 | | To get clarity on strategic thinking & planning in |
| | the context of a comprehensive strategic management system
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 | | To acquire the knowledge and skills to apply a |
| | disciplined systems approach to developing an implement-able strategic plan
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 | | To understand when and how to involve key |
| | stakeholders, in order to ensure buy-in over the long term
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 | | To understand and apply the detailed steps of |
| | the strategic planning process
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 | | To understand how to cascade the strategic plan |
| | throughout the organization, and align all work units to the strategic direction
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 | | To get an appreciation of what is needed for |
| | effective execution in terms of structures, processes and the people perspective
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 | | To understand the specific objectives of strategic |
| | review and update
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 | | To learn about the common mistakes of, and |
| | obstacles to, strategic planning, and how to avoid or overcome them
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 | | To learn practical tips about strategic planning, |
| | and how to make it implementation-friendly
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 | | Knowing how to apply the logical and practical |
| | systems thinking approach to strategic planning
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 | | Understanding how to get and sustain buy-in by |
| | key stakeholders
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 | | Knowing the key leverage points to pay attention |
| | to when conducting strategic planning
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 | | Understanding the larger context of a strategic |
| | management system within which strategic planning should take place
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 | | Using their own organization’s actual strategic |
| | plans (where available) as example, and working on it in the context of their area of responsibility
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 | | Applying what they learn immediately in working |
| | on their real-life cases
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 | | Sharing the knowledge and experience of the |
| | other participants and the facilitator
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