The Certified Strategist: Advanced Tools and Techniques

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30 Nov 2025 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

The Certified Strategist: Advanced Tools and Techniques

Introduction

Why do some organizations continually succeed in meeting stakeholders’ expectations while others do not? Why do some organizations continuously outperform the competition while others struggle to keep up? One of the key differentiators between all these types of organizations is the existence and proper execution of a well thought out strategy that takes into account the complexities of today’s competitive world. In this course, we will dig deep into many well-established frameworks, tools, and techniques for strategic thinking and planning. Participants will be able to pinpoint the real reasons behind long-term strategic performance and will be able to replicate this success in their own organizations.

Objectives

    By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

    • Apply essential strategic thinking and planning tools and techniques
    • Employ models and frameworks to strategically analyze the external environment of an organization
    • Plan future strategic moves based on industry characteristics
    • Identify and build organizational competencies, capabilities and a competitive position
    • Define a corporate culture that promotes good strategy execution

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

All levels of managers and company personnel who are involved in charting and supporting the execution of the company plan to achieve its strategic goals and objectives.

Course Outline

The managerial process of crafting and executing strategy

  • The three big strategic questions
  • Key elements of a successful strategy
  • Strategy and the quest for competitive advantage
  • Competitive advantage examples
  • The importance of strategy
  • The breadth of strategy crafting and implementation
  • Using frameworks as a blueprint

General approach strategies

  • Strategic frameworks
  • Possible strategic moves
  • Expand scope
  • Reduce scope
  • Change direction
  • Maintain the status quo

Operational strategies

  • The importance of internal activities
  • The basics of running a company
  • Increasing price
  • Increasing volume
  • Reducing costs

Organizational strategies

  • The most important asset
  • Optimizing people processes
  • Building skills
  • Optimizing compensation
  • Simplifying the organization
  • Streamlining processes
  • Optimizing information systems
  • Measuring results

Financial strategies

  • Keeping cash asking
  • Reducing inventory
  • Reducing receivables
  • Increasing payables
  • Balancing debt and equity

External forces strategies

  • Managing suppliers
  • Managing people
  • The effect of the economy
  • Dealing with competitors
  • The industry as a playing field
  • Dealing with auditors
  • Understanding legislation
  • Using technology

Professional Recognition & Accreditations

We are a Recognised Provider by the UK based (ILM) As a Recognised Provider of ILM, we meet the quality assurance criteria of ILM to deliver application-based leadership and management programs that meet international standards and professional benchmarks.

This training course is endorsed by the ILM. Opting to receive an ILM-endorsed certificate requires you to accomplish an on-the-job assessment component applying the knowledge gained on the training course to your area of responsibility. You need to consider the modules and topics covered in this training course when developing your assessment

Accreditation

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