Course Overview

Strategic Management Tools and Techniques
Duration: 4 Days 25 th to 28 th Nov 2024

Overview:

This 4-day intensive workshop is designed for managers, business leaders, and
professionals who want to enhance their strategic management skills using
advanced tools and techniques. The course covers a comprehensive range of
management tools and techniques essential for effective decision-making, strategic
planning, performance improvement, and organizational development. Participants
will gain practical insights and hands-on experience with tools that can drive
organizational success and innovation.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles and applications of strategic management tools and
techniques.
Learn how to apply various tools for strategic analysis and decision-making.
Explore methods for planning and executing strategic initiatives.
Develop skills in performance management, change management, and innovation.
Gain insights into best practices for integrating tools into management practices.
Apply strategic management techniques to real-world business scenarios.

Target Audience:
Managers
Business leaders
Team leaders
Project managers
Strategic planners
Professionals seeking to enhance management skills

Course Content:
Day 1: Introduction to Strategic Management Tools
Morning Session:

Welcome and Course Introduction
Overview of Strategic Management: Definitions and Key Concepts
Importance of Strategic Tools in Modern Management
Historical Evolution and Trends in Strategic Management

Afternoon Session:

SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
PESTLE Analysis: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental
Factors
Case Studies: Application of Strategic Tools in Business Contexts
Group Discussion and Q&A

Day 2: Tools for Strategic Analysis and Decision-Making
Morning Session:

Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Value Chain Analysis
Interactive Session: Applying Strategic Analysis Tools

Afternoon Session:

Scenario Planning and Analysis
Competitive Intelligence and Benchmarking
Case Study Analysis: Strategic Decision-Making Processes
Group Discussion and Q&A

Day 3: Planning and Executing Strategic Initiatives
Morning Session:

Strategic Planning Process: Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Developing Strategic Action Plans
Best Practices for Strategic Alignment and Execution

Afternoon Session:

Change Management Techniques
Innovation and Creativity in Strategic Management
Group Activity: Designing a Strategic Initiative Plan
Group Discussion and Q&A

Day 4: Performance Management and Continuous Improvement
Morning Session:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Balanced Scorecard
Performance Appraisal and Feedback Mechanisms
Monitoring and Evaluating Strategic Performance

Afternoon Session:

Implementing Tools for Continuous Improvement
Final Group Project: Developing a Comprehensive Strategic Management Toolkit
Presentation of Group Projects
Course Review and Wrap-up
Q&A and Feedback Session

Additional Information:

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of management principles.

Materials Provided: Course notes, strategic management tools, case study materials.

Certification: Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the
workshop.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and
practical skills to effectively utilize strategic management tools and techniques to
drive organizational success, innovation, and sustainable growth.