Course Description

An overview of the strategic planning process with best practices and a downloadable strategic plan template.

CEO and Senior Facilitator

Anthony Taylor

Anthony is the CEO at SME Strategy: A management consulting firm dedicated to helping teams create and implement better strategies. His company has worked with local and foreign governments, national and regional non-profits, as well as local SME's. He holds a degree in Business as well as a project management certification. Anthony is a public speaker, is a frequent contributor to the Globe and Mail on the subject of business strategy, is the author of "I Wish I Knew" a book on entrepreneurship.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Strategic Planning walk-through- Understand the steps

    • Setting goals and KPIs

    • Manage your risk- Scenario Planning

    • Best Practices for creating a Strategic Plan

    • Strategic Plan Template

    • Sample 2 Day Strategic Planning Agenda

    • How to make the most of your strategic planning meeting

    • How to lead your next strategy meeting effectively

  2. 2

    • 10 Critical mistakes to avoid- Part 1

    • 10 Critical mistakes to avoid- Part 2