Strategic Planning Training in Lyon

This instructor-led, live training in Lyon (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

Overview

This intensive five-day program is designed to help participants enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational competencies required for successful execution in high-pressure environments. The curriculum addresses critical topics such as conflict resolution, change management, leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, participants are encouraged to exchange experiences and challenges to develop practical, actionable solutions that can be immediately applied in their professional contexts.

The primary goal of this program is to empower executives with the skills necessary to analyze the business landscape, identify profitable opportunities, and formulate strategies to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive market. Additionally, the program offers insights into leadership best practices and behaviors, strengthening executives' ability to navigate the complexities and uncertainties associated with managing high-performance organizations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organization;
• Explain various approaches to organizational development planning;
• Analyze the current business environment and its influencing factors;
• Assess resources both internal and external to the organization;
• Describe different approaches to managing strategy and its role within the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend those best suited to the company's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs of implementing a new strategy, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyze the potential positive and negative impacts on the organization resulting from the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emergent strategic plans;
• Outline the key steps in change management;

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops supplemented by case studies derived from published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will also have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesize ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organizations or departments. Open forum discussions will serve as a key component of the learning process.

This course is designed for decision-makers who do not primarily aim to perform calculations or analyses themselves, but rather to comprehend them and select appropriate statistical methods for an organization's strategic planning.

For instance, a prospective participant might need to determine the required sample size before deciding whether to launch a product.

If you are looking for a more extensive course covering the fundamentals of statistical thinking, please review our 5-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led, live training in Lyon, we guide new managers through the essential concepts of strategic thinking, putting theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants get a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

This training program has been designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts seeking to develop their strategic planning capabilities. It is not intended for academic purposes but rather to help participants start realizing their professional goals today.

The course emphasizes strategic planning for businesses where flexibility and continuous learning are paramount. The primary focus is on corporate and investment strategy, illustrated through current real-world examples. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a strategic plan and learn how to implement it effectively in practice.