Strategy and Execution Approach - Part 1

3 Days Strategy and Execution Training as Part 1 of 2:

Day 1: Understanding Strategic Planning

1.             Introduction to Strategic Planning:

·         Definition of strategic planning.

·         Importance of strategic planning for organisations.

2.             Types of Strategic Plans:

•         Long-term vs. short-term strategic plans.

•         Operational, tactical, and strategic plans.

3.             Key Components of a Strategic Plan:

•         Vision, mission, and values.

•         Goals, objectives, and strategies.

4.             Environmental Analysis

•         SWOT analysis.

•         PESTEL analysis.

•         Identifying opportunities and threats.

5.             Stakeholder Analysis:

•         Identifying and engaging stakeholders.

•         Assessing stakeholder interests and influence.

6.             Setting SMART Objectives:

•         Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (SMART) objectives.

•         Aligning objectives with the mission and vision.

Day 2: Developing a Strategic Plan

1.             Mission, Vision, and Values:

•         Crafting a compelling mission statement.

•         Defining the organisation's vision and values.

2.             Goal Setting:

•         Defining long-term and short-term goals.

•         Prioritising goals based on importance and feasibility.

3.             Strategy Formulation:

•         Developing strategies to achieve goals.

•         Identifying strategic initiatives and projects.

4.             Resource Allocation:

•         Allocating budget and human resources.

•         Ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

5.             Monitoring and Evaluation:

•         Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs).

•         Creating a monitoring and evaluation framework.

6.             Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

•         Identifying potential risks to the plan.

•         Developing risk mitigation strategies.

Day 3: Strategy Execution

1.             Leadership and Change Management:

•         The role of leadership in strategy execution.

•         Managing resistance to change.

2.             Communication and Engagement:

•         Communicating the strategic plan to stakeholders.

•         Engaging staff, volunteers, and members in execution.

3.             Project Management:

•         Effective project planning and execution.

•         Project monitoring and reporting.

4.             Performance Management:

•         Tracking progress against KPIs.

•         Making necessary adjustments to the plan.

5.             Financial Management:

•         Budget monitoring and control.

•         Ensuring financial sustainability.

6.             Continuous Improvement:

•         Encouraging a culture of learning and adaptation.

•         Feedback mechanisms and course correction.