From Strategy to Successful Implementation

Developing a successful organizational strategy is a complex and vital process. In order for the strategy to be more than just a set of hopes and dreams, its practical implications need to be thoughtfully worked out and implemented. This course provides a step by step approach on how to effectively implement the strategy, beginning with ensuring it is aligned with an organization's mission and vision. The course also covers all other areas critical to successful implementation, such as leadership, budgets, manpower and resources, structures, processes, communication and review/adjustments. It offers guidance on how to set priorities and devise plans in order to translate strategic aims into tangible processes in an orderly fashion.

Objective:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the complex and demanding process of developing organisational strategy.
• Construct strategies that are more than just a set of hopes and aspirations for the future.
• Articulate practical implications for organisational operations and activities.
• Put initiatives in place that are both focussed and realisable to achieve stated goals.
• Leverage leadership and resources for successful strategy implementation.
• Utilize a step-by-step approach from beginning to end, from aligning a strategy to an organisation’s mission/vision to executing reviews/adjustments at the end of the process.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Clarity of Purpose
• “Must Have” elements of a good and effective strategic plan to begin with
• Shared strategies
• Cascade of planning

Day 2

• Align strategy with organisational mission, vision, and values
• Build an effective leadership team

Day 3

• Create an implementation plan
• Allocate budgetary resources
• Assign objectives and responsibilities
• Align structures and processes
• Align people

Day 4

• Communicate the strategy
• Key messages and target audiences
• Getting buy-in

Day 5

• Review and report on progress
• Make strategic adjustments as necessary