8624-702 Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction

8624-702 Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction is a unit within the ILM Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership qualification. It’s designed for senior managers or those aspiring to senior roles.

This particular unit focuses on the broader aspects of strategic leadership, equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to effectively guide their organization.

Unit Aim(s)

This course helps you learn how to be a strong leader and guide others effectively. By finishing this course, you’ll understand what makes strategic leadership effective. You’ll be able to lead a team to meet the goals of your organization and assess how well a leader is doing in guiding their organization.

Learning outcome

By the end of this course, you will:

1. Understand the key characteristics of strategic leadership and direction.
2. Demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership and direction to accomplish organizational goals.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership and direction within an organization.

Task 1

AC 1.1 Assess the implications of corporate strategy and organisational development on organisational structures and workforce composition

AC 1.2 Evaluate the influence of strategic choice on the structure, culture, leadership and direction of an organisation

AC 1.3 Evaluate the role of strategic leadership and direction when operating in turbulent markets and periods of significant change

AC 1.4 Analyse the characteristics and suitability of a range of leadership styles used to provide strategic direction

AC 1.5 Evaluate the nature, influence and implications of an empowerment strategy

Task 2

AC 2.1 Evaluate the impact of leadership styles on strategic decisions

AC 2.2 Align business processes to the achievement of strategic goals

AC 2.3 Evaluate the impact of operational and financial strategies and objectives on internal and external stakeholders

AC 2.4 Apply strategies to motivate employees and enhance their performance

Task 3

AC 3.1 Evaluate tools and processes used to measure the performance of a business and its people

AC 3.2 Benchmark an organisation’s performance against its competitors

AC 3.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s employee engagement and employee relations strategies

AC 3.4 Evaluate the environmental and social impact of an organisation

AC 3.5 Identify areas for improvement in strategies relating to operational performance and the leadership of people

AC 3.6 Identify areas for improvement in strategies relating to the social and environmental impact of an organisation

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