INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC THINKING AND PLANNING
- Understanding the importance of strategic thinking and planning
- Differentiating between operational and strategic thinking
- Developing a strategic mindset and perspective.
SETTING STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND VISION
- Defining the organization’s mission, vision, and values
- Establishing strategic goals and objectives
- Aligning strategic direction with the organization’s purpose and stakeholders’ interests
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING
- Tools and frameworks for strategic analysis.
- Conducting SWOT analysis for strategic insights.
- Assessing the internal and external environments.
- mission and vision.
SETTING STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Identifying and prioritizing strategic goals
- Establishing SMART objectives for strategic alignment
- Linking goals and objectives to the organization’s mission and vision.
STRATEGY FORMULATION AND CHOICE
- Generating strategic options and alternatives
- Evaluating and selecting strategic choices
- Considering risk and uncertainty in strategic decision-making.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Designing the strategic planning process
- Developing action plans and timelines
- Monitoring and adapting strategic plans for success
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Introduction to change management and its role in organizational success.
- Exploring the connection between change management and strategic planning.
- Understanding the importance of aligning change initiatives with strategic goals.
- The impact of change management on strategy implementation and execution.
- Developing change management plans to support strategic initiatives.
- Assessing and managing risks associated with change during strategic implementation.
INTEGRATING CHANGE MANAGEMENT INTO THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
- The role of change management in each phase of the strategic planning process.
- Identifying and addressing potential resistance to change during strategic planning.
- Developing strategies to effectively communicate and engage stakeholders in the change process.
