Role-Based Programme
RB0649

Canva for Senior Leadership

Executive Communication, Strategy Storytelling & Data-Driven Leadership

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Duration
16 Hours
Level
Intermediate
Delivery
Instructor-Led
Format
Capability Training

Programme Objectives

  • Develop functional proficiency in using Canva to create executive presentations, strategy narratives, leadership communications, and decision-support materials.
  • Transform complex business priorities, performance data, and strategic initiatives into concise visual stories for boards, leadership teams, employees, and external stakeholders.
  • Apply Canva AI, Magic Write, Magic Design, Magic Charts, and Magic Insights to accelerate executive-content development while maintaining human judgement.
  • Build reusable branded workflows for business reviews, transformation updates, town halls, strategic proposals, and leadership communication.
  • Apply governance for confidentiality, data accuracy, brand consistency, approvals, responsible AI use, and executive-quality communication.

Tools covered

Canva PresentationsCanva DocsCanva WhiteboardsCanva SheetsCanva ChartsCanva AIMagic WriteMagic DesignMagic ChartsMagic InsightsMagic MediaBrand KitBrand TemplatesComments & Collaboration

Who should attend

  • Chief Executive Officers
  • CXOs & Executive Committee Members
  • Business Unit Heads
  • Functional Heads
  • Vice Presidents
  • Senior Directors
  • General Managers
  • Transformation Leaders
  • Strategy Leaders
  • Country / Regional Heads
  • Senior Programme Sponsors
  • Leadership Team Members

Prerequisites & Participant Readiness

  • Working understanding of organisational strategy, performance reviews, and executive communication
  • Familiarity with presentations, reports, business metrics, and stakeholder discussions
  • Basic experience working with business data or management reports
  • No professional design expertise required
  • No requirement to complete shorter Canva courses
  • Availability of some AI, brand, or enterprise features may depend on organisational Canva plan and permissions

TOC Modules

Concepts
  • Understanding Canva Presentations, Docs, Whiteboards, Sheets, and AI capabilities
  • Mapping tools across Think → Analyse → Structure → Communicate → Align
  • Identifying executive use cases across strategy, performance, transformation, and communication
  • Understanding where Canva supports leadership judgement rather than replacing it
Practical activities
  • Exploring an integrated leadership workspace
  • Converting a sample executive requirement into the appropriate Canva format
  • Creating a concise leadership communication asset

Scenarios

Quarterly Business Performance to Executive Decision

Business Data → Canva Sheets → Magic Insights → Management Interpretation → Magic Charts → Executive Narrative → Leadership Presentation → Decision & Actions

Participants transform operational and performance data into a concise executive review that highlights what changed, why it matters, key risks, required decisions, and management actions.

Strategic Transformation to Organisation-Wide Leadership Communication

Transformation Strategy → Leadership Priorities → Visual Roadmap → Executive Deck → Town Hall Communication → Manager Asset → Brand & Leadership Approval → Employee Communication

Participants translate a complex transformation programme into consistent visual communication for executives, managers, and employees while maintaining strategic accuracy and governance.

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