Explores the development of objectives and formulation of strategy through developing
objectives.
Looks at how to explore the external environment and apply the results to forming
the strategy. This includes discussions on globalisation and the forces of labour
and resource arbitrage. Including the use of PESTLE.
Examines the process of internal analysis and developing an understanding of the
organisation’s capabilities ands short comings, its current outputs and its approach
to existing value chains
Discusses strategic positioning including the use of techniques:including Porter’s
5 forces, SWOT, value chain analysis, BCM, scenario planning and others.
Explores the use of bench marking and capability maturity models.
Describes and analyses the use of a planning framework and how this should be integrated
within the clients organisation.
Describes the process of strategy evaluation and selection and the choices available
including topics like horizontal/ vertical integration in mergers and acquisitions.
Explores the issues of communicating strategy and interfacing with the discipline
of business architecture and implementing a programme of business change.
A three-day training programme in business strategy planning which provides a good
foundation for further development in business architecture and change management.