Certificate In Strategic Thinking & Planning

Empower your strategy journey: Immerse in practical thinking, explore diverse models, gain confidence implementing frameworks, linking vision to operations for organisational success

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What's in Store

Introduction

Overview: Strategic Thinking v Strategic Planning
A Model for Strategic Thinking & Planning

Strategic Thinking

Industry Analysis
Organisation Analysis:
- Mission & Vision
- Resources & Capabilities
- Systems & Structures

Strategic Planning

Sustained Competitive Advantage
Competitor Analysis
Growth Strategies:
- Internationalisation
- Diversification
- Organic v Acquisition

Strategic Implementation

Single v Double Loop learning
Measuring Strategy: Budgeting & Forecasting
Variance Analysis & Root Cause Analysis
Capital Budgeting & Building the Business Case

Led by Ted Wainman

Ted Wainman trained and qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) with Ernst & Young before joining JPMorgan on the Investment Management side of the business. Whilst at JPMorgan, he undertook a company sponsored MBA in the International Management of Financial Services, from which he graduated at the top of his class with merit.

About Ted Wainman

Benefits of Attending

Deepen your understanding of strategic thinking principles, empowering effective leadership and direction-setting.

Learn to seamlessly translate strategic intentions into operational plans, fostering tangible progress within your organisation.

Identify the need for flexibility in strategic plans, acquiring the skills to respond effectively to external circumstances, steering clear of strategic rigidity pitfalls.

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed for Executives, Senior Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Regional Heads, those working in Strategic Planning departments and anyone else who wants to gain a fundamental understanding of frameworks and tools for shaping their strategic thinking.

It will also benefit those individuals who are familiar with the concepts but would like an intensive refresher workshop on the latest thinking.

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