Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course
This training course has been developed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts who need to build practical strategic planning capabilities. It is not intended for academic study but to help you begin turning your goals into reality today.
The course concentrates on strategic planning for businesses where flexibility and continuous learning are paramount. The primary focus is on corporate and investment strategy, illustrated through current real-world examples. Every participant will have the opportunity to develop a strategic plan and learn how to apply it effectively in practice.
This course is available as onsite live training in Uzbekistan or online live training.Course Outline
Overview of Strategic Planning
- Strategic planning: why, when, and for what purpose?
- When is strategic planning not advisable?
Strategic Analysis
Levels of Strategic Planning
- Corporate Strategy
- SBU / Business and Division Strategy
- Operational Strategy
Developing the Strategic Plan
- Vision
- Mission
- Values and Behaviours
- Goals, Tasks, and Responsibilities
Methodologies
- Defining tasks using the SMART framework
Business Motivation Model
- Brief overview of the standard
- Software supporting the strategic planning process
Strategy Implementation
- Information systems
- Task assignment
- Employee motivation
Strategic Planning as an Ongoing Process
- Who should be accountable for strategic improvements?
- Leveraging Business Motivation Model software to keep your strategy current
- Aligning your processes with your business plan
- The importance of Business Process Management (BPM)
- Balanced Scorecard and performance measurement
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Testimonials (3)
Very practical. Trainer was very flexible in ensuring we meet our needs.
Eric Guevarra
Course - Strategic Planning in Practice
Concepts are shown in such a way that they can be applied in real life scenarios. Due to the size of the class, the discussion was a bit more informal which resulted in a more fee-flowing and open discussion.
Cezar Canlas
Course - Strategic Planning in Practice
I liked the alistair's knowledge and presentation style.
yvette pranger
Course - Strategic Planning in Practice
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