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Course Description

Leading an organization towards a goal or an intended outcome requires a plan - and a plan to implement that plan. Topics may include: direction setting, goal setting; decision-making; problem-solving; moving from strategy to action; and project planning and delivery.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at emerging leaders, supervisors, and mid-level managers who seek to move up within their organization by improving their leadership skills.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain the reasons for strategic planning and management in organizations.
  • Articulate how strategic planning can contribute to the success of the organization.
  • Distinguish between strategic planning, business planning, and program planning.
  • Define the purpose and scope of the strategic plan as a tool for adapting the organization.
  • Identify the key steps in strategic planning.
  • Conduct strategic analysis (SWOT) for the internal and external environments.
  • Define the purpose and scope of the organization's mission, vision, and values statements.
  • Develop a strategic vision based on the analysis.
  • Identify an organization's strategic issues and then formulate appropriate strategies and goals to achieve the vision.
  • Critically analyze the strategic plan in relation to the organization's resources.

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
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Section Title
Leading Strategic Planning
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 11, 2025
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $795.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 21, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 17, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 11, 2025
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