STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

Course Description:
Strategic Management and Planning course offers a comprehensive understanding of the frameworks and methodologies essential for developing, implementing, and evaluating organizational strategies. Participants will explore key areas such as environmental analysis, competitive strategy, goal setting, and performance measurement. Through case studies and practical simulations, learners will gain the ability to think strategically, align organizational resources with long-term objectives, and drive innovation, sustainability, and growth in an ever-changing business environment.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the core principles and processes of strategic management and planning.
• Conduct environmental and competitive analyses to identify organizational opportunities and threats.
• Develop strategic plans that align with mission, vision, and long-term goals.
• Implement strategies effectively through leadership, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Evaluate strategic outcomes and adapt to changing organizational and market conditions.

Presentation Benefits:
• Executive Slides: Detailed presentations covering strategy formulation, execution, and evaluation models.
• Videos: Engaging video lectures highlighting real-world business strategies, expert interviews, and success stories.
• Books: Supplementary readings on strategic thinking, leadership, and organizational growth.

Methodology:
• Interactive Virtual Lectures: Expert-led sessions focused on real-world strategic applications, planning frameworks, and leadership insights.
• Collaborative Group Discussions: Interactive sessions fostering collective problem-solving, case reviews, and exchange of strategic ideas.
• Periodic Evaluation and Assessment: Monthly evaluations through assignments, quizzes, and scenario analyses to ensure comprehension and progress.
• Practical Assignments or Projects: Hands-on projects allowing learners to design strategic plans or performance improvement models tailored to organizational goals.

Target Audience:
• Senior Executives and Managers
• Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
• Project and Program Managers
• Policy Makers and Development Practitioners
• Consultants and Organizational Strategists
• Students of Business and Management Studies
• Individuals aspiring to build strategic leadership competence