Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation

Introduction :

The "Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation" course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the strategic planning process, from setting objectives to executing plans effectively. In today’s dynamic business environment, organizations must be agile and proactive in their strategic initiatives. This course will equip participants with the tools, techniques, and frameworks necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans that align with their organizational goals.

Target Audience :

• Mid-level and senior managers involved in strategic decision-making.
• Business analysts and consultants working on strategic projects.
• Team leaders looking to align their teams with broader organizational strategies.
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners planning for growth and sustainability.
• Anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of strategic planning processes.

Course Objectives :

• Formulate and execute strategic plans to meet objectives
• Apply strategy planning processes at an organizational and department level
• Assess the business environment
• Interpret the internal and external forces shaping the future
• Develop & follow a strategic roadmap through a clear vision & statement of strategic intent
• Identify the competencies and capabilities of strategically agile and effective organizations
• Recognize your own strategic leadership style and the styles of others
• Effectively prepare, motivate and guide your organization, unit or team towards the vision 
• Identify strategic options for long-term competitive advantage
• Implement strategies to deliver results

Course Modules:

Strategy and Strategic Planning

• Introduction – what is Strategic Planning?
• Different models of Strategic Planning
• Benefits of Strategic Planning
• When should Strategic Planning be done?
• Various overviews of Strategic Planning process
• Samples of plans
• Understanding the impact of leadership competencies on company strategy
• Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
• Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development

Strategic Models and Paradigms

• The strategic journey – common models and frameworks for strategic thinking
• Developing a strategic road map
• Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
• Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
• Defining the outcomes

Effective Strategic Implementation

• Strategic implementation tools and frameworks
• Structures and systems for strategic agility and performance
• Identifying strategic horizons and using the 7S framework
• Analyzing the key elements for implementation
• Measurement, analysis and knowledge management

Strategic Leadership

• Preparing for the future
• Effective styles and practices for strategic leadership
• Recognizing, analyzing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
• Developing inspiration and motivation
• Communicating the roadmap and gathering support

Driving Strategic Performance & Success

• Transforming the organization to enable strategic success
• Monitoring and adjustment
• Balancing the focus on performance and strategy
• Spreading leadership capabilities throughout the organization
• Maximizing organizational learning and knowledge transfer to embed strategic success