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Effective Strategic Planning

Implementing Horizon Scanning and Foresight Techniques

Chaired by
David Elverson

Available Dates

Date & Time

8 May, 2024
09:25 - 16:15

Venue

Virtual Using Zoom

Availability

3 Spaces Left

Purchase

13 November, 2024
09:25 - 16:15

Virtual Using Zoom

Limited Spaces Available

Overview

The future is unpredictable, but we’ve got the tools and techniques you need to develop a clear roadmap to meet your goals.

Join Change Management Expert, David Elverson, on our Effective Strategic Planning course to learn how to see the bigger picture, implement horizon scanning techniques and plan for events before they happen. Develop the skills to forecast and analyse trends which might have an impact on your organisation – including cultural, political and economic developments.

Through interactive expert-led exercises and feedback sessions, leave the day with the tools and knowledge to implement a strategic plan to ensure your organisation is taking the best step forward.


Change Management Expert

David is a change management and commercial expert, with a passion for helping to create more effective services. He works with a wide range of organisations and their staff on developing their commercial awareness, bringing about culture change and developing and implementing effective strategies.

He has worked extensively across the public and private sectors, working with over 50 local authorities, many NHS Trusts, Central Government departments and Science Councils in the last three years.

David is passionate about translating strategy into action in a way that engages staff and develops buy-in and high levels of productivity.


David Elverson

Learning Outcomes

  • Examine a range of examples of strategic planning techniques

  • Gain a thorough understanding of horizon scanning and its uses

  • Understand a range of tools and techniques to effectively map information

  • Learn different approaches and receive tailored advice on implementation

  • Develop an action plan to implement the right methodology within your organisation

  • Identify possible future threats and opportunities specific to your organisation and the public sector



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Agenda

09:25 - 09:30 Registration

09:30 - 10:00 Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

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

  • Gain an overview of different definitions and theories

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

  • 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

  • Look at your own organisation and what to consider throughout planning

11:30 - 11:45 Morning Break

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

  • Analyse specific cultural, political and economic trends

  • Understand how analysing trends could benefit your organisation

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

12:45 - 13:45 Lunch

13:45 - 14:30 Threats vs. Opportunities

  • Engage in discussion around your organisation’s challenges

  • Consider the threats facing different organisations and industries

  • Discuss the importance of outlining potential threats and future opportunities

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

14:30 - 15:00 Understand the Importance of Communication 

  • Understand when to seek advice on communications

  • Learn when communications are most effectively deployed

  • Discuss the role of communications in strategic planning

15:00 - 15:15 Afternoon Break

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

  • Receive dedicated advice from the Trainer on your action plan

  • Recap the methodologies and tools covered throughout the day

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

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

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