Strategic Planning Tools
Gain an overview of all the key contemporary strategic models and how to apply them
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Why attend this masterclass?
Increasingly you have to be confident in both understanding and using a range of strategic tools to create strategic and operational plans. This workshop will give you that confidence and show you how to integrate them into an overall plan framework.
It will use numerous practical examples from public and voluntary sector organisations – local authorities, charities, and housing associations – and show how strategy helps contribute to results and whole organisation alignment.
Benefits to you and your organisation
In this intensive and practical day Bernard Ross will:
- give you an overview of all of the major tools for analysis and prediction
- offer a detailed insight into a smaller number of more critical tools
- show you how to share these ideas and tools with colleagues and engage them in the strategic process
Core content
- strategy mapping – visualising strategy
- using the core VMVC framework
- developing values and competencies
- assessing your portfolio: the Boston Matrix
- deciding new directions: Ansoff’s matrix
- using PEST and SWOT to create strategic drivers
- using EFQM effectively
- sharing strategic ideas at a board or staff level
- defining your value chain and place in it
- using Michael Porter’s 5 Forces for competitor analysis
This workshop has been used in-house by a number of agencies to develop their own strategic plans and strategic thinking including Amnesty International, UNICEF, UNAIDS and London Borough of Southwark.
Who should attend?
You’ll benefit from the workshop if you want to understand all the key tools available and how to use them appropriately and effectively, are keen to explore a range of strategic models and how they interrelate, or are looking for a way to reframe your existing strategy with the latest tools and approaches.
| Duration | 1 day (standard) |
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| Cost | £200+VAT Includes full documentation, lunch and refreshments. |
| Venue | London |
| Documentation | Workbook containing all topics covered during the programme. |
| Booking Info | This programme will be running again in 2009. To register your interest, please email your contact details to Rosie Rigden. Also available in-house » |
Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your training requirements with our team, or would like more information |
