Operations Strategy Essentials

This course contextualizes the importance of aligning the Operations Strategy to overall organizational Strategy, and details the key planning techniques employed to achieve effective resource management within Operations. It leads delegates through the key approaches to understanding and assessing key Operations deliverables, and also incorporates effective change management within Operations.

This course also explores the effective allocation and management of organizational resources including: Financial, Time, and Human Resources. It expands to incorporate effective risk management and the importance of building a resilient Operations Strategy that is capable of coping with a range of changes and risks.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Role and Contribution of Operations Strategy to the Organization

• Aligning Operations Strategy with overall Organizational Strategy & Goals
• Key Planning Techniques within Operations Strategy

Developing Operations Strategy

• Assessing Operations Strategy Deliverables
• Effective Management of change within Operations Strategy
• Understanding key dependencies within Operations Strategy

Operations Resource Management

• Understanding the key dynamics of Internal Resources
• Effective Risk Management
• Building resilience within Operations Strategy

Demand Forecasting Techniques

• Creating effective Demand Forecasts
• Managing changes in volume and variation
• Utilizing the demand plan within the organization

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

This course is suitable for:

• Senior executives with responsibility for strategy
• Operations Managers
• Project Managers

Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of key Operations Strategy creation.
• Understand how to effectively manage resources to optimize both resources and strategy outcomes.
• Manage a range of changes effectively.
• Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.