University of Kwazulu-Natal

The Strategy Of Leadership Aligning Vision With Execution

Bonisiwe Shabane
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the strategy of leadership aligning vision with execution

Enhance leadership and strategic vision with Gentex Training Center’s Leadership & Strategic Vision for Entrepreneurs course, designed for sustainable success. Entrepreneurship requires more than innovation and determination; it demands visionary leadership and a strategic mindset. Successful entrepreneurs are those who can foresee opportunities, inspire their teams, and align resources with long-term goals. Leadership combined with strategic vision is the cornerstone of sustainable growth, empowering businesses to thrive in competitive and dynamic environments. The Leadership & Strategic Vision for Entrepreneurs Course by Gentex Training Center is tailored to equip participants with the tools to lead effectively and think strategically. This comprehensive five-day program dives deep into leadership principles, strategic planning techniques, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to drive organizational success.

This course combines engaging lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Participants will engage in group activities and role-playing scenarios to solidify their learning experience. By successfully completing the Leadership & Strategic Vision for Entrepreneurs Course with Gentex Training Center, participants will emerge equipped with the leadership skills and strategic mindset necessary to guide their businesses towards sustainable success. This course offers the tools to build dynamic teams, seize opportunities, and achieve organizational excellence in today’s complex business landscape. Leadership today is often described in big, lofty terms - visionary, decisive, transformational. But the leaders who actually drive meaningful results share something simpler and more grounded: they create clarity, empower people, and ensure strategy becomes action.

Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about helping others discover that their insights, ideas, and talents matter. When people feel empowered to think boldly and contribute fully, organizations unlock a level of creativity and ownership that no single leader can generate alone. The strongest leaders I’ve worked with - and strived to emulate - aren’t defined by force or authority. They’re defined by their intentionality. They ask questions instead of giving quick answers.

They create space instead of filling the room. They listen to understand instead of listening to respond. When teams experience this style of leadership, trust deepens. People take initiative. Collaboration strengthens. And the organization moves forward with a shared sense of purpose rather than a series of disconnected tasks.

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v15-i12/26951 Leadership alignment and cross-functional collaboration are increasingly recognized as essential for achieving strategic coherence and organizational performance, particularly in dynamic sectors such as real estate. Misalignment among leadership teams often manifests through unclear roles, fragmented communication, and inconsistent decision-making, undermining collaboration and strategic execution. This review aims to identify the underlying causes of leadership misalignment, examine effective organizational and behavioral interventions, and explore how learning processes sustain alignment and collaboration within evolving organizations. Using a structured review approach guided by PRISMA 2020 elements, literature from Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar was analyzed. Eight empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025 were synthesized, focusing on leadership development, cross-functional collaboration frameworks, and organizational learning practices across multiple sectors.

The analysis revealed that leadership alignment, collaboration, and learning are mutually reinforcing processes. Effective interventions such as leadership coaching, reflective learning, integrated decision systems, and participatory governance enhance role clarity, communication coherence, and strategic adaptability. Studies highlighted that digital transformation, when combined with socio-technical alignment and psychological safety, can strengthen collaborative performance. Conversely, siloed structures, hierarchical cultures, and weak feedback loops continue to impede sustained alignment. This review concludes that leadership alignment should be viewed as a dynamic and iterative process rather than a static goal. Embedding reflective learning and adaptive collaboration mechanisms enables organizations, particularly in emerging markets like Malaysia, to achieve sustained strategic coherence, innovation, and resilience in rapidly changing environments.

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