Steps to become an Influential Leader

Name: Steps to become an Influential Leader
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Focused Learning for Executives, Managers and above

Created byRamakrishnan Ramaswamy

Last updated 9/2025

English

What you'll learn

Strategic Planning steps and examples
Four Step Planning Process
Creative Thinking and Innovation
Team Synergy
Program Management
Capex, Opex Planning and Business Case Preparation

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 3h 43m total length

Introduction3:10
This Professional Excellence Focused Learning Course is covered through six Lectures 1. Strategic Planning 2. Four Step Planning Process 3. Innovation 4. Team Synergy 5. Program Management 6. Opex, Capex Planning and Business case preparation
Strategic Planning29:06
Understand the basic steps of Strategic Planning -Global View, Practical application and Learn through Examples
Four Step Planning Process43:58
In this session we will understand the Four Step Planning Process. I will discuss this in three parts- What does research recommend? What do Global Authorities recommend? What I would recommend based on my experience?
Creative Thinking and Innovation29:20
Today we will understand the Barriers of Innovation, Innovation Equation, Tools that will help generate Ideas and Examples
Team Synergy27:37
The focus is on the wider impacts of change, particularly on people and how they, as individuals and teams, move from the current situation to the new one
Program Management36:59
Understanding the Project Management and Program Management. Importance of Accountability and Responsibility in Program Management. Learning from real life examples
Opex, Capex Planning and Business Case Preparation53:39
This session is all about how to Create, Monitor, and Manage a budget for business success. It should help you to allocate resources where they are needed, so that your business remains profitable and successful. Even though you create budget for your department, it should get aligned with the overall business objective.

Requirements

Able to understand spoken English

Description

How many of you truly believe that the best lessons come from real-life experiences?
And how many of you would attend a session where leaders share the strategies, tools, and methods that shaped their professional success?

This course—Steps to Become an Influential Leader—is designed exactly with that in mind. It helps Executives, Managers, and aspiring leaders accelerate their growth by learning from proven practices, not just theory.

In today’s competitive business environment, it’s not enough to simply manage tasks—you need to think strategically, innovate consistently, and lead with impact. This course provides a series of focused learning modules built on practical insights and powerful frameworks that you can apply immediately in your role.

You’ll explore:

Strategic Planning: Build clarity and direction to drive sustainable growth.
The Four-Step Planning Process: A simple yet powerful framework to move from vision to execution.
Creative Thinking & Innovation: Unlock new ideas and practical approaches to problem-solving.
Team Synergy: Learn how to align diverse talents and create high-performing teams.
Program Management: Master the art of managing multiple initiatives with precision.
Capex & Opex Planning + Business Case Preparation: Gain financial acumen to influence decision-making and secure stakeholder buy-in.

By the end of this course, you won’t just have concepts—you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to build influence, strengthen your leadership, and elevate your professional excellence.

If you are ready to fast-track your journey to becoming an Influential Leader—this course is for you.

Who this course is for:

Executives, Managers and above would like to learn and sharpen their skills in the above