Governance of Enterprise IT and Strategic Management Training Course

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or on-site) is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced professionals seeking to source, attract, and engage with international candidates.

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

• Navigate Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
• Apply Global Employer Branding Techniques
• Utilize Global Talent and Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (offered online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals seeking to identify, attract, and engage with top international talent.

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

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment.
• Utilize LinkedIn Standard versus LinkedIn Recruiter effectively.
• Master Boolean Search techniques.
• Sell the opportunity to candidates and collaborate with hiring managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

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

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

The Architectural Design Strategies for Information Systems Program is meticulously crafted to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage information systems that meet the dynamic needs of contemporary businesses. It delves into the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of information systems architecture. It explores the strategic frameworks and methodologies for creating high-performance, secure, resilient systems.

In today’s interconnected world, a brand’s digital presence is crucial for a business’s survival.

This instructor-led live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who want to enhance their business’s online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation through a comprehensive Online Brand Audit.

The cumulative effect of various online touchpoints ultimately shapes how target audiences perceive your company and influences their decision to engage with your business.

Conducting an online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning within a specific market.

Beyond assessing your brand’s owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit examines how your brand is discussed on online channels you do not own, allowing you to gauge brand perception accurately.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you will be equipped to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business objectives.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it intersects with many other organizational disciplines, including customer experience, online user journeys, insights generation, marketing strategy, and planning.

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

• Evaluate a brand’s online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business’s online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand’s positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and an integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and create industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

As the pace of change accelerates with digital business and Business 3.0, organization boundaries and alliances are constantly shifting. To survive and thrive in this new knowledge economy, teams and individuals need to learn how to resolve conflict more effectively while maintaining long term relationships. Unfortunately, most professionals receive very little education in effective conflict resolution, leading to situations where conflict is either avoided, responses are passive agressive, or even worse, schoolyard bullying becomes the dominent means of winning conflict.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at executives, leaders, teams and business individuals who wish to learn how to resolve conflict using practical, simple to follow yet highly effective conflict models. By the conclusion of the course, you will have experience with 14 powerful plug-and-play tools that can help you resolve conflict while maintaining positive relationships in the workplace.

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

• Identify the 5 stages of effective conflict resolution.
• Agree how to deal with conflict before it starts
• Manage themselves positively through conflict.
• Work with proven methods to resolve conflict faster and more effectively
• Rehearse conflict to achieve a better outcome
• Learn from conflict to approach future conflicts differently.

The program includes simulations, role playing activities, and interactive workshops to give you the necessary practical experience. The course has an empahsis on fun, interactive, practical, visual and analogy based learning to help embed the models while moving at a fast pace. You can expect to hear about topics ranging from buildings, to emotions, to preparing your conflict dish, to lemmings, leading 20th Century pyschologists, Harvard Business models, Yogic breathing, kidnapping, rice, chairs and Les Miserables.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training is offered in Ottawa but can be delivered elsewhere. It is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

The 'Leadership for Directors and Board Members' course is tailored to enhance the leadership and governance competencies of directors and board members.

Delivered through instructor-led live sessions, available either online or on-site, this training targets directors, executives, and board members seeking to refine their leadership, governance, and decision-making capabilities at the board level.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend the legal, ethical, and strategic duties of directors and board members.
• Implement good governance principles to boost organizational performance.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the boardroom.
• Address crises and manage risks effectively at the executive level.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Case studies and role-playing exercises.
• Group activities and scenario-based analysis.

Customization Options

• For those interested in a customized training version of this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate to advanced board members and directors seeking to enhance their leadership, governance, and decision-making skills.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key responsibilities and legal duties of a director.
• Develop effective governance structures and boardroom dynamics.
• Enhance strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Improve communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making at the board level.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, supervisors, and technical professionals transitioning into leadership roles who wish to use structured leadership frameworks and communication tools to strengthen authority, delegation, and team performance in growing organizations.

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

• Define and apply clear leadership authority and accountability within their scope.
• Delegate tasks and outcomes effectively while maintaining performance oversight.
• Conduct structured, direct, and constructive performance conversations.
• Communicate expectations clearly to improve engagement and cross-functional alignment.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

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

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

Ownership and accountability are vital in organizational management. Ownership entails taking responsibility and initiative for tasks, while accountability means being answerable for the outcomes. These principles are essential as they promote a culture of responsibility and reliability, leading to improved performance, effective problem-solving, and alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

This five-day program is designed to help participants enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in high-stakes environments. The course addresses critical issues such as conflict management, change management, leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and sector-specific examples, participants are encouraged to share experiences and challenges, fostering practical, work-focused solutions that can be applied directly in their workplaces.

The primary objective of the program is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment, identify profitable opportunities, and develop strategies to gain competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive landscape. Additionally, the program provides insights into leadership best practices and behaviors that strengthen executives' capacity to manage the complexities and uncertainties of running a high-performance organization.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organization;
• Explain various approaches to organizational development planning;
• Analyze the current business environment and factors influencing the organization;
• Assess resources both within and external to the organization;
• Explain different approaches to managing strategy and its role in the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend the most suitable ones for the firm;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing a new strategy, including team conflict management;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyze the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emergent strategic plans;
• Cover key steps in change management;

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops supplemented by case studies drawn from published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesize ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organizations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning experience.

This training programme has been designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts who wish to build their strategic planning capabilities. It is not intended for academic study but aims to help you turn your aspirations into reality right away.

The course centres on strategic planning for businesses that prioritise flexibility and continuous learning. The primary focus is on corporate and investment strategies, illustrated with current, real-world examples. Each participant will have the chance to develop a strategic plan and learn how to put it into practice.