Masterclass: Design Business Strategy
This two day business strategy course teaches you to create a strategy based on leading frameworks and models. You will learn decision-making frameworks, as well as strategic theory and processes that offer value in complex and dynamic business environments.
In this business strategy short course, you will be engaged in practical activities and have numerous opportunities to discuss current business challenges and case studies. Action learning is integrated in this course to stimulate strategic thinking that translates it into tangible applications.
After completing this Design Business Strategy short course, you will be able to answer critical business questions like:
- How will your organisation be competitive in the future?
- What are the forces at play that impact the operating and customer environment?
- What are your internal capabilities?
- What does you company really want to do, and what level of commitment is there?
- How can I write a business strategy that addresses key business needs?
Who should attend?
This course is for managers, leaders, business owners, and all those who are involved in planning and implementation of strategy in their organisations.
Duration
2 days
Study modes
Face-to-face, Live online, workplace
Fees*
$1950 (2023)
(unless stated, Swinburne Professional courses do not attract GST)
Short Course Outline - Masterclass Design Business Strategy
Download this course brochure for more information about the short course. This can also be given to your employer to pitch for funding or support of your program.
“Overall, it was really great! Our facilitator was good at explaining the content and at encouraging us to ask questions. I personally learned a lot.”
Daniela
Design Business Strategy
Swinburne Live Online Short Courses and Qualifications
Our Live Online training is delivered to you live, providing similar interactions as face to face training with the benefits of remote access. The training is delivered through video conferencing and discussion board platforms. Workshops are broken into interactive video sessions, including presentations and distribution of materials and discussion board based activities.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course structure
Day 1
| Topics |
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| Welcome and Introductions |
| Definitions of Strategy |
| Overview of the strategic planning approaches |
| Strategy dimensions |
| Creating Vision, Mission and Values |
| Stakeholder analysis |
| External and internal analysis |
| Thinking, seeing and doing Strategic thinking |
| Development of strategic thinking |
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Day 2
| Topics |
|---|
| Organisation capability analysis |
| Understanding strategy levels: from corporate to operational |
| Strategic tools |
| Aligning strategy and performance |
| Developing strategic goals, objectives and KPIs |
| Structuring a Strategic Plan for your organisation |
| Evaluation of strategy |
Course delivery
This two day business strategy course is delivered in four main parts and relies on group activities to explore and embed learning.
You will work together in group activities and be active in discussions, drawing on stories from each other's experience, and exploring how business strategy could help current work situation.
The learning process is focused on a methodical look at the different elements within designing strategies and provides you with a range of tools to design and develop your own strategic work outside of the classroom.
There will be Q&A’s to address learning gaps identified at the close of the course and a final questionnaire.
Note: We recommended you speak to one of our Customer Development Advisors before registering for this course, as a level of prior knowledge and experience will be required to get the most out of it. Please call us on 1800 633 560 for more information.
Learning objectives
You will learn the skills to:
- Set a strategic direction for your organisation.
- Lead strategic planning processes that create value in your organisation.
- Evaluate critical environmental trends impacting on a sustainable organisational strategy.
- Conduct environmental and organisational scans.
- Identify internal capabilities and aligning them with strategic opportunities.
- Identify and engage stakeholder groups critical for the success of strategy implementation.
- Align strategic and operational objectives with organisational purpose.
- Collaborate with and learn from stakeholders.
- Apply innovative strategic approaches and tools to identify a competitive advantage
Benefits
Pathway Opportunities
Upon completion of this business strategy course, you will have the option to enrol in and attend two additional workshops and complete the assessment for BSBLDR802 Lead the Strategic Planning Process for an Organisation unit, which can be credited towards the 10840NAT Graduate Certificate in Applied Business.
For more information, download the pathways brochure.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Increase internal communication skills.
- Effectively develop and implement business strategies.
- Drive efficiencies in your workplace.
- Advance and build on key leadership capabilities.
Course inclusions
- Participant course training manual
- Access to Customer Development Advisors to discuss further study options - to book an appointment call 1800 633 560
- Convenient Hawthorn, Melbourne location
- New Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere in the country
- Live online delivery available in the following states and territories – Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Tasmania.
Course downloads
- Timetables, course brochures and further information.
Pathway Brochure - Masterclass Design Business Strategy
Download this document as a quick guideline to the pathway options available for this course.
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Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Current Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the current quarter.
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Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Next Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the next quarter.
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Short Course Overview - Masterclass Design Business Strategy
Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
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