Strategic Planning Essentials

Strategic Planning Essentials

Course schedule

Classroom Training:
DateVenueDurationPrice
20 - 24 Apr 2026London5 days£4,495
6 - 10 Jul 2026London5 days£4,495
21 - 25 Sep 2026London5 days£4,495
18 - 22 May 2026Riyadh5 days£4,495
15 - 19 Jun 2026Dubai5 days£4,495
13 - 17 Jul 2026Cape Town5 days£4,495
10 - 14 Aug 2026Istanbul5 days£4,495
14 - 18 Sep 2026Riyadh5 days£4,495
12 - 16 Oct 2026Dubai5 days£4,495

Please note: prices shown above are exclusive of VAT (20%).

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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in strategic planning, focusing on frameworks, analytical tools, and processes required to design and implement effective organisational strategies. Delegates will explore environmental scanning, goal alignment, and the integration of strategic objectives into operational plans, enabling them to confidently contribute to strategic discussions and planning cycles.

Who Should Attend

Professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of core strategy principles and frameworks. Past delegates have included:

  • Strategy Analysts
  • Policy Advisors
  • Planning Managers
  • Programme Coordinators
  • Corporate Affairs Specialists

Course Outcomes

  • Apply structured strategic planning frameworks.
  • Conduct environmental and SWOT analyses.
  • Align organisational objectives with long-term strategy.
  • Integrate planning into operational processes.
  • Enhance decision-making through structured frameworks.
  • Contribute effectively to strategy cycles.

Course Topics

Strategy Execution and Organisational Alignment

  • Linking strategic goals to operational plans.
  • Engaging stakeholders in execution.
  • Ensuring consistency across departments.
  • Addressing misalignment challenges.

Leadership and Strategic Influence

  • Role of leadership in strategic planning.
  • Communicating strategy to stakeholders.
  • Gaining buy-in and building consensus.
  • Influence and persuasion techniques.

Measuring Impact and Strategic Performance

  • Key performance indicators in strategy.
  • Establishing measurement systems.
  • Monitoring progress and outcomes.
  • Adapting plans based on performance data.

Environmental Analysis & SWOT

  • Understanding internal vs external analysis.
  • Applying SWOT and PESTLE frameworks.
  • Identifying strengths and vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluating strategic opportunities and threats.

OGSM and Planning Frameworks

  • Introduction to Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures (OGSM).
  • Translating strategy into measurable goals.
  • Framework integration into planning processes.
  • Case studies of OGSM in practice.

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