🎯 Course Description:
This course equips professionals with the tools to think strategically, understand business models, assess competitive environments, and make value-based decisions aligned with organizational goals.
Participants will learn how to transition from tactical to strategic thinking, read financials, and contribute to long-term business success.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Mid to senior-level managers
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Team leaders preparing for strategic roles
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Professionals involved in planning and growth
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Strategic Thinking
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Strategic vs Tactical Thinking |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Understanding Business Models |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Strategic Decision-Making Process |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Analyzing your organization’s strategy |
🗓️ Day 2: Market and Competitive Analysis
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | PESTLE and SWOT Analysis |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Porter’s Five Forces and Value Chain Analysis |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Identifying Strategic Opportunities and Risks |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Competitor analysis for strategic action |
🗓️ Day 3: Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Understanding Financial Statements |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Profitability and Cost Structures |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Budgeting and Forecasting Basics |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Reading and interpreting financial reports |
🗓️ Day 4: Strategy Execution and Alignment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Translating Strategy into Action Plans |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | KPIs and Performance Metrics |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Balancing Short-term vs Long-term Goals |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Aligning team goals with business strategy |
🗓️ Day 5: Integrated Strategy Simulation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Group Simulation Briefing |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Strategy Development Simulation |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Presentation and Critique of Strategic Plans |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Wrap-Up & Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Strategic planning templates
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Financial analysis cheat sheet
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Case studies on strategy
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Business model canvas and toolkit
