Objective: Build a solid understanding of strategy and its role in organizational success.

  1. Introduction to Strategic Planning 
    • What is strategy vs operational planning? 
    • Strategic vs tactical thinking 
  2. Vision, Mission, and Core Values 
    • Crafting meaningful statements 
    • Aligning culture with strategy 
  3. Strategic Management Process 
    • Analysis → Formulation → Implementation → Evaluation 
  4. Environmental Scanning 
    • Internal vs external environment 
  5. Analytical Tools Overview 
    • Introduction to SWOT, PESTLE 

Activity: Draft vision & mission statements for a sample organization