Strategic Thinking, Planning & Execution
Core Business Skills for managers, executives and professionals
Duration
5 Days
Format
Classroom &Online
Fee From
$2,950
Scheduled Dates
No sessions of this type are scheduled.
Introduction
- Developing a strategic mindset and thinking beyond day-to-day operations
- Analysing the business environment and competitive position
- Formulating and evaluating strategic options
- Building strategic plans with clear objectives, KPIs and resources
- Driving execution, monitoring performance and adapting strategy
Objectives
- Apply strategic thinking to complex business problems and opportunities
- Analyse the external and internal environment using recognised strategic tools
- Define vision, mission and strategic priorities
- Generate, evaluate and select strategic options
- Build a strategic plan with objectives, KPIs, initiatives and budgets
- Align structure, resources and people behind strategy
- Monitor execution and adapt strategy in response to change
Training Methodology
Organisational Impact
- A clearer link between strategy and day-to-day priorities
- More disciplined strategic planning and decision-making
- Better allocation of resources to strategic priorities
- Consistent performance measurement through KPIs and OKRs
- Consistent performance measurement through KPIs and OKRs
- Greater agility in responding to market and competitive change
Personal Impact
- Think strategically and see the bigger picture
- Use strategic analysis tools with confidence
- Build and present credible strategic plans
- Set meaningful objectives and KPIs for teams
- Lead execution and hold teams accountable for results
- Strengthen your profile for senior management and strategy roles
Who Should Attend?
- Senior managers and heads of department
- Directors and executives responsible for strategy
- Strategy, planning and business development professionals
- Middle managers moving into strategic roles
- Project, programme and portfolio managers
- Finance and FP&A professionals involved in strategic planning
- Transformation and performance management teams
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
Course Outline
- What strategy is and why it matters
- Strategic thinking versus operational thinking
- Developing a strategic mindset
- Systems thinking and recognising patterns
- Common pitfalls in strategy and cognitive biases
- Case study: strategic success and failure
- Analysing the external environment: PESTLE
- Industry analysis: Porter’s Five Forces
- Internal analysis: resources, capabilities and the value chain
- Customer and competitor analysis
- SWOT and TOWS analysis
- Practical exercise: strategic analysis of a case organisation
- Vision, mission and strategic intent
- Competitive strategy and sources of advantage
- Growth options: Ansoff matrix, partnerships and acquisitions
- Scenario planning and strategic risk
- Evaluating and prioritising strategic options
- Practical exercise: developing and selecting strategic options
- Translating strategy into objectives and priorities
- The Balanced Scorecard and strategy maps
- Setting KPIs and OKRs
- Resource allocation and budgeting for strategy
- Building the strategic plan and roadmap
- Practical exercise: building a strategic plan
- Why strategies fail in execution
- Aligning structure, culture and people with strategy
- Communicating strategy across the organisation
- Governance, performance reviews and dashboards
- Adapting strategy in a changing environment
- Capstone exercise: strategy execution action plan
Certificates
CLASSROOM
Delegates who complete the classroom course receive the Thinkcloudly Certificate of Completion, with one Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for every 50 minutes of attendance.
ONLINE
Delegates who complete the live online course receive the Thinkcloudly Certificate of Completion, with one Guided Learning Hour awarded for every 60 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations
Original price was: $6,499.00.$5,950.00Current price is: $5,950.00.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn on this course?
How to think strategically, analyse the business environment, develop and choose strategic options, build a strategic plan and drive its execution.
Do I need prior strategy experience?
No. The course suits managers with some business experience and builds from strategic fundamentals to planning and execution.
How is this different from the Leadership & Strategic Management Masterclass?
This five-day course focuses entirely on strategy, planning and execution. The ten-day masterclass also covers personal leadership, team leadership and coaching.
How is the course delivered?
Through short briefings, group discussion, case studies and practical exercises, with a strong focus on applying the tools to your own organisation.
What will I take back to my organisation?
A strategic analysis toolkit, a strategic plan template with KPIs and OKRs, and an execution action plan.
What is included in the fee?
The fee of $5,950 covers the full five-day programme, course materials and certificate. Classroom fees also include lunch and refreshments.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All delegates who complete the course receive the Thinkcloudly Certificate of Completion, with CPE credits for classroom attendance or Guided Learning Hours for online attendance.
Can this course be delivered in-house?
Yes. We can tailor the content and case studies to your industry and deliver it at your premises, a venue of your choice or online. Contact [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
