Practical Strategic Planning for Managers & Leaders
This 5-day course provides managers with a clear and practical framework for understanding, developing, and executing strategy. It demystifies strategic thinking and planning, enabling participants to align team efforts with long-term goals, respond to change, and make decisions that drive sustainable success.
Course Objectives:
• Understand core concepts of strategy and strategic planning
• Learn how to analyse internal and external environments
• Develop clear, achievable strategic goals and initiatives
• Translate strategy into operational plans and actions
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies effectively
Who Should Attend:
• Managers and team leaders involved in planning or goal setting
• Department heads and middle managers
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Professionals preparing for leadership roles
Benefits:
• Gain confidence in strategic thinking and decision-making
• Align team activities with broader organisational goals
• Improve long-term planning and performance tracking
• Strengthen the ability to adapt in dynamic environments
• Lead with clarity, purpose, and a strategic mindset
Course Outline:
Day 1: Understanding Strategy
- What is strategy and why it matters
- Vision, mission, values, and strategic intent
- Strategic vs. operational thinking
- Types of strategy: corporate, business, functional
- The manager’s role in strategy execution
Day 2: Strategic Analysis and Tools
- SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
- PESTLE analysis: external environment scan
- Porter’s Five Forces: understanding competitive pressure
- Internal analysis: resources, capabilities, value chain
- Identifying strategic challenges and opportunities
Day 3: Setting Strategic Direction
- Creating strategic goals and measurable objectives
- Aligning strategy with organisational priorities
- Prioritising initiatives and allocating resources
- Risk assessment and scenario planning
- Building strategic alignment across teams
Day 4: From Strategy to Execution
- Developing action plans and milestones
- Strategy mapping and the Balanced Scorecard
- Communicating the strategy effectively
- Ensuring team buy-in and accountability
- Aligning KPIs with strategic objectives
Day 5: Monitoring, Adapting, and Leading Strategically
- Measuring progress and reviewing performance
- Adapting strategy in dynamic environments
- Embedding strategic thinking in day-to-day management
- Leading with agility and long-term perspective
- Crafting your own strategic action plan
Course Timings:
09:00 - 10:45 Session 1
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:45 Session 2
12:45 - 13:00 Break
13:00 - 14:00 Session 3
Available 2025 Dates:
- 21-25 July
- 18-22 Aug
- 22-26 Sept
- 20-24 Oct
- 17-21 Nov
- 15-19 Dec
To book on this course or to enquire, please complete the Booking Request Form below.
