Strategic Planning

Overview

Generally strategic planning assumes the future will be more or less like the present. However, in today’s world of accelerated change – we need to challenge this industry convention.

When we plan, we should examine the prospect of a radically different future which capitalises on new technologies and the macro changes in the environment.

This course is based around key issues and adoption of a systematic waterfall approach. It covers the following critical elements:

• Senior executive team responsibility
• Strategic planning team composition
• Critical analytical requirements
• The requirement for differentiation
• The identification of core competencies
• Measurement of strategic plan success

“Corporations around the world are reaching the limits of incrementalism. Squeezing another cent out of costs, getting the product to market a few weeks earlier, responding to customers’ enquiries a little bit faster, ratcheting quality up one more notch, capturing another point of market share- these are the obsessions of managers today. But pursuing incremental improvement while rivals reinvent the industry is like fiddling when Rome burns.” Gary Hamel, London School of Business

Topics covered

This course is centred on a series of workshops which require participants to explore the theoretical outlines and turn the theory into a practical business plan. The focus will be on differentiation and strategic advantage underpinned by a culture of winning.

• Mission, vision, values and a critical goal
• Strategy analysis tools
• Strategy alignment
• Strategy development
• Strategic challenges
• Strategic goals
• Strategy deployment
• Strategy measurement

We share practical tools to help you develop your strategy to achieve your business goals.

Outcomes

You will:

• Develop the ability to use the tools to build a strategic plan
• Gain confidence in developing breakthrough strategic initiatives
• Have the ability to seriously influence and motivate people around strategy

Your organisation will:

• Develop an integrated and aligned approach to strategic planning
• Have the ability to clearly define the responsibility for strategy
• Have the potential to win in the market place
• Secure the engagement of your people

What participants say

"Outstanding course. Very satisfied with every aspect of the two days, along with the communication and leadership of the workshop. Bryan is an exceptional presenter.” March 2014

“Bryan's knowledge in this field is obvious. Excellent presentation.” March 2014

Who should attend

• CEOs
• General managers
• Divisional managers

Your organisation may be eligible to use a Capability Development Voucher through the NZTE Regional Business Partner Network on this course. Follow this link to find out more www.exec.auckland.ac.nz/nzte                          

This course may qualify as a continuing professional development (CPD) activity.  Please check with your professional body