STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Trainers
Dr. Patrick Ofei |

Every Organisation is guided by the strategies set out by Senior Management and organisational competitiveness is directly affected by changes in strategy. Hence, managers at all levels need an understanding of the role of strategic management.

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of Strategic Management. Topics covered include: strategy development; the external environment; an organisation's competitiveness; generic competitive strategies; and performance monitoring.

Course Information

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to;

Lead and facilitate all phases and tasks of effective strategic planning and performance monitoring.
Think strategically and screening opportunities that best match the core competencies of an organization to deliver value.
Align teams and individuals behind a common vision, strategy and strategic plan.
Ensure strategic priorities are aligned to strategy and designed to drive the right outcomes.
Bridge the gap between strategy and execution through clear accountabilities, timely communications and effective measures.
Leverage an agile performance management system to guide effective decision-making.
Cultivate a strategy focused organization to ensure governance drives strategy and strategy drives budgeting.

Table of Content

Participants will be exposed to the following topics;

Overview of the Course
Developing Strategic Vision, Mission and Core Values
Setting Strategic Goals and Objectives
Crafting Strategy
Executing Strategy
Monitoring developments and Evaluating performance
Team/ Group/ Individual Presentation

Delivery method

Instructor led Hands on training with supervised labs
Online sessions
Project

Duration

40 Hours

Session

8 Hours a day (2 Hours Overview of the Project and 6 Hours of Hands on Project).

Resources

Computer

PowerPoint Presentation Software

Project

Use an organisation you are familiar with or the case below;

AluWindows Company Ltd. has been making sliding aluminium windows in Ghana for 25 years. Their plant is now a little rundown and there is a strong Nigerian competitor looking at the Ghanaian market. AluWindows Company has a number of highly skilled and experienced employees who know more about window manufacturing than most people in the industry. Some of these key employees are now nearing retirement. Market demand is still good, but the market growth rate cannot be determinned. Additionally, macro economic conditions are not favorable in both countries.

Required;

Craft a Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values
Develop 3 Strategic Goals
Use SWOT Analysis as a basis for developinng 10 Strategic Objectives
Develop Strategic Initiatives/ Actions
Create Strategic Implementation/ Action Plan
Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Career Possibilities

Management Consultant
Role in Corporate Planning
General Management
Finance and Administration