Strategy without execution is fantasy. This course provides a complete toolkit for strategic planning, operational planning, and execution frameworks. Participants will develop a strategic plan and break it down into operational initiatives, budgets, and performance measures.
- Develop a strategic plan with clear priorities
- Translate strategy into operational plans
- Apply execution frameworks (OKR, Hoshin Kanri)
- Monitor strategic progress operationally
Day 1 – Strategic Planning Foundations
- Vision, mission, values in operations
- External and internal analysis (SWOT, PESTLE)
- Defining strategic goals and priorities
Day 2 – Operational Planning
- Breaking strategy into annual operational plans
- Resource allocation and capacity planning
- Milestone and dependency mapping
Day 3 – Execution Frameworks
- OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
- Hoshin Kanri (policy deployment)
- Choosing the right framework for your operation
Day 4 – Alignment and Communication
- Cascading strategy to teams and individuals
- Strategy communication plans
- Performance dialogues and reviews
Day 5 – Monitoring and Adapting Strategy
- Leading vs. lagging indicators in strategy
- Quarterly strategic reviews
- Pivoting operations when strategy changes
Department heads, strategy officers, operations directors, project managers.
Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct a SWOT and PESTLE analysis
- Create a strategy map and balanced scorecard
- Develop an operational plan with milestones
- Track execution using cadence meetings
Target Competencies:
- Behavioral: Strategic thinking, alignment, accountability
- Technical: Strategic frameworks, planning software, execution rhythms