Strategic planning workshop

This workshop is conducted in-house. Duration is five days (initially three consecutive days with the last two days about a month later) to allow for thorough facilitation of the process. A maximum of 14 delegates can be accommodated at a time, with the ideal number between 10 and 12.

Target group

Senior management, decision makers, top level management responsible for achieving results and continuity of the business. Delivery and content is adapted to the level and needs of the delegates.

Methodology

Our facilitator uses PowerPoint visual presentations, international best practice videos, role-play and case studies. The programme is a participative workshop and focuses on implementation. Feedback on implementation is done in the form of presentations by delegates. The workshop is facilitated with the emphasis on practical, hands-on exercises and discussion, working within the context of the client's business environment.

Objectives & outcomes:

1. To build a strategic business framework for the organization; establish a structure and foundation for the future growth of the business. Strategic business planning is about deciding on the future you want for your business and deciding how you intend to obtain business continuity.
2. To elevate managers to become leaders, to think and act like leaders by creating vision and a culture of excellence.
3. To do a SWOT analysis (business "check-up") - evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats - to help delegates plan for the future and get a gauge of how the business is doing today.
4. To develop capable people to ensure the continuity of the business (training, development and succession planning). Succession planning is the process of looking long term to ensure that executive and management positions are occupied by qualified people promoted from within, and that employees have avenues for promotion.
5. To equip delegates to apply management and leadership principles and to encourage them to plan, lead, organize, control, delegate, direct, motivate, communicate and make decisions confidently.
6. To inform and equip delegates on the application of management functions and how they relate to the processes of running a business.
7. To equip delegates with the practical hands-on skills required to work with and achieve results through other people.
8. To enable delegates to distinguish between leaders, bosses and followers, and make an influencing difference in their work environment.

Outline

Module 1 Background & context

• Introduction
• Building a business framework
• SWOT analysis of the business
• Mission, vision, values revisited
• Management and leadership
• Functions of management
• Levels of management
• Development and implementation of business policies and strategies

Module 2 Planning: setting objectives with people

• Self evaluation profile
• Phases of planning
• Guidelines for successful planning and implementation
• Communicating the plan and setting objectives with employees

Module 3 Organizing: achieving results through people

• Structuring jobs for results
• Position Results Description (PRD)
• Structuring the organization for results
• Test: Are you an organized manager?
• Recruitment: Finding the right person for the right job
• Organizational charts

Module 4 Directing / leading: setting the example, developing people

• Leading by example
• Organizational / Corporate culture
• Self-discipline
• Managing quality
• Accountability

Module 5 Coordinating

• Coordinating development
• Meeting organizational goals and objectives
• Skills audits & training needs

Module 6 Controlling, decision making and problem solving - dealing with non-performers

• Self evaluation profile
• Identifying performance problems and solutions
• Problem analysis tools
• Performance management
• Feedback & coaching
• Performance appraisal & counseling

Module 7 Delegation: the seal of recognition, reflection and trust

• Definition & objectives of delegation
• What to delegate
• How to delegate

Module 8 Management and Leadership: Creating a culture of excellence.

• Identifying management styles & techniques
• Identifying leadership styles & techniques
• Levels of leadership
• Myths about leadership
• Revolving door principle
• Understanding and motivating people
• Identifying personality styles
• Managing interactions
• Building teams

Module 9 Conclusion: Leadership success secrets

• Characteristics of successful leaders
• The key leadership traits
• Choose your leadership values
• Qualities shared by exceptional leaders
• The challenge
• The Man in the Glass