Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence
The Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Strategic Management & Organizational Development, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
Strategic planning is the cornerstone of organizational success, enabling institutions to anticipate change, define long-term priorities, allocate resources effectively, and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. In today's dynamic and increasingly complex business environ...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Develop comprehensive strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities.
- Conduct strategic and environmental analyses using internationally recognized frameworks.
- Formulate organizational vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives.
- Develop measurable strategic initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Integrate risk management into strategic planning.
- Design implementation roadmaps and action plans.
- Align budgets, resources, and organizational structures with strategy.
- Strengthen stakeholder participation in strategic planning.
- Develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
- Lead strategic planning processes that drive sustainable organizational performance.
Course Content
- Strategic management concepts
- Strategic planning process
- Characteristics of effective strategic plans
- Strategic leadership
- Global trends in strategic planning
- PESTLE Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Porter's Five Forces
- Industry analysis
- Stakeholder analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Developing compelling vision statements
- Crafting organizational mission statements
- Organizational values
- Strategic intent
- Long-term organizational positioning
- Strategic goal formulation
- SMART strategic objectives
- Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
- Strategic priorities
- Corporate strategy
- Business strategy
- Functional strategy
- Strategic options analysis
- Scenario planning
- Strategic decision-making
- Strategic initiatives
- Action planning
- Resource mobilization
- Budget alignment
- Responsibility matrices
- Strategic scheduling
- Strategic risk identification
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Risk assessment
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Business continuity planning
- Organizational resilience
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Balanced Scorecard
- Performance dashboards
- Monitoring frameworks
- Strategic reporting
- Results-based management
- Translating strategy into operations
- Organizational alignment
- Leading strategic change
- Managing resistance
- Strategic communication
- Governance for implementation
- Developing a complete strategic plan
- Practical planning templates
- Strategic planning simulation
- Group presentations
- Peer review
- Action planning for implementation
Who Should Attend?
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Board Members
- Managing Directors
- Executive Directors
- Senior Managers
- Heads of Departments
- Strategy and Planning Officers
- Corporate Planning Managers
- Government Planning Officers
- County Government Officials
- Public Sector Executives
- Development Partners
- NGO Managers
- Policy Analysts
- Organizational Development Consultants
Training Methodology
- Executive presentations
- Interactive workshops
- Strategic planning simulations
- Practical planning exercises
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Strategy formulation clinics
- Organizational strategic diagnostics
- Peer learning sessions
- Action planning workshops
Your facilitators
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua, PhD, Mkim
Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua is an experienced strategic management and leadership consultant, executive trainer, educator and researcher with over three decades of experience in education administration, management, higher education, research and professional training.
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Mr Isaac Gachomo Wamwago
Isaac has served as a trainer and facilitator with various professional training and development institutions, delivering programmes
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Certification
Certificate in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence training?
The Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Kigali, Dubai, Nairobi, Kampala), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence training?
The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence?
Yes. Participants who complete the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Advanced Programme in Strategic Planning for Organizational Excellence?
Key learning outcomes include: Develop comprehensive strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities; Conduct strategic and environmental analyses using internationally recognized frameworks; Formulate organizational vision, mission, values, and strategic objectives; Develop measurable strategic initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Integrate risk management into strategic planning.
