Course Information

Introduction

This 25-day Strategic Planning Executive Diploma develops the knowledge and practical skills required to create, implement and monitor effective strategies that support organizational direction and long-term success.

The program focuses on vision development, strategy formulation, implementation planning and KPI development. Participants will learn how to define organizational direction, translate vision into practical strategies, execute strategic initiatives and establish measurement systems that track progress and results.

Through practical frameworks, case studies and applied exercises, participants will develop the ability to support strategic decision-making, align organizational efforts and improve strategy execution. The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the strategic planning concepts and tools learned throughout the diploma to analyze a real organizational strategic challenge and develop an improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Develop organizational visions and strategic directions that provide clear future objectives and priorities.

2. Apply strategy development methods to analyze challenges, identify opportunities and create effective strategic plans.

3. Design implementation approaches that translate strategies into practical initiatives and actions.

4. Develop KPI planning systems that measure strategic progress and support performance improvement.

5. Complete a practical thesis project that applies strategic planning concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational strategic challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Diploma is designed for:

1. Executives, senior managers and business leaders responsible for organizational direction and strategic decisions.

2. Strategy managers and professionals involved in developing and implementing strategic plans.

3. Department heads responsible for translating organizational strategy into operational actions.

4. Project and program managers supporting strategic initiatives and organizational improvements.

5. Professionals seeking to strengthen their strategic thinking, planning and execution capabilities.

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.

Part 2 / 5

Understanding Strategy Development

- Exploring the principles and processes involved in creating organizational strategies.
- Understanding strategic choices and factors influencing decision-making.
- Identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.


Creating Strategic Plans

- Developing strategic objectives aligned with organizational direction.
- Defining initiatives required to achieve strategic goals.
- Prioritizing actions based on impact and organizational capabilities.


Evaluating Strategic Options

- Analyzing strategic alternatives and potential outcomes.
- Assessing risks and opportunities related to strategic decisions.
- Supporting informed strategy selection and development.

Part 3 / 5

Translating Strategy into Action

- Understanding the challenges involved in strategy execution.
- Converting strategic objectives into practical initiatives.
- Aligning resources and responsibilities with strategic priorities.


Managing Strategic Initiatives

- Developing implementation plans with clear actions and timelines.
- Coordinating teams and resources to support execution.
- Monitoring progress and addressing implementation challenges.


Building Strategic Execution Capability

- Creating systems that support successful strategy delivery.
- Improving collaboration between leadership and operational teams.
- Strengthening organizational ability to execute strategic plans.

Part 4 / 5

Understanding Strategic KPIs

- Exploring the role of KPIs in measuring strategic progress.
- Understanding the relationship between objectives, indicators and results.
- Identifying appropriate measures for different strategic priorities.


Developing KPI Frameworks

- Designing KPIs aligned with organizational strategy.
- Defining targets, measurement methods and reporting requirements.
- Creating structured approaches for monitoring performance.


Using KPIs for Strategic Improvement

- Analyzing performance results to identify improvement opportunities.
- Using KPI information to support strategic decisions.
- Adjusting strategic actions based on measured outcomes.

Part 5 / 5 Executive Diploma Thesis

Strategic Planning Improvement Thesis

Day 21: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational strategic planning challenge related to the topics covered during the diploma.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 22: Research and Strategic Planning Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected strategic planning challenge.
- Apply visioning, strategy development, implementation and KPI planning frameworks learned during the diploma.
- Analyze current strategic practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 23: Developing Strategic Planning Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve strategy development and execution.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate strategic improvement outcomes.


Day 24: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and strategic improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 25: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed strategic planning improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying strategic planning improvements.