Strategic Thinking and Planning

course details

Duration and Time

Training Time

9am to 6pm

Course Duration

16 HRS

Course Information

Course Reference Number

TGS-2025054965

Funding Validity Period

08 May 2025 To
07 May 2027

Mode of Training

Classroom

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course equips learners with essential critical thinking skills and provides strategic frameworks for developing and implementing impactful strategies in competitive and evolving landscapes. Through modern theories and real-world applications, they will learn to dissect simple to complex scenarios, foresee future developments, and convert strategic visions into concrete plans for achieving desired outcomes.

  • Illustrate the fundamentals of strategic thinking and planning including key concepts, the planning process, and fostering a culture of strategic mindset within organizations.
  • Analyse the business environment by using various analysis methods to evaluate industry dynamics and competitive landscapes.
  • Apply modern strategic thinking theories including interpreting strategic interactions, creating uncontested market spaces, and preparing for multiple future scenarios.
  • Develop strategic plans by setting a vision, conducting gap analyses, formulating strategies, and integrating ethical considerations into strategic planning.
  • Implement strategic plans by allocating resources, creating action plans with KPIs, overcoming implementation challenges, and monitoring and evaluating progress.
  • Adapt strategic plans in dynamic environments by managing risks, responding to rapid changes and fostering continuous improvement.

Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Strategic Thinking and Planning

  • What is Strategic Thinking?
  • The Importance of Strategy in Today’s World
  • Core Strategic Concepts: Competitive Advantage, Core Competencies, Strategic Positioning
  • The Strategic Planning Process
  • Building a Culture of Strategic Thinking

 

Learning Unit 2: Analysing the Business Environment

  • Knowing the Current Business Environment
  • Introducing Types of Business Analysis
  • Industry Analysis and Competitive Landscape

 

Learning Unit 3: Modern Theories of Strategic Thinking

  • Understanding Strategic Interactions
  • Creating Uncontested Market Space
  • Preparing for Multiple Futures

 

Learning Unit 4: Developing Strategic Plan I – Strategic Vision and Planning

  • Setting Strategic Vision
  • Conducting Strategic Analysis – Opportunities and Gaps
  • Formulating Strategies
  • Ethical Considerations in Strategic Decisions

 

Learning Unit 5: Developing Strategic Plan II – Resource Allocation and Implementation

  • Strategic Resource Allocation
  • Developing Action Plans and Key Performance Indicators
  • Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
  • Overcoming Implementation Challenges

 

Learning Unit 6: Developing Strategic Plan III – Adapting in a Dynamic Environment

  • Risk Management and Contingency Planning
  • Adapting to Rapid Change
  • Continuous Learning and Strategic Improvement

Managers, supervisors, and team leaders seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and execution capabilities.

  • Learners must be able to read, write, speak and listen English at Secondary level.
  • Learner should have at least 1 year’s working experience in any industry.
  • Learners must be able to use computer, mouse and keyboard.
Course Outline

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COURSE FEES

Company Sponsored

Funding Type Full Fee 9% GST (on full course fee) Funding Amount Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST)
Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) $800.00 $72.00 $560.00 (70% off course fee) $312.00
Non Small Medium Enterprises $800.00 $72.00 $400.00 (50% off course fee) $472.00
Singaporean Employees aged 40 years and above $800.00 $72.00 $560.00 (70% off course fee) $312.00

Course Fee Funding:
SME: 70% of course fee
Non-SME: 50% of course fee
Non-SME(MCES): 70% of course fee

$4.50 per training hour capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year

Self-Sponsored

Funding Type Full Fee 9% GST (on full course fee) Funding Amount Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST)
Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) $800.00 $72.00 $560.00 (70% off course fee) $312.00
Singapore Citizens (21 to 39 years old) & Permanent Residents (21 years old and above) $800.00 $72.00 $400.00 (50% off course fee) $472.00

Course Fee Funding:
MCES: 70% of course fee
Normal: 50% of course fee

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