Both direction and destination are critically important for organizational success. As the rate of change within the operating environment increases, following yesterday’s procedures becomes risky. An organization must continuously formulate and implement new strategies.

This seminar is structured to introduce the various elements required for successfully preparing a business plan. The flow of the seminar will begin by addressing the purpose and scope of business planning and thereafter incorporating its interrelation to supply chain and financial management requirements.

Upon completion of this seminar, candidates should be able to:

• Define strategy
• List and describe the role of strategy relative to the organizational hierarchy and alignment through the hierarchy
• Discuss two models used to describe business-level strategy
• List and describe the steps within strategy formulation including situational analysis tools such as SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunities and threats) and Porter’s 5
• Identify the critical success factors of the implementation plan, including financial budgeting
• Describe supply management’s role within the strategic process

REFUND POLICY

You are eligible for a full refund for cancellation, withdrawal or transfer request received in writing up to 14 days before the start date.

You are eligible for a refund or transfer to a future offering minus an administration fee of $100.00 plus tax for requests received in writing with less than 14 days’ notice and up to the day before the start date. Thereafter, no refund will be available. Transfer credits are valid for 12 months from the initial payment date. If not used within 12 months the credits will expire.