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Training - Strategic Thinking

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Duration
1 Day
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For whom ?

Who is this pro training aimed at?

For whom ?

Professionals responsible for planning and executing projects, who wish to develop sharper strategic thinking skills.

Prerequisites

None

Program

The program of training

This session highlights the importance of thinking strategically whilst developing approaches that carry the team with you.

You will be given some strategic tools and the opportunity to think about how to apply within your team.

01. Introduction

02. What Is Strategic Thinking

  • Are you a strategic thinker?
  • What being a strategic thinker really is

03. Strategy and a Direction

  • Define strategy and what it means to oneself
  • What gets in the way of strategic thinking
  • Identify the common traits of successful managers and leaders
  • Strategic planning process
  • Stating a mission

04. Envision the Desired State

  • Well-formed outcome analysis
  • Importance of understanding our current situation
  • Perceptual positions
  • STARS model

05. Tools and Models for Strategic Thinking

  • Explore the McKinsey 7-S model
  • The PESTLE analysis

06. Hands-on

  • Engaging individual and group activities to clarify strategic goals, define the desired future, and put strategic thinking tools into practice.
    • Define Your Mission Statement
    • Define Your Desired State
    • Perform Your Internal Analyses
    • Develop Your Strategy
  • Action plan
Objectives

The objectives of the training

  • Define strategic thinking and describe the qualities of a strategic thinker.
  • Outline the barriers to strategic thinking and explain the first step of the strategic planning process.
  • Identify analytical tools such as Well-Formed Outcome Analysis and the STARS model to assess your current situation.
  • Evaluate strategic options and opportunities using frameworks like the McKinsey 7-S Model and PESTLE analysis, ensuring alignment with goals, values, and available resources.
  • Develop an action plan that reflects your strategic priorities.
Strong points

The strengths of the training

  • This training focuses on applying skills in workplace situations by combining the benefits of group training with individual activities for greater effectiveness.
  • It has a strong practical approach, with hands-on exercises to help participants apply the concepts learned.
  • By the end of the session, participants will design an action plan to implement strategies for strengthening their areas of growth and developing key skills.
  • This live class is eligible for 7 PDUs in the Power Skills area, to maintain PMP® or PgMP® certification.
Strategic Thinking