Online:Strategic Planning Skills

ONLINE: STRATEGIC PLANNING SKILLS

This course will provide you with the skills for developing a clear understanding of your organization’s current and desired state, its operations and market position. Learn how to develop a mission and vision statement for your company, after gathering the information that influences your business, from operational data to assessing internal and external factors.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Executives, managers, consultants, and other business professionals who are responsible for strategic planning in an organization.

PREREQUISITES
An understanding of business processes.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Course Introduction

Preparing for the Strategic Planning Process

Set the Parameters for the Strategic Planning Process
Preliminary Planning Phase
Stakeholder
Establish a Committee
Establishing a Committee - Assessment Activity
Gather Operational Data

Initiating the Strategic Planning Process

Develop a Mission Statement
Develop a Vision Statement
Assess Internal and External Environments
Environmental Scan
Trend
Performing SWOT Analysis

Developing the Strategic Plan

Prioritize What the Strategic Plan Will Address
Set Goals and Objectives
SMART Goals
Hierarchy of Objectives
Develop Strategy for Achieving Goals
Draft the Strategic Plan

Executing the Plan

Assign Responsibility and Authority
Accountability
Strategic Alignment
Establish a Monitoring System