Strategic Planning With Decision Making and Management Skills
Overview:
Introduction:
This training program offers a comprehensive approach to strategic planning, integrating advanced decision-making and management skills. It empowers participants to develop and execute strategic plans while enhancing their leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Develop effective strategic plans that align with organizational goals.
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Make informed and strategic decisions in complex environments.
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Enhance management skills for leading and executing strategies.
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Evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives on business performance.
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Foster a culture of strategic thinking and effective decision-making.
Targeted Audience:
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Senior Managers.
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Executives.
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Strategic Planners.
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Team Leaders.
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Business Development Managers.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Essentials of Strategic Planning:
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Key principles and frameworks of strategic planning.
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Aligning strategic goals with organizational vision and mission.
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Tools for environmental analysis (SWOT, PESTLE).
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Setting achievable and measurable strategic objectives.
Unit 2:
Advanced Decision-Making Techniques:
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Decision-making models and frameworks.
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Techniques for analyzing and prioritizing strategic options.
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Balancing short-term and long-term decision-making.
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Decision-making under uncertainty and risk.
Unit 3:
Enhancing Management Skills for Strategy Execution:
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Core management skills for leading strategic initiatives.
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Delegation, communication, and team alignment techniques.
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Managing resources effectively for strategy implementation.
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Leadership styles and their impact on strategy execution.
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Successful management in strategic contexts.
Unit 4:
Strategic Thinking and Innovation:
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Promoting a strategic mindset within teams.
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Encouraging creativity and innovation in strategic planning.
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Techniques for managing and leading change.
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Fostering continuous improvement and adaptability.
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Case studies on innovation in strategic thinking.
Unit 5:
Evaluating Strategic Outcomes:
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Key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing strategic success.
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Tools for monitoring and measuring strategic performance.
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Techniques for feedback and continuous improvement.
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Aligning outcomes with long-term business goals.