Overview
The ability for any public sector organisation to plan strategically for the future can be a challenging task to undertake, especially during current times.
Given the ever-changing challenges brought about by COVID-19 and Brexit, this course has been specifically designed to help you anticipate, plan and prepare for the future.
Attend this virtual Effective Strategic Planning course to learn how to appreciate the bigger picture and implement horizon scanning techniques to pre-empt and plan for big events before they happen.
Led by former civil servant and strategist Sheree Dodd, develop the skills to forecast and analyse trends which might have an impact on your organisation – including cultural, political and economic developments. Leave the day with tools and techniques to implement a strategic plan to ensure your organisation is taking the correct steps forward.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Sheree Dodd is a former senior civil servant and strategist, who was responsible for strategic communications planning at the former Department for Trade and Industry and has led on strategic planning for the International Diabetes Federation.
A former Director of Communications at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Deputy Director at DWP and Head of News at the Northern Ireland Office (NIO), she offers a powerful combination of experience in leading complex communications activity as well as national media practice from many years as a senior political journalist.
Sheree has extensive experience of handling ...
Learning Outcomes
- Examine a range of examples of strategic planning techniques
- Gain a thorough understanding of horizon scanning and its uses
- Discover different approaches and receive tailored advice on implementation
- Understand a range of tools and techniques to effectively map information
- Identify possible future threats and opportunities specific to your organisation and the public sector
- Develop an action plan to implement the right methodology within your organisation
