Strategic Thinking and Planning Tools
This two-day workshop empowers leaders with the mindset, tools, and frameworks required to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Participants will explore key strategic concepts, from environmental analysis and competitive positioning to organizational design and innovation management.
Programme Overview
This two day Strategic Thinking and Planning Tools workshop empowers leaders with the mindset, tools, and frameworks required to thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Participants explore key strategic concepts ranging from environmental analysis and competitive positioning to organisational design and innovation management. The program introduces practical tools such as SWOT analysis, Value Chain analysis, Porters Five Forces, and the Three Generic Strategies to help leaders examine their business holistically. Beyond tools, the course strengthens strategic leadership capabilities including stakeholder management, emotional intelligence, change management, and creating learning organisations. Upon completion, leaders will think strategically, identify growth opportunities, make informed decisions, and translate strategy into actionable plans.
Learning Outcomes
Strengthen strategic thinking for clearer decision making
Apply proven strategy tools confidently
Analyse external and internal business environments
Identify competitive advantages and growth opportunities
Strengthen strategic leadership mindset and emotional intelligence
Foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking
Align teams and stakeholders toward strategic goals
Who Should Attend?
Senior leaders seeking strategic clarity
Business owners driving growth
Managers moving into strategic roles
Strategy and business development professionals
Consultants supporting organisational improvement
Course Outline
Day 1 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Module 1: Strategic Thinking and Planning Skills: Creating Competitive Advantages
- Two perspectives of Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Coherence in Strategic Direction
Module 2: Analysing the External Environment of the Organisation
- Use of the SWOT Analysis
- Porter's 5-Forces Model of Industry Competition
Module 3: Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm
- Use of the Value Chain analysis
- Primary and Support Activities in Strategic Planning
Module 4: Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving beyond an Organisation's Tangible Resources
- The Central Role of Knowledge
- Human Capital: The Foundation of Intellectual Capital
Module 5: Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages
- The Three Generic Strategies
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the Generic Strategies
Day 2 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Module 6: Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value through Diversification
- Making diversification work
- Leveraging Core Competencies
Module 7: Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics
- Recognising Entrepreneurial Opportunities in a Leader
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Strategy
Module 8: Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization
- Setting a Direction
- Designing the Organisation
- Overcoming Barriers to Change
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empowering and Engaging Employees
Module 9: Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Types of Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Culture
Module 10: Action Plan
- Personal Action Plan
- Strategic Action Plan for the Organisation