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Strategic IT Leadership

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategic IT Leadership

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Prague $ 7,500
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 London $ 7,500
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Prague $ 7,500

Course Summary

Management of IT services is no longer enough in today’s business environment — IT must be a strategic partner in achieving organisational goals. This course equips IT leaders with the essential skills to lead agile, customer-centric IT functions that align closely with corporate strategy. Participants will explore how to define IT strategy, adopt new technologies appropriately, build high-performance teams, and make strategic decisions that contribute to business success. The Strategic IT Leadership training course provides practical techniques to integrate IT services with corporate vision, driving measurable value and organisational impact.

The course further emphasises key leadership capabilities such as influence, budgeting and planning, vendor evaluation, and quality management to support IT excellence. Participants will learn how to communicate IT value to stakeholders, build strategic plans, and use performance metrics to sustain continuous improvement. By strengthening leadership and strategic management capabilities, the Strategic IT Leadership training course prepares IT professionals to guide their organisations through complex technology and business challenges.

Skills & Competencies

From this Strategic IT Leadership training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic IT alignment capability
  • Leadership influence and negotiation skills
  • Technology decision-making proficiency
  • Performance metrics and quality management
  • Team building and motivation skills
  • Strategic planning and budgeting

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Strategic IT Leadership training course, you will learn to:

  • Align IT projects and services with corporate strategy.
  • Lead agile IT teams with influence and effective communication.
  • Make strategic technology and vendor decisions.
  • Create strategic IT plans and budgets.
  • Apply quality and performance metrics to IT operations.

How You Will Learn

Learning unfolds through structured exploration of IT leadership principles, strategic decision frameworks, and performance analysis techniques. Participants critically engage with real-world scenarios, reflect on how strategy enhances IT value, and apply tools that support effective alignment of IT services with business goals. Emphasis is placed on building mindsets and behaviours that foster strategic adaptability, agility, and sustainable IT leadership outcomes.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for IT professionals involved in both technical and management responsibilities who seek to strengthen their strategic leadership capability.

This Strategic IT Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • IT managers and leaders
  • Project and technology leaders
  • Senior IT professionals preparing for strategic roles
  • Technical professionals transitioning into leadership
  • Professionals responsible for IT value delivery
Course Outline
Day 1

Leading and Managing the IT Department

This day introduces the challenges of IT leadership and the strategic value of IT services. Participants explore how to communicate IT value, manage existing technology, and plan for future technology adoption. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understand the challenges of the IT manager
  • How to value IT services
  • Communicate IT value to upper management, peers and end-users
  • Understand the responsibilities of the IT team leader

Managing Technology

  • Understand the Strategy for Managing Existing Technology
  • Know when to develop and adopt New Technologies
  • Be aware of how to manage assets effectively

 

Day 2

Using Influence

This day focuses on influence strategies, negotiation techniques, and strategic decision making. Participants explore how to select effective influence approaches and apply strategic choices to vendor and outsourcing decisions. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understand the different types of influential power
  • Be aware of the various influence strategies
  • Select the most effective influence strategy for the situation
  • Understanding negotiations, tactics and techniques
  • Use influence effectively to thrive as an IT manager

Strategic Decision Making

  • Apply strategic decision making
  • Recognizing strategic decisions and initiatives
  • Apply strategic decision making to vendor selection
  • Understand when to outsource

 

Day 3

Developing the IT Strategic Plan and Budget

This day emphasises strategic planning and budgeting for IT success. Participants explore customer profiling, partnership models, and quality management concepts. The topics covered will include:

  • Using the mission as an IT driver
  • Defining the customer profile
  • understanding the partnership model
  • Creating a strategic plan
  • Planning and budgeting issues

Managing IT Quality

  • Understanding the importance of managing by process
  • Understand the definitions of quality
  • Applying maturity models
  • Using process management
  • Applying international standards

 

Day 4

Building the IT Management Team

This day focuses on performance evaluation, team building, delegation, and project management fundamentals. Participants learn how to motivate and manage stakeholders effectively. The topics covered will include:

  • Evaluating IT performance and metrics
  • Understanding delegation and motivation
  • Team building
  • Managing the management team and stakeholders

IT Project Management

  • The Importance of Project Management
  • Defining Project Manager talents and skills
  • Understanding the principles of Project Management

 

Day 5

IT Performance Metrics

This day addresses metrics, best practices, and lessons learned for sustaining strategic IT excellence. Participants explore measurement strategies and integrating metrics into planning. The topics covered will include:

  • Developing a measurement strategy
  • Creating a “Best Practices” based organization
  • Deploy metrics
  • Managing by facts and results
  • Integrate metrics into the strategic plan

Common Pitfalls and Lessons Learned

  • Balancing technical and corporate requirements
  • Balancing tactical and strategic decisions
  • Evaluating new and existing technologies
  • Balancing management styles and culture

 

Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align strategic IT leadership principles with internal priorities, technology landscapes, and business objectives. Customisation supports participants in applying strategic frameworks to real organisational scenarios, accelerating IT-business alignment and performance impact.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Strategic IT Leadership training course:

  • Stronger alignment between IT and business strategy
  • Improved strategic decision-making in technology
  • Enhanced leadership influence and communication
  • Higher performance through metrics and quality focus
  • Greater team motivation and technology adoption
  • Sustainable IT capability for business growth
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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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