Learn Strategic Operational Planning Course

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Course Overview

Effective strategic planning is essential to ensure the achievement of an organisation’s operational goals. This course will give you the tools and techniques required to participate in strategic operational planning within an organisation. It will use a variety of practical and theoretical teaching methods, including case studies, to ensure the most effective learning for participants.

Objective:

By completing this course participants will be able to:

Understand existing difficulties with strategic planning
Develop a strategic planning procedure in an organisation and be able to ‘sell’ it to the organisation
Create a sustainable mission, value, and vision and for an organisation
Make evaluations and reports of an organisation’s structure and performance
Make evaluations and reports of an organisation’s position with clients and competitors and identify where advancements can be made
Conduct a VRIO analysis
Conduct a SWOT analysis and make decisions for the organisation
Undertake scenario planning
Create an Executive Summary
Translate an organisation’s goal into workable and staged actions

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Strategic Operational Planning

Understanding the difference between strategic planning and strategic operational planning
Exploring how different strategies coexist and align within an organisation
Using strategy to extract, analyse, and interpret valuable organisational data
Identifying weaknesses in current planning strategies and addressing gaps
Understanding the structure of an ideal strategic operational plan
Troubleshooting planning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Day 2: Defining Organisational Mission, Values, and Vision

Clarifying the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement
Developing core values, mission, and vision to guide organisational strategy
Keeping organisational values central to the strategic planning process
Understanding the importance of having a clearly defined end goal in strategic operational planning
Embedding values and vision into everyday business practices to ensure alignment

Day 3: Environmental Analysis and Internal Reviews

Analysing micro and macro environments that influence the organisation
Understanding the impact of external changes on organisational strategy and operations
Reviewing and maintaining flexibility in strategic operational plans
Conducting VRIO (Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organisation) analysis for competitive advantage
Performing internal assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses within the organisation
Exploring core competencies and their role in strategic positioning
Understanding organisational culture and its influence on strategy formulation

Day 4: Strategic Decision-Making and Action Planning

Applying data synthesis, insight, and creativity to decision making
Conducting SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to inform strategic choices
Translating SWOT insights into actionable organisational decisions
Evaluating organisational structure and its alignment with strategic objectives
Defining what success looks like in terms of measurable outcomes
Making holistic decisions that consider both short-term and long-term goals
Developing quality strategic action plans with clear steps and objectives
Preparing effective Executive Summaries to communicate plans to stakeholders

Day 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Gaining Organisational Buy-In

Identifying key stakeholders involved in strategic, operational planning
Ensuring flexibility to accommodate different opinions and viewpoints
Motivating stakeholders and team members through effective communication
Securing organisational buy-in by demonstrating the value and feasibility of the strategic plan
Including achievable progression milestones to monitor and celebrate success
Ensuring continuous engagement and feedback throughout the implementation process

Schedule & Fees

3 For 2Offer

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$5,300

Duration: 5 Days

date: 16 - 20 Jun 2025

Strategy and Business Planning

Strategic Operational Planning

Duration:5 Days

date:16 - 20 Jun 2025

London

$5,300

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