The British Academy for Training and Development offers this comprehensive training program in Strategic Planning and Change Management, designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to build forward-looking strategies and manage change in dynamic organizational environments. In an era marked by volatility, uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, the ability to think strategically and implement change effectively has become a vital leadership skill.

This course addresses the full cycle of strategic planning—from environmental analysis and goal setting to implementation and monitoring—while also exploring the human and operational dimensions of change management. Participants will gain practical insights into aligning organizational vision with operational capabilities and will learn proven models to lead people through transformation with minimal disruption and maximum engagement.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior managers and executives involved in organizational strategy.
• Business unit leaders responsible for driving performance and innovation.
• HR and OD professionals managing organizational transformation.
• Project and program managers involved in strategic initiatives.
• Professionals preparing for leadership roles requiring strategic foresight.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the core concepts and processes of strategic planning.
• Apply tools for internal and external environmental analysis.
• Design practical strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Learn change management frameworks to lead and sustain change.
• Build leadership capability to manage resistance and gain stakeholder buy-in.

• Defining Strategy and Strategic Planning
  • The concept of strategy in modern organizations
  • Differences between strategic, tactical, and operational planning
  • The role of strategic thinking in leadership
• Levels of Strategy in Organizations
  • Corporate, business unit, and functional strategies
  • Vertical and horizontal alignment
  • Strategy ownership and delegation
• Benefits and Barriers to Strategic Planning
  • Enhancing clarity and direction
  • Common pitfalls and misconceptions
  • Overcoming organizational resistance to planning
• External Environment Assessment
  • PESTLE framework
  • Industry trends and market dynamics
  • Identifying opportunities and threats
• Internal Environment Evaluation
  • Resource and capability analysis
  • Value chain assessment
  • Cultural and structural considerations
• SWOT Analysis and Strategic Fit
  • Building the SWOT matrix
  • Linking internal strengths to external opportunities
  • Addressing weaknesses and threats strategically
• Crafting a Clear Vision Statement
  • Elements of an effective vision
  • Communicating vision across the organization
  • Vision as a leadership tool
• Developing a Mission Statement
  • Defining organizational purpose
  • Aligning mission with stakeholder expectations
  • Differentiating from competitors
• Core Values and Organizational Identity
  • Embedding values into behavior and policy
  • Culture alignment with values
  • Values-based decision making
• Setting Strategic Objectives
  • SMART and CLEAR goal frameworks
  • Linking goals to vision and mission
  • Prioritization and goal hierarchy
• Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Characteristics of effective KPIs
  • KPIs for different functional areas
  • Leading vs. lagging indicators
• Translating Strategy into Action Plans
  • Cascading goals through the organization
  • Assigning accountability
  • Resource and timeline planning
• Porter's Five Forces Model
  • Analyzing industry structure
  • Assessing competition and profitability
  • Strategic responses to external pressures
• Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Identifying uncontested market spaces
  • Creating and capturing new demand
  • Innovation beyond competition
• Growth and Diversification Strategies
  • Market penetration, development, and diversification
  • Strategic alliances and M&A
  • Balancing risk and growth potential
• Translating Strategy into Organizational Design
  • Aligning structure with strategy
  • Delegation and communication flow
  • Integrating cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership’s Role in Implementation
  • Driving execution from the top
  • Empowering middle management
  • Reinforcing strategic behavior
• Monitoring and Adjusting the Strategy
  • Milestone reviews and mid-course corrections
  • Feedback mechanisms
  • Dynamic planning and agility
• Understanding Organizational Change
  • Types and drivers of change
  • Planned vs. emergent change
  • Organizational responses to change
• Change Management Models
  • Lewin’s 3-step model
  • Kotter’s 8-step process
  • ADKAR model overview
• The Psychology of Change
  • Human reaction to uncertainty
  • Emotional stages of change
  • Supporting people through transition
• Developing a Change Management Plan
  • Setting objectives and metrics
  • Identifying change agents and teams
  • Building a roadmap for transition
• Engaging and Communicating with Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
  • Communication channels and messaging strategies
  • Feedback loops and engagement tracking
• Anticipating and Managing Resistance
  • Sources of resistance
  • Techniques to reduce friction
  • Empowerment and participation
• The Role of Leadership in Change
  • Inspiring vision and commitment
  • Building credibility and trust
  • Sustaining momentum
• Shaping and Shifting Organizational Culture
  • Diagnosing cultural misalignment
  • Culture as an enabler of strategy
  • Reinforcement through behavior and symbols
• Change Agents and Champions
  • Identifying influencers
  • Supporting internal advocates
  • Celebrating early wins
• Embedding Change into Operations
  • Aligning policies, processes, and systems
  • Integration with performance management
  • Continuous improvement mindset
• Measuring Change Outcomes
  • Post-implementation reviews
  • ROI on change initiatives
  • Adjusting based on results
• Lessons Learned and Strategic Renewal
  • Capturing learning for future projects
  • Institutionalizing successful practices
  • Strategic agility and resilience