Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course

This training is designed to support anyone considering the implementation of, or involvement in, a Balanced Scorecard project.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals seeking to find, attract, and engage international candidates.

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

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Access Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to identify, attract, and engage top international talent.

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

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Sell the Opportunity to Candidates & Partner with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn, and transform into today's top leaders; as well as organisations seeking to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

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

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Progress from a Briefing Call to a Strategy Alignment Meeting (SAM)
• Design modern and engaging job descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding and EVP strategies
• Post single or multiple job advertisements
• Receive a tailored long-list of candidates

A brand's digital presence is essential for a business's survival in today's connected world.

This instructor-led, live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who wish to strengthen a business's online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation through a thorough Online Brand Audit.

The cumulative effect of multiple online touchpoints ultimately shapes how your target audiences perceive your company and whether they choose to do business with you.

Conducting an online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses seeking to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning within a given market.

In addition to assessing your brand's owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit will examine how your brand is discussed on online channels your business does not control, providing a clear evaluation of brand perception.

By completing an online brand audit, you will be equipped to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business goals.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it intersects with numerous other disciplines within an organisation, ranging from customer experience and online user journeys to uncovering insights, and extending to marketing strategy and planning.

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

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and an integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and develop industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Gain valuable insights into how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Leverage AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

Gain a clear understanding and valuable insights into the benefits of investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy and sustainability. The training is delivered in an interactive format and features a range of real-world case studies.

Effective governance of enterprise IT is vital for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring the delivery of value, and managing risk.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level IT governance professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management, while preparing for advanced-level certification.

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

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimise value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realisation.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimisation and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Abundant exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Audience

This course has been developed for analysts and forecasters seeking to introduce or enhance forecasting capabilities in areas such as sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply planning.

Description

This course guides participants through a range of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are valuable when selecting approaches to predict future outcomes based on historical data.

It utilises standard tools such as Microsoft Excel or certain open-source programs (notably the R Project).

The principles covered in this course can be implemented using any software (for example, SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, etc.).

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

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

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyse financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream's workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

Overview

This five-day course is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational requirements needed for successful implementation in high-stakes environments. The programme addresses challenging topics such as conflict management, leading change, the qualities of effective leadership, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and real-world sector examples, participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, fostering the development of practical, work-focused solutions they can apply immediately upon returning to their organisations.

The core objective of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment, identify profitable opportunities, and develop strategies to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Additionally, the course offers insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen an executive's capacity to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of managing a high-performance organisation.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and the factors influencing the organisation;
• Assess resources both within and external to the organisation;
• Explain different approaches to managing strategy and its role within the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend the option(s) best suited to the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Discuss objectively the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential impacts (both positive and negative) on the firm resulting from the implementation of new strategies;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emerging strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product and 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 drawn from a blend of published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and apply the material within the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning experience.

This course has been designed for decision-makers whose primary goal is not to perform calculations or carry out analyses themselves, but to understand them and determine which statistical methods are most relevant to the strategic planning of their organisation.

For instance, a prospective participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before making a go/no-go decision on launching a new product.

If you require a longer course that covers the fundamentals of statistical thinking, consider the five-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led, live training in New Zealand, we guide new managers through the most important concepts of strategic thinking, translating theory into practice through task-based activities grounded in real-world cases. Participants gain a unique opportunity to adopt fresh ways of thinking, apply key concepts to solve practical problems, reflect on how these principles relate to their own roles, and share their perspectives with both the instructor and fellow participants.

Audience

Senior managers seeking insight into the challenges of strategic management and its practical application

Course Format

A blend of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Slide presentations
• Case studies and real-world examples

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define the foundational issues of effective strategic leadership and their connection to a strong organisational climate
• Explain a range of strategic business models and their potential implications for their own organisation
• Outline the key concepts essential for building high-performing teams and managing change
• Identify and apply key financial measures of strategic success

Audience

This course is designed for all staff who need a broader perspective on their part of the business, their specific roles within it, and how they contribute to the organisation as a whole.

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Explain what a “brand” is and how they can influence it
• Understand the process for change strategies and their company’s position within them
• Detail the relevant principles underlying any change to a business
• Recognise the importance of customer and stakeholder relationships in the successful running of any business
• Define the financial aspects of a business and their own part in it
• Determine the key elements of negotiating to ensure the best possible outcome for their area of the business