Chartered Strategic Leadership Manager (CSLM)®
Chartered Strategic Leadership Manager (CSLM)®
Certified CSLM® professionals will be able to:
- Develop and execute enterprise-level leadership strategies
 - Align organizational vision with leadership practices and culture
 - Lead cross-functional teams and strategic change initiatives
 - Integrate innovation, agility, and sustainability into leadership frameworks
 - Engage boards and C-suites with high-impact communication
 - Manage crisis, complexity, and long-term transformation
 - Govern ethically, inclusively, and with global foresight
 
- Design strategic leadership plans that drive organizational value
 - Implement systems thinking and enterprise agility
 - Navigate disruption and transformation using change leadership frameworks
 - Communicate vision and lead organizational culture shifts
 - Evaluate leadership decisions using data, ethics, and stakeholder impact
 - Lead with clarity, consistency, and boardroom influence
 
Who Should Join ?

Senior Managers and Directors

VPs and Business Unit Leaders

Strategic HR or People Leaders

Program and Change Leaders

Consultants, Coaches, and Executive Facilitators

Aspiring C-suite leaders preparing for enterprise leadership roles
Domain Modules

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Alignment
This module introduces frameworks for aligning leadership behaviors with organizational vision, culture, and strategy. Participants explore strategic planning cycles, stakeholder influence, and enterprise value mapping—equipping them to lead with intention and impact.

Systems Thinking and Organizational Agility
Leaders must think beyond departments and functions. This module focuses on systems thinking, agile leadership models, and cross-functional collaboration. Participants learn to break silos and foster responsiveness across organizational ecosystems.

Innovation and Adaptive Strategy
Innovation is no longer optional—it's strategic. This module trains leaders to foster creativity, lead digital transformation, and guide teams through ambiguity. Participants learn to translate trends into action and lead in environments of constant change.

Leading Culture and Change Across Enterprises
Organizational transformation requires cultural Leadership. This module explores cultural diagnostics, alignment strategies, change readiness assessments, and leader-led culture shaping—enabling sustainable behavioral and structural change.

Leadership Metrics and Business Impact
Senior leaders must quantify their influence. Participants learn to build leadership scorecards, use strategic KPIs, and analyze leadership ROI. Topics include engagement metrics, culture health, innovation velocity, and executive dashboarding. Shape

Ethical Governance and Leadership Accountability Inclusion, and Culture
This module helps leaders balance power with accountability. Topics include ethical frameworks, board governance, whistleblower policies, ESG alignment, and strategic reputation management. Leaders gain tools to model integrity at scale.

Boardroom Communication and Strategic Influence
Senior leaders must influence at the highest level. This module trains participants in executive presence, storytelling with data, strategic briefing documents, and high-stakes presentations. Participants practice communicating strategic initiatives to boards, CEOs, and investors.

Capstone – Strategic Leadership Simulation
This culminating project challenges participants to apply all course elements in a simulated executive leadership scenario. It involves designing a strategic leadership roadmap for a company facing disruption, growth, or transformation, complete with stakeholder plans, metrics, and board reporting.
Exam Details

Exam Type: Online Exam + Capstone Simulation

Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions

Duration: 90 Minutes

Passing Score: 70%

Capstone: Yes – Leadership Strategy Simulation (Written Plan or Live Presentation)

Attempts: Up to one retake allowed within 6 months Shape
Career Paths and Roles

1. Director of Strategy or Transformation

2. VP of Operations / Talent / Business Development

3. Strategic Program Lead

4. Group Leadership Consultant

5. Deputy COO or CHRO

6. CEO Succession Candidates

7. Organizational Effectiveness Leader
Certification Deliverables
- Chartered Certificate (digital and printable)
 - Strategic Leadership Badge for digital identity (LinkedIn, email)
 - Board-Level Capstone Evaluation Report
 - 3-Year Validity with advanced re-certification or progression to CTLE® or CELO®
 
Accreditation and Recognition
- Accredited by: Global Institute of Leadership, HR, and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP)
 - Framework Aligned With: ISO 21001, ILM Level 7, McKinsey 7-S, CMI Strategic Leadership Standards
 - Accepted By: Executive networks, leadership accelerators, and global consulting firms
 - Eligible for: CEUs, SHRM PDCs, ILM-recognized development hours
 

Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees : Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.

Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD