• To understand the importance of strategic planning and decision making in the workplace
• To learn about different frameworks and strategies for strategic planning and decision making
• To develop skills for implementing these frameworks and strategies in the workplace

• Definition of strategic planning and decision making
• The role of middle managers in strategic planning and decision making
• The SWOT analysis as a tool for identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• The PESTEL analysis as a tool for analyzing external factors affecting the organization
• The McKinsey 7S model for aligning strategy with organizational structure, systems, style, shared values, skills, staff, and superordinate goals
• Practical exercises on using the SWOT and PESTEL analyses in strategic planning scenarios
• The importance of stakeholder analysis in strategic planning and decision making
• Best practices for effective decision making, including the use of decision-making tools such as the decision matrix and the six thinking hats

• Presentation of key concepts and frameworks
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Practical exercises and role-play
• Case studies and examples from various industries

This training will incorporate both theoretical and practical elements, with a focus on providing middle managers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively engage in strategic planning and decision making in the workplace. The practical exercises included in this session will provide attendees with the opportunity to apply the concepts and frameworks covered to real-world scenarios and develop action plans for implementing these strategies in their own workplaces.

(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)

• SWOT analysis: This tool involves identifying an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the planning process.
• PESTEL analysis: This tool involves analyzing external factors such as political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that may affect the organization in the planning process.
• McKinsey 7S model: This model involves aligning strategy with organizational structure, systems, style, shared values, skills, staff, and superordinate goals.

• The SWOT and PESTEL analyses can be used to identify internal and external factors that may impact the organization’s strategy and to develop plans accordingly.
• The McKinsey 7S model can be used to ensure that strategy is aligned with the organization’s structure, systems, and other key factors.
• Stakeholder analysis can be used to identify and prioritize the needs and concerns of stakeholders in the planning process.
• Decision-making tools such as the decision matrix and the six thinking hats can be used to facilitate effective decision making in the workplace.

At the end of this session, middle managers will have a strong foundation in strategic planning and decision making principles, and will have developed the skills to effectively implement frameworks and strategies for these processes in the workplace. They will be able to use tools such as the SWOT and PESTEL analyses to identify internal and external factors that may impact the organization’s strategy and to develop plans accordingly. They will also have a strong understanding of the importance of stakeholder analysis in the planning process, and will be able to use decision-making tools such as the decision matrix and the six thinking hats to facilitate effective decision making in the workplace. Overall, they will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to engage in effective strategic planning and decision making in their teams and organizations, and to lead with confidence in an uncertain and rapidly-changing business environment.