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
This course is designed for senior experienced staff from any industry and any functional specialization who wish to gain a broader appreciation of the dynamics of business development and develop their roles in setting the direction for their organization to create its future.
Specialists in marketing and business development
Experienced Managers / Leaders in finance and accounting
Specialists in production and operations management
Scientists in research and development
Logistics and Distribution Specialists
Human Resource and Organizational Development Staff
Definitions of Strategy and Strategic Planning
Why are Strategy and Strategic Planning important?
Understanding The Main Frameworks for Strategic Analysis
Private and Public Sector Strategies – Similarities and Differences
External Analysis - Understanding and Analyzing Business Attractiveness
Analyzing Customers and Benchmarking your own Strategic Position
How attractive is the Game that we have chosen to Play?
The Interface and Balance of External and Internal Analysis
Internal Analysis: Financial
Internal Analysis: Non-financial
The Concept and Practicalities of The “Balanced Scorecard”
Diagnosing and Analyzing Strategic Problems and Opportunities
Fusion of Analysis into Strategic choices - SWOT and The Strategy Matrix
How well are we playing the game that we have chosen to play?
Review of The Tools Used So Far
The Content of a Strategy: Avoiding “Paralysis by Analysis”
Putting a Strategic Plan together – The 5-Page Framework
Strategies for Alliances and Joint Ventures
Management of Alliances and Joint Ventures
The Essence of Globalization and Global Strategy
Globalization – The Strategic Dimension
Globalization – The Organizational Dimension
Globalization – The Human Dimension
How to Build and Manage a Strategic Planning Team
Communicating Strategy through the Organization
Gaining Your Team’s Commitment and Buy-in to the Strategy
Alignment of Strategy, Culture, Structure, and People
Effective Execution - Converting Strategic Analysis and Planning into Action
Aligning and Linking Strategy with Operational Objectives
Implementation – Getting Practical Things Done
Creating Tomorrow’s Organization out of Today’s Organization
Strategic Planning at a Personal Level
Overview: The Complete Strategy Process
Summary and Conclusions - The Corporate and Individual value of Strategic Planning
