Understanding and Implementing Strategy at Middle Management Level

Although strategy setting is an executive level leadership imperative, being able to understand, communicate, tactical implement and measure the strategic interventions are critical at this level of the organisation. This two-day workshop will equip managers with the necessary understanding and practical tools to enable them to successfully execute the strategic direction of the organisation.

Who should attend?

  • Middle management level employees
  • Supervisors
  • Team leaders
  • Employees who have to implement strategy
  • Employees who have been earmarked for succession into management

 

 

Workshop Outline:

The concept of Strategic Planning

  • What is strategic planning and management?
  • The importance and benefits of strategic management
  • The strategic management process
  • Elements of the strategic planning process
  • Why strategic planning fails 
Organisational Structure

  • Understanding different organisational structures
  • Organisational structures types 
Different Strategic Approaches

  • Short term planning
  • Long term planning
  • Functional Strategies

Vision and Mission Statements

  • Develop a strategic vision
  • Develop a strategic mission
  • Develop values and culture including GOOD to GREAT
  • Develop a values checklist
  • Goal Setting and execution

Internal and External Environment Analysis

  • Definition of a SWOT Analysis
  • Definition of a PEST Analysis
  • How to do a SWOT Analysis
  • Translating SWOT issues into actions

Strategic Measurement and Implementation

  • How to measure whether your strategy is effective?
  • Strategy realisation essential elements
  • How effective is your strategy realisation?
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Balanced scorecard approach
  • Key performance indicators
  • Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Additional Info

  • Course Duration: 2 Days
  • Investment: R 3 490 (ex VAT)
  • Includes: Fully developed manual | Framed certificate of attendance | Notepad | Pen
  • In-house Training: In-house training is convenient and can be more cost effective.
  • Public Courses: Book 2 or more delegates from the same company and receive 10% discount.
  • More Information: Contact Us
Social sharing
More in this category: « Redirect Your Reaction Attitude is Everything! »
back to top