This intensive workshop helps senior leaders define strategic direction, make clear choices about where to compete and how to win, and translate strategy into a focused set of priorities. Participants analyse the external environment and internal capabilities, evaluate strategic options, define strategic objectives and design governance for execution. The workshop format allows participants to apply each step to their own organisation or business unit.
Download the full standard outline: why attend, methodology, objectives, audience, competencies, the daily outline and current plans.
Many strategies are long lists of ambitions rather than clear choices. This workshop helps you sharpen strategic thinking, make difficult trade-offs and leave with a focused strategic framework for your organisation.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The workshop is highly interactive, combining strategic frameworks with facilitated group work, case studies, peer challenge sessions and development of each participant's strategic framework.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is suitable for:
Participants will develop competencies in:
A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.
