Planning Skills Training

A one-day in-company training programme

1 Day - On Request

This course is one of our standard in-company programmes and can be delivered to your people at a venue and date of your choice. If it is not exactly what you want then we can either create a tailored course based on our extensive library of standard course materials or produce a fully bespoke training course for you. Please call 01608 644144 for details.

 

• Course Overview:
• Planning is an essential skill for virtually everyone in the modern business environment. Preparing a plan can be a daunting task: where does one start? Update the previous plan - if available - or start with a blank sheet of paper? This participative programme deals with all aspects of preparing a plan in a lively and informative way, balancing the theory with practical examples.
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• The course will provide each delegate with a clear understanding of the key elements that contribute to an effective plan. Delegates attending will gain confidence, professional expertise and the ability to produce appropriate and useful plans.

 

 

 

Programme Contents

The Importance of a Good Plan
Common Barriers to Effective Planning
Characteristics of a Good Plan
Five Key Stages of the Planning Process
The Information System
The Mix and Variables
Developing Your Strategic Plan
Strategic SWOT Analysis
Mission Statements
Identifying your Strategies
Using Planning Tools
Writing Your Plan
Action Planning