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Introduction

As a Director of Strategy, your role is to drive growth, competitive advantage, and overall success for your organization. To do this, you need to be able to think creatively and outside of the box to find new and innovative solutions to complex problems. This five-day training course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to lead your organization forward with innovative and effective strategic thinking.

Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Develop and implement a strategic thinking framework
Analyze and interpret industry and market trends
Utilize design thinking methodologies to generate innovative solutions
Evaluate potential risks and opportunities in the implementation of new strategies
Communicate and present strategic ideas effectively to stakeholders

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for Directors of Strategy and other senior leaders who are responsible for driving growth and success for their organizations.

Outputs

Participants will leave the course with:
A customized strategic thinking framework
A portfolio of innovative ideas for driving growth and competitive advantage
A set of tools and methodologies for identifying and mitigating risks in the implementation of new strategies
Improved presentation and communication skills for effectively communicating strategic ideas to stakeholders

Course Outline

Day 1: Developing a Strategic Thinking Framework

- Introduction to innovative strategic thinking
- Understanding the role of the Director of Strategy in driving growth and success
- Developing a strategic thinking framework for your organization
- Understanding the importance of staying ahead of industry and market trends

Day 2: Analyzing Industry and Market Trends

- Understanding the key drivers of industry and market trends
- Analyzing and interpreting industry and market data
- Utilizing trend analysis to inform your strategic thinking
- Understanding the impact of macroeconomic factors on your organization

Day 3: Utilizing Design Thinking Methodologies

- Introduction to design thinking methodologies
- Understanding the iterative process of design thinking
- Generating innovative solutions through design thinking
- Utilizing design thinking to inform your strategic thinking

Day 4: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities

- Understanding the importance of evaluating potential risks and opportunities in the implementation of new strategies
- Utilizing risk management tools and methodologies
- Identifying and mitigating risks in the implementation of new strategies
- Understanding the potential impact of new strategies on your organization

Day 5: Communicating and Presenting Strategic Ideas

- Understanding the importance of effective communication and presentation skills for Directors of Strategy
- Improving your presentation and communication skills
- Communicating and presenting strategic ideas to stakeholders
- Understanding the role of storytelling in effective communication and presentation of strategic ideas.

Conclusion

In this five-day course, participants will develop the skills they need to drive growth and success for their organizations through innovative and effective strategic thinking. With a customized strategic thinking framework, a portfolio of innovative ideas, and improved presentation and communication skills, participants will be well equipped to lead their organizations forward.

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.