Strategic Thinking
Empowering leaders to think strategically, execute effectively, and drive lasting success.
1. Course Information
Code: LEM09
Learning Objectives:
Define Key Strategic Concepts
Understand the Strategic Management Process
Analyze External and Internal Environments
Understand Competitive Advantage
Grow Businesses and Organizations
Target Audience (who should attend): Senior Executives and Leaders, Mid-Level Managers, Business Owners, Project Managers, Strategic Planning Teams, Individuals in Growth or Transition
Training Methodology:
Instructor-Led Sessions
Participant-Centered Learning
Role-Playing Exercises
Case Studies
Table Group Discussions
Personalized Action Plans
Target Competencies:
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Planning and Execution
Environmental Analysis
Leadership and Change Management
Performance Measurement and Monitoring
Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
Language: English
Category: LEM - Leadership and Management
Certificate From: Certificate of Completion from EMIC Training
Course Venue: TBD
2. Course Outline
Day 1: Understanding Strategic Thinking
Welcome & Introductions
Icebreaker: Participants share roles, challenges, and expectations.
Module 1: Foundations of Strategy
Definitions: Strategy, Strategic Thinking, and Planning.
Discussion: Differences between strategy and planning.
Activity: Identify strategies from well-known organizations.
Module 2: Strategic Management Process
Overview of the 7-Step Process.
Focus: Vision, Mission, and Values.
Workshop: Draft vision and mission statements for participants’ organizations.
Module 3: Analyzing the Environment
Tools: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s 5 Forces, and PEDESTL Framework.
Activity: Conduct a SWOT analysis for a sample organization.
Module 4: Competitive Advantage
Exploring cost leadership, differentiation, and market strategies.
Case Study: Analysis of IKEA's cost leadership.
Day 2: Strategic Execution and Alignment
Day 1 Recap and Reflections
Module 5: Setting Strategic Goals
Linking objectives to KPIs and targets.
Workshop: Develop SMART objectives based on individual business challenges.
Module 6: Action Planning
Criteria for effective action plans.
Activity: Create departmental initiatives and align them with strategic goals.
Module 7: Leadership and Strategic Execution
Roles of leadership in strategy implementation.
Group Discussion: Barriers to strategy execution and overcoming resistance.
Module 8: Measuring Results and Continuous Improvement
Tools: Balanced Scorecard and KPIs.
Activity: Design a KPI dashboard for tracking strategic initiatives.
Program Closing
Sharing key takeaways and action plans.
Feedback and evaluation.
4. Registration and Payment Terms
Price: BHD 350.-
Registration Deadline: 3 business days from the training date
Payment Terms: 50% Deposit: Required to confirm registration. Remaining 50%: Due at least 3 business days before the training date.
Payment Methods: Accepted methods include bank transfer, online payment (via a payment link), or check.