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Management & Leadership

Strategic Thinking and Planning

Think strategically and turn vision into an actionable organisational plan.

Intermediate2 daysEnglish or ArabicBEMCON Certified

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Course overview

Strategic thinking and planning are now an essential part of a leader's daily work. To keep their organisation's competitive edge, leaders at every level need to evaluate and prioritise work according to strategic goals, and a successful strategic process engages everyone rather than leaving it to a few individuals.

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Through participative activities, delegates acquire the thought processes, frameworks and analysis tools to engage others in strategic thinking and planning, identify planning methods that fit their organisation, and lead the wider strategic processes needed to outperform competitors.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Evaluate opportunities and threats in your competitive environment
  2. 02Diagnose and manage strengths and weaknesses with SWOT, PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces
  3. 03Assess current strategies and select the best planning model
  4. 04Use creative thinking techniques to develop new ideas
  5. 05Lead, communicate and monitor implementation of the strategic plan

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Strategic planning and analysis
    • What strategic planning is and choosing the right tool
    • Strategic thinking and the helicopter view
    • Three stages: planning, analysis and implementation
    • PESTLE, competitive advantage and the Boston matrix
    • Porter's Five Forces and the impact of social media
  2. Day 2
    Internal analysis and implementation
    • SWOT and the balanced scorecard
    • Creative versus analytical thinking and brainstorming
    • Motivating employees to buy in to new strategy
    • Breaking the plan into tactical and operational goals
    • Monitoring implementation and strategic plan reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Is this course only for senior leaders?

No. Leaders at all levels need to prioritise work according to strategic goals, so the course suits middle managers and high-potential staff too.

Can this be run for our team?

Yes. All BEMCON supply chain and productivity programmes can be delivered in-house and tailored to your products, processes and people.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

Reviews

“Thank you for the excellent service again as always. BEMCON provide a friendly and professional service every time we carried out training for our food outlets. BEMCON trainers are friendly, very professional mentors and deliver quality training. The whole process is a breeze and everyone is helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend BEMCON to anyone.”
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Where this course runs

RiyadhJeddahLive Online

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