Strategic Thinking and Planning

Course Outlines: 

Module One:

Global Strategic Thinking, Analysis and Planning

• Recognise How Strategic Thinking has developed and How it Influences Strategies
• Understand the Importance of Vision and Values
• Distinguish between the Process of Formulating and Implementing Strategy
• Follow the Progression of Strategic Thinking in Business
• Anticipate where Strategy may Next Develop
• Articulate the Conceptual Framework of Strategy that your Organisation uses Today

Module Two:

Mapping Strategic Options

• Five-Step Strategy Model
• The Strategy Diamond
• The Business Model Canvass
• The Balanced Scorecard
• Porter’s Five Forces – assessing the balance of power in a business situation
• Diversification – reducing business risk

Module Three:

Core Strategic Tools

• SWOT, TOWS and PESTLE Analysis
• Critical Success Factors
• Understanding the Components of Success
• The McKinsey 7 S Model
• Predicting Competitor Behavior
• Exceeding Customer Expectations

Module Four:

Strategic Options for Competitive Advantage

• USP Analysis
• Ohmae’s 3C Model – bringing together different aspects of Strategic Thinking
• Competitive Intelligence
• Porter’s Generic Options
• 5 P’s of Strategy
• Developing Future Growth

Module Five:

Strategic Problem Solving and Decision-Making Tools

• Problem Solving and Decision-Making Process
• 7 Key Steps of Strategic Decision Making
• Framing of Decisions
• Asking the Right Questions
• Assessing Risks and Analysing Problems
• 6 Thinking Hats