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Developing a Strategic Plan
This course will lead you step-by-step through the development of a strategic plan, beginning with a powerful mission statement, analysis of your organization's strengths and weaknesses, and assessment of your competitive position. It includes tips on how to communicate the plan throughout the organization, convert it into action by developing supporting tactical plans, and reinforce results at all levels.
The course covers such topics as
How to develop a mission statement
How to craft the plan
How to convert the plan into action
How to evaluate performance at all levels
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Form a mission statement
Craft a plan
Implement the plan
Evaluate performance
Developing a Strategic Plan
Description
This course will lead you step-by-step through the development of
a strategic plan, beginning with a
powerful mission statement, analysis of your organization's strengths
and weaknesses, and assess
ment of your competitive position. It includes tips on how to communicate
the plan throughout the
organization, convert it into action by developing supporting tactical
plans, and reinforce results at
all levels.
Audience
This course addresses the training needs of executives and senior
management.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Duration
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1. 5 hours
Topics Include
How to develop a mission statement
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The benefits of using a strategic planning worksheet
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Tips to incorporate your competitive advantage into your statement
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Suggestions to build upon your company's core competencies
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Techniques to build excitement around the mission statement
How to craft the plan
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Important guidelines that will help you develop your objectives
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How to use a responsibility matrix to make sure responsibilities
are assigned
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The need to conduct a critical path analysis
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Smart questions to ask to ensure tactical plans support strategic
plans
How to convert the plan into action
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How to communicate the plan throughout your organization
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Ways to gather input from all levels of your organization
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Tips to develop an effective reward system
How to evaluate performance at all levels
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How to find out if you are meeting customer expectations
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The multiple points of input you should consider
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Techniques to compare the actual performance to the standard
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Methods to help you implement corrective action
Everything Courseware
Developing a Strategic Plan
Objectives
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Form a mission statement
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Keep the statement simple
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Involve as many stakeholders as possible
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Rely on the mission statement for advice
Craft a plan
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Set objectives
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Identify required activities
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Develop plans at all levels
Implement the plan
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Communicate the plan
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Reward performance
Evaluate performance
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Establish performance standards and measure performance
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Compare performance to established standards