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Introduction

Our Strategy & Strategic Planning training course equips managers with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed for developing and implementing successful strategies. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their strategic thinking for career advancement or to refresh their existing skills.

Throughout the course, you will explore a range of strategic analysis tools, examine factors that influence effective strategy execution, and cultivate key leadership abilities essential for strategic planning.

What are the Goals?

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

  • Recognise the value of Vision, Mission and Values statements
  • Use tools and techniques for developing strategies
  • Understand the importance of aligning objectives to the achievement of corporate goals
  • Understand the importance of thinking strategically and planning in detail
  • Understand the challenges of implementing strategies well
  • Gain confidence in key leadership skills: influence & persuasion, motivation and delegation

Who is this Training Course for?

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

  • Aspiring or new managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Line Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Senior Managers and Directors

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Anderson online training course will utilise a variety of proven highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes facilitated group and individual exercises, case studies, role-play, and videos. The instructor will also facilitate learning by encouraging the delegates to test and critically appraise any theories and concepts on the programme.

Course Content

Day 1

Relevance of Strategy

  • Understanding how clear Vision, Mission and Values build commitment
  • Understanding tools for analysing external context
  • Analysing organisational capabilities
  • Risk assessment, risk management and decision-making
  • Developing clear objectives aligned to corporate goals
Day 2

Strategic Planning

  • Imagining possible futures (Scenarios)
  • Understanding how stakeholder interests impact on strategic choices
  • Strategy in relation to competitive forces
  • Making best use of resources: setting priorities
  • Developing strategic, operational and project plans
Day 3

Implementing Strategies

  • Understanding Strategic Drift
  • Organisational structures and systems, the work around
  • Gaining employee commitment
  • Tracking performance, adjusting plans
  • Managing poor performance
Day 4

Strategic Leadership Skills

  • Making change happen
  • Clear and effective communications
  • Key skills: Influence and persuasion to achieve results
  • Key skills: motivation and delegation
  • Developing a coaching culture
Day 5

Culture and Performance

  • Best laid plans do not always deliver
  • Impact of organisational culture on achieving goals
  • Aligning Reward & Recognition
  • Effective measurement: outcomes and predictions
  • Working towards a ‘can do’ improvement culture

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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