• Live Class

Leading Strategic Initiatives (Program Management)

With Greg Githens, PMP

Gain leadership tools to drive strategic initiatives, navigate uncertainty, and deliver bold, scalable impact in dynamic environments.

Offered at the following events: see registration for course dates

  • 15—16 June 2026, Orlando, FL
  • 20—21 July 2026, Virtual
  • 16—17 November 2026, Virtual
  • Level
    Advanced
  • PDUs
    14
  • Duration
    2-Day Training
Member PriceUSD $1735
Full PriceUSD $2112
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Overview

This training’s primary purpose is to provide proven leadership practices, skills, and insights specific to strategic initiative programs. Learners will gain tools, perspective, and confidence to make instant positive contributions.

The content is grounded in real-world examples of strategic initiatives. The course provides a structured set of recommendations for applying tools from the program management toolbox.

Strategic initiatives are distinct, bold, and scalable endeavors. They are not tactical projects intended to improve business operations.

An important feature of strategic initiatives is that they must cope with unpredictability in the external business environment: e.g., emergence, volatility, and ambiguity. The path to success is not classical planning, but rather an approach that embraces tools that allow the organization to experiment and pivot as it gains insight into the business environment.

We will address common myths about strategy execution. By recognizing the essential principles, we will show how to deliver impact and deliver important benefits to stakeholders.

In addition to 14 PDUs for attending this training, you will also get an opportunity to earn 1 additional PDU for participating in prework. Registrants will get details regarding participation prior to the start of the course. This is a great opportunity to earn 1 PDU at no extra cost!

Related Topics

  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Program Management
  • Power Skills
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    What You'll Learn

    Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:

    • Apply the “four driving questions” to program initiation and benefits realization
    • Develop perspective on personal leadership competencies, expertise influence, strategic thinking, question asking, and story telling
    • Apply communications techniques to better convey benefits, value, opportunities, and promises to stakeholders
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    PDU Breakdown

    Maintaining a certification? Earn professional development units (PDUs) toward renewal while building valuable skills in this live training course.

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    Total PDUs

    14

    Business Acumen

    6

    Ways of Working

    4

    Power Skills

    4

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      About the Instructor(s)

      • Greg Githens, PMP

        Greg Githens

        Greg Githens’ mission is to upskill individuals to make positive impact by delivering useful ideas and new perspectives. His engaging enthusiastic style has earned him the reputation as one of PMI’s most popular speakers.

        Greg is the author of How to Think Strategically: Sharpen Your Mind. Develop Your Competency. Contribute to Success. This highly rated book explains that strategic thinking is an individual competency composed of 20 microskills. Because strategic thinking is rare and valuable, those who demonstrate it have more value to their organizations and are more promotable.

        Greg has been a featured speaker at PMI Global Summit, PMI chapters, and The Management Roundtable. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree from Miami University.