Strategic Management

Statement of Need

Managing an organization/institution requires strategic thinking and decision making. Strategic thinking and decision making implies considering factors within the organization, as well as those existing in the external environment within which the organization operates. Strategic issues are characterized by:

• Long-term orientation;
• A holistic approach;
• Proactive stance.

Participants will be better equipped to lead their organizations, make strategic decisions, drive innovation, and create a sustainable competitive advantage in today’s dynamic landscape.

Who Attends

Senior managers in private sector and public sector organizations, as well as in non-government and other civic organizations, who are involved in high level decision making, planning and policy formulation.

How participants will benefit

At the end of the performance, participants will be able to:

• Review organization’s mission, vision and core values
• Analyze opportunities and challenges in the organization’s external environment;
• Identify key competencies of the organization;
• Determine areas/aspects of the organization that require improvement;
• Identify organization’s strategic options for sustainable growth;
• Analyze, and propose improvements in the organization’s current strategic plan.