Intro to Strategic Planning | Washington, D.C.
About this workshop
Learn the keys to creating and communicating a strategic plan. During our introductory class, explore how Directors, CEOs, and Strategy Leads create a vision, form initiatives, and plan for uncertainty. You’ll learn what a strategic plan can accomplish, how to create one, and how you can guide an organization to greater results. This class will empower you with tools, techniques and best practices to create, enhance, and communicate your strategy.
Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Enhance your professional skill set in our part-time Product Management or Data Sciencecourses.
Takeaways
- Gain an understanding of the strategic planning process, specific to your organization’s size and risk appetite
- Create a strategic plan template and roadmap for execution
- Identify cycles and events that trigger a strategic plan refresh
- Learn how to communicate a strategy that empowers everyone in an organization to drive your future success
Prereqs & Preparation
This workshop is perfect for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to better understand organizational strategy and vision. No prior experience or knowledge is required, but we recommend reviewing a few articles before class: Strategy Needs Creativity, Impressions on ‘Strategy : A History’ by Lawrence Freedman, Strategic Planning for Nonprofits, The Parliament: Strategic Thinking Framework from the British Special Forces.
All participants must bring their own laptop to class, a strategic plan draft is optional.