CMI Level 7 Strategic Leadership
CMI Level 7 Strategic Leadership is unit 701 from the current syllabus. Unit 701 contributes to the
CMI Level 7 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
About this course
Effective strategic leadership is a catalyst for organisational success. Leaders have to be knowledgeable, creative, agile and resilient to respond to organisational need in the contemporary workplace.
The aim of this unit is to equip leaders with an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within an organisational context. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice. The unit focuses on the leader’s ability to respond creatively to complex organisational challenges and understand how to set and deliver sustainable strategic goals.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role and context for strategic leadership
- Understand the behaviours and skills for strategic leadership
Course content
1.1 Critically appraise the impact of organisational context on strategic leadership
1.2 Critically appraise the role of the strategic leader to set and realise organisational goals
2.1 Critically appraise the leadership behaviours and skills required to deliver strategic goals
2.2 Critically reflect on how the principles of strategic leadership can be applied to respond to complex organisational challenges
Key Features
Time-efficient learning that fits around your other commitments
Apply the learning directly to your current or future work setting
Expert tutors with real-world senior management experience
Become a Chartered Manager (CMgr) and Fellow of the CMI (FCMI)
What is CMI Level 7?
With six qualifications and 39 different units to choose from, there’s a lot of different options at level 7. Read our guide to choosing the right CMI Level 7 qualification.
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
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CMI Level 7 Strategic Leadership
Course Summary
Guided Learning
36 HoursCourse / Unit Credit Value
Unit 701: 110 TUTQualification 1
CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership PracticeQualification 1 Credit Value
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