Business Development: Strategic Planning

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Free Online Course: Business Development: Strategic Planning provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Business Development: Strategic Planning is taught by Meridith Powell.

Overview
  • Use strategic planning to develop your business. Learn how to clearly define your vision and goals, create strategic initiatives, and implement your plan.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Grow your business through strategic planning
    1. Understanding the Strategic Plan
    • The value of a strong strategic plan
    • The systems thinking strategic plan
    • Designing the foundation for your strategic plan
    • Building your strategic planning team
    2. The Desired State of the Strategic Plan
    • Understanding the desired state
    • Developing your vision, mission, and purpose statement
    • Designing your core values
    • The future external environmental scan
    • Setting strategic long-term goals
    3. The Current State of Your Strategic Plan
    • Determining your current state
    • Creating your key strategic initiatives
    • Using your SWOT to close the gap
    4. Implementing Your Strategic Plan
    • Executing your strategic plan
    • Developing metrics and accountability
    • Creating ownership of your strategic plan
    • Keeping the strategic plan active
    Conclusion
    • Five pitfalls of biz dev strategic planning