Strategy and Business Planning

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Course Overview

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.

Objective:

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.

Course Outline

Day 1: Business Analysis and Strategic Foundations

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

Day 2: Business Model Development

Understanding different business models and their applications
Value proposition design and revenue models
Identifying competitive advantages and differentiators
Case Study: Examining the business model of a successful organisation

Day 3: Strategy Formulation and Implementation Planning

Setting strategic objectives and defining key initiatives
Resource allocation and risk management in business planning
Developing a roadmap for execution: Timeline, milestones, and budgeting
Practical Exercise: Creating a business strategy for a chosen company

Day 4: Communicating Strategies to Stakeholders

Engaging leadership teams, employees, and external stakeholders
Change management and overcoming resistance
Using storytelling and data-driven presentations to convey strategy
Case Study: How leading companies effectively communicate strategic plans

Day 5: Monitoring Performance and Continuous Improvement

Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track success
Strategy review cycles and adapting to market changes
Evaluating business outcomes and refining strategies
Course review

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