Strategic Thinking and Planning
Funding Validity Period
8 May 2025
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7 May 2027
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.
Skills Acquired
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- 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 Modules
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 ThinkingLearning Unit 2: Building Your Empathy Muscle
- Knowing the Current Business Environment
- Introducing Types of Business Analysis
- Industry Analysis and Competitive LandscapeLearning Unit 4: Creating an Empathetic Workplace
- Understanding Strategic Interactions
- Creating Uncontested Market Space
- Preparing for Multiple Futures
- Setting Strategic Vision
- Conducting Strategic Analysis – Opportunities and Gaps
- Formulating Strategies
- Ethical Considerations in Strategic Decisions
- Strategic Resource Allocation
- Developing Action Plans and Key Performance Indicators
- Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
- Overcoming Implementation Challenges
- Risk Management and Contingency Planning
- Adapting to Rapid Change
- Continuous Learning and Strategic Improvement
Who is this course for
Managers, supervisors, and team leaders seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
Academic prerequisites
- 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 Fees
| Fees | Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) | Non Small Medium Enterprises | Singaporean Employees aged 40 years and above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Funding Amount | $560.00 (70% off course fee) | $400.00 (50% off course fee) | $560.00 (70% off course fee) |
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Nett Fee Payable (incl. GST) | $312.00 | $472.00 | $312.00 |
- SME: Company registered or incorporated in Singapore AND employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Non-SME (MCES): Employee is Singaporean aged 40 years and above
- Eligible for Absentee Payroll Funding
- Eligible for SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
| Fees | Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) | Singapore Citizens (21 to 39 years old) & Permanent Residents (21 years old and above) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Funding Amount | $560.00 (70% off course fee) | $400.00 (50% off course fee) |
| 9% GST(On full course fees) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Nett Course Fee | $312.00 | $472.00 |
- MCES: Singaporean aged 40 years and above
- Normal: Singaporean / PR aged 21 years and above
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Course Highlight
Course Duration
16 HRS
Training Time
9am - 6pm
Mode of Training
Classroom
Course Reference Number
TGS-2025054965
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