PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

By the end of this program, participants will:

• Understand the principles of strategic planning and their role in achieving organizational goals.
• Learn techniques for setting clear, measurable, and achievable goals.
• Gain skills in prioritizing tasks and aligning individual and team efforts with broader objectives.
• Develop a proactive approach to identifying challenges and creating contingency plans.
• Build confidence in communicating and executing plans effectively

PROGRAM OUTLINE

MODULE 1:

INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC THINKING

• What is strategic planning?
• Connecting individual roles to organizational objectives.
• Understanding the difference between strategic goals and operational tasks.

MODULE 2:

FUNDAMENTALS OF GOAL-SETTING

• SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
• Identifying short-term vs. long-term goals.
• Aligning team and individual goals with broader strategic objectives.

MODULE 3:

PRIORITIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT

• Techniques for prioritizing tasks and managing workloads.
• Balancing urgent vs. important work using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix.
• Allocating resources effectively to meet goals.

MODULE 4:

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

• Breaking down strategic goals into actionable steps.
• Creating timelines and milestones to track progress.
• Identifying risks and developing contingency plans.

MODULE 5:

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND GOAL ALIGNMENT

• Communicating plans and objectives clearly to your team.
• Gaining buy-in and fostering accountability among team members.
• Addressing misalignments and refocusing efforts on shared objectives.

MODULE 6:

EXECUTION AND REVIEW

• Monitoring progress and adapting plans when necessary.
• Tools for tracking and measuring success (e.g., KPIs, dashboards).
• Conducting post-mortem reviews to improve future planning efforts.