Strategic Planning and Execution Masterclass Training Course

Strategic Planning and Execution Masterclass Training Course

Location

Duration

Online / In-Class

1 week

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Sector:

Cross-Industry – Leadership & Strategy

Technical Focus Area:

Strategy & Planning (STRAT)

About the Course

Strategic planning is the foundation of organizational success. In today’s volatile and competitive environment, leaders and managers must not only understand strategy but also know how to communicate it effectively, implement it systematically, and measure progress accurately. This course provides a hands-on guide to developing comprehensive strategic plans that align with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Participants will learn how to analyze internal and external factors, set achievable goals, design strategic initiatives, and apply performance measurement frameworks like the Balanced Scorecard. Through case studies, simulations, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the confidence and capability to lead successful planning and execution processes that deliver measurable impact.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Differentiate between strategy, planning, goals, and tactics.
- Apply structured approaches to building robust strategic plans.
- Align operating unit strategies with overall organizational objectives.
- Develop strategic thinking and analytical planning capabilities.
- Communicate strategy effectively across teams and departments.
- Implement plans through clear accountability, timelines, and milestones.
- Use performance measurement systems to track progress and outcomes.
- Apply best practice tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s 5 Forces, and Balanced Scorecard.
- Foster a culture of continuous strategic improvement.
- Enhance decision-making and problem-solving for optimized results.

Who Should Attend

- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders involved in planning or execution
- Members of strategic planning or corporate development departments
- Human resource professionals linking talent to strategy
- Business analysts and project managers overseeing performance
- Professionals seeking to enhance their strategic management skills

Course Program

Understanding Strategy and Strategic Thinking

- Defining strategy: what it is and what it is not

- Exploring global perspectives and evolving strategic concepts

- The role of strategic thinking in organizational success

- Connecting vision, mission, and strategy for cohesive direction

- Key steps in strategic development: a practical checklist

- Identifying and articulating unique competitive advantages

- Formulating strategy and managing change effectively

- Workshop: Assessing your organization’s current strategic posture

Building a Strategic Plan – Tools, Frameworks, and Processes

- Structuring and managing the strategic planning team

- Overcoming “paralysis by analysis” through focused decision-making

- Applying modern analytical tools: SWOT, Porter’s 5 Forces, GE Matrix

- Using the Strategy Matrix to evaluate options and opportunities

- External and environmental scanning through PESTLE analysis

- Translating insights into strategic priorities

- Setting short-, medium-, and long-term goals and objectives

- Contingency planning for adaptive strategy execution

- Exercise: Drafting a strategic planning framework for your department

Communication and Alignment – Getting Everyone on the Same Page

- Why strategy fails: the communication gap

- Crafting and delivering clear strategic messages

- Choosing the right channels for organizational communication

- Leveraging learning styles and emotional intelligence in messaging

- Engaging stakeholders and overcoming resistance to change

- Developing reward and recognition systems for strategic success

- Celebrating milestones while sustaining long-term momentum

- Case study: Communicating strategy across cross-functional teams

From Planning to Implementation – Turning Strategy into Action

- Converting strategic intent into executable plans

- Using project management tools for structured implementation

- Setting expectations: milestones, benchmarks, and accountability

- Team formation and task delegation

- Embedding accountability and ownership in the implementation process

- Applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) model for continuous improvement

- Developing action plans that are practical and results-driven

- Group activity: Designing a strategic implementation roadmap

Measuring Success – Performance, KPIs, and Continuous Improvement

- Building effective and relevant performance measurement systems

- Distinguishing KPIs from other metrics

- Integrating financial and non-financial performance indicators

- Applying the Balanced Scorecard framework for organizational success

- Linking strategy to budgeting and resource allocation

- Conducting performance reviews and variance analysis

- Using data-driven insights to refine strategic plans

- Capstone: Presenting a comprehensive Strategic Plan and Measurement Framework

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Online	19/10/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2549 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2799$
Cairo (Egypt)	27/10/2025	2549 $
Online	27/10/2025	1799 $
Online	03/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Muscat (Oman)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	17/11/2025	2799 $
Online	17/11/2025	1799 $
Muscat (Oman)	24/11/2025	2799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	01/12/2025	2799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
London (UK)	01/12/2025	3299 $
Dubai (UAE)	08/12/2025	2799$
Online	08/12/2025	1699 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Online	15/12/2025	1799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Doha (Qatar)	22/12/2025	2799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2799$
Istanbul	29/12/2025	2549 $
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $

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