London Training For Excellence Advanced Techniques: Strategic Thinking and Business Planning London Training For Excellence
Price: GBP 3,847
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.

    Course details

    Overview
    Our course is designed to help you take a step back and analyse your business from a strategic perspective. You'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate your business strategy and recommend changes and improvements through lectures case studies and hands-on exercises. Our expert trainers will guide you through reviewing your business understanding its strengths and weaknesses and understanding the external business environment in which it operates. In addition you'll learn how to check your corporate mission objectives strategy and tactics and understand where strategic planning stops and tactical operations begin.

    Throughout the course you'll learn how to apply strategic planning to your business. Join us for a course that will equip you with the tools and techniques to develop and implement a successful business strategy. Whether you're a business owner executive or manager this course will provide the skills and knowledge needed to take your business to the next level.

    Objective
    • Analyse your current business strategy and recommend changes and improvements.
    • Review your business and understand its strengths and weaknesses.
    • Understand the external business environment in which your business operates.
    • Review your corporate missionobjectivesstrategy and tactics.
    • Know where strategic planning stops and tactical operations begin.
    • Apply formal and semi-formal techniques to your business throughout the workshop.

    Who Should Attend
    • Managers and Senior specialists are those involved in influencing, formulating or supporting the long-term planning and strategy of their department and organisation.
    • All employees working in the panning and strategy department

    Course Outlines

    Day 1: Vision mission objectives strategy and
    tactics
    • What are they and how do they relate to each other?
    • Creating a formal vision and mission statement.
    • Entrepreneurship and leadership input to planning.
    • Using strategy and tactics with planning and operations.

    Day 2: External analysis
    • Applying analytical techniques.
    • PESTLE analysis and its applications.
    • Competitor analysis and benchmarking.
    • Benchmarking
    • what it is and how to use it.
    • 5-Forces model and how to use it.
    • Market segmentation and differentiation methods.

    Day 3: Internal analysis
    • Exploring ways of analysing the business.
    • Financial techniques and measures.
    • Porter's Value Chain as an analytical technique.

    Day 4: 7-S model and review.
    • Product portfolio analysis and marketing analysis.
    • Identifying the skills shortfall in your business.

    Day 5: Pulling it all together
    • Creating a SWOT matrix
    • the current strategic position.
    • Scenario planning and alternatives
    • "what ifs'.
    • Strategy versus Planning.
    • Options and implementation.
    Updated on 08 August, 2024

    Job roles this course is suitable for:

    Managers , Senior , specialists

    About London Training For Excellence

    Empowering Professionals for Over a Decade

    London Training for Excellence is a leading provider of professional development programmes, established in 2013. For over eleven years, we have been committed to equipping individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in today's ever-evolving business landscape.

    A Breadth of Expertise

    We offer a comprehensive range of training solutions across a diverse set of industries, including:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge training on AI applications, machine learning and data analysis.
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    Our Approach

    At London Training for Excellence, we believe in delivering high-quality, interactive training programmes that cater to diverse learning styles. Our experienced instructors are industry experts who combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.

    Flexible Learning Solutions

    We understand that busy professionals require flexible learning options. We offer a variety of delivery methods to suit your needs, including:

    • In-person training: provides more significant face-to-face interaction. In a classroom setting, attendees can connect in real-time. In-person training also offers more opportunities for group activities and interactive projects.
    • Online Courses: Our comprehensive online courses allow you to learn comfortably in your working environment.
    • In-Company Training: Tailor training programmes specifically for your organisation's needs and deliver them on-site for maximum impact and employee convenience.


    Investing in Your Success

    By investing in training and development with London Training for Excellence, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your professional goals and contribute to the success of your organisation. 

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    Let London Training for Excellence help you unlock your full potential and drive positive organisational change. Contact us today to discuss your training needs and explore how we can empower your workforce for the future.

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