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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... Last updated October 28, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview 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 environment, organizations must move beyond traditional planning approaches and embrace strategic thinking, innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and adaptive leadership. Whether in the public or private sector, effective strategic planning provides a clear roadmap for achieving organizational goals while responding proactively to changing political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and regulatory conditions. This advanced programme is designed to equip executives, senior managers, strategy professionals, and organizational leaders with practical knowledge and internationally recognized frameworks for developing high-impact strategic plans. Participants will gain hands-on experience in strategic analysis, stakeholder engagement, vision and mission development, strategic objective formulation, scenario planning, risk integration, resource alignment, implementation planning, and performance measurement. The programme incorporates global best practices drawn from leading organizations and international standards to ensure that participants develop practical competencies for designing and executing strategies that deliver measurable results.By the end of the programme, participants will be capable of leading strategic planning processes that promote organizational resilience, innovation, accountability, operational excellence, and long-term institutional success. **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fadvanced-strategic-planning-organizational-excellence) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fadvanced-strategic-planning-organizational-excellence&text=Advanced+Programme+in+Strategic+Planning+for+Organizational+Excellence) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fadvanced-strategic-planning-organizational-excellence&title=Advanced+Programme+in+Strategic+Planning+for+Organizational+Excellence) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Advanced+Programme+in+Strategic+Planning+for+Organizational+Excellence%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fadvanced-strategic-planning-organizational-excellence) ## 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 ### Module 1: Strategic Management and Strategic Planning Fundamentals 1. Strategic management concepts 2. Strategic planning process 3. Characteristics of effective strategic plans 4. Strategic leadership 5. Global trends in strategic planning ### Module 2: Environmental Scanning and Strategic Analysis 1. PESTLE Analysis 2. SWOT Analysis 3. Porter's Five Forces 4. Industry analysis 5. Stakeholder analysis 6. Competitive intelligence ### Module 3: Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Direction 1. Developing compelling vision statements 2. Crafting organizational mission statements 3. Organizational values 4. Strategic intent 5. Long-term organizational positioning ### Module 4: Strategic Goals, Objectives and Key Result Areas 1. Strategic goal formulation 2. SMART strategic objectives 3. Key Result Areas (KRAs) 4. Critical Success Factors (CSFs) 5. Strategic priorities ### Module 5: Strategy Formulation and Strategic Choice 1. Corporate strategy 2. Business strategy 3. Functional strategy 4. Strategic options analysis 5. Scenario planning 6. Strategic decision-making ### Module 6: Strategic Initiatives, Action Planning and Resource 1. Strategic initiatives 2. Action planning 3. Resource mobilization 4. Budget alignment 5. Responsibility matrices 6. Strategic scheduling ### Module 7: Risk Management and Strategic Resilience 1. Strategic risk identification 2. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) 3. Risk assessment 4. Risk mitigation strategies 5. Business continuity planning 6. Organizational resilience ### Module 8: Performance Measurement and Strategic Monitoring 1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 2. Balanced Scorecard 3. Performance dashboards 4. Monitoring frameworks 5. Strategic reporting 6. Results-based management ### Module 9: Strategy Implementation and Change Management 1. Translating strategy into operations 2. Organizational alignment 3. Leading strategic change 4. Managing resistance 5. Strategic communication 6. Governance for implementation ### Module 10: Strategic Plan Development Workshop 1. Developing a complete strategic plan 2. Practical planning templates 3. Strategic planning simulation 4. Group presentations 5. Peer review 6. 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](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/storage/trainers/YFhXPF1KvUa7e5g2bEijKegVpIABgaM4qYrdBkdj.png)### [Dr. Riungu Festus Kinyua, PhD, Mkim](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/dr-riungu-festus-kinyua-phd-mkim) Director, Lead Consultant 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. [View full profile ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/dr-riungu-festus-kinyua-phd-mkim) ![Mr Isaac Gachomo Wamwago](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/storage/trainers/QsSQ3upiwRSJ6iMaYRHmd95A8v2HPvcJOp1XFTPH.jpg)### [Mr Isaac Gachomo Wamwago](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/mr-isaac-gachomo-wamwago) Trainer Isaac has served as a trainer and facilitator with various professional training and development institutions, delivering programmes [View full profile ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/mr-isaac-gachomo-wamwago) ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### 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. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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