Strategic Planning and Execution
Develop a clear strategy and turn it into results through priorities, plans and performance management.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Most strategies fail in execution, not design. This course takes leaders through environmental analysis, strategic choices, objectives and KPIs, and then the disciplines that make execution work: alignment, resourcing, performance reviews and change. Tools include SWOT, PESTLE, scenario planning and the Balanced Scorecard.
Who should attend
- Executives and senior managers
- Strategy and planning units
- Board members
- Public-sector planning officials
What you will be able to do
- Analyse the strategic environment
- Formulate clear strategic choices
- Translate strategy into objectives and KPIs
- Align budgets and operational plans
- Monitor execution and adapt
Course outline
Day 1Strategic analysis
- • PESTLE and industry analysis
- • Internal capability review
- • SWOT that leads to action
- • Scenario planning
Day 2Strategic choices
- • Vision, mission and values
- • Competitive and public value strategy
- • Strategic options
- • Choosing priorities
Day 3From strategy to plans
- • Balanced Scorecard
- • Objectives and KPIs
- • Annual and operational plans
- • Budget alignment
Day 4Execution
- • Accountability and governance
- • Performance reviews
- • Managing initiatives
- • Leading change
Day 5Review and adapt
- • Strategy reviews
- • Risk and strategy
- • Communicating strategy
- • Your strategy map
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Strategic Planning and Execution course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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