...course overview

In today's increasingly competitive business environment executives must be able to demonstrate that business decisions are based on clear targets and sound planning. The ability to develop and implement business plans is nowadays a key requirement for all executives.
This extremely practical course is unique in that it enables participants to contribute to their organisation's business planning during the workshop and so "learn while doing". It can include case studies and examples developed in the participants' own organisation.
The program provides a framework for developing a business plan tailored to the needs of the business unit. Techniques for carrying out situational analyses are provided together with useful analytical instruments. The program then looks at key areas of planning such as sales, marketing, operations, finance, Human Resources etc.

This course can be tailored as an in-house program to reflect the key business planning issues faced by executives in the organisation.

.....key content

• The purpose, format and qualities of a successful business plan
• The development process for business planning and writing
• Situational analysis approaches and tools
• Consultation with stakeholders
• Developing strategies into plans
• Setting business targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Marketing plans
• Sales plans
• HR plans
• Resources plans
• Operations plans
• Safety plans
• Financial plans
• Contingency plans
• Implementation and monitoring of business plans

...what objectives can I
         achieve?

1. Value the purpose, format and qualities of a successful business plan
2. Identify the development process for business planning and writing
3. Identify situational analysis approaches
4. Consult with stakeholders
5. Develop strategies into plans
6. Set business targets and Key Performance Indicators
7. Write business plans for marketing, sales, HR, resources. operations, safety, finance and contingencies
8. Develop strategy for implementation and monitoring of business plans