Strategy Formulation
The role of strategy
Exploring corporate strategies – M.O.S.T Analysis
Choosing the right strategy:

Value disciplines and the McKinsey 7Ss model audit
Directional strategy matrix
Five competitive forces framework (Porter’s 5 forces)
Red Ocean and Blue Ocean Strategies

Review of case studies of the abovementioned strategy frameworks
How would you use the above strategy frameworks at XYZ Organization?

Applying Blue Ocean strategy
Elements of a good strategy
Analytical tools and framework
Formulating Blue Ocean strategies
Review of case studies using the different Blue Ocean frameworks
Applying Blue Ocean strategy at XYZ Organization

Sources of competitive advantage
Organizing for competitive advantage
Identifying competitive / global advantage
Responding to the stimuli
Leveraging or exploiting the advantage

Bridging the gap between strategy and implementation
Critical Success Factors
The Strategy Map and the Balanced Scorecard
Developing a Balanced Scorecard
Scenario Planning
Common mistakes in strategy planning
Case study – Why companies fail

Developing an Action Plan
The power of positive intentions – and how to develop them
Understanding negative intentions – and how to overcome them
Creating goals, purpose and aligning to the organization
Create actions plans for XYZ Organization