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Strategic Thinking Skills Training Course

Is Strategic Thinking Skills training course right for me?

This Strategic Thinking training course has been specifically designed for managers and/or leaders who wish to develop their strategic thinking skills and move their part of the organisation forward in a coherent way.

This Strategic Thinking training course will help participants identify which activities are tactical, operational or strategic.

What will I get out of Strategic Thinking Skills training course?

By the end of the Strategic Thinking Skills training course participants will be able to:

  • Define ‘strategy’ and its value to the organisation
  • Recognise the stages in the strategic thinking process
  • Describe the benefits of having a clear vision
  • Identify how to use strategic thinking to effectively manage self and others
  • Use the key strategic tools to support the development of a business strategy

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What does Strategic Thinking Skills training course cover?

What is strategy?

  • Background and history
  • Differences between strategic thinking and strategic planning
  • Elements in the strategic thinking process
  • Leadership vs management

Creating a vision

  • Creative and BOLD thinking
  • Considering your legacy
  • Separating the ‘what’ from the ‘how’

Time and space to think

  • Effectiveness vs efficiency
  • Taking a helicopter ride
  • Identifying your ideal thinking environment
  • What if…

Working strategically

  • Prioritising and focus
  • Leading by example
  • Influencing skills
  • Link to performance management

Key strategic tools

  • The role of analytical thinking
  • Evaluating external factors
  • Reviewing internal factors
  • Strategic choices
  • Case study

Course Summary

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Price: £395.00+VAT
  • Location: Crawley
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