Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: SM11A
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This course covers the fundamentals of analyzing the strategic environment. Participants will learn to identify internal capabilities and constraints, assess external risks and long-term trends, and prioritize key strategic issues to focus on what matters most for organisational success.
Agenda
- Map internal capabilities, constraints, and cultural factors affecting strategy.
- Analyse external risks, and long-term trends.
- Prioritise strategic issues.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for a wide range of leaders and managers but will be of real value to:
- Senior Executives and CEOs
- Strategic Planners and Analysts
- Department Heads and Managers
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Change Management Professionals
- Organisational Development Specialists
- Human Resources Leaders
- Business Consultants and Advisors
- Risk Management Professionals
- Innovation and Sustainability Officers
- Operational Excellence Managers
- Corporate Trainers and Coaches
- Policy Makers and Government Officials
- Academics and Researchers in Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurs and Start-up Founders
- Non-profit Executives and Leaders
- Finance and Accounting Professionals
- Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
- IT and Technology Leaders
- Marketing and Communications Managers
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- Assess internal organisational dynamics—including capabilities, constraints, and culture—to inform and shape viable strategic options.
- Identify and interpret external risks and emerging trends to anticipate future challenges and opportunities for strategic positioning.
- Evaluate and prioritize strategic issues based on their impact, urgency, and alignment with long-term objectives.
Course dates
Jun 8, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
