Business Strategy & Change Management Training Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips leaders with the tools to develop and implement effective business strategies while successfully managing organizational change. Participants will learn to analyze their competitive environment, formulate winning strategies, and lead their organizations through periods of transformation. The course combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, enabling attendees to apply their learning to real-world business challenges.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning and execution
• Master techniques for analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes
• Learn to create and communicate compelling organizational visions
• Acquire skills to lead and manage change initiatives effectively
• Understand how to align organizational culture with strategic objectives
• Gain practical tools for measuring and evaluating strategic performance

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Strategic Thinking

• Introduction to strategic management concepts
• External environment analysis (PESTEL framework)
• Industry analysis using Porter's Five Forces
• Identifying core competencies and competitive advantages

Day 2: Strategy Formulation and Business Models

• Developing vision and mission statements
• Setting strategic objectives and KPIs
• Business model innovation and design
• Strategies for growth and competitive positioning

Day 3: Strategy Implementation and Execution

• Translating strategy into action plans
• Resource allocation and budgeting
• Organizational structure and strategy alignment
• Performance management and strategy execution

Day 4: Leading Organizational Change

• Understanding the psychology of change
• Change management models and frameworks
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Building a change-ready organizational culture

Day 5: Sustaining Strategic Success

• Continuous strategy evaluation and adaptation
• Managing strategic risks and uncertainties
• Fostering innovation and organizational learning
• Developing strategic leadership capabilities

Practical Wins for Participants

• Create a strategic plan for your organization
• Develop a change management roadmap
• Design a balanced scorecard for strategy implementation
• Craft a compelling vision statement and communication plan