Strategic Management

The Strategic Management course aims to develop

State of the Art Skills in the Dynamic Strategic Management Process in a Changing, Competitive, Global Environment

World-Class Strategies and Business Plans for growth, profitability and competitive advantage

The Course is designed for Managers and Entrepreneurs wishing to master the art of Strategic Management for advancement into general management. The Course is designed for experienced Senior Executives, Graduates and Professionals wishing to enhance their Skills at Board Level. The courses are available Full-Time, Part-Time or Flexi-Study over 6 to 10 months or on an intensive Seminar basis. The Course Structure is as follows, varying in depth and scope for the Course in Global Strategic Management:

Strategy Processes And Frameworks

The Power and Range of Continuous, Participative, Creative, Emergent Strategic Management and Thinking Processes, Frameworks and Perspectives.

:critique of current theories

Strategic Environmental Analysis

Identifying Key Issues, Trends, Scenarios, Opportunities and Threats in the Changing Global Business Environment, including Political, Economic, Social, Cultural and Technological Factors.

: Global Scenarios for Business and Economic Growth in the new Millennium

Strategic Industry And Competitor Analysis

In-depth assessment of Industry Structure, Dynamics, Forces and Value Chains in order to Develop Robust Strategies for Sustainable Competitive Advantage and Superior Performance.

:In-depth analysis and critique of Porter framework of industries in international context

Strategic Internal Business Analysis

Evaluating Business Processes, Competencies, Value Chains, Networks, Strengths and Weaknesses in all areas o the organisation, including Financial, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, Management, Organisation, Human Resources, Technology and Overall Performance.

: Comprehensive Strategic Business Analysis Project including detailed financial analysis

Strategy Development And Information

The Continuing, Emergent, Participative and Creative Process of Strategy Formation and Implementation. Identifying Key Issues, Key Objectives and Critical Success Factors. Generating and Evaluating Creative Strategic Alternatives and Models, including Competitive Strategies, Grand Strategies, Growth Strategies, Product/Market and Portfolio Strategies and Synergies, Change Management Strategies, Globalisation Strategies, Functional Strategies and Overall Business Strategies.

: Detailed Corporate and Business Unit Strategies

Strategy Implementation And Change Management

Facilitating Strategy Implementation and Change Management in different organisational contexts. Key Issues including Leadership, Management Key Result Areas and Indicators, Culture, Ownership, Empowerment, Change Processes, Politics, Transformation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Strategic Business Planning including Strategic Action Plans, Budgeting, Financial Modelling, Performance Management and Reward Systems, Strategic Information Systems and Review Processes.

: Detailed Strategic Action Plans and Processes

Case Studies In Strategic Management

Application of Strategic Management techniques to selected Businesses. Development of a Strategic Business Plan Implementation Processes and for a Real-Life Business.

: Comprehensive Strategic Management Project and Critical Evaluation and Facilitation of the Strategy Process.