Strategic Thinking, Planning and Innovation

Teacher

Michael

Course description and benefits

This course is of direct benefit to senior management and leaders who wish to re-establish organizational direction, as well as team members whose work directly affects the organization’s future. Participants will practice the use of analytical tools such as PESTLE, Boston Consulting Group matrix, scenario planning and Porter’s five forces framework.

Who will benefit

General Managers
Entrepreneurs
Management consultants
Business executives
Other interested stakeholders

Course outline

Strategic thinking, including definitions and concepts
Strategic planning process and tools
Vision and mission statements
Identifying strategic direction
Setting strategic objectives

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

Know how to apply strategic thinking skills to current issues.
Identify individual and organizational barriers to strategic thinking.
Understand the difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning.
Recognize the importance of detailed analysis using a range of tools and techniques.
Know how to keep an open mind and embrace creativity and innovation.
Adpat quickly to changing environments by anticipating problems before they occur.
Be able to develop control systems and clearly articulated performance measures.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches such as lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lecturers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.