This course will teach you tools to enable your organisation to develop its corporate, business and team strategy effectively. Participants will learn what strategy is, as well as various tools that can be applied to navigate towards developing  strategy for competitive advantage.

·        What is strategy

·        Exploring the value of  strategic  tools such as SWOT Analysis, Porters Five Forces, PEST Analysis, USP Analysis, Core Competency Analysis, Critical Success Factors etc

·        Developing your competitive advantage using concepts and tools such as ADL Matrix, Weisbord's Six-Box Model, Porters Diamond etc

·        Exploring strategic options

·        Developing your strategy and choosing your route to competitive advantage

·        Aligning organisational structure with corporate /business goals  ensuring all parts work together

·        Strategic prioritisation using Boston Matrix, Porters Value Chain, Value Chain Analysis etc

·        Executing your strategy including developing your mission and vision statement

·        The basics of practical business planning  including key components for future success