"Strategy without process is little more than a wish list" Robert Filek
This programme designed for established managers looking to develop their skills in the area of strategic business planning and management in today's diverse and challenging workplace environment. The purpose of the programme is to provide knowledge and skills to be able to plan and implement effective strategic management.
As a key module of the NZIM Diploma in Management (Advanced) - Level 6, this programme is a core programme to start you on your professional development journey to formal academic recognition.
Learning Outcomes
This highly practical two-day programme covers all aspects of Strategic Management and encourages candidates to actively participate to get the very most out of the course. This includes working in group exercises, case studies discussions, role-plays and simulations and experiential exercises that are conducted in a relaxed and accepting learning environment. It is expected at the conclusion of this programmes you will be able to completed a detailed business plan and implementation strategy for a business and also detail the processes used to plan, develop and implement the plan.
By achieving the key areas of this programme, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of strategic management and a range of strategic management tools
• Conduct a strategic analysis of a business with reference to the external and internal environments of the organisation
• Develop a range of strategic options for the business and choose the best strategy for the business to adopt them
• Develop an implementation plan for the chosen strategy showing how the strategy will be translated into actions or tasks
• Develop a plan for achieving support and buy-in from relevant stakeholders of the organisation
•Reflect on their personal learning during the process by starting and maintaining a reflective journal •Develop an oral and written report to present to relevant management on the strategic plan
Richard Millar
Richard Millar Richard’s depth of business knowledge and skills in sales, marketing, finance and general management coupled with a very practical approach to training and facilitation has provided excellent value to a large number of organisations.
Richard’s background includes Chief Executive Officer of Cogent Communications in New Zealand where he was responsible for restructuring the company, transforming it into a profitable high growth telecommunications business.
Based in Singapore, Richard was Vice President, Asia Pacific, for Motorola Cellular, having been Managing Director of Motorola New Zealand for more than two years. In addition, Richard has held a number of other senior management positions including General Manager of Epson New Zealand.
Programme Delivery: • Change Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Finance
• Diploma in Frontline Management
• Diploma in Management Advanced
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Willem Knibbeler
Willem Knibbeler
Willem has extensive experience in hands-on management. First in the Netherlands and since 1980 in New Zealand he has held leadership positions in private as well as public sector organisations including with (Swedish) Signode, Winstone, Feltex and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Since 1994 Willem operates as an independent contractor, designing and delivering workshops in management development and associated areas. As a senior contract facilitator for the New Zealand Institute of Management Willem has delivered training for organisations like the BNZ, Palmerston North City Council, Landcorp and the Ministries of Inland Revenue and Internal Affairs. In addition he has provided specialised training to Parliamentary and Ministerial Services and to the Office of Treaty Settlements. His own clients include TradeMe, Telecom, the Agri-Women Development Trust, Beef & Lamb and the Motor Trade Association (MTA).
Willem has run successful training programmes in: •Strategic Thinking - - Strategic Management - - Problem Solving and Decision Making •Leadership •Negotiation Skills - - Conflict Resolution Skills - - Mediation Skills •Dealing with Difficult People or Situations •Emotional Intelligence
Willem’s passion is to pass on his skills, knowledge and motivation to New Zealand professionals. His particular strength is in customising the content and the delivery of his workshops to meet the exact needs of his clients.
Willem’s qualifications include Masters Degrees in Business Administration (Executive MBA), in Management (MMgt) and in International Relations (MIR). He is accredited in the use of: •DiSC™ – personality style profiling •BarOn EQi™ – measure of emotional intelligence •Various 360° feedback instruments