Strategic Leadership & Transformation Course

In today’s fast-changing business world, organizations in Riyadh and across the GCC must move beyond traditional change management to embrace transformational change. Transformation is not just about process adjustments—it’s about reshaping leadership, culture, communication, and strategy to prepare for disruption and build long-term resilience.

This Transformational Change Management Course equips leaders, managers, and professionals with proven frameworks, behavioral insights, and execution strategies to lead large-scale transformation initiatives. Participants will learn how to navigate resistance, communicate effectively, and design strategies that deliver measurable, sustainable impact.

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate transformational change from conventional change management.
• Apply the Beckhard approach to assess readiness for transformation.
• Lead organizations through transitional phases with resilience.
• Measure organizational intensity, readiness, and transformation needs.
• Strengthen leadership competencies for driving change.
• Build communication frameworks that engage stakeholders and reduce resistance.
• Design and execute strategic transformation plans with measurable outcomes.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Career Impact: Graduates will be prepared for senior roles in organizational development, strategy execution, HR leadership, and transformation projects within both private and public sectors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for:

• Senior managers and executives leading transformation programs.
• HR and organizational development professionals.
• Project and program managers overseeing large-scale initiatives.
• Business consultants and corporate strategists.
• Entrepreneurs preparing for digital or cultural transformation.
• Teams in government, healthcare, education, and finance adapting to disruption.

Why Choose This Program

• Expert Trainers: Delivered by professionals with decades of experience in change management and leadership.
• Globally Recognized Certification: Training aligned with international best practices, valued in Riyadh and GCC markets.
• Hands-on Learning: Practical case studies, simulations, and role-play for real-world application.
• Corporate Training Options: Customized programs for organizations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and GCC.
• Post-Course Support: Access to toolkits, templates, and a learning community for continued growth.

Course Outline

Strategic Leadership & Transformation Course equips professionals with the insight and frameworks to lead large-scale transformation, align strategy with execution, and inspire teams through transition. Participants learn to think systemically, communicate vision effectively, and create lasting impact in dynamic business environments.

Understanding Transformational Change

• Defining transformational change vs. traditional change management
• Beckhard approach: prerequisites for transformation
• Approaches to transformational change
• Navigating transitional phases effectively
• Assessing intensity and urgency for transformation

Building the Foundation for Transformation

• Core leadership characteristics for transformation
• Key success factors in change management
• Leadership vs. organizational status quo
• The psychological contract in transformation
• Emotional competence framework for leaders

The Transformational Change Model

• The model: design, process, and results
• Leadership competencies for successful transformation
• Aligning organizational structures with change goals

Creating a Climate for Change

• Engaging and enabling stakeholders
• Implementation and sustainability strategies
• Overcoming resistance and driving acceptance
• Case insights from global and GCC leaders

Communication in Transformational Change

• The leader’s role in purpose-driven communication
• Understanding and mapping stakeholder needs
• Communication frameworks and effectiveness measurement
• Transformational Communication Playbook for Riyadh-based organizations

Strategic Transformation Planning

• Executing strategic transformation plans
• Traits of effective organizations
• Building blocks of execution:
• Decision rights
• Information flow
• Organizational structure
• Motivators
• Testing and measuring execution plans
• Delivering measurable results

Sustaining Change & Looking Ahead

• Personal and organizational action plans
• Embedding transformation into corporate culture
• Continuous improvement frameworks

Corporate & Regional Relevance

This program is tailored for organizations in Riyadh, Jeddah, and across Saudi Arabia, with coverage across GCC nations including UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Training is available in in-house, workshop, and blended learning formats and can be adapted for industries such as banking, government, healthcare, technology, and education.

Methodology

The program follows a practical and experiential learning approach. Participants work on their own organizational challenges, apply transformation frameworks to real case studies, and engage in role-playing, simulations, and peer discussions. By the end of the course, each participant develops a strategic transformation plan they can implement within their organization, ensuring direct application and measurable outcomes.