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Effective Strategic Thinking
Improving Your Ability and Confidence to Think Strategically
Chaired by
Charlotte Cummings
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Overview
A strategic thinker is forward-thinking. They continuously look ahead, set goals and objectives that best serve their organisation in the long-term – all while considering the consequences of taking certain approaches.
Our highly interactive Effective Strategic Thinking course de-mystifies strategic thinking; assesses the benefits of strategic analysis; teaches how to use strategic analysis and how to best implement strategies within your organisation.
Through group discussions, evaluate your ability to adapt and problem solve, and gain a deeper understanding of how strategic thinking can improve your personal and professional life.
Leave the day confident in your ability to generate long-term objectives and, in turn, produce effective results.
Learning Outcomes
Develop your ability and confidence to think strategically
Think about what strategic thinking means in practice and why it is important
Consider the essential link between policy and strategy, what the strategy needs to achieve and the perspectives of stakeholders
Learn practical tools and techniques which can be applied immediately
Practise using these and build your confidence in applying them
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Charlotte is a trained facilitator and coach who specialises in service development, strategic thinking and managing transition for organisations and individuals. She is trained in supporting individuals and organisations using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and has wide experience of people and project management within fast-paced, commercial environments.
Her current portfolio includes support to a range of NHS organisations including: GP Practices, Mental Health Trusts, Community Services and NHS England. In addition to her support to the NHS, she supports University and Public sector organisations with leadership development including resilience, conflict management and managing through culture change.
Charlotte Cummings
Agenda
09:25 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 10:00 Trainers Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives
10:00 - 10:45 What Exactly is Strategic Thinking?
What myths exist about ‘strategic thinking’? What is true?
What good examples of strategy have you seen and what made them good?
What is your strategic issue?
10:45 - 11:00 Morning Break
11:00 - 12:15 The Benefits of Strategic Analysis
External environment vs. internal capability
What external factors could help or hinder?
What possible scenarios do you need to be prepared for?
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 15:00 Using Strategic Analysis in Your Organisation
What is your vision of success?
Who are the stakeholders?
How strong do those relationships need to be and how can you strengthen them?
Who do you need to influence?
What are the strengths and weaknesses?
15:00 - 15:15 Afternoon Break
15:15 - 16:00 Effective Strategic Implementation
What is the difference between change and transition?
What do your priorities need to be?
Overcoming your own limiting assumptions
16:00 - 16:15 Feedback, Evaluation and Close
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