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EFFECTIVE DIRECTION ANDMANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY

OVERVIEW

The importance of strategy in an organization can be likened to thecompass bearing by which a ship navigates. In order for the ship to find itsport and estimate the time required to get there, a functional compass isvery important. In similar light, an organization may have great employees,adequate resources and energy, but without clearly set-out strategies forattaining organizational goals, it is bound to founder. The EffectiveDirection and Management of Organizational Strategy, is a masterclass puttogether by Star Sapphire Learning and Digital Solutions to enable leadersof every cadre in an organization develop both realistic and achievablestrategic plans for their organizations, while efficiently controlling allmechanisms involved in optimum delivery. Set to be delivered by industryexperts with vast experience in Strategy and Process Development,delegates would be provided with practical frameworks, ready forapplication straight away on return to office. Furthermore, towards theend of the programme, delegates will identify pertinent problems affectingtheir units, departments or entire organization, and will be made to workon the identified problems, present and discuss action plans thenappraise best practices.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course, delegates will gain skills that wouldenable them: Better Communicate the clear vision and mission for the organisation Establish an understanding of the global, regional and local trends including risks that could affect the organisation's success Carry out a comprehensive analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats Establish strategic objectives aligned to the vision and mission, using a range of strategic and objective-setting tools such as the balanced scorecard Develop performance management processes that ensure alignment of objectives at all levels Ensure a process for initiating, managing and controlling change in projects

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 - Decisions and Strategy

Organisational analysis: Understanding your organisation's priorities and approach to strategic management Making a distinction between decisions and problems De�ning a Strategy model

Module 2 - Finding Solutions Analytical techniques : Analyzing the key trends, threats and drivers Aligning outcomes with priorities Determining strategic objectives, allocation of resources and budget, and measurement of success Decision making process Aligning individual team and department, performance to strategic objectives Information systems for control of activities and decision making

Module 3 - Communicating Decisions Re�ecting the styles of the organization and management Matching the medium to the message Incorporating evaluation and feedback

Module 4: The wider context Collaboration techniques Team decision making

Module 5: Taking things forward Action planning Articulating a strategic vision that is meaningful and inspirational Management of organisational change projects

PROGRAMME DYNAMICS

Target Audience

Programme Format

Duration

Class size

Senior Executives (Assistant Directors–Directors)Middle Level Managers, Unit Heads,Department Heads

5 days for each stream

30 in each stream (practical class)

Pricing *Negotiable

Location Offsite location or in-house premises(To be discussed)

Customized for your institutionPractical, Hands-on learningReal-World Cases (local)Residential (where possible for senior executives)