Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Title:  Strategic Planning for Organizations

Course ID:   261123 0101 345ESH

Course Dates :          23/11/2026            Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s  Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Category:          Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management 

Course Certified By:

  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training


* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

VAT may vary depending on the country where the course or workshop is held.

Pay in Full Now

Pay in Full Now

Course outlines

Course

 Strategic Planning for Organizations

Outlines

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

In an era of rapid change and intensified competition, strategy is the bridge between ambition and measurable results. This course, Strategic Planning for Organizations, equips leaders with the frameworks, tools, and practical skills to craft, communicate, and execute strategies that deliver sustainable value. Through a blend of diagnostics, planning techniques, and hands-on application, participants will learn to align resources, manage risk, and adapt strategy in real time to achieve organizational goals.

Objectives

1. Build a three-year strategic plan with clear goals, prioritized initiatives, resource estimates, and success metrics.
2. Use stakeholder mapping and scenario analysis to evaluate options and identify key risks.
3. Translate strategy into a detailed implementation roadmap with owners, milestones, and budget allocations.
4. Set up a performance-management system: a short set of KPIs, review cadences, and escalation rules.
5. Lead strategy discussions and create concise communications that align teams and secure executive buy-in.

Who Should Attend?

1. Chief Strategy Officer or Head of Strategy
2. Business Unit Manager / General Manager
3. Operations Director or COO-level strategy lead
4. Portfolio or Program Manager (PMO lead)
5. HR Director, Organizational Development or Talent Planning lead

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1

Strategic Planning Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of organisational strategic planning
- Linking strategy with organisational purpose and direction
- Identifying components of effective strategic plans

Strategic Direction Setting
- Defining long-term organisational goals
- Establishing strategic priorities
- Aligning leadership perspectives around future direction

Strategic Planning Frameworks
- Applying structured planning approaches
- Understanding strategic planning stages
- Preparing for effective strategy development

Day 2

Strategic Analysis
- Conducting internal and external analysis
- Identifying strategic opportunities and challenges
- Supporting evidence-based strategic choices

Stakeholder Mapping
- Identifying key stakeholders
- Assessing influence and interest
- Developing stakeholder engagement approaches

Scenario Analysis
- Exploring possible future conditions
- Evaluating strategic options
- Identifying strategic risks and uncertainties

Day 3

Strategic Plan Development
- Creating three-year strategic plans
- Defining goals and strategic initiatives
- Establishing success measures

Resource Allocation Planning
- Estimating resource requirements
- Aligning budgets with priorities
- Supporting strategic investment decisions

Implementation Roadmaps
- Translating strategy into action plans
- Defining milestones and ownership
- Establishing delivery requirements

Day 4

Strategy Execution Management
- Managing strategic initiatives
- Supporting implementation discipline
- Addressing execution challenges

Performance Management Systems
- Developing strategic KPIs
- Establishing review processes
- Creating escalation approaches

Strategic Governance
- Defining decision rights and accountability
- Establishing governance routines
- Supporting strategic oversight

Day 5

Strategic Planning Application
- Applying strategic planning methods to organisational scenarios
- Developing practical strategic approaches
- Strengthening planning capability

Strategic Communication and Alignment
- Leading strategy discussions
- Communicating strategic priorities
- Building executive and team alignment

Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing strategic planning for organisations tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning