An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

Setting Business Goals, Targets & Deliverables

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Success in today’s dynamic business landscape depends on more than just reacting to change—it requires anticipating it and positioning your organization accordingly. Strategic planning and effective goal setting are essential skills for managers who must lead their teams with foresight, clarity, and adaptability.

This Strategic Planning & Goal Setting training course is designed to develop participants’ ability to think strategically, formulate realistic and inspiring goals, and align organizational direction with long-term competitiveness. Rather than relying on outdated linear projections, this course introduces practical frameworks that help anticipate the future, understand strategic inflection points, and design agile plans that drive sustainable success.

This Strategic Planning & Goal Setting training course will highlight:

  • The core principles and importance of strategic planning
  • Models and techniques for effective goal setting and organizational assessment
  • The concept of agility—both personal and organizational—in navigating change
  • Real-world case studies of strategic success and failure
  • Hands-on exercises in developing strategic vision and contingency planning

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Strategic Planning & Goal Setting training course, participants will be able to:

  • Design visionary and dynamic strategic plans
  • Apply organizational assessment tools to support strategy formulation
  • Avoid common pitfalls in strategic planning and execution
  • Draw insights from real-life case examples to guide future decisions
  • Understand and leverage the organizational lifecycle in planning processes
  • Develop robust contingency plans to manage uncertainty
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The most up to date training methods are used to present this training course. This Strategic Planning & Goal Setting training course is carefully designed to address all styles of learning and to engage participants fully. Formal presentations and discussions are supplemented by group exercises which provide opportunities for personal participation in real situations. There will also be video presentations which focus on key issues. This approach makes the learning process enjoyable, fast-paced, challenging and empowering.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations will benefit through:

  • Stronger alignment between departmental goals and organizational strategy
  • Enhanced agility and preparedness for change and disruption
  • Improved analytical and problem-solving capabilities across departments
  • A workforce equipped with tools to drive strategic initiatives forward
  • A culture of proactive thinking and ambitious goal setting
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how to connect strategic vision with operational execution
  • Enhanced ability to develop challenging yet achievable performance targets
  • Confidence in handling change and uncertainty through strategic foresight
  • Practical skills to blend creativity and analysis in decision-making
  • Strengthened leadership potential and career advancement readiness
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Strategic Planning & Goal Setting training course is designed for professionals involved with the planning process. It will be of benefit for all managers who seek to enhance their planning skills.

Typical delegates would include the following:

  • Specialist Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Team Leaders

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Strategy, Strategic Planning and Competitive Positioning
  • Introduction to the Seminar – Structure and Content
  • Strategy - Concept and Significance
  • Competitive Positioning” vs. “Blue Sky” Approaches
  • Achieving Competitive Advantage through Flexibility and Agility
  • The Interaction of Strategy, Structure and Business Processes
  • Gathering Information and Intelligence for the SWOT Analysis
Day 2: Strategic Intent, Strategic Choice and Balancing Scorecards
  • Vision and Mission Statements - Preparing for the Future
  • Business Analysis and Contingency Planning
  • Strategic Choice
  • Converting the SWOT Analysis into the “Strategy Matrix
  • Strategy Formulation – Programmes, Projects, Policies
  • Transforming the Organization - Strategy Implementation and Managing Change
Day 3: Assessing the Current State of the Organization
  • Leadership and Management in relation to Strategy
  • Customer and Market Focus
  • Human Resources and Knowledge Management
  • Building a Strategic Planning Team
  • Effective Process Management to Achieve Business Results
  • Monitoring and Measuring Business Performance
Day 4: Strategic Planning Best Practice Whilst Avoiding the Pitfalls
  • The Strategy Life-cycle and the Problem of Strategic Drift
  • Getting Innovative thinking into the Organization
  • The Potentially Negative Dimensions of Success
  • How to Avoid 'Paralysis by Analysis'?
  • Overcoming inability to evaluate fresh ideas, denying the truth and thinking inside the box
  • The Critical Importance of Good Planning Team Dynamics
Day 5: Personal Strategic Planning
  • Applying Strategic Tools and Techniques to the Individual
  • Personal Goal Setting, Creating a Personal Strategic Plan
  • Implementing Change - Achieving Progress as a Strategic Manager
  • The Mix of Competencies and Personal Skills required in 21st Century Business
  • Executing Strategy - How to break it down and get it done?
  • Developing Inspiration and Gathering Support
  • Overcoming Adversity by Leveraging your Skills and Building on Success
  • Conclusion - A Personal Role in the Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Processes
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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