The Advanced Business Strategist

This course will give emphasis on the Management’s key role of setting the organization’s strategic direction. This course supports the development of high-level strategy skills for middle to senior Managers wanting to gain or refresh their knowledge of strategic planning and increase confidence in the use of corporate planning tools and approaches. This may include the ability to align the organisation’s internal capabilities to unpredictable external factors, which is crucial for success.

This course will help delegates to understand the global context in relation to their business, as well as develop skills and confidence to boost performance and enable them to develop and sustain their organisation’s performance for the future.

This course will feature:

• Review of business and economic context for your business
• Tools and techniques used in strategy development
• Use of strategic thinking: innovation approaches
• How organisational culture supports or prevents innovation
• Leadership qualities needed to inspire, motivate and engage with Staff

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop good Vision and Mission statements in support of strategy formulation
• Carry out stakeholder analyses to enable management of diverse interests
• Relate leadership qualities to culture and strategy development
• Develop a systems thinking view of organisations
• Turn strategy into business and operational plans

This course is most suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Those who are looking to sharpen their analytical skills and strategic leadership effectiveness
• Team Leaders/Supervisors taking on additional strategic leadership responsibilities
• Team Leaders/Managers taking on a more senior and strategic role in their organisation
• Department Heads/Managers working in a culture seeking innovative approaches to business development
• Middle/Senior Managers wanting to refresh their thinking and gain confidence in the use of strategic management tools

How will this be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

The Tutor will offer an interactive and participative workshop style that will challenge managers and encourage new thinking. The tutor will also guide and facilitate learning and individual reflection, as well as using direct input, discussions, case studies, exercises and video.

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course