Course Overview

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.

Training Package Value for Money.

Training will be facilitated by professionals with hands on skills and great wealth. Participants coming from outside NAIROBI are requested to organize their own accommodation and transport. We can however reserve accommodation space for you at the training venue.

Kindly confirm your participation with:

The Training Coordinator

Capacity Africa Institute

Email: workshops@capacityafrica.com

Website: www.capacityafrica.com