Professional Skills: Strategic Planning

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Professional Skills: Strategic Planning

This course is part of Professional Skills: Strategic Thinking Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Plan for future possibilities using case studies and insights.
Anticipate and outthink potential problems by analyzing major issue factors.
Evaluate possible scenarios using strategic tools like SWOT analysis.
Develop robust strategies by forming them based on core values.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learn how to anticipate change, evaluate options, and develop high-impact strategies. This course helps professionals think critically and plan confidently for future scenarios using tested frameworks and data-informed insights.

This course empowers learners to prepare for uncertainty and make decisions with confidence. Through scenario planning, SWOT analysis, and logical modeling, this course teaches how to analyze data, challenge assumptions, and shape outcomes. Whether you're leading an organization, team, or personal project, this course gives you the tools to build resilient, actionable strategies for real-world problems.

In this module, you will delve into the foundational aspects of strategic thinking by exploring scenario planning through the lens of case studies. You will learn how to analyze past events and current trends to identify causes and resources, perform in-depth case studies to extract valuable insights, and practice applying these techniques to real-world situations. This module will equip you with the skills to understand complex scenarios and derive actionable intelligence for future planning.

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1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Scenario planning via case studies 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 56 minutes

Scenario planning via case studies: Causes and resources 5 minutes
Scenario planning via case studies: Performing case studies for insights 5 minutes
Practice the solution: Case studies and insights 20 minutes
Job aid: Finding insights from case studies 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Scenario planning via case studies 10 minutes
A picture of the past: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Analyzing case studies 10 minutes

This module focuses on developing your ability to anticipate and mitigate potential problems before they arise. You will learn to identify the causes and resources related to emerging issues, analyze major issue factors, and map axes of uncertainty. By understanding how to proactively identify and assess risks, you will be better prepared to navigate complex challenges and ensure more resilient strategic outcomes.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Outthinking potential problems 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 46 minutes

Outthinking potential problems: Causes and resources 5 minutes
Outthinking potential problems: Analyzing major issue factors 5 minutes
Practice the solution: Mapping axes of uncertainty 10 minutes
Job aid: Analyze trends to discover driving forces 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Outthinking potential problems 10 minutes
Come what may, you’re prepared: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Mapping out levels of uncertainty 10 minutes

In this module, you will gain proficiency in evaluating various possible scenarios using strategic analytical tools. You will learn to conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to assess the viability and implications of different future possibilities. This module will enhance your decision-making capabilities by providing a structured approach to scenario evaluation.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Evaluating possible scenarios 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 45 minutes

Evaluating possible scenarios: Causes and resources 5 minutes
Evaluating possible scenarios: Evaluating with a SWOT analysis 4 minutes
Practice the solution: Conducting a strategic SWOT analysis 10 minutes
Job aid: Using a SWOT analysis 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Evaluating possible scenarios 10 minutes
Using the good and the bad: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Using a SWOT analysis to evaluate a scenario 10 minutes

This module focuses on the critical process of developing robust and effective strategies. You will learn how to form strategies based on core values, ensuring alignment with organizational principles and long-term goals. Through practical exercises, you will gain the skills to articulate and implement strategies that are not only innovative but also deeply rooted in a clear understanding of purpose and values.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Developing strategies 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 48 minutes

Developing strategies: Causes and resources 6 minutes
Developing strategies: Forming a strategy by its values 3 minutes
Practice the solution: Forming a strategy by its values 13 minutes
Job aid: Forming a strategy by its values 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Developing strategies 10 minutes
Thinking toward a goal: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Forming your own strategy 10 minutes

This concluding module includes an end-of-course survey to gather your valuable feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of our educational offerings, and marking the successful culmination of your strategic thinking development.

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Instructor

Tyler Galarneau

Arizona State University

3 Courses 1,376 learners

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