Strategic Thinking and Planning equips senior leaders with the mental models, analytical tools, and practical frameworks to think, plan, and communicate strategically.
The programme focuses on practical application — participants work on real strategic challenges relevant to their organisation using structured thinking tools they can deploy immediately.
Key Course Outcomes
✓Distinguish between operational and strategic thinking and develop a genuine strategic perspective.
✓Apply proven analytical frameworks: SWOT, PESTLE, Porter Five Forces.
✓Formulate clear strategic priorities and translate them into actionable plans with KPIs.
✓Align teams and stakeholders around a shared, compelling strategic direction.
✓Navigate ambiguity and make sound, confident decisions under uncertainty.
Programme Structure
A structured, practical curriculum built for the MENA business environment. Select each day to explore the modules in detail.
Day 1: Strategic Thinking Foundations
1
What is Strategic Thinking?
Operational vs strategic mindset: the critical differences
Thinking in systems: seeing the bigger picture
Common cognitive biases that undermine strategic thinking
2
Environmental and Competitive Analysis
PESTLE analysis in the UAE and KSA context
Porter's Five Forces and competitive positioning
SWOT synthesis: turning analysis into actionable insight
3
Understanding Your Strategic Position
Identifying core competencies and competitive advantage
Blue Ocean strategy principles and application
Facilitated session: your organisation’s strategic reality
Day 2: Planning and Execution
1
From Vision to Strategy
Crafting a compelling vision and mission
Translating strategy into OKRs and KPIs
The Balanced Scorecard as a practical management tool
2
Strategic Planning in Practice
Building a one-page strategic plan that actually gets used
Resource allocation and portfolio prioritisation
Communicating strategy to inspire and align teams
3
Decision-Making and Strategic Agility
High-stakes decision-making under uncertainty
Scenario planning for MENA market dynamics
Personal strategic leadership commitments
What Participants Say
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Khalid Al Marzouqi
Sales Director, Major UAE Bank
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"Outstanding delivery and deep regional understanding. Our management team left with practical tools they actually use. The facilitators' knowledge of the MENA environment set this apart from anything we have seen."
Sarah Thompson
HR Director, Global Manufacturing Co.
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COO, Regional Real Estate Developer
Interested in This Programme?
Speak to our team about scheduling, group pricing, and delivery in UAE or KSA. All prices are per group of up to 12 delegates, excluding VAT.
