Although strategy setting is an executive level leadership imperative, being able to understand, communicate, tactical implement and measure the strategic interventions are critical at this level of the organisation. This two-day workshop will equip managers with the necessary understanding and practical tools to enable them to successfully execute the strategic direction of the organisation.
Who should attend?
- Middle management level employees
- Supervisors
- Team leaders
- Employees who have to implement strategy
- Employees who have been earmarked for succession into management
Workshop outline
The concept of Strategic Planning
- What is strategic planning and management?
- The importance and benefits of strategic management
- The strategic management process
- Elements of the strategic planning process
- Why strategic planning fails
Organisational Structure
- Understanding different organisational structures
- Organisational structures types
Different Strategic Approaches
- Short term planning
- Long term planning
- Functional Strategies
Vision and Mission Statements
- Develop a strategic vision
- Develop a strategic mission
- Develop values and culture including GOOD to GREAT
- Develop a values checklist
- Goal Setting and execution
Internal and External Environment Analysis
- Definition of a SWOT Analysis
- Definition of a PEST Analysis
- How to do a SWOT Analysis
- Translating SWOT issues into actions
Strategic Measurement and Implementation
- How to measure whether your strategy is effective?
- Strategy realisation essential elements
- How effective is your strategy realisation?
- Strategy Implementation
- Balanced scorecard approach
- Key performance indicators
- Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis