Certificate in Strategic Thinking

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Certificate in Strategic Thinking

Managing Uncertainty and Anticipating the Unexpected

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
15-19 Dec 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Apr 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
20-24 Jul 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Oct 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
14-18 Dec 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Are you finding it challenging to allocate sufficient time to strategic management amidst the relentless pace of change and the pressure to meet immediate demands? Many managers acknowledge the importance of strategic thinking and planning but struggle to navigate the complexities of developing strategy amidst constant external disruptions and the emergence of new methodologies like agile. Successful managers who ascend to leadership positions excel in striking a balance between operational involvement within the organization and strategic foresight.

This Certificate in Strategic Thinking training course equips you with the tools to anticipate and address future challenges and opportunities strategically. While the future may be uncertain, effective planning becomes even more imperative. By integrating robust analysis methods with proven strategic thinking tools, you'll empower your organization to thrive in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world.

Training Course Objectives

By attending this Anderson training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Describe the business model that is the foundation for strategy
  • Use critical and creative thinking to improve your strategy
  • Effectively analyse the external change affecting your organisation
  • Identify your competences and capabilities and check for strategic fit
  • Communicate with stakeholders to gain their commitment and support
  • Develop appropriate and effective alliances and partnerships to help deliver your strategy

Designed for

This Anderson training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • General Managers
  • Team leaders, Section Heads and Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Project, Purchasing, and Finance Managers
  • Technical Professionals
  • Non-executives

The Course Outline

Day One: Strategy, Planning and Thinking in Perspective
  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Operational effectiveness and strategic positioning
  • Understand your business model
  • Strategic analysis of your industry and environment
  • Operational strategic frameworks
  • The process a strategic planning
Day Two: Creativity and Innovation and Critical Thinking in Strategic Management
  • Brainstorming tools for planning
  • Understanding and engaging stakeholders
  • Analysing your business position
  • Applying strategic thinking tools
  • Assessing risk and avoiding pitfalls
  • Corporate culture and attitudes to failure
Day Three: The Process of Planning your Strategy
  • Vision, mission and values form key elements of strategy
  • Checking strategic alignment
  • Planning models for success
  • Considerations for managers to ensure implementation
  • Composing a comprehensive plan
  • Determining how the success of your plan will be measured
Day Four: Successful Communication to Ensure the Plan is Implemented
  • Communicate your plan to achieve your goals
  • Persuade and influence keep follower
  • Visualise your strategic plan graphically
  • Key performance indicators and cascading your objective
  • Communicating and ensuring buy-in
  • Encouraging feedback channels and revising your plan
Day Five: Strategy Execution and Implementation
  • Moving your organisation forward
  • Applying balanced scorecard to measure impact
  • Dealing with resistance barriers
  • Measuring and improving performance
  • Leading teams for successful strategy implementation
  • Reflecting on learning and developing a personal plan

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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