Introduction to Strategic Planning:

•       Understanding Strategic Planning.
•       The role of strategic planning in organizational success.
•       Strategic Thinking vs. Strategic Planning.
•       Fostering strategic thinking within leadership teams.
•       Overview of the strategic planning cycle.
•       Common frameworks (SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces).
•       Case Studies: Examples of successful strategic plans in different industries.

Environmental Scanning and Competitive Analysis:

External Environment Analysis:

•   PESTEL analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal).
•   Identifying trends and shifts in the industry.
•   Internal Environment Analysis:
•   Internal resource and capability assessment (VRIO framework).
•   Identifying organizational strengths and weaknesses.
•   Competitive Analysis:
•   Using Porter’s Five Forces to assess competitive dynamics.
•   Benchmarking against competitors.
•    Practical application: Conducting an environmental scan for participants' organizations.

Strategy Formulation and Selection:

•       Strategy Formulation Models.
•       Porter's Generic Strategies.
•       Blue Ocean Strategy.
•       Growth strategies.
•       Selecting the Right Strategy.
•       Evaluating different strategies for fit and feasibility.
•       Scenario planning and strategy adaptation.
•       Group Activity.

Developing Vision, Mission, and Values:

•       Importance of a clear, inspiring vision
•       Techniques for developing a long-term vision
•       The role of a mission statement in guiding organizational strategy
•       Writing mission statements that reflect organizational goals (Practical application).
•       Defining core values that align with strategic objectives.
•       Ensuring organizational culture reflects these values.

Setting Strategic Objectives and KPIs:

•       Characteristics of effective strategic objectives (SMART goals).
•       Aligning objectives with organizational goals and vision.
•       Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
•       Importance of measurable goals.
•       Selecting appropriate KPIs for tracking progress.
•       Practical application.

Strategy Implementation:

•       Translating Strategy into Action.
•       Converting strategic objectives into operational plans.
•       Resource allocation and prioritization.
•       Execution Excellence.
•       Techniques for driving accountability and execution discipline.
•       Monitoring and controlling strategic initiatives.
•       Using project management and performance tracking tools (Balanced Scorecard, Gantt Charts, etc.).
•       Practical Application.

Communication and Alignment:

•       Effective communication techniques for cascading strategy across the organization.
•       Engaging and aligning teams with the strategic vision.
•       Building Alignment Across Teams.
•       Ensuring cross-functional collaboration and buy-in.
•       Role of leadership in maintaining alignment during execution.
•       Practical application.

Strategic Leadership and Change Management:

•       Role of leaders in strategy development and execution.
•       Leading through influence and vision.
•       Models for managing organizational change (Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, ADKAR Model).
•       Overcoming resistance to change.
•       Building Strategic Agility.
•       Adapting to unforeseen changes in the business environment.
•       Practical application: Developing a change management plan for a strategic initiative.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adjusting Strategy:

•       Monitoring and Evaluating Progress.
•       Tracking performance against KPIs.
•       Using dashboards and reports for continuous monitoring.
•       Reviewing and Adjusting Strategy.
•       When and how to adjust strategies in response to changing conditions.
•       Implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement.
•       Examples of real-life strategy adjustments and their outcomes.

Strategic Planning for Future Growth:

•       Exploring opportunities for innovation and growth.
•       Using foresight and trend analysis for future planning.
•       Sustaining Long-Term Success.
•       Balancing short-term results with long-term sustainability.
•       Strategic risk management.