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Strategic Planning Training
Transform strategic planning from a daunting task into a manageable, systematic process. This comprehensive programme provides the tips, techniques, and templates needed to write and implement effective 1, 3, or 5-year plans that drive real results for teams, departments, or entire organisations.
£595+VAT per person
Advanced
Benefits
What they’ll be able to do after this course:
Understand Strategic Purpose: Clearly identify and describe the purpose of strategic planning, understanding why it’s essential for organisational success
Distinguish Planning Types: Identify, understand, and analyse at least 4 key differences between strategic planning and business planning, applying the right approach for each situation
Leverage Organisational Foundation: Describe and evaluate how their organisation’s vision, mission, and values drive the strategic planning process and decision-making
Apply Strategic Analysis Tools: Use and analyse results from a range of planning tools to inform strategic decisions and direction
Create Clear Strategic Objectives: Write at least 5 SMART strategic objectives that provide clear direction and measurable outcomes for their organisation
Communicate Strategy Effectively: Identify key communication points for different stakeholders and deliver clear, concise strategic communications to each group
Engage Teams in Strategy: Devise and deliver compelling communication strategies that engage teams and stakeholders in the strategic planning process
What they will learn
Course content includes:
- The what and why of strategic planning: purpose and benefits
- Strategic thinking approaches and methodologies
- The complete strategic planning process from start to finish
- Powerful strategy questions and the Strategic Choice Cascade framework
- Understanding and leveraging vision, mission, and values in planning
- Writing SMART strategic objectives that drive results
- Internal and external environment assessment techniques
- SWOT analysis, PESTLE, and other strategic planning tools
- Engaging teams and stakeholders in strategic planning
- Implementation strategies and monitoring progress
- Communication techniques for different stakeholder groups
Course Details
- 5 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week
- Awaiting Dates
- £595+VAT per person
Client Feedback
“The learning outcomes were made clear from the start, which helped me track my progress throughout the course. I was able to identify key takeaways and apply them immediately.”
Nigel Spring, Pentax
Learner
“The programme reinforced the importance of setting clear goals and maintaining open communication with my team. These lessons are already making a difference in how we work.”
Iqsa Hayat, Pentax
Learner
“Revisiting strategic planning in a collaborative setting helped me better align with my team. Sharing ideas with others brought practical perspectives I hadn’t considered before.”
Amrit Sandhu, Pentax
Learner
“I found the content highly useful and directly applicable. Even familiar topics were offered fresh insight, especially valuable as our team continues to form and grow.”
David Moore, Pentax
Learner
“I actually found the training incredibly useful, I understand everything clearly and easily, I felt heavily involved and built rapport with the trainer and the group.”
Louis Herbert – Starfish People
Learner
“The course allows you to reflect on what you do and what you can do differently, it also help you see that you are not the only one having these issues”
Stephen Laws – Lighthouse Safety Training
Learner
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Live online
Sterling’s live online courses bring expert-led learning straight to your screen. Your staff join interactive, real-time sessions with experienced trainers, ask questions in the moment and collaborate with other professionals. It’s engaging, practical training that delivers immediate impact and keeps them connected, focused and ahead of the curve.
Face-to-face
Working face-to-face with your staff builds teams and buy-in. We love getting into the physical training room, where it’s a great place to be creative and experiential. This method is particularly useful when driving cultural change. We are the voice of your organisation, underpinning your aims and values and helping your teams to find practical ways to work more closely, communicate better and achieve your objectives.