Master Strategic Planning: Development & Implementation

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective strategic plans. Participants will learn to analyze their organization's environment, formulate strategic goals, and create actionable implementation plans. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, ensuring participants can immediately apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key components of strategic planning and their importance
• Develop skills in environmental analysis and strategic goal-setting
• Learn techniques for aligning organizational resources with strategic objectives
• Master the process of strategy implementation and performance measurement
• Enhance leadership skills for driving strategic change and innovation

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Strategic Planning

• Introduction to strategic planning concepts
• Understanding the strategic planning process
• Analyzing the external and internal environment
• Developing mission and vision statements

Day 2: Strategic Analysis and Goal Setting

• Conducting SWOT and PESTEL analyses
• Identifying core competencies and competitive advantages
• Setting strategic goals and objectives
• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs)

Day 3: Strategy Formulation and Resource Alignment

• Exploring strategy formulation techniques
• Aligning organizational structure with strategy
• Resource allocation and budgeting for strategic initiatives
• Creating a balanced scorecard

Day 4: Strategy Implementation and Change Management

• Developing action plans and timelines
• Managing organizational change and overcoming resistance
• Communicating strategy throughout the organization
• Building a culture of strategic thinking

Day 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Strategic Leadership

• Implementing performance measurement systems
• Conducting strategy reviews and making adjustments
• Developing strategic leadership skills
• Creating a continuous improvement framework

Practical Wins for Participants

• A comprehensive strategic plan template tailored to their organization
• A toolkit of strategic analysis and implementation techniques
• A personalized action plan for driving strategic change
• Enhanced leadership skills for guiding teams through strategic initiatives