This course will prepare you to make a significant contribution to the creation of tomorrow's organization from today's organization. Strategy and strategic planning are critical activities that enable all managers to (a) anticipate a significant change in the structure and potential of their business and (b) make a significant personal contribution to business development processes.
All managers must understand and deal with major changes in markets, technologies, competition, business models, and risk management, as well as the broader impact of globalization. To accomplish this, the strategic planning team must consider how to use all available resources to chart a course that will allow an organization to grow rapidly and deliver outstanding financial and other results.
Learning how to apply leading-edge thinking in strategic analysis and planning
Evaluating the choices faced by an organization in planning for the future
Preparing a strategic plan that serves as a road map for action
Understanding best practice in implementing strategic programs and projects
Designing an effective linkage between strategic and operational management
Leverage the value of strategy and strategic planning
Design a strategic planning process for your organization
Analyze options and make robust choices in setting goals and objectives
Take full advantage of the opportunities of globalization
Lead effective strategic change within your part of your organization
The training methodology of the course is based on a carefully planned schedule of highly focused tutor input, using a balanced set of state-of-the-art learning mechanisms. The emphasis will be on studying real organizations making major strategic decisions.
Above all, the principles and approaches to strategic analysis, planning, and management will be illustrated by reference to real-life situations in which the course leader has been personally involved.
Presentations by the course leader, including case examples
Group work on case studies - analysis, interaction, and discussion
Presentations by subject experts on aspects of strategy, strategic planning, and organizational change
Focused problem-solving exercises, including “outside the box” thinking
Decision analysis in different strategic and competitive conditions
Better decision-making and time/resource allocation - leading to improved organizational performance
Introduction of strategic thinking into all levels of the organization
Top management having more confidence in the decisions of its staff
An improved approach to planning at strategic and operational levels
Sharply focused views on the extent and direction of change required for success
More effective program and project implementation by managers
Improved career flexibility and prospects
Accelerated thinking speed and problem resolution
Detailed understanding of the strategic impact of different specialisms
Improved leadership and team working capabilities
Innovative approaches in ensuring the most effective impact of individual specialisms
Understanding and applying best practice in strategic planning
