Strategic Planning and Strategy Execution

Programme Summary

Strategy becomes useful when organisations make clear choices and translate them into coordinated action. This programme connects business context, competitive positioning, objectives, resource priorities and execution reviews. Participants assess a realistic organisation case, compare strategic options and build a focused action map with measurable results, accountable owners and review triggers that help leaders adapt when assumptions or operating conditions change.

Training Objectives

1 Strengthen understanding of practical strategic planning disciplines; 2 Improve analysis of business context and strategic choices; 3 Connect strategic objectives with initiatives and resource priorities; 4 Develop useful measures for monitoring strategy execution; 5 Promote accountable review and adaptation of strategic plans.

Learning Outcomes

1 Analyse a business case using structured context tools; 2 Compare strategic options against explicit selection criteria; 3 Translate priorities into measurable objectives and initiatives; 4 Assign owners milestones and measures to strategic actions; 5 Define review triggers for changing strategic assumptions.

Target Audience

Department Heads; Business Planning Managers; Strategy Analysts; Operations Managers; Business Development Managers; Senior Team Leaders.

Target Industries

Manufacturing; Retail; Healthcare Administration; Utilities; Professional Services; Hospitality.

Course Contents

• Module 1 Strategic Purpose and Choices: Purpose ambition and stakeholder expectations; Strategy compared with operational activity lists; Defining the planning scope and horizon.
• Module 2 Business Context Analysis: Market customers and competitive conditions; Internal capabilities constraints and performance evidence; Testing assumptions and identifying knowledge gaps.
• Module 3 Value and Strategic Positioning: Customer value and distinctive organisational capabilities; Strategic options and meaningful business tradeoffs; Evaluating options against agreed decision criteria.
• Module 4 Objectives and Strategic Priorities: Measurable outcomes and realistic strategic priorities; Linking objectives across organisational functions; Leading measures and lagging outcome indicators.
• Module 5 Initiatives and Resource Allocation: Translating choices into coherent strategic initiatives; Capacity budgets and interdependent delivery commitments; Sequencing initiatives and managing competing priorities.
• Module 6 Execution Governance: Initiative ownership and decision responsibilities; Milestones accountability and performance review routines; Escalating barriers to strategic execution.
• Module 7 Strategic Risk and Adaptation: Critical assumptions and scenario considerations; Risk responses and contingency decision triggers; Revising plans without losing strategic direction.
• Module 8 Practical Strategy Action Map: Connecting objectives initiatives owners and measures; Explaining strategic choices with supporting evidence; Planning management reviews and progress communication.

Assessment

• 40 single best answer questions, including applied scenarios; one mark per question.
• 60 minute invigilated digital examination with identity verification. Approved accessibility adjustments preserve the assessed competence.
• Closed book; calculator permitted where relevant. Internet and AI assistance prohibited.
• Individual applied assessment (30 minutes): Using a supplied business case, compare two strategic options and complete a strategy action map with three objectives, supporting initiatives, accountable owners, indicators and review triggers. Explain one tradeoff and one assumption that requires monitoring.
• Assessment criteria: Quality of context analysis and strategic reasoning; Alignment of objectives initiatives and performance measures; Feasibility of ownership resources and review arrangements.
• Pass each component separately: 30/40 written marks (75%) and at least 70% on the applied task.
• Individual results and feedback are provided. One reassessment may follow coaching under the published enrolment terms.

Certification

• Successful learners receive a TQCSI Arabia digital Certificate of Successful Completion.
• The certificate records the learner name, exact programme title, teaching hours, completion date and unique verification reference.
• Verified identity, full attendance and separate written and applied passes are required; all mandatory critical criteria must be met.
• Proposed issue target: within 30 calendar days of approved results and settlement of applicable fees.
• Records assessed strategic planning and execution skills; it does not guarantee business outcomes or confer a professional designation.
• Attendance confirmation may record completed hours for unsuccessful learners; it does not certify successful completion.

Programme Profile

Number of daysNumber of daysNumber of days

222

Total teaching hoursTotal teaching hoursTotal teaching hours

12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.12 hours; breaks, pre course work and formal final assessments excluded.

Delegates allowedDelegates allowedDelegates allowed

Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.Maximum 20 delegates.

Training prerequisitesTraining prerequisitesTraining prerequisites

Management or business planning experience is recommended. Participants should understand their organisation or a supplied case; advanced financial modelling is not required.Management or business planning experience is recommended. Participants should understand their organisation or a supplied case; advanced financial modelling is not required.Management or business planning experience is recommended. Participants should understand their organisation or a supplied case; advanced financial modelling is not required.

Pre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessmentPre course assignment and assessment

Review the supplied organisation profile for 30 minutes and identify its customers, strategic challenges and two important planning assumptions.Review the supplied organisation profile for 30 minutes and identify its customers, strategic challenges and two important planning assumptions.Review the supplied organisation profile for 30 minutes and identify its customers, strategic challenges and two important planning assumptions.

End of course assessmentEnd of course assessmentEnd of course assessment

40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).40 question written exam (60 minutes) and individual applied task (30 minutes).

Passing criteriaPassing criteriaPassing criteria

75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.75% written and 70% applied, passed separately; full attendance.