Internal Strategic Planner Training and Certification Program - The program was developed using best practices, key concepts, and real-world application of the tools. The "strategy in motion" planning process has been tested over and over and is proven to work for small to mid-sized companies. The training and certification are based on the Chinese proverb,

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

The program was designed to ensure companies own and implement their strategy, by learning to:

» Apply the necessary data and analysis tools to prepare for the strategic planning process (Pre-Plan Phase)
» Facilitate your organization's planning sessions (Plan Development phase)
» Develop implementation, strategic management, and training techniques to support on-going execution of your
   strategic plan (Implementation and Strategic Management Phases)

What are the expected outcomes?

» Audit of current strategic planning process, identifying improvement areas, utilizing strategic planning best    practices
» An improved strategic planning process, identification of your champion, and a documented strategic planning
   process owner's manual
» Creation of customized tools for your company to effectively develop and implement your strategic planning
   process

Who should do this training?

CEOs, Presidents, COOs and/or the key management leaders engaged in the formation and implementation of strategic planning for the company. The ideal process leader would have people, persuasion, and process knowledge - and a conviction to succeed.

What is an overview and cost of the program?

Training:
» 2 full-day and 1 half-day learning forums
» Two strategy books: Simplifi ed Strategic Planning and Team-Based Strategic Planning
» Numerous strategic planning articles
» 84-page ISP Certifi cation Guide review
» Up to 24 hours of CPE available

Certification: (optitional)
» ISP Certifi cation Guide completed and approved
» 1:1 session to complete ISP Process Owner Checklist
» Complimentary admission to the annual workshop on strategy

Training and Certification Cost: $2,500 each person

Strategy in Motion Management Training (See the process map for this program.) - This training's overall goal is make strategy personal - part of everyone's job everyday. It is focused on communicating, and more importantly engaging the managers and employees in the strategic planning process. Developing the plan is an event; making strategic thinking part of every day is a process.

Successful strategic implementation and execution depends on open communication with opportunities for input. By sharing the plan and "listening" to feedback, managers will commit to key decisions and barriers will be identified. Managers and employees will find the own connection to the strategy and engage in the strategic planning process. During this program you will learn to:

» Understand the core elements and tools of the strategic planning process
» Share the organization's key strategic decisions and focus areas
» Collect input from the managers on key parts of the strategy
» Link the strategy through the organization

What are the expected outcomes?

» Personal scorecards linking to the strategic plan
» Implementation barriers identified
» Draft of Team SWOTs

Who should do this training?

» A company ready to communicate and engage the managers in the strategic planning process.
» This is done by company and customized.
» Management team of at least 5 and max of 15.

What is an overview of the program?

» 2 three hour sessions (with homework)
» Management team of at least 5 and max of 15

How much does it cost?

» $3,000 base, plus $250 for each manager