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The strategic thinking training includes thinking prompts for building strategy and scenario planning, as well as curated resources to continue to build the strategic thinking skills. [Schedule Course](https://www.ppsinternational.net/contact) ### Format & Length - One-day in-person - Two-day in-person program ### Audience - High Potentials - Individual Contributors - Team Leaders - First-Line Leaders - Managers ### Methods - Pre-Work - Real-Life Application - Small Group Discussions - Live Demonstrations - Case Situations - Individual Practices with Feedback - Optional: Guest Speaker(s) - Reference Checklist ## You may need this program if... Strategic plans in your organization are rarely used to make business decisions. The strategic planning process at your company is cumbersome. Leaders have difficulty getting those who must carry out the strategic plan to buy into it. You know you need a strategic plan, but aren’t sure where to begin, who to involve, and how to manage the input from various stakeholders. ## Program Outcomes: Identify who should participate in the strategic planning process of your organization. Conduct research about your industry, customers and competitors that will give insight to how your organization should operate. Delegate appropriate strategic planning tasks to those closest to the information. Recognize when you should revisit your strategic plan to keep it current. 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