CPD Thinking Strategically

CPD Thinking Strategically

Strategic thinking abilities really can improve your own performance and that of your company. Strategic thinking is all about dealing with uncertainty, questioning the status quo and using a mixture of creative and analytical skills. Our Thinking Strategically Continuous Professional Development course will show you why strategy is important and how to start thinking strategically within your own organisation. You will discover some of the key strategic theories, learn how organisations develop and implement strategy and strategic planning, and try out the key tools used in strategy analysis and formulation.

The three-hour Thinking Strategically CPD module provides an introduction into what strategy is, how it differs from planning, and how strategic thinking can really improve performance. You will get help in developing your skills in developing strategy, making decisions, and communicating.

Target Audience

  • Professionals and specialists from all sectors who are undertaking a strategic role.

About Nelson Croom

  • Founded in 2000, Nelson Croom has rapidly grown into an award-winning developer and publisher of online professional development courses. Nelson Croom creates bespoke e-learning resources and publishes a range of professional development courses. Its expertise lies in its ability to transform specialist and technical content into engaging learning.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol on our  CPD courses. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. 

Where will I go from here?

CPD is central to the advancement of your personal goals as well the promotion of industry best practice. It is an opportunity to increase your knowledge and experience by encouraging routine reflection on experiences and learning and to further improve professionalism.

It also ensures that you keep up-to-date with policy and legislative changes therefore supporting organisational objectives and development.

Demonstrating your ongoing professional development is a requirement for most professional organisations e.g. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

What will I gain?

On completion of your course you will be able to print off your Thinking Strategically Certificate.

Assessment

While there is no formal assessment for the Thinking Strategically course, a short test at the end of the three hours provides you with a certificate. 

What will I get?

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a program taken on by individuals which highlights their commitment to keep their professional expertise and knowledge up to date. It consists of activity designed to improve your attributes, know-how, understanding and skills. It supports your individual needs and improves professional practice.

Choosing to undertake a variety of CPD activities ensures you are able to take advantage of career opportunities as well as supporting alignment with organisational competencies and skills frameworks.

Benefits of CPD

  • CPD has numerous benefits to you and your company. Outlined below are a few selected examples of the benefits that will be gained.

Individual benefits:

  • The desire for continuous learning is a core competence valued by employers. By engaging in CPD you will show that you subscribe to this view and increase your credibility within your profession and organisation
  • As a result of employers looking kindly upon your willingness to engage in new learning, your career goals become much more realizable
  • CPD demonstrates your ability to manage change through keeping your knowledge and skills up to date on a regular basis
  • You will become much more efficient and productive by reflecting on your studies and highlighting areas for progression and expansion

Organisational benefits:

  • By taking responsibility for your own advancement and CPD, you can minimise the amount of resource required by your company
  • A skilled workforce enables staff to maximise their objectives, thus increasing the likelihood of achieving organisational objectives
  • As a consequence of companies supporting staff development, staff morale and performance are amplified
  • A positive image of the organisation is created by having a highly skilled, professional and motivated workforce

Study Period

90 days

Hours of study

3 hours

Support period

90 days

Course code

Y48

Course cost

£84.00

Additional fees

None

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Key Topics

Strategy and you

  • What is strategy?
  • Why is strategy important?
  • How is strategy different from planning?
  • What is strategic thinking?
  • Who needs to think strategically?
  • How will thinking strategically improve my performance?
  • When should I think strategically?
  • Can thinking strategically be a bad thing?

Thinking differently

  • How is thinking strategically different to what I do the rest of the time?
  • What skills do I need to be able to think strategically?
  • What is creative thinking?
  • How do I research and analyse information?
  • How do I make decisions?
  • How do I communicate strategy?
  • How do I handle uncertainty and change?
  • Where can I find inspiration?

Theory and process

  • What is the right way to do strategy?
  • What strategic theory should I be aware of?
  • What processes do organisations typically go through to develop strategy?
  • What processes do organisations typically go through to implement strategy?
  • How do I keep up with new developments?

Tools and techniques

  • Why should I use strategic tools?
  • How do I create a SWOT analysis?
  • What internal factors should I consider?
  • What external factors should I consider?
  • How do I plan for the future?
  • How can I measure success?
  • What other tools might I need to know about?

Making it happen

  • How does theory work in practice?
  • How do I fit into the strategic process?
  • How can I contribute to my organisation's strategy?
  • What makes a good strategy work?
  • How do I monitor and evaluate what I've been doing?
  • What other factors do I need to take into account?
  • What do I do if I don't agree with the strategy?
  • When should strategy change?

 

The cost of the course is £84 and this is payable either by clicking Buy Now and buying online, or by phoning the telephone number at the top of the page and speaking to a course advisor.

Cancellation Policy

You have the right to cancel your order from the time of purchase, for a period of 7 days, provided you have not accessed the course. If you have worked through any of the course content you will not be able to cancel your order.