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Are managers struggling to plan effectively?
Too focused on short term issues?
Managers spend most of their time on day-to-day operations, reacting to problems instead of planning for the future.
Goals and priorities tend to be unclear?
Teams lose long term direction when objectives are unclear or constantly changing.
Plans are difficult to turn into action?
Even when plans exist, managers struggle to see their relevance and turn them into clear actions and results.
Help managers plan with clarity and direction
This course helps managers step back from day-to-day operations to analyse the environment, think strategically, set clear priorities and objectives, and create practical plans that guide teams toward longer term vision and goals.
Here’s what this course helps managers do:
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Think more strategically about their department, their business environment and future goals
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Set clear priorities and long term vision and objectives
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Turn plans into practical actions for their teams
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Align team activity with wider business goals
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Lead planning discussions with confidence
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What you’ll learn in this programme
The Strategic Planning for Managers programme is delivered as a 2 day course, either in person or virtually, depending on your organisation’s needs.
This course helps managers step back from day to day operations and focus on the bigger picture. Managers learn how to define a clear vision, set meaningful SMART objectives, and create practical plans that guide their teams toward longer term goals.
The programme takes a structured yet practical approach. Managers explore the purpose of strategic planning, how to assess their current situation, and how to translate strategy into clear priorities and actions. Emphasis is placed on involving teams in the planning process to build understanding and commitment.
Learning is based on real workplace examples rather than theory alone. Managers work through practical analytics tools to assess and apply strategic thinking to their own departments and responsibilities.
The content is tailored to your organisation’s context, ensuring managers leave with a clearer sense of direction and practical steps they can develop further after the course.
To discuss how this programme can support clearer planning and direction in your organisation, contact our team to explore the most suitable format.
Richard made everything easy to understand and immediately useful.
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With previous trainers we fell asleep, but you kept us engaged and awake.
Excellent trainer, engaging, interactive, and highly effective.
Clear, practical guidance that helped me handle real leadership challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for mid level and senior managers who are responsible for setting direction, planning objectives, and leading their teams toward longer term goals.
The course is highly practical. Managers work on real challenges, learn simple analytical and planning tools, and leave with clear actions they can apply in their own departments.
The training is typically delivered over two days and can be run in person, live virtually, or as a blended programme depending on organisational needs.
No previous strategic planning experience is required. The course supports managers who are new to planning as well as those wanting to improve their approach.
The programme works best with groups of six to fourteen participants to encourage discussion, thinking, and shared learning.
Yes. Managers develop a clearer vision, objectives, and practical action plans they can take back and build on in the workplace.
Optional follow up support is available and may include refresher sessions or additional guidance to help embed the planning process.
