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Course overview
“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail” may sound like a cliché - but in business, it’s a reality. Without a clear and well-defined strategy, even the most successful organisations risk losing focus, momentum and competitive edge. Strategic planning is not just about forecasting; it’s about shaping the future with purpose, clarity and confidence.
This highly interactive course equips senior leaders with practical tools to design, implement and adapt winning business strategies by deepening their understanding of the full strategic planning lifecycle. You’ll learn how to foster an inclusive, innovative and entrepreneurial approach to strategic planning - one that embraces creativity while addressing complex external factors such as environmental, social, and economic shifts.
Led by our expert presenter, the session blends thought-provoking insights with hands-on activities, real-world scenarios and planning tools. You’ll leave with checklists, tools and techniques to strengthen your organisation’s strategic direction and drive sustainable growth.
This is essential training for directors, senior managers and business leaders who want to shape their organisation’s future - not just respond to it.
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Who should attend?
- Anyone in a senior position within the organisation, with a responsibility for strategic planning or business development
- Any business owners or stakeholders with obligations to safeguard the future of their respective organisations
- Anyone who wishes to understand the strategic planning process to improve their own learning or career
What will be covered?
The course addresses the critical areas of strategy and strategic planning including...
- What strategy is and what it delivers
- Strategic planning tools and challenges
- Performing a strategic review
- Strategy mapping and formulation
- Making strategic decisions
- Measuring strategy effectiveness
Extra benefits
- A course pack containing the information presented on the day
- A checklist for perfecting your business strategy
- A certificate of attendance
What you will learn
The course will answer the following questions.
- How is strategy defined?
- How can we recognise when a successful strategy has been deliberately applied and learn from it?
- What is the role of the board regarding organisational strategy?
- What does strategy deliver?
- How does the vision, purpose and values of an organisation inform strategic development, if at all?
- What are the differences between strategic and tactical approaches?
- What are the common challenges to creating a successful strategy?
- Individually or collectively, who is accountable for delivering the business strategy?
- What are the 3 key steps to strategic planning?
- What are the principal drivers of strategic formulation?
- What are the 3 main triggers to a strategic review?
- What useful frameworks and tools are available to aid strategic thinking?
- How can you overcome decision making bias?
- How do you measure strategic effectiveness?
- What is a strategy map and how do you use it?
Course presenters
David Joel
View testimonialsDavid is a Chartered Director and an active practicing non-executive director. He has been facilitating, delivering and mentoring at senior management and director level for over ten years in both the public and private sectors. He has also provided training and consultancy services through the Institute of Directors for over 12 years and has broad practical experience of business change management, board evaluation and in mergers and acquisitions.
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