Strategic thinking

In a fast-changing business environment, strategic thinking is a strong and invaluable skill to increase your chances of success. Starting from a theoretical framework, you will learn to analyse and reflect on the past and present of orga¬nizations and develop a strong vision for the future. In the training you will work on a current business case from your own organization. 

During the second day, you will conduct an external analysis to complete the final picture of the starting position. This is the basis for scenario planning, identification of uncertainties and scenario dimensions. You will learn how to develop different scenarios and to apply them to make your own business idea stronger and more future proof. From there you will sort and assess the ideas and develop a compelling vision for the future. The course will conclude with a roadmap for the future with tangible steps for action.

The following subjects are covered:  

• Strategy management in a VUCA world
• The organization's past
• The organization's why and (core) values
• The business idea
• External analysis
• The future, scenario planning
• Developing a compelling and robust vision
• Implementing Strategy
• Design thinking and road mapping

• You analyse and reflect on your organization's strategy 
• You assess and improve mission and value statements 
• You assess the current situation and purpose of your organization 
• You involve different scenarios in strategic choices
• You develop a business idea for your organization 
• You formulate a compelling and robust vision for the future  
• You understand the process of planning and executing the roadmap