Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course

This training is intended for individuals considering the implementation or execution of a balanced scorecard project.

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is designed for professionals at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels who wish to find, attract, and engage with international candidates.

Upon completion 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 Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with 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 Candidates the Opportunity & Partner with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish 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 Italy (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

In today's interconnected world, a brand's digital presence is crucial for business survival.

This instructor-led, live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who aim to enhance their business's online brand positioning, assess brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation through a comprehensive Online Brand Audit.

The collective impact of various online touchpoints ultimately determines how target audiences perceive your company and whether they decide to engage with your business.

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

Beyond assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your brand's owned online assets, this audit will analyze how your brand is discussed on external channels that you do not own, thereby evaluating brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you will be equipped to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business objectives.

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

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Assess a brand's online presence to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and reinforce 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 create industry perceptual maps.
• Perform 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.
• Implement online social listening.
• Utilize AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

Develop a deep understanding and valuable insights into the significance of investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. This training is delivered in an interactive format and features numerous case studies.

Enterprise IT governance is crucial for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring value delivery, and managing risk.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level IT governance professionals who wish 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.
• Optimize value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realization.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimization and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

Audience

Designed for analysts and forecasters seeking to establish or enhance their forecasting capabilities, this course covers applications such as sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply forecasting.

Description

This course guides participants through a series of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are essential for making future predictions based on historical data.

It utilizes standard tools such as Microsoft Excel or various Open Source programs, with a notable focus on the R project.

The principles taught in this course can be applied using any compatible software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, etc.).

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

By the conclusion 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 analyze 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 intensive 5-day programme is designed to help participants enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, encompassing the tactical and operational necessities for effective execution in high-pressure environments. The curriculum addresses critical challenges such as conflict resolution, change management, the attributes of effective leadership, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, participants are encouraged to exchange experiences and challenges, facilitating the creation of practical, work-oriented solutions that can be immediately applied in their professional roles.

The primary aim of the programme is to empower executives with the skills needed to scan the business landscape to identify profitable opportunities and develop strategies for achieving competitive advantage in an increasingly saturated market. Additionally, the programme provides insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen the capacity of executives to navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in managing high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Outline various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business landscape and its influence on the organisation;
• Evaluate resources both internal and external to the organisation;
• Explain different approaches to strategy management and their integration into the business plan;
• Assess alternative development strategies to recommend the most suitable ones for the firm’s needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from implementing a new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully execute emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product/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 supported by case studies drawn from a mix 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 central component.

This course is designed for decision-makers whose main objective is not to perform calculations or analysis themselves, but to comprehend them and identify which statistical methods are most appropriate for an organization's strategic planning.

For instance, a prospective participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before determining whether a product should be launched.

If you require a more extensive course covering the fundamentals of statistical thinking, please consider the 5-day "Statistics for Managers" training.

In this instructor-led live training in Italy, we guide new managers through the essential concepts of strategic thinking, translating theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

Target Audience

Senior executives seeking a deep understanding of Strategic Management challenges and their practical application.

Course Format

The course integrates the following elements:

• Guided group discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Case studies and real-world examples

By the conclusion of the course, participants will be capable of:

• Identifying the fundamental issues behind effective strategic leadership and connecting them to a robust organizational culture
• Explaining various strategic business models and assessing their relevance to their own organizations
• Clarifying key concepts essential for building high-performing teams and managing organizational change
• Defining and applying key financial metrics to measure strategic success

Audience

This course is tailored for all personnel seeking a broader perspective on their role within the organization, an understanding of their specific responsibilities, and insight into how their contributions enhance the organization as a whole.

Course Structure

The program comprises a blend of the following elements:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Practical Exercises

By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be capable of:

• Explaining the concept of a “brand” and identifying ways to influence it
• Grasping the change strategy process and the company’s position within that framework
• Outlining the core principles that underpin business change
• Recognizing the critical importance of Customer and Stakeholder relationships in business success
• Defining the financial dimensions of a business and the delegate’s specific section within it
• Identifying key aspects of negotiation to secure the most favorable outcomes for their area