities. Moreover, they must develop multiple future worldviews, and core and contingent strategies under each worldview. As the industry landscape evolves, a leader can apply strategies applicable to the most relevant worldview. Leaders need solid data analysis for sound decision-making under uncertainty and complexity. They also need to drive performance through leadership and team-building.

OverviewThe proposed 3 day programme aims to enhance the management and leadership skills of business / function level managers in organisations. The program will focus on managing risk and uncertainty in strategic thinking, evidence based decision making, and leadership for driving future performance.

Strategic Thinking for Leadership

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Decision Making ModelsCoping with Complexity and Dealing with UncertaintyComprehending Data for Decision Making Frameworks and Methods for E�ective Decision Making

Framework for Managing Strategic Uncertainty Identifying Industry Drivers and Building ScenariosDeveloping Core and Contingent Strategies for ScenariosPursuing Strategic Flexibility

ThemesThe following areas will be covered in the programme:

Day 1: From Strategic Uncertainty to Strategic Flexibility

Day 2: Evidence Based Decision Making

Learning MethodologiesThe program is delivered through case studies, exercises, interactive lectures, discussions and a Simulation.

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A unique program with integrated themes that senior leaders should master.Interactive Simulation exercise to synthesize and apply knowledge

Special Features

Leader’s Personality Pro�ling and Self-Understanding for Enhancing PerformanceFrameworks and Models for Managing High Performance TeamsCompetency Management for Organisational Change and DevelopmentManaging Change, Innovation, and Successful Implementation of New Initiatives Within an Organisation’s Context

Day 3: Driving Performance

Key TakeawaysThe program is designed to enable the participants to:

Identify, analyze, and manage uncertainty to develop worldviews, and prepare for them.Develop strategic �exibility by managing uncertainty. Assess leadership styles and role of a leader in an organization.Appreciate the types of leadership that successful growth strategies require.Make decisions that have an impact on the change initiatives that an organization has embarked upon.Implement change initiatives and make strategic decisions that can have an impact on the entire organization.Make timely and prudent decisions for improved outcomes for organization and teams.Capture and create opportunities while facing �nancial constraints and other challenges.

Strategic Thinking for Leadership

Ideal Target AudienceThis program is designed for Senior Business/ Functional Managers who have broad functional/technical exposure and wish to strengthen leadership skills to motivate their teams and drive performance.

Faculty Pro�le

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Strategic Thinking for Leadership

Dr. Rehan MalikAssistant Professor of Public Policy and Institutional Reform, KSBLPhD, Public Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School, Santa Monica, USAMBA, Finance and BBA (Hons.), Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Dr. Malik has more than 15 years of experience in management consulting, policy analysis, higher education, and industry. He has extensive experience in designing, leading and implementing projects. Dr. Malik worked for Deloitte Consulting LLP, USA for nearly �ve years where he was part of the Strategy and Operations service line. At Deloitte, he created and led the State Alternative Energy service o�ering where he advised public sector and higher education leaders on policies and strategies to develop renewable energy sectors in their jurisdictions. His select policy advisory and project management experience in the energy sector includes: advising the State of Minnesota on Destination 2025 to develop renewable energy and biomass markets; advising the City of Bismarck in developing a feasibility study and an operating model for a renewable energy technology center for improving renewable energy transmission and distribution in the region; and energy sector capacity building for a USAID power sector reform project in Kosovo.

Dr. Malik also worked at the RAND Corporation as a Doctoral Fellow for �ve years where worked on several energy sector projects. For the RAND Energy unit, he worked on developing �rst tier screening of renewable energy projects based on state incentives, and renewable resource quality. At the RAND Arroyo Centre, a FFRDC, he was also part of the team that advised the O�ce of Secretary of the US Army on developing a venture capital fund for accelerating technology acquisition.

Venue: KSBL Campus

Fee: PKR 60,000/- per participant

KSBL reserves the right to make changes in the programme, policies, dates and fee at any time.

UAN: (92 21) 111-11- KSBL (5725) PABX: (92 21) 34855382, 34867013 Ext: 558, 716Address: National Stadium Road, Opp. Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi – 74800

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