Strategic Planning Tools training

Our Strategic Planning Tools course provides a thorough exploration of key elements and tools vital for successful strategic management within organisations.

Throughout this course, we delve deeply into the nuanced differences between vision, mission, strategy, strategic plans, and actionable tactics. Learn how to identify and effectively utilise tools to evaluate both macro- and micro-environments, while acknowledging their inherent limitations.

Explore a diverse array of tools for competitor analysis and the assessment of alternative market strategies. Gain insights into critical metrics used within organisational internal environments to gauge performance effectively.

Uncover how strategic frameworks facilitate the identification of core competencies, laying the groundwork for sustainable competitive advantages. Moreover, discover the art of integrating outputs from internal and external analyses to craft robust strategies and streamline the strategic planning process.

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Aims of the Strategic Planning Tools course

The learning material has been developed by UK university professors and is mapped against OFQUAL awarding body learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast vision, mission, strategy, strategic plans and actions
  • Identify the strategic planning tools used to assess the macro- and micro-environments of an organisation, highlighting any limitations
  • Discuss the range of tools available for competitor analysis and for the evaluation of alternative market strategies
  • Critically assess the metrics used by organisations to gauge performance within their internal environments
  • Discuss how strategic frameworks can be used to determine core competences for sustainable competitive advantage
  • Demonstrate how the outputs from internal and external analysis can be integrated for purposes of strategy development and strategic planning

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