HDTC Traning KSA | Strategic Planning Professional SPP

Leadership and Management

Strategic Planning Professional SPP - Khubar 25 May 2025

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Introduction:

Strategic planning is one of the most important tools that help organizations and individuals achieve their goals efficiently and effectively. It lays out a roadmap for the future, focusing on anticipating challenges and seizing opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and continuous development. The Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) program aims to empower participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and implement successful strategies that contribute to competitive advantage and leadership across various sectors.

Course Objectives:

Equip participants with an understanding of the basic principles of strategic planning and how to apply them effectively.
Provide participants with strategic analysis tools to assess both internal and external environments.
Assist participants in developing a clear vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Enhance participants' ability to design and execute measurable and actionable strategic plans.
Strengthen participants’ critical thinking and decision-making skills based on data and analysis.
Develop participants' abilities to manage challenges and navigate change with flexibility and efficiency.
Promote a culture of innovation and sustainability in the strategic planning process.

Scientific Themes:

- Concepts and Foundations of Strategic Planning
  - Definition and importance of strategic planning
  - The difference between strategic and operational planning
  - Components of strategic planning
- Internal and External Environment Analysis
  - Utilizing analysis tools (SWOT, PESTEL)
  - Evaluating available capabilities and resources
  - Identifying success factors and influential elements
- Formulating Vision, Mission, and Values
  - How to develop a clear vision for the future
  - Crafting a mission that reflects the organization’s identity and goals
  - Defining core values that guide the work
- Setting Strategic Goals and Creating Execution Plans
  - SMART goals criteria
  - Designing effective execution plans
  - Resource allocation and priority setting
- Strategy Implementation and Management
  - The role of leadership in strategy achievement
  - Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  - Mechanisms for evaluation and adaptation to changes
- Innovation and Sustainability in Strategic Planning
  - Integrating innovation into strategic plans
  - Achieving sustainability in the business environment
  - Future-thinking and data-driven decision-making
- Common Challenges in Strategic Planning and How to Address Them
  - Barriers to strategy implementation
  - Overcoming internal resistance
  - Adapting to dynamic market changes