Certificate in Business Strategy Management

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Rome - ItalyPlanning and Strategy Management

Course schedules

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Start date	End date	Location	Fee	Registration
5 Oct 2026	9 Oct 2026	Rome - Italy	€2,125 + VAT	→
16 Nov 2026	20 Nov 2026	Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia	€1,400 + VAT	→
7 Dec 2026	11 Dec 2026	Barcelona - Spain	€1,925 + VAT	→
11 Jan 2027	15 Jan 2027	Cape Town - South Africa	€1,420 + VAT	→
8 Feb 2027	12 Feb 2027	Frankfurt - Germany	€1,625 + VAT	→
8 Mar 2027	12 Mar 2027	Barcelona - Spain	€1,925 + VAT	→
12 Apr 2027	16 Apr 2027	Frankfurt - Germany	€1,625 + VAT	→
10 May 2027	14 May 2027	Rome - Italy	€2,125 + VAT	→

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Course Objectives

Develop good Vision and Mission statements in support of strategy formulation
Carry out stakeholder analyses to manage diverse interests
Recognise the impact of culture on interactions and outcomes
Recognise the complexity of decision processes in the 21st Century
Turn strategy into business and operational plans

Designed for

This program is intended for professionals involved in Planning and Strategy Management.

Professionals who want to sharpen their analytical skills
Professionals wanting to further enhance their strategic leadership effectiveness
Professionals aspiring to take on a more senior and strategic role in their organisation
Managers who want to encourage innovative thinking
Managers wanting to refresh their thinking and gain confidence in the use of strategic management tools

Course Methodology

This course uses instructor-led sessions, guided discussion, and practical exercises built around Day one: The Strategizing Process, Day two: The Strategic Process, Day three: Strategic Management Skills, and day four: managing the culture.

Course content

Day1

Day one: The Strategizing Process

Why strategize: 21st century changes and challenges
Strategic Planning
Strategic thinking – Who, How, When and Why
Strategic options, decisions, psychological factors
Stories of success and failure
Cultural impact on leaders

Day2

Day two: The Strategic Process

Strategy is relative to…
No decision, is a decision
Distinguishing between red and blue ocean strategies
Strategy Tools: The SWOT analysis
Turning dreams into realizable actions – SMART objectives
Strategy hierarchy – Aligning resources and actions

Day3

Day three: Strategic Management Skills

Leadership theories & styles– A toolkit for managers
What drives you?
Leaders’ Emotional Intelligence
Visioning, communicating & framing
Leadership skills: Influencing and persuading
Motivating employees

Day4

Day four: Managing the Culture

The cultural iceberg
Cultural frames of reference: The cultural web
Impact of strong and weak cultures
Cultural challenges: Globalisation, mergers and acquisitions
Evaluating your organisation’s culture
Leaders’ role influencing culture

Day5

Day five: Tactics and Plans

Impact of change on employees
Individual v team roles
Employee engagement
Tactics and plans
A culture of learning
Personal action planning

The certificate

SPARK Training Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who attend and complete the full training course.

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