Overview
This two-day course is designed for leaders at all levels who need to develop strategic thinking skills to maintain a competitive advantage. It incorporates participative activities, case studies, and practical tools to strengthen strategic planning and foster innovation. Participants will gain hands-on experience using proven frameworks and analysis techniques to evaluate opportunities, manage challenges, and create future-ready strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate opportunities and threats in a competitive environment.
- Diagnose and manage organizational strengths and weaknesses.
- Assess current strategies and select the best model.
- Harness creative thinking techniques to develop new ideas.
- Explore innovative strategies and provide different options.
Course Outline (Sessions)
- The Strategic Planning Process: Covers the seven stages of planning and implementing a strategy and various models of strategy planning.
- External Analysis: Introduces tools like PESTLE Analysis and Porter’s Five Competitive Forces.
- Internal Analysis: Explores tools such as SWOT Analysis, Gap Analysis, and the Balanced Scorecard.
- Understanding Strategic Thinking: Examines the principles of creative vs. analytical thinking and effective brainstorming techniques.
- Leadership in Strategic Thinking: Focuses on motivating employees, breaking down strategic plans into actionable goals, and implementing and monitoring execution.
- Innovation and Design Thinking: Defines innovation and applies the five stages of Design Thinking (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) to real-world organizational challenges.
Duration
2 Full Days
Target Audience
Leaders, managers, and professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their ability to think strategically, lead innovation, and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Learning Methodology
The program applies five core adult learning principles:
- Highly Engaging: Methods that appeal to both the head and heart.
- Interactive: A mix of experience-sharing, discussions, and practical application.
- Innovative: Incorporates the latest thinking, tools, and frameworks in strategy and innovation.
- Participative: Uses a Socratic approach to encourage ownership of learning and future behaviours.
- Experiential: Immersive, hands-on exercises designed to activate energy, fun, and engagement for impactful learning.
Program Benefits for the Organization
- Leaders equipped with strategic frameworks to evaluate opportunities and threats.
- Teams capable of diagnosing organizational strengths and weaknesses.
- Improved ability to develop and implement innovative strategies.
- Stronger culture of strategic alignment and forward-thinking.
- Enhanced competitiveness and adaptability in dynamic markets.
Customization & Flexibility
The program can be tailored to reflect organizational priorities, industry-specific challenges, and leadership development needs, ensuring immediate relevance and impact.
Facilitator Profile
Delivered by an experienced facilitator specializing in strategic planning, leadership development, and innovation practices. (Full profile available upon request.)
Impact Measurement
- Participant feedback and learning reflections.
- Strategy case applications and group presentations.
- Individual action plans to apply strategic thinking and innovation post-training.
Logistics
- Group Size: Up to 25 participants per session (recommended).
- Delivery Format: Face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual options available.
- Materials Provided: Participant workbook, slides, strategic analysis templates, and reflection tools.