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Introduction

Strategic planning is a critical aspect of leadership that enables organizations to effectively align their vision, goals, and resources to achieve long-term success. This comprehensive 5-day training course is designed specifically for Directors of Strategy and provides participants with the skills, knowledge, and tools to develop, implement, and manage successful strategic plans.

Outputs

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

Develop a clear understanding of the strategic planning process and its role in driving corporate success.
Identify key macroeconomic, industry, and organizational factors that impact strategic decision making.
Develop and apply tools for analyzing the internal and external environment to inform strategy development.
Formulate and articulate a compelling vision, mission, and strategic objectives for their organization.
Create a roadmap for the successful implementation of their strategic plan, including defining and prioritizing initiatives, assigning ownership and accountability, and establishing metrics for success.
Effectively manage stakeholder relationships and communication throughout the strategic planning process.

Objectives

This training course is designed to help participants:

Deepen their understanding of the strategic planning process and its role in driving corporate success.
Develop skills in environmental analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategy formulation.
Gain hands-on experience applying tools and techniques for strategic planning and implementation.
Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for their organization that can be implemented immediately upon completion of the course.

Who Should Attend this Course

This training course is designed for Directors of Strategy, Senior Executives, and other leaders who are responsible for leading the strategic planning process and executing strategic initiatives within their organizations.

Outline for 5 Days

Day 1: Understanding the Strategic Planning Process

Overview of the strategic planning process
Key concepts and principles of strategic planning
Understanding the role of the Director of Strategy in the strategic planning process

Day 2: Environmental Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement

Macroeconomic, industry, and organizational analysis
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Tools and techniques for analyzing the internal and external environment

Day 3: Strategy Formulation

Developing a compelling vision, mission, and strategic objectives
Formulating and prioritizing initiatives to support strategic objectives
Assigning ownership and accountability for strategic initiatives

Day 4: Strategic Planning and Implementation

Creating a roadmap for the successful implementation of the strategic plan
Defining and prioritizing initiatives, assigning ownership and accountability, and establishing metrics for success
Managing stakeholder relationships and communication throughout the strategic planning process

Day 5: Putting it All Together

Hands-on application of tools and techniques for strategic planning and implementation
Group case study and strategic planning exercise
Presentation of individual strategic plans and feedback from instructors and peers.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.