CMI
Level 8
QN: 600/9469/2
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CMI Level 8 Diploma In Strategic Direction and Leadership
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CMI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 8
Awarding Body
CMI
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
240 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Collective strategy development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate what is meant by collective strategy
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the factors that influence collective strategy
- Be able to lead the process of developing and formulating collective strategy
- Be able to describe the relationship between organisational and collective strategy
2
Inter-organisational strategic direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain how policy objectives are translated into inter-organisational strategies
- Be able to assess the roles of relevant partners in the formulation of inter-organisational strategy
- Be able to evaluate the impact of economic factors in the co-ordination of inter-organisational policy objectives and strategy
- Be able to assess the coherence of inter-organisational strategy, planning and implementation
- Be able to forecast a future view of how trends and events can and will influence inter-organisational policy and strategy
3
Inter-organisational strategic planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse the planning and implementation of existing inter-organisational strategies
- Be able to analyse the theories and methods of strategy formulation used by different organisations and administrations
- Be able to evaluate the role and impact of strategic intelligence
- Be able to research the impact of cultural differences on the principles and practicalities of inter-organisational policy and strategy
4
Personal development as a strategic leader
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify personal skills to achieve strategic leadership ambitions
- Be able to manage personal leadership development to support achievement of strategic leadership ambitions
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic leadership development plan
- Be able to assess the impact of strategic leadership development on the success of inter-organisational strategy
5
Strategic communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to ascertain the media perception of adopted inter-organisational strategy
- Be able to evaluate the impact of global and ever-present media on stakeholder opinion
6
Strategic culture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate and critique currently held perceptions of inter-organisational policy and strategy
- Be able to evaluate the impact of cultural influences on inter-organisational decision-making
- Be able to challenge pre-conceptions and current interpretations of stakeholder power, status and roles
7
Strategic leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an organisation’s ethical and value-based approach to leadership
- Understand strategic leadership styles
- Understand leadership strategies and their impact on organisational direction
8
Strategic leadership practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between strategic management and leadership
- Understand leadership principles that support organisational values
- Understand leadership strategies and the impact on organisational direction
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9469/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CMI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013