Strategy and Business Planning
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Strategic and business planning is essential for organisations to remain competitive, adapt to market changes, and drive sustainable growth. This course provides participants with the skills and tools to analyse internal and external business environments, develop effective business models, create actionable implementation plans, and evaluate success using key performance indicators (KPIs).
Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, learners will gain hands-on experience in formulating strategies, communicating plans to stakeholders, and ensuring effective execution.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct internal and external business analyses using industry-standard frameworks.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Create and assess business models for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
- Communicate strategies effectively to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
- Monitor business performance using KPIs and refine strategies for continuous improvement.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard business success
Who Should Attend?
- Business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives
- Strategy and business planning professionals
- Department heads and managers responsible for strategic execution
- Corporate decision-makers and consultants
- Individuals looking to enhance their strategic thinking and business planning skills
Course Outline
- Introduction to strategy and business planning
- Internal analysis: Assessing strengths and weaknesses
- External analysis: Understanding market opportunities and threats (PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces)
- Practical Exercise: Conducting a SWOT analysis for a business scenario
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