By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Develop structured and actionable strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
2. Translate strategic objectives into operational initiatives and KPIs.
3. Assess internal and external environments using proven strategic analysis tools.
4. Manage resources and align stakeholders for successful strategy execution.
5. Monitor progress, measure performance, and adjust plans dynamically.

• Mid- and senior-level managers involved in planning and execution.
• Strategy officers and business unit heads.
• Project and operations managers seeking strategic alignment.
• Professionals transitioning into strategic planning roles.

Day 1: Strategic Foundations
1. Introduction to Corporate Strategy

• Defining strategy in a business context
• Types of business strategies
• Importance of alignment across the organization

2. Vision, Mission, and Values

• Crafting impactful vision and mission statements
• Aligning values with strategic goals
• Communicating strategic intent

3. Environmental Analysis

• PESTEL and SWOT analysis
• Competitor and industry analysis
• Identifying trends and disruption risks

Day 2: Strategic Formulation
4. Goal Setting and Strategic Objectives

• SMART goal framework
• Cascading objectives from vision to action
• Prioritization and resource allocation

5. Strategy Development Frameworks

• Porter's Five Forces
• Ansoff Matrix and BCG Matrix
• Balanced Scorecard overview

6. Scenario Planning and Risk Management

• Building flexible strategic models
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Planning for uncertainty

Day 3: Strategy Execution
7. Translating Strategy into Action

• Developing strategic initiatives
• Creating action plans and roadmaps
• Linking strategy to operations

8. Resource and Capability Alignment

• Identifying strategic capabilities
• Budgeting and capacity planning
• Aligning human and technological resources

9. Organizational Alignment and Communication

• Stakeholder engagement
• Change communication plans
• Building a culture of execution

Day 4: Monitoring and Control
10. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Designing relevant KPIs
• Tracking progress and results
• Early warning indicators

11. Performance Monitoring Tools

• Dashboards and reporting systems
• Real-time tracking methods
• Leveraging data for decision-making

12. Strategy Review and Adjustment

• Conducting strategic reviews
• Adapting to market shifts
• Feedback loops for continuous improvement

Day 5: Integration and Application
13. Case Studies in Strategic Execution

• Real-world successes and failures
• Lessons learned from global companies
• Interactive discussion and analysis

14. Strategy Simulation and Group Exercise

• Team-based strategy simulation
• Applying concepts to a realistic scenario
• Facilitator debrief and insights

15. Building the Strategic Leader

• Traits of effective strategic leaders
• Decision-making under complexity
• Personal action planning for strategic impact

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.