Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course
This training program is designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts who aim to develop strategic planning competencies. It is not intended for academic study, but rather to help participants begin realizing their professional goals today.
The course emphasizes strategic planning for businesses where agility and continuous learning are paramount. The primary focus is on corporate and investment strategy, supported by current, real-world case studies. Each participant will have the opportunity to draft a strategic plan and learn how to implement it effectively in practice.
This course is available as onsite live training in South Korea or online live training.Course Outline
Strategic Planning Overview
- Strategic planning - why, when and what for?
- When is strategic planning not desirable?
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Planning Levels
- Corporate Strategy
- SBU/Business and Division Strategy
- Operational Strategy
Creating the Strategic Plan
- Vision
- Mission
- Values and behaviours
- Goals, tasks and responsibilities
Methodologies
- Creating tasks using the SMART framework
Business Motivation Model
- Quick overview of the standard
- Software supporting Strategic Planning process
Strategy Implementation
- Information systems
- Assigning tasks
- Employee motivation
Strategic planning as an On-going Process
- Who should be responsible for strategic improvements?
- Using Business Motivation Model software to keep your strategy up to date
- How to relate your processes to your business plan
- 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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