Course Information

Introduction

Operations Strategy – Resourcing provides practical methods for planning and managing the people, equipment, facilities, materials, and financial resources needed to achieve strategic operational objectives. Effective resourcing ensures that organisations can respond to changing demand, maintain service levels, optimise costs, and support sustainable growth. Strategic resource decisions directly influence productivity, customer satisfaction, and long-term organisational performance.

This five-day course develops practical skills in resource planning, workforce strategy, capacity management, asset utilisation, budgeting, and governance. Through operational case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to align resources with business strategy, improve operational flexibility, and build resilient resource plans that support future organisational needs.

Objectives

1. Develop strategic resource plans that align people, assets, materials, and financial resources with operational objectives.
2. Analyse capacity requirements and allocate resources effectively to meet changing operational demand.
3. Optimise workforce, equipment, and facility utilisation while controlling operational costs.
4. Apply resource planning tools to support operational resilience, business continuity, and organisational growth.
5. Establish governance, performance measures, and continuous review processes for effective long-term resource management.

Who Should Attend?

1. Operations Managers responsible for strategic resource planning.
2. Production and Manufacturing Managers overseeing operational capacity and utilisation.
3. Workforce Planning and Resource Managers responsible for staffing and operational support.
4. Supply Chain and Logistics Managers managing operational resources across the value chain.
5. Business Performance, Operations Excellence, and Continuous Improvement professionals supporting operational strategy.

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.