The ability to develop business strategies and then take those business strategies from plan to action sets true leaders apart from their peers. Forward-looking strategy formulation can make the difference between a profitable business and one that stagnates.

This course provides a concise overview of the best way to build a strategic plan and introduces and walks through a framework for the strategic plan.  The course also introduces the concept of strategic management.  It is designed to combine practice, insights and ideas about strategic planning with a “how to” approach to building an effective and useful strategic plan.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify what a Strategic Plan is used for
  • Recognize the components of strategic planning
  • Discover how to develop a framework for the strategic planning process
Last updated/reviewed: August 26, 2023
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5
Member's Profile
The webinar covers in an clear, well planned manner the theoretical basic components, framework, methods and controls of creating an strategic plan. The course addresses these in a structured manner which is easy to follow. Instructor was well prepared and knows the matter.

4
Member's Profile
Provides good foundation on Strategic Planning. I would have wanted it to get a bit more in-depth. But this is a foundations course, so it served its purpose. Good job!

4
Anonymous Author
Good, high-level overview of Strategic Management and Strategy Execution Foundation. Would have liked to see more details or examples.

4
Anonymous Author
This was a great one hour refresher especially beneficial to those just getting started in the strategic planning process.

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Anonymous Author
As a tool of Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis is strong tool for developing and understandg goal.

4
Member's Profile
Good overview, interesting to separate Corporate strategy from business strategy.

3
Member's Profile
A little too high level. I would have liked to see more real world examples.

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Anonymous Author
Decent summary of strategic planning process.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

 

 

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
The Basics
  Considerations in Strategic Planning10:12
  Preparation of Strategic Planning Process8:58
  Development of Strategic Plans 17:53
  Measurement and Reevaluation of Strategic Plans8:48
Conclusion
  Course Conclusion2:53
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Strategic Management and Strategy Execution BasicsPDF
  Strategic Management and Strategy Execution Basics Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW & TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam