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Bespoke Training: Effective Strategic Planning

Implementing Horizon Scanning and Foresight Techniques

Overview

The ability of any public sector organisation to plan strategically for the future can be a challenging task to undertake, especially during current times.

Book this Effective Strategic Planning course for your teams to learn how to appreciate the bigger picture and implement horizon scanning techniques to pre-empt and plan for big events before they happen.

Working with our expert strategists, develop the skills to forecast and analyse trends that 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.

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



All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified,
with signed certificates available upon request for event.


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To speak to someone about a bespoke training programme, please contact us:

0800 542 9414
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Agenda

09:15 - 09:45 Registration

09:45 - 10:00 Ice Breaker and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:45 Strategic Planning and Horizon Scanning

  • Appreciate the bigger picture – why do we need to plan ahead?

  • Get to grips with different definitions and theories

  • Learn about different scenarios when horizon scanning is used

10:45 - 11:30 Strategic Planning in Specific Contexts

  • Understand different approaches and methodologies

  • Consider when different approaches are most useful

  • Apply the benefits of each approach to your organisation

11:30 - 11:45 Morning Break

11:45 - 12:45 The Importance of Analysing Trends

  • Discover how analysing trends could benefit your organisation

  • Analyse specific cultural, political and economic trends

  • Forecast which trends will most impact your work and your team’s

12:45 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 14:30 Threats vs. Opportunities

  • Discuss the importance of outlining potential threats and future opportunities

  • Consider the threats facing different organisations and industries

  • Engage in discussion around your organisation’s challenges

  • Draw conclusions on the best ways of mitigating your challenges and how best to uncover opportunities

14:30 - 15:00 Recognising the Importance of Building in Communications

  • Discuss the role of communications in strategic planning

  • Understand when to seek advice on communications

  • When are communications most effectively deployed

15:00 - 15:15 Afternoon Break

  • Recap the methodologies and tools covered throughout the day

  • Formulate an action plan to implement horizon scanning in your organisation

  • Receive dedicated advice from the Chair on your action plan

15:00 - 16:00 Workshop: Applying the Right Approach to Your Organisation

  • Recap the methodologies and tools covered throughout the day

  • Formulate an action plan to implement horizon scanning in your organisation

  • Receive dedicated advice from the Chair on your action plan

16:00 - 16:15 Feedback, Evaluation & Close

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