• Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of strategic planning frameworks and develop the ability to analyse business environments using PEST, Porter's 5 Forces, and SWOT analysis.
• Participants will develop practical skills in identifying strategic risks, opportunities, competitive advantages, and formulating strategic priorities and initiatives for the next 3-5 years.
• Participants will learn to translate strategic analysis into practical, actionable strategic roadmaps with clear milestones, KPIs, and resource allocation for successful implementation.
• What is a 3-5 Year Strategy? Defining long-term strategic direction
• Why strategic planning matters in volatile business environments (VUCA, BANI principles)
• Understanding strategic direction:
– Vision: What does your organization want to become?
– Mission: What is your fundamental purpose?
– Strategic positioning: How will you differentiate in the market?
– Competitive advantage: What unique value do you offer?
• Key strategic frameworks overview (PEST, 5 Forces, SWOT, TOWS, Scenario Planning)
• Strategic vs. tactical thinking: The difference between long-term vision and operational
execution
• Assessing your organization’s strategic readiness
• Understanding macro-environmental factors affecting your business:
– Political & regulatory environment: Government policies, compliance, regulatory changes
– Economic conditions & market cycles: GDP growth, interest rates, inflation, market trends
– Social & consumer behavioural trends: Demographic shifts, cultural changes, consumer
preferences
– Technology & digital transformation: Innovation, automation, emerging technologies
• How PEST factors affect your business strategy over the next 3-5 years
• Identifying trend signals, market disruptions, and industry shifts
• Scenario planning based on PEST factors: Best case, worst case, most likely scenarios
• Workshop exercise: Conduct PEST analysis for your organization/industry
Physical Appearance
Stationery: Flipchart, markers, notebooks
In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business landscape, strategic planning has become essential for organizational resilience and sustainable growth. The "Strategic Business Planning for Leaders" program empowers senior executives and business leaders with sophisticated analytical frameworks and strategic thinking methodologies required to develop comprehensive, forward-looking organizational strategies spanning 3-5 years.
Participants will master the analysis of both external market forces and internal organizational capabilities through industry-standard frameworks including PEST analysis, Porter's Five Forces, and SWOT assessment. The program emphasizes identifying strategic opportunities and potential threats, then transforming these insights into actionable strategic roadmaps.
Through immersive strategic thinking exercises, scenario planning workshops, and hands-on case studies, leaders will develop the capability to formulate sustainable competitive strategies, achieve stakeholder alignment, and successfully navigate dynamic market conditions with enhanced strategic foresight and confidence
• C-Level executives and senior business leaders
• Business unit heads and department heads
• Strategic planning and business development professionals
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Management consultants and business advisors
• Managers seeking to enhance strategic thinking capabilities
• Anyone involved in long-term business planning and strategy development
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