A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation

Strategic Planning Professional:
Tools, Techniques and Leadership for Organisational Achievement

Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

22-26 Jun 2026
Houston
$7,950
20-24 Jul 2026
Lisbon
$5,950
17-21 Aug 2026
Vienna
$5,950
21-25 Sep 2026
Istanbul
$5,950
02-06 Nov 2026
Amsterdam
$5,950
25-29 Jan 2027
London
$5,950
29 Mar-02 Apr 2027
Dubai
$5,950
03-07 May 2027
London
$5,950
21-25 Jun 2027
Houston
$7,950
16-20 Aug 2027
Vienna
$5,950
01-05 Nov 2027
Amsterdam
$5,950

ONLINE

13-17 Jul 2026
Online
$4,950
12-16 Oct 2026
Online
$4,950
08-12 Mar 2027
Online
$4,950
12-16 Jul 2027
Online
$4,950
11-15 Oct 2027
Online
$4,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

A clear vision and well-defined objectives are essential for organizational success. The Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation training course at Coventry Academy equips delegates with the skills to craft SMART goals, develop operational and strategic plans, and translate these plans into actionable outcomes.

Participants will explore practical tools and techniques for strategic analysis, scenario planning, and decision-making, while understanding the human and situational factors that influence outcomes. The course combines measurement science with employee psychology, enabling delegates to track performance effectively and foster a culture of organizational learning. By integrating strategy with leadership behaviors, delegates gain the confidence to contribute meaningfully to planning and implementing strategies that deliver tangible results.

Key Focus Areas of this Course:

  • Developing SMART goals to support strategic and operational objectives
  • Applying tools and techniques to assess internal and external forces affecting strategy
  • Creating non-linear strategic roadmaps with measurable learning milestones
  • Understanding how leadership behaviors influence strategy execution
  • Enhancing self-awareness in decision-making and leadership style
  • Fostering a culture of performance measurement, learning, and continuous improvement

What are the goals?

The Strategy Implementation Training Course enables participants to connect strategic vision with actionable plans while considering organizational dynamics and leadership impacts. Delegates will gain practical skills to contribute effectively to both strategy development and implementation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Contribute to strategy development by visualizing potential futures, assessing risks, and making informed choices
  • Use strategic tools to evaluate internal and external forces shaping organizational options
  • Construct actionable, non-linear roadmaps that align with organizational vision and goals
  • Recognize the influence of leadership behaviors on successful strategy implementation
  • Develop self-awareness in decision-making abilities and leadership style
  • Apply performance measurement techniques to track progress and support organizational learning

Who is this Training Course for?

This Strategic Planning Training Course is ideal for professionals in middle to senior management roles who are responsible for developing, supporting, or implementing strategies within their organizations.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Directors and senior managers seeking to enhance strategic thinking
  • Team leaders responsible for implementing operational or strategic plans
  • Corporate strategy, HR, and functional managers contributing to organizational planning
  • Heads of divisions or departments accountable for executing strategic initiatives
  • Professionals aspiring to strengthen their leadership and strategic planning capabilities

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The Strategic Planning, Development & Implementation training course uses a mix of adult learning techniques, including interactive lectures, facilitated discussions, case studies, exercises, and video presentations. Participants actively practice applying strategic tools and frameworks, exploring real-world challenges and developing actionable solutions.

Delegates will enhance their strategic thinking and leadership skills by evaluating scenarios, practicing negotiation, and analyzing organizational structures. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement strategies effectively, motivate teams, and achieve organizational objectives while balancing compliance with innovation.

The Course Content

Day One: Understanding the Strategic Environment
  • Understanding the impact of leadership competencies on company strategy
  • Recognizing and interpreting forces in the strategic environment
  • Understanding the importance of planned and creative approaches to strategy development
  • Recognizing organizational change readiness and strategic inflection points
  • Recognizing the impact of perceptions on strategic choices
Day Two: Understanding Strategic Models and Paradigms
  • The strategic journey – common models and frameworks to enable strategic choices
  • Developing a strategic roadmap
  • Understanding and leveraging strategic competences and skills
  • Case Study: managing well in an unpredictable environment
  • Recognizing and developing the characteristics of strategic agility
Day Three: Effective Strategic Implementation
  • Recognising the key challenges of strategy implementation
  • Understanding the impact of structures on organisational effectiveness
  • Using the 7S model to analyse organisational competence
  • Turning measurement into information to track performance and inform future strategy
  • Building learning organisations to support agility
Day Four: Strategic Leadership
  • Effective styles and practices of strategic leaders
  • Recognizing, analysing and developing the strategic leadership styles used by you and others
  • Great leaders inspire and motivate – do carrots and sticks work?
  • Develop your leadership toolkit by understanding motivation theories
  • Case Study: Practice your negotiation skills in complex circumstances
Day Five: Driving Strategic Performance & Success
  • More leadership styles: servant leadership and dispersed leadership
  • Understanding the human impact of change
  • Understanding employee engagement
  • Using communication media effectively
  • Achieving success through a dynamic equilibrium between compliance and innovation

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX