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Fundamentals of Strategic Planning

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Fundamentals of Strategic Planning

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
18 - 22 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
17 - 21 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

This GLOMACS Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course has been designed to cover all the fundamentals needed for effective strategic planning. It supports participants who want to develop their strategic awareness, refresh planning skills, and prepare for enhanced career responsibilities. The course provides a comprehensive range of strategic analysis tools and techniques, emphasising the human factors and communications necessary for successful strategy implementation. Participants will learn how to create clear vision, mission, and values statements, use analytical frameworks, and understand the importance of measurement in planning cycles to drive organisational performance.

The course also highlights the leadership capabilities required to motivate teams, communicate strategy effectively, and link individual goals with organisational objectives. Emphasis is placed on applying practical approaches to turn strategic plans into measurable and achievable outcomes. The Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course equips professionals with the foundational competencies needed to contribute effectively to strategic planning processes at individual and organisational levels.

Skills & Competencies

From this Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic analysis and planning tools
  • Alignment of individual and organisational goals
  • Risk assessment and scenario thinking
  • Strategic communication capability
  • Leadership and motivation skills
  • Performance measurement proficiency

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the importance of clear vision, mission, and values.
  • Develop strategic objectives for individuals and teams.
  • Apply strategic planning tools to generate actionable options.
  • Use organisational procedures to enhance performance.
  • Strengthen leadership skills for successful plan implementation.

How You Will Learn

Learning unfolds through guided exploration of strategic planning principles, frameworks, and organisational applications. Participants engage with analytical tools, reflective exercises, and practical scenarios to strengthen their strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Emphasis is placed on applying strategic tools to real organisational contexts, enhancing clarity and alignment across individual and departmental goals.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals seeking to build or refresh their strategic planning capabilities and contribute to organisational performance.

This Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Members of management teams
  • Team leaders
  • Line managers
  • Project professionals
Course Outline
Day 1

Strategy is Everyone’s Business

This day introduces the strategic planning context, aligning personal and organisational behaviours with vision and goals. Participants explore risk management, decision influences, and how individual tasks link to organisational outcomes. The topics covered will include:   

  • Organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
  • Using Scenarios to Envisage Possible Futures
  • Assessing and Managing Risk
  • Factors Influencing Decision-making
  • Aligning Individual Tasks and Behaviours to Organisational Goals
Day 2

Strategic Planning

This day focuses on analytical tools such as PESTLE and SWOT that help shape strategic options and planning choices. Participants learn how to balance stakeholder needs and translate analysis into plans.
The topics covered will include:

  • Using PESTLE to Analyse External Factors
  • How to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders?
  • Analysing the Capabilities of your Own Organisation
  • Undertaking Valuable SWOT Analyses
  • Turning Analysis into Strategic Plans
Day 3

Overcoming the Challenges of Strategy Implementation

This day explores how to engage staff, communicate strategy, and use measurement to predict outcomes. Participants examine the link between goals and organisational tasks. The topics covered will include:  

  • Develop Staff Engagement – hearts and minds
  • Make Use of Varied Communication Methods to Raise Strategic Awareness
  • Learn to Link Individual Goals and Tasks to Organisational Objectives
  • Use Measurement to Track Performance and Predict likely Outcomes
  • Understand How a Learning Organisation Links Detailed and Messy Implementation to Strategy Development
Day 4

Developing Strategic Leadership Skills

This day focuses on leadership skills required to overcome barriers, motivate staff, and apply situational leadership techniques. Participants build interpersonal communication and coaching skills. The topics covered will include:   

  • Understanding Barriers to Change
  • How to motivate staff to deliver high performance?
  • Developing Your Leadership Skills: Situational Leadership
  • Using Coaching Skills to Deliver Higher Performance
  • Develop Your Interpersonal Communication Skills
Day 5

Ensuring Organisational Procedures Support Strategy

This day examines organisational culture, compliance issues, and practical tools to ensure strategic plans deliver meaningful results. Participants explore performance appraisal and culture factors. The topics covered will include:   

  • Recognise the Dynamic Tension between Change /Innovation vs. Compliance
  • Recognise Elements of Organisational Culture which help Effective Strategy Deployment
  • Learn to Make the Performance Appraisal an Effective Tool in Delivering High Performance
  • How to ensure the strategic planning process delivers effective outcomes?
  • Next Steps
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Options & Brochure

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to embed strategic planning fundamentals into their internal processes, culture, and leadership expectations. Tailoring the course ensures that participants work with real organisational challenges, strengthening strategic influence and alignment with organisational objectives.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Fundamentals of Strategic Planning training course:

  • Stronger strategic awareness and planning capability
  • Enhanced alignment of tactics with organisational vision
  • Improved performance measurement understanding
  • Greater confidence in applying strategic tools
  • Strengthened communication of strategy at all levels
  • Increased leadership capability for strategy execution
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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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