Advanced Strategic Management

Course Category : Strategy

This advanced training program empowers participants to master strategic thinking and design high-impact strategies through advanced analytical tools and leadership practices that strengthen competitive advantage and ensure sustainable organizational growth.

Duration: 5 Training Days
Level: Advanced – Designed for Executives and Middle Management

Introduction

In today’s dynamic business environment, adopting advanced strategic management practices is essential to ensure institutional excellence and adaptability to change. This program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of modern strategic management concepts and their application in developing effective strategies built on comprehensive internal and external analysis, long-term goal setting, and strategic performance management.
The course integrates both theoretical frameworks and applied methodologies to enhance participants’ analytical capacity and strategic decision-making effectiveness..

Targeted Specializations

Executives and middle management directors
Heads of departments and strategic planning managers
Program and project managers
Strategic consultants
Team leaders and organizational initiative leaders

Targeted Skills

Strategic environmental analysis (internal & external)
Strategic plan design and implementation
Institutional performance management and KPIs
Systems thinking and strategic decision-making
Aligning operational goals with corporate vision
Strategic leadership and organizational influence

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

Apply advanced strategic management methodologies in complex environments.
Analyze internal and external environments to identify opportunities and threats.
Formulate strategic objectives linked to measurable performance indicators.
Develop actionable implementation plans that translate goals into initiatives.
Strengthen leadership capabilities for driving strategic change.
Manage strategic performance to achieve sustainable institutional excellence.

Training Topics Index

Evolution of strategic thought and historical stages
Key differences between strategic and operational management
Core foundations of modern strategic management
Critical success factors in strategic implementation
The leadership role in defining organizational direction

External environment analysis using PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces

• Internal environment assessment

strengths and weaknesses identification

Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
Strategic data collection and analytical methodologies
Building a knowledge base to support strategic decision-making

Crafting organizational vision and mission statements
Aligning strategic objectives with institutional and national goals
Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each objective
Building strategic maps and translating objectives into initiatives
Transforming strategic intent into measurable execution

Concept and structure of the Balanced Scorecard
Designing scorecards at institutional and departmental levels
Integrating the four perspectives (Financial – Customer – Process – Learning & Growth)
Mechanisms for tracking and reviewing strategic progress
Building initiative matrices linked to performance indicators

Developing integrated performance measurement systems (KPIs & KRIs)
Deviation analysis and performance interpretation tools
Preparing strategic performance reports and dashboards
Assessing implementation efficiency and initiative effectiveness
Continuous improvement mechanisms for institutional excellence

Characteristics and roles of strategic leaders in transformation
Managing resistance and fostering strategic adoption culture
Influence and persuasion strategies in times of change
Building high-performing teams to drive strategic outcomes
Aligning organizational structures with strategic priorities

Role of innovation in sustaining competitive advantage
Future trends and scenario-based strategic foresight
Embedding innovation in the strategic planning cycle
Institutional innovation indicators and sustainability measures
Designing future-ready organizations through strategic intelligence

Course Features

Modern and practical content
Real-world examples and leadership exercises
Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
Accredited certificate with QR code verification

Advanced Strategic Management