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Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Leadership & Management 

Qualification Cost £2,495

The ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Extended Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management is a professional development qualification designed for senior leaders, executives, and managers. It focuses on enhancing strategic thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams at a high level. 

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Target Audience

  • Senior managers, directors, and executives who are responsible for driving organizational strategy.

  • Professionals aiming to refine their strategic leadership and management skills to lead effectively in complex environments.

 

Key Objectives

  1. Strategic Leadership Development: The course develops an understanding of advanced leadership theories and their practical application to organizational leadership.

  2. Strategic Management Skills: It builds the ability to create and implement effective strategies for long-term success.

  3. Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Enhances skills in analyzing business challenges, managing change, and making informed decisions.

  4. Stakeholder Management: Focuses on understanding the needs of key stakeholders and managing their expectations.

  5. Change Management: Equips leaders with skills to lead and implement transformational change in dynamic and competitive environments.

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For the ILM Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, learners must complete 60 credits from a combination of core and optional units. The following is a detailed breakdown of the key units within this qualification

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Structure Overview

  • Minimum of 31 credits from core units (700-703, 710-717).

  • Maximum of 29 credits from optional units (601-612, 800).

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Core Units (Minimum 31 Credits Required)

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Unit 700: Developing Leadership and Management Capability through Enquiry (20 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit focuses on developing advanced leadership and management skills by engaging in enquiry-based learning. Learners identify real-world challenges in their organization, analyze data, and apply research methods to propose strategic solutions.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Research and enquiry into leadership challenges.

    • Data analysis for strategic problem-solving.

    • Application of research findings to drive organizational change.

  • Outcomes: Learners enhance their strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities through practical enquiry .

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Unit 701: Developing a High-Level Business Case (20 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit teaches how to create a strategic business case to influence organizational change and decision-making.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Strategic analysis for decision-making.

    • Developing and presenting robust business cases.

    • Aligning business cases with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.

  • Outcomes: Learners will develop the skills to create persuasive, evidence-backed business cases for key organizational initiatives .

 

Unit 702: Developing and Maintaining a High-Performance Culture and Optimising Resources (20 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit covers strategies to build a high-performance culture and optimize resources to improve organizational effectiveness.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Resource management strategies for high performance.

    • Building and sustaining a high-performance organizational culture.

    • Engaging stakeholders and managing risks.

  • Outcomes: Learners will understand how to manage resources and maintain organizational efficiency while sustaining a high-performance culture .

 

Unit 703: Developing Strategic Leadership and Management Capability (10 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit helps develop strategic leadership capabilities by exploring leadership models and personal leadership development. Learners critically reflect on their leadership styles and apply strategic leadership theories to lead organizational change.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Self-reflection and development of leadership styles.

    • Application of leadership theories in a strategic context.

    • Leading organizational transformation.

  • Outcomes: Participants will gain insight into their leadership abilities and develop strategies for leading at the highest organizational levels .

 

Unit 710: Embedding a Culture of Developmental Leadership (12 Credits)

  • Overview: Focuses on developing a leadership culture that emphasizes continuous learning and improvement.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Leadership development frameworks.

    • Strategies for embedding a developmental leadership culture within organizations.

  • Outcomes: Learners will acquire the tools to create a culture that supports leadership growth throughout the organization .

 

Optional Units (Maximum of 29 Credits from 601-612, 800)

Unit 800: The Impactful CEO (20 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit is designed for CEOs and senior leaders aiming to enhance their strategic leadership capabilities. It covers high-level decision-making, organizational strategy, and leadership impact.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Developing organizational strategies and plans.

    • Leading transformational change.

    • Managing stakeholder communication.

  • Outcomes: Learners will gain advanced skills to lead organizations, develop impactful strategies, and manage large-scale organizational transformation​

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Unit 601: Developing Personal Effectiveness and Impact (6 Credits)

  • Overview: Focuses on self-awareness and personal leadership development. It helps leaders enhance their emotional intelligence and influence within the organization.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Personal reflection and leadership impact.

    • Development of emotional intelligence.

    • Self-improvement action plans.

  • Outcomes: Learners will increase their personal leadership effectiveness and improve their influence in organizational settings 

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Unit 606: Maximising Data Efficiency for Organisational Success (7 Credits)

  • Overview: This unit focuses on leveraging data to improve organizational decision-making and performance.

  • Key Learning Areas:

    • Data analysis techniques for strategic purposes.

    • Data-driven decision-making.

    • Risk assessment based on data insights.

  • Outcomes: Learners will be able to optimize the use of data for strategic management and organizational improvement​

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Conclusion:

The ILM Level 7 Extended Diploma offers a comprehensive approach to leadership and management at the highest levels, providing both core and optional units that focus on strategic leadership, personal effectiveness, and organizational transformation. With a minimum of 31 credits required from core leadership units and up to 29 credits from optional units such as The Impactful CEO, this qualification ensures a well-rounded development of high-level strategic skills​

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