This session is highly interactive and
involves participants in the process of completing a high-level Strategic
Plan. It describes activities of top-down planning from a corporate Vision &
Mission Statement to the creation of performance metrics for individual
business units. The material is appropriate for middle to upper management,
as well as those who aspire to executive positions.
The following topics are covered via hands-on exercises:
- Writing a Vision & Mission Statement (who we are and what our
purpose is)
- SWOT Analysis (identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
threats)
- Competitive Priorities (what we compete on – what the
marketplace values)
- Performance Measurements (the criteria that keeps us on target
to attain the Vision)
Participants work in teams to create their own business
organization and develop plans as part of the session activities.
Teams will complete exercises that demonstrate the process of
strategic planning and take away a complete understanding of the SP
process.
The facilitator will utilize a combination of slideshow
presentation, storytelling, interactive discussion, team exercises,
and summary Q&A. This event promises to provide valuable tips, tools
and techniques while ensuring the participants have a fun and
engaging experience. This represents the epitome of training that is
“edu-taining”!
Mike Ford
Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CSCP, CQA, CRE is Principal of TQM Works
Consulting. He provides innovative solutions based on 25 years of experience
in retail, distribution, manufacturing, and consulting. His work history
includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control,
distribution planning and corporate training. He has presented at over 200
industry events throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has provided nearly
3,000 hours of classroom training.
Ford is a graduate of SUNY-Buffalo, earning a B.S. in Industrial
Engineering. Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills to
develop a unique “outside the box” approach to life’s challenges. He
specializes in delivering training that is “edu-taining.”
