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Effective Strategic Thinking

Improving Your Ability and Confidence to Think Strategically

Chaired by
Judy Oliver

Chaired by
Charlotte Cummings

Available Dates

Date & Time

13 June, 2024
09:25 - 16:00

10 October, 2024
09:25 - 16:00

Venue

Availability

Purchase

Virtual Using Zoom

Virtual Using Zoom

Good Availability

Good Availability

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

Enquire About In-House Training

To speak to someone about a bespoke training programme, please contact us:

0800 542 9414
InHouse@moderngov.com






All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified,
with signed certificates available upon request for event.


Training Consultant

Judy specialises in leadership development, strategic thinking, transition planning and facilitation of multi-agency and multi-professional partnerships and teams and community consultations. Her portfolio of work includes executive coaching and development for directors and people in organisations across all sectors but particularly local government and the NHS.

Judy is an accredited assessor for the Myers Brigg Type Indicator and has qualified as a Thinking Environment Consultant and Coach with Nancy Kline and a Transitions Consultant with William Bridges in the US. Judy was a non-executive director in the NHS for twelve years with two hospitals and a Primary ...

Judy Oliver


Business Development Director

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

09:00 - 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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