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Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework

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Strategic Impact: A Leader's Planning Framework

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Simplify strategic planning for quick and lasting impact
Secure executive commitment for successful strategy execution
Create effective workshops for shared team collaboration

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course is based on Carol A. Poore, PhD's bestselling book, Strategic Impact. This resource equips leaders with practical strategies for navigating complex strategic planning in a rapidly changing world. It emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication to drive organizational success. Designed for modern leaders, it offers actionable insights for building and executing impactful strategies.

Throughout the course, you'll learn to simplify strategic planning, secure executive commitment, and design workshops for team collaboration. You'll also focus on adapting strategies to post-COVID realities, ensuring that your organization thrives in today’s virtual environments. Practical tools will help you develop a written plan and track outcomes. What sets this course apart is its combination of theory and real-world applications, ensuring that leaders can immediately implement strategies to drive change in their organizations. Through a step-by-step approach, you'll work through strategic planning in an engaging and collaborative environment. This course is ideal for business leaders, executives, and senior managers with some experience in strategic planning. It is particularly suited for those looking to refine their approach in a post-pandemic, virtual environment. Copyright ©2021 Carol A. Poore, Ph.D. All rights reserved. Originally published by Greenleaf Book Group LLC, Austin, Texas. This course has been packaged and distributed by Packt Publishing on behalf of Greenleaf Book Group. Greenleaf Book Group is a hybrid publisher and book distributor dedicated to empowering independent authors and small presses. Renowned for its innovative publishing model, Greenleaf offers a comprehensive suite of services, including editorial guidance, design, distribution, and marketing support, tailored to each author's goals. With a focus on quality and collaboration, Greenleaf has produced numerous bestsellers across a wide range of genres, providing authors with the tools and expertise to maximize their reach and impact in the competitive publishing industry.

In this section, we explore simplifying strategic planning to enhance employee engagement and organizational impact through clear frameworks, measurable outcomes, and actionable plans.

What's included

2 videos6 readings1 assignment

2 videos Total 2 minutes

Course Overview 1 minute
It's Time to Simplify the Process - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 65 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
What Makes a Company Seek a Strategic Plan? 10 minutes
Your Workshop (the Shared Experience) 10 minutes
Your Written Strategic Plan (the Shared Story of Strategic Intent) 10 minutes
Your System for Tracking and Communicating Results (Shared Strategic Impact) 15 minutes
What Does an Exceptional Strategic Planning Consultant Do, and Why Might You Need One? 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Planning Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we cover securing executive commitment through research, key decision points, and urgency-driven planning.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Ten Steps to Swiftly Secure Executive Commitment - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 75 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Step 2: Ask Relevant, Probing Questions 10 minutes
Step 6: Discuss External Speakers 30 minutes
Step 8: Deploy In-Depth Pre-Workshop Analysis 10 minutes
Step 10: Conclude with Any Other Important Questions About Logistics 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Planning and Executive Engagement 10 minutes

In this section, we explore creating participative workshops that drive strategic momentum, foster systems thinking, and build authentic community through inclusive, action-oriented planning.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Your Vital Workshop: A Life-Changing, Shared Experience - Overview Video 1 minute

8 readings Total 130 minutes

Introduction 15 minutes
Curated By You 10 minutes
Don't Skimp on Hiring an Effective Strategic Planning Consultant 10 minutes
Keep Things Moving and Encourage 100 Percent Participation 5 minutes
An Expert Facilitator Helps Everyone Know Their Input Is Important 30 minutes
Your Workshop Needs Quality Content 10 minutes
A Vital, Flexible Strategic Planning Workshop Framework 40 minutes
How to Deal with Nonstrategic Hot Topics 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Planning and Organizational Foundations 10 minutes

In this section, we examine how virtual tools enhance strategic planning by reducing costs, increasing inclusivity, and improving engagement through effective facilitation and preparation.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Strategic Planning Post-COVID-19: Going Virtual - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Focus on Creating a Vital Human Experience Not Just the Technology Tools 10 minutes
Teach Your Team Members About the Technology 10 minutes
No Getting Out of Pre-Meeting Homework 10 minutes
Help Your Board Members Stay Engaged 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Planning in a Virtual World 10 minutes

In this section, we explore creating clear, engaging strategic plans that use storytelling and visual tools to connect with nonstrategists, emphasizing accessibility, interactivity, and audience engagement.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Your Vital Written Plan: The Shared Story of Strategic Intent - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 55 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Your Vital Written Strategic Plan Framework 30 minutes
Following Up the Workshop: The Annual Operating Goal-Setting Process at a High Level 5 minutes
How to Shape Annual Operating Goals 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Planning Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we examine systems for tracking strategic goals, designing performance dashboards, and using data to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes across organizations.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how strategic communication and employee engagement drive organizational success through measurable outcomes like productivity, retention, and profitability.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Communicate, Celebrate, and Engage Employees and Audiences - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 50 minutes

Introduction 15 minutes
Determine Your Organization's Best Internal Communication Channels 10 minutes
Celebrate Strategic Plan Milestones 10 minutes
Ten Ways to Showcase Your Organization 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Strategic Communication and Employee Engagement 10 minutes

In this section, we explore creating a personal purpose statement to align goals with values and passions. It emphasizes strategic planning for intentional career and life decisions.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

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