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by Anna Faherty
Strategic thinking is all about dealing with uncertainty, questioning the status quo and using a mixture of creative and analytical skills. This course shows learners why strategy is important and how to think strategically within their own organisation. Learners will discover some of the key strategic theories, learn how organisations develop and implement strategy, and try out the key tools used in strategy analysis and formulation.
Thinking Strategically will teach professionals and specialists how to contribute effectively to the strategic debate and process in their organisation.
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Target audience
Professionals and specialists from all sectors who are undertaking a strategic role.
Learning outcomes
Strategy and you
- What is strategy?
- Why is strategy important?
- How is strategy different from planning?
- What is strategic thinking?
- Who needs to think strategically?
- How will thinking strategically improve my performance?
- When should I think strategically?
- Can thinking strategically be a bad thing?
Thinking differently
- How is thinking strategically different to what I do the rest of the
- time?
- What skills do I need to be able to think strategically?
- What is creative thinking?
- How do I research and analyse information?
- How do I make decisions?
- How do I communicate strategy?
- How do I handle uncertainty and change?
- Where can I find inspiration?
Theory and process
- What is the right way to do strategy?
- What strategic theory should I be aware of?
- What processes do organisations typically go through to develop
- strategy?
- What processes do organisations typically go through to
- implement strategy?
- How do I keep up with new developments?
Tools and techniques
- Why should I use strategic tools?
- How do I create a SWOT analysis?
- What internal factors should I consider?
- What external factors should I consider?
- How do I plan for the future?
- How can I measure success?
- What other tools might I need to know about?
Making it happen
- How does theory work in practice?
- How do I fit into the strategic process?
- How can I contribute to my organisation’s strategy?
- What makes a good strategy work?
- How do I monitor and evaluate what I’ve been doing?
- What other factors do I need to take into account?
- What do I do if I don’t agree with the strategy?
- When should strategy change?
Flexible learning
Learners take their own route through the topics covered in the course. They will learn at their own pace through a variety of activities designed to accommodate a range of learning styles.
Duration
3 hours
Additional services
Tailoring: include your examples and issues to ensure the course is relevant and engaging
See also:
 Communicating Complex Ideas
Finance for Non-financial Managers
Project Management
Managing High Performing Teams
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