Course Description This course will provide you with the skills for developing a clear understanding of your organization\'s current and desired state, its operations and market position. Learn how to develop a mission and vision statement for your company, after gathering the information that influences your business, from operational data to assessing internal and external factors. Example Training Video (Not From This Course) Course Content Lesson 1 - Preparing for the Strategic Planning Process Preparing for the Strategic Planning Process Set the Parameters for the Strategic Planning Process Set the Parameters Preliminary Planning Phase Stakeholder Real Life Story How to Set the Parameters for the Strategic Planning Process Setting the Parameters for a Strategic Plan - Assessment Activity Establish a Committee Strategic Planning Committee How to Establish a Committee Establishing a Committee - Assessment Activity Gather Operational Data Gather Operational Data - Real Life Example How to Gather Operational Data Gathering Operational Data - Assesment Activity Reflective Questions Lesson 1 Review Lesson 2 - Initiating the Strategic Planning Process Initiating the Strategic Planning Process Develop a Mission Statement Mission Statement Core Competencies Mission Statement - Real Life Story How to Develop a Mission Statement Developing a Mission Statement - Assessment Activity Develop a Vision Statement How to Develop a Vision Statement Developing a Vision Statement - Assessment Activity Assess Internal and External Environments Environmental Scan Trend How to Assess Internal/External Environments Assessing Internal/External Environments - Assessment Activity Performing SWOT Analysis How to Perform SWOT Analysis Performing SWOT Analysis - Assessment Activity Reflective Questions Lesson 2 Review Lesson 3 - Developing the Strategic Plan Developing the Strategic Plan Prioritize What the Strategic Plan Will Address Set Goals and Objectives SMART Goals Hierarchy of Objectives Set Goals and Objectives - Guidelines Set Goals and Objectives - Assessment Activity Develop Strategy for Achieving Goals Draft the Strategic Plan Executive Summary Draft the Strategic Plan - Guidelines Draft the Strategic Plan - Assessment Activity Reflective Questions Lesson 3 Review Lesson 4 - Executing the Plan Executing the Plan Assign Responsibility and Authority Accountability Strategic Alignment How to Assign Responsibility and Authority Assigning Responsibility for the Strategic Plan - Assessment Activity Establish a Monitoring System Establishing a Monitoring System - Assessment Activity Reflective Questions Lesson 4 Review PACKAGE INCLUDES 12 Months Online Subscription to instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components Printable courseware Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems Free 1 Year Upgrade Policy Need to train your Team? Contact Us for Discounts on Multiple Subscription Purchases.