Business Strategy and Change Management

Mike Doyle

In today's rapidly changing economy, modern strategies must be flexible and adaptable. The course is designed to equip delegates with an understanding of strategic issues and their importance in the survival and growth of an organisation. It will also emphasise the importance of how to match the companies' strategic advantages to the business environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This stimulating and demanding course is designed for directors, managers, team leaders, decision makers and those who wish to identify and practise the skills necessary for mastering the principles of strategic thinking, planning and implementation.

COURSE PROFILE

What is strategic management?

- Benefits of strategic management

Situation analysis

- External and internal analysis

- Establishing organisation direction

Identifying key objective

- Types of objectives

- Creating the best organisational alignment

Strategy formulation

- Formulating business strategies

- Formulating functional strategies

Strategy implementation

- Strategic communication & planning

- Evaluation and selection

Leading and managing change

- Becoming a positive change agent

- Team building and cooperation

- Internal communication

- Influential negotiation skills

- Action planning

Overcoming resistance to change
Strategic control

- Performance monitoring and review

SKILLS ATTAINED

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

Understand business and functional strategies
Become an influential negotiator
Identify performance targets and opportunities
Evaluate and maintain strategic control
Implement strategic decisions
Manage the change process
Appreciate the importance of assertive communication
Develop team building techniques

COURSE DATES

COURSE REF: SM4
Jul 09 '12 - Jul 13 '12
Sep 24 '12 - Sep 28 '12
Nov 26 '12 - Nov 30 '12
£3,250.00

TESTIMONIALS

"'I have had a great time at LMC. I would recommend it over and over again. I would also like to thank the friendly attitude of the customer support service staff as well as the lecturers. Well done!'"
Mike Lannai, Addax Petroleum Company