Strategic Business Planning

Entrepreneurial Series Part 3: Goal Setting, Business Environment Analysis, and Implementation

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of strategic business planning.

Develop clear and measurable business objectives through the SMART goal-setting framework.

Analyse both internal and external business environments using tools like SWOT and PESTLE.

Formulate, implement, and control business strategies to ensure organisational success.

Align the organisation’s vision, mission, and values with long-term strategic goals.

Integrate innovation and adaptability into business strategies for sustained growth.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, though a basic understanding of business concepts is beneficial. It is designed to be accessible for beginners, as well as those with experience who are seeking to deepen their strategic planning capabilities.

Description

Strategic Business Planning: Crafting a Roadmap for Success is the third instalment in the Entrepreneurial Series by Hains Academy. This course equips you with the tools to develop comprehensive business strategies and achieve long-term success. In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective strategic planning is more important than ever. This course will help you identify clear business objectives, understand the complexities of your business environment, and execute strategies that align with your organisation's vision and mission.Throughout the course, you will explore essential topics, such as strategy formulation, implementation, and control, learning how to develop actionable plans that guide your organisation toward achieving its goals. You will also learn analytical tools like SWOT and PESTLE to assess both internal and external factors that influence business success.Additionally, this course highlights the importance of innovation and adaptability in maintaining competitive advantage.What is primarily taught in this course?Foundations of strategic business planning.Strategy formulation and setting SMART goals.Internal and external business environment analysis.Strategy implementation and resource allocation.Monitoring and evaluating strategic performance.Integrating innovation and sustainability into strategic planning.By the end of the course, you will have a strategic roadmap that aligns resources with objectives, ensuring your organisation is prepared for growth and success in a dynamic marketplace.

Overview

Section 1: Course introduction

Lecture 1 Course introduction

Section 2: Section 1 - Techniques for in-depth market analysis

Lecture 2 Section 1 introduction - Techniques for in-depth market analysis

Lecture 3 Lesson 1.1 - Introduction to in-depth market

Lecture 4 Lesson 1.2 - Understanding your business environment

Lecture 5 Lesson 1.3 - Setting vision, mission, and values

Lecture 6 Section 1 conclusion

Section 3: Section 2 introduction – Strategy formulation

Lecture 7 Section 2 introduction – Strategy formulation

Lecture 8 Lesson 2.1 - Goal setting and objective definition

Lecture 9 Lesson 2.1 - Goal setting and objective definition

Lecture 10 Lesson 2.3 - Formulating strategies

Lecture 11 Section 2 conclusion

Section 4: Section 3 - Strategy implementation

Lecture 12 Section 3 introduction - Strategy implementation

Lecture 13 Lesson 3.1 - Action plans and resource allocation

Lecture 14 Lesson 3.2 - Change management and communication

Lecture 15 Lesson 3.3 - Monitoring and control

Lecture 16 Section 3 conclusion

Section 5: Section 4 introduction - Strategy evaluation and control

Lecture 17 Section 4 introduction - Strategy evaluation and control

Lecture 18 Lesson 4.1 - Evaluating strategic performance

Lecture 19 Lesson 4.2 - Strategic control systems

Lecture 20 Lesson 4.3 - Learning from strategic execution

Lecture 21 Section 4 conclusion

Section 6: Section 5

Lecture 22 Section 5 introduction - Innovation and strategic planning

Lecture 23 Lesson 5.1 - Fostering innovation in strategy

Lecture 24 Lesson 5.2 - Adapting to market changes

Lecture 25 Lesson 5.3 - Sustainability and corporate responsibility

Lecture 26 Section 5 conclusion

Section 7: Course conclusion.

Lecture 27 Course conclusion

Entrepreneurs who want to create a solid business strategy for growth.,Business managers and executives seeking to improve their strategic planning skills.,Individuals preparing to take on leadership roles within their organisations.,Professionals looking to develop strategies for competitive advantage and market positioning.