The Professional Strategic Planning Process

Introduction:

This five-day program is designed for the Professional Strategic Planning Process, providing practical knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for individuals from diverse professional backgrounds to excel in strategic planning. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a manager aiming to enhance your planning capabilities, this course will elevate your strategic planning expertise.

Participants will gain the skills to navigate the complexities of strategic planning and become proficient in developing and implementing strategic plans that drive organizational success.

Objectives:

By the end of this training program, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of strategic planning.
• Analyze external and internal factors affecting strategic plans.
• Create comprehensive SWOT analyses.
• Formulate clear and aligned organizational goals and objectives.
• Apply SMART criteria to goal-setting.
• Develop effective strategy frameworks.
• Identify and evaluate strategic options.
• Create detailed implementation plans.
• Assess and mitigate strategic risks.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor market trends to adjust strategies as needed.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking within organizations.
• Apply course concepts to real-life job situations.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive Workshops
• Case Studies
• Group Discussions
• Action Learning Projects
• Expert Lectures
• Strategic Planning Toolkits
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Feedback System
• Peer Review
• Multimedia Presentations

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Understanding Basic Concepts in Strategic Planning

• Overview of the role of a strategic planning professional.
• Importance of the strategic planning process.
• Key terms and concepts.
• Leadership's role in strategic planning.
• Examples and case studies.

Unit 2: Environmental Analysis and SWOT Analysis

• External environmental analysis for strategic planning.
• Identifying internal and external strengths and weaknesses.
• Hands-on SWOT analysis practice.
• Peer discussion and feedback on SWOT analysis assignments.

Unit 3: Setting Organizational Goals and Objectives

• Goal-setting process in strategic planning.
• Objective setting using SMART criteria.
• Aligning goals with organizational mission and vision.
• Workshop on developing clear and actionable goals.
• Importance of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Unit 4: Strategy Formulation and Implementation

• Selecting appropriate strategies among alternatives.
• Creating and structuring a strategic framework.
• Breaking down responsibilities for implementation.
• Managing risks associated with strategic plans.
• Implementing successful strategies.

Unit 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptation

• Institutionalizing monitoring systems within organizational structures.
• Role of KPIs in measuring success.
• Adapting strategic plans in response to unforeseen changes.
• Establishing a culture of strategic thinking.

Unit 6: Industry Standards and Best Practices

• Defining and discussing best practice strategic planning processes.
• Strategic planning processes within industry standards.
• Importance of strategic planning.
• Certification options for strategic planning professionals.
• Networking and career growth within strategic planning circles.
• Preparing for certification as a strategic planning professional.