
Strategic Leadership - ALMP
Strengthen your strategic skills and increase your influence on direction and execution
Start date
June 3, 2026, Campus Utrecht
February 1, 2027, Campus Utrecht
September 14, 2027, Campus Utrecht
Duration
2 x 2 days
Language
Dutch
Costs
€ 5500
Rankings
TIAS Executive Education is ranked #1 in the Netherlands for participant satisfaction by the Financial Times, with a score of 8.7 out of 10.
Introduction
As an experienced leader in a middle management position, you are the central figure in strategic change processes. You are the one who ensures the strategy is implemented and embedded within the organization, the first to spot where things are going wrong, and the one who can have a significant impact by proposing strategic initiatives. What does effective strategy execution and implementation entail, and how can you make a constructive and valuable contribution to this from your position? These questions are central to the Strategic Leadership module, part of the Advanced Leadership and Management Program.
Participant profile
Participants in this leadership program are experienced managers and executives working in the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors, among others. The Strategic Leadership module is designed for experienced leaders who wish to further develop themselves and others.
Average demographics
45 years | 45% men, 55% womenAverage work experience
12 years, including 6 years as manager

Why this program
As an experienced manager, you are at the center of new strategic initiatives, conflicting strategic policies, missing strategies, and strategic suggestions. The Strategic Leadership module deepens your understanding of the strategic process, your insight into your role as a middle manager, and helps you develop the ability to strategically influence both those below and above you. Through a mix of theory, practical application, and simulations, the module enhances both your strategic insight and your strategic skills.
What will the program bring you?
You understand the strategic process and the crucial role you play in it as an experienced manager
You know how to strategically influence people in various roles, and you can adapt your influence style to the context
You are able to navigate the tension between strategic consistency and strategic flexibility
You will enhance your skills in strategy development and strategy implementation
About this program
The Strategic Leadership module consists of two blocks, each lasting two days. The module is based on recent theories and approaches in the fields of leadership, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation. Throughout the course, we draw connections to the participants’ professional experiences and their own case studies. At the end, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a practical simulation.
Program block 1
Day 1 – Strategy implementation
Key themes: Strategy formulation, strategy implementation, your role
Day 2 – From self-leadership to system impact
Key themes: Archetypes in the boardroom, your position in the game, learning to influence
Program block 2
Day 3 – Theory and practice
Core themes: Resilience, adaptability, decisiveness
Day 4 – From knowledge to skill
Core themes: Simulation, reflection, strategic leadership
Advanced Leadership and Management Program (ALMP)
The Strategic Leadership module is part of the Advanced Leadership and Management Program. The Advanced Leadership and Management Program consists of three modules and combines academic insights with practical case studies and simulations. This comprehensive program is designed for experienced executives and managers who wish to enhance their general knowledge, skills, and impact, and helps participants become more effective. The modules on interpersonal, organizational, and strategic issues help participants elevate their leadership to a higher level.
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