Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe

Chief Strategy Officer Masterclass 2026

Date:

09 - 12 September 2026

Venue:

Gweru, Zimbabwe

Status:

upcoming

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Overview
The role of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) has become central to organisational growth, transformation, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. In today’s fast-changing and highly disruptive business environment, organisations require strategic leaders who can anticipate change, drive innovation, align execution with vision, and create sustainable competitive advantage.
The modern CSO is expected to guide enterprise-wide strategy, oversee transformation initiatives, manage strategic risk, leverage digital opportunities, and support boards and executive teams in making informed strategic decisions. This programme is designed to equip senior executives and emerging strategy leaders with practical tools, strategic frameworks, and leadership capabilities required to lead effectively in complex environments.
This intensive executive leadership programme provides participants with practical insights into strategic leadership, corporate transformation, innovation management, governance, execution excellence, and future-focused decision-making.
Course Outline

Day One: Strategic Leadership and Enterprise Growth

  • The Modern Chief Strategy Officer: Strategic leadership responsibilities, CSO as organisational architect.
  • Strategic Thinking and Competitive Advantage: Strategic analysis frameworks, competitive intelligence.
  • Corporate Strategy Development: Vision, strategic alignment, scenario planning, growth strategies.
  • Governance, Risk and Strategic Oversight: Strategic governance principles, enterprise risk management.
  • Strategy Execution and Performance Management: Translating strategy into action, KPIs and balanced scorecards.

Day Two: Innovation, Transformation and Future Readiness

  • Organisational Transformation and Change Leadership: Leading enterprise transformation, building resilience.
  • Innovation and Digital Strategy: Innovation leadership, digital transformation and AI strategy.
  • Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Executive communication, influencing boards.
  • Strategic Risk, Sustainability and ESG: Strategic risk identification, ESG integration, long-term value.
  • The Future of Strategic Leadership: Future trends, adaptive leadership, strategic resilience.
Who Should Attend?
  • Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Chief Innovation Officer
  • Business Development Director
  • Corporate Development Manager
  • Strategic Planning Manager
  • Innovation and R&D Leaders
  • Head of Business Units
  • Digital Transformation Leaders
Registration Options
Package Members (USD$) Non-Members (USD$)
Option 1 Accommodation, Conferencing, Teas, Lunches, Refreshments, Certificate of Participation and Activities $1,350.00 $1,450.00
Option 2 Conferencing, Teas, Lunches, Refreshments, Certificate of Participation and Activities $650.00 $750.00
Contact
Contact Us to Book: Tel: +263 24 2692838 Cell: +263 71 093 8209 | +263 77 267 5810 Email: csuite@icd.co.zw