This is an e-learning offering available to students on-demand.  You take this program at your own pace. There is no start and end date. 

This CPD course is offered in mobile audio format so that you can complete your CPD anytime, anywhere using the ProDio mobile app. 

Overview

We all know a little about strategy, but do we really understand “Why” and “How” to plan effectively, and the human factor that often causes our planning attempts to fail? This course reveals the essential issues involved in strategy and planning, most often people issues.

Using real-world examples, case-studies and discussions with experts, this 2-part audio course will provide an engaging and thought provoking look at why planning is so important and why most managers and leaders fail to plan effectively.

Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will learn:

•   The importance of looking ahead
•   How to create a compelling vision 
•   SWOT and Advanced SWOT models
•   Why organizations fail to plan effectively
•   How poor communication, jargon and politics get in the way
•   A better understanding of Michael Porter’s 5 forces
•   The 6-stage strategic planning cycle and important feedback loop
•   The Strategic Accountability Reporting (STAR) Framework
•   Why your Accountant can be your best strategic early-warning system

This program qualifies you for 2 hours of continuing education credits.