GCMC Modules (E4)
Development and Implementation of Strategic Business Plans

Introduction
The workshop focuses on the roles and skills of consultants needed in facilitating the strategy formulation process and working with top management teams to understand:

• How to use Strategic Business Planning (SBP) approaches and methodologies to size up opportunities and threats, and to determine the strategic fit of organization with environment.
• How to put into practice SBP and SBP consulting process
• How to use/adopt selected strategic planning tools and techniques in client organizations.
• How to develop and implement strategic business plans.

At the end of the workshop, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to map out an effective strategic direction for the company and action programs that need to be implemented.

Duration
3 Days

Topics

• Strategic Business Planning (SBP) Approaches and Methodologies
• The Practice of SBP Consulting
• How to Use Strategic Planning Tools and Techniques
• How to Develop and Implement Strategic Business Plans

Past Participants' Feedback
"Practical examples of success and failures of some big companies. Ability of lecturers to relate, provide practical examples. Excellent sound principles of developing and implementing strategic business plans. Would recommend this program as I found it quite useful to my work. Practical applications of concepts, models and case study."

Workshop Format

• Practical
  Practical and participative in style, with emphasis on real life work place examples.
  
  
• Participative
  - 40% expert input / 60% audience participation
  - Discussions of participant specific questions and opportunities to share best practices
  
  
• Learning Aided
  Case studies, small group practical exercises, small group discussion, skill practices, application planning, consultative sessions and walk-through simulations
  
  
• Solutions-Oriented
  Based on proven strategies, participants will be able to implement the concepts as soon as returning to the workplace.