Strategic Planning and Implementation Excellence Course

Strategic Planning and Implementation Excellence 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

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to think strategically and execute effectively defines organizational success. This course provides a structured framework for developing, communicating, and implementing strategic plans that drive measurable outcomes. Participants will explore leading models of strategic thinking, learn to balance operational efficiency with innovation, and develop the skills to lead teams through strategic transformation. Through interactive exercises, simulations, and case studies, the course bridges the gap between vision and execution—empowering participants to lead their organizations confidently into the future.

Objectives

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

- Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision and intent.
- Understand the three strategic leadership agendas: intellectual, managerial, and behavioral.
- Identify and analyze strategic issues, opportunities, and risks.
- Design and implement effective strategic roadmaps.
- Balance operational excellence with breakthrough innovation.
- Lead and motivate teams through strategic transitions.
- Apply key frameworks for strategic agility and performance.
- Evaluate progress using measurable KPIs and adaptive systems.
- Embed a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend

- Heads of Departments and Divisions
- Strategy and Business Development Managers
- Senior and Middle Managers across all sectors
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Professionals aspiring to enhance strategic planning and leadership skills

Course Program

Understanding the Strategic Environment

- Defining the strategic leadership agenda: intellect, management, and behavior

- Analyzing internal and external environmental forces

- Identifying strategic inflection points and scenarios

- Recognizing patterns of change and emerging opportunities

- Prioritizing strategic issues for competitive advantage

- Crafting a strategic vision and statement of intent

- Building the foundation of a strategic roadmap

- Workshop: Environmental scanning and issue prioritization

Strategic Models and Frameworks

- Overview of classic and contemporary strategy models (Porter, Mintzberg, Ansoff, Hamel)

- Understanding strategic horizons and organizational maturity

- Applying the McKinsey 7S framework for strategic alignment

- Recognizing and developing strategic agility

- Assessing organizational competencies and competitive strengths

- Integrating SWOT, PESTEL, and scenario analysis

- Case study: Applying strategic models to real-world contexts

- Group activity: Mapping your organization’s strategic position

Strategic Implementation and Execution

- Translating strategy into actionable objectives

- Strategic implementation frameworks and best practices

- Designing structures and systems for agility

- Performance monitoring and KPI development

- Knowledge management and learning integration

- Managing resources effectively for strategic delivery

- Overcoming barriers to execution and change

- Practical session: Building an implementation plan

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Alignment

- The role of leadership in driving strategic change

- Developing effective strategic leadership styles

- Communicating vision and aligning teams to goals

- Inspiring and motivating individuals to embrace new directions

- Balancing short-term performance with long-term strategy

- Strengthening collaboration across functions

- Leadership communication for influence and impact

- Workshop: Strategic leadership simulation and feedback

Driving Strategic Performance and Sustaining Success

- Linking strategic goals with measurable outcomes

- Embedding continuous improvement and learning

- Creating a culture that supports innovation and strategic thinking

- Managing organizational transformation effectively

- Expanding leadership capabilities across the organization

- Strategic risk management and contingency planning

- Evaluating strategic performance through analytics

- Capstone activity: Designing your strategic roadmap for success

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 $