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Planning Specialist

An ILM Recognised Training Course

Planning Specialist

Creating Innovative Strategic Plans in our Volatile World

ILM NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Feb 2026 London $ 7,000
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 London $ 7,000
07 - 11 Sep 2026 Istanbul $ 7,000
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
23 - 27 Nov 2026 London $ 7,000
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 7,000
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 7,000
04 - 08 Jan 2027 Amsterdam $ 7,000
01 - 05 Feb 2027 London $ 7,000
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Dubai $ 7,000
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Feb 2026 Online $ 3,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Online $ 3,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Online $ 3,950

This accredited training course is also available as a generic title:  Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

Introduction

In order to be successful managers must have the ability to plan strategically. Developing this competency is a key component of managerial skills enhancement given that effective strategic planning is essential to the future success of any organization. However, most strategic planning is lacking in vision. It is merely a straight-line extrapolation of the past into the future. In a world where the pace of change is greater than ever before this is at best short-sighted and at worst a prescription for disaster.

Real strategic planning is about positioning the organization for a future which will be different from the past. This Planning Specialist training course will focus on strategic planning as the essential management system guiding the manager and organization into the future by setting focused goals that will establish and enhance competitiveness. This training course will also focus on the necessity of developing both personal mental agility and organizational agility. Close examination will be made of the driving forces creating both strategic successes and failures.

Highlights of this GLOMACS Planning Specialist training course are as follows:

  • Presentation of the concept and significance of strategy and strategic planning
  • Introduction to the main approaches to strategy formulation and goal setting
  • Case examples of organizations formulating strategic plans
  • Group work on specific cases and problems
  • Extensive use of practical examples in which the course leader has been personally involved

Objectives

By the end of this Planning Specialist training course, you will be able to:

  • Examine how to design visionary strategic plans
  • Consider utilization of a model for organizational assessment
  • Formulate insights into strategic planning problems to avoid
  • Identify and learn from examples of strategic success and failure
  • Develop understanding of the nature of the organizational life cycle
  • Study the preparation of effective contingency plans

Training Methodology

The most up to date training methods are used to present this training course. This Planning Specialist training course is carefully designed to address all styles of learning and to engage participants fully. Formal presentations and discussions are supplemented by group exercises which provide opportunities for personal participation in real situations. There will also be video presentations which focus on key issues. This approach makes the learning process enjoyable, fast-paced, challenging and empowering.

Organisational Impact

How does the organization benefit by sending employees to this Planning Specialist training course?

  • Employees are better able to relate their functional work to the overall direction of the organization
  • There will be greater flexibility within the organization
  • Employees’ capability in analysing and building creative solutions will be enhanced
  • Employees will have more confidence in setting and aiming for ambitious targets
  • Employees will be better placed to cope with organizational change
  • Employees will think more rigorously about creating tomorrow’s organization out of today’s organization

Personal Impact

How does the delegate benefit by attending this Planning Specialist training course?

  • Participants will learn how to combine analytical and creative thinking
  • Participants will have a better understanding of the global business environment of the 21st century
  • Participants will learn how to make choices in making best use of finite resources
  • Participants will develop improved preparedness to deal with contingencies
  • Participants will learn how to set challenging, realistic and achievable targets
  • Participants will have further developed their ability to move up in their organization

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Planning Specialist training course is designed for professionals involved with the planning process. It will be of benefit for all managers who seek to enhance their planning skills.

Typical delegates would include the following:

  • Specialist Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Team Leaders
Course Outline
Day 1

Strategy, Strategic Planning and Competitive Positioning

  • Introduction to the training course– Structure and Content
  • Strategy - Concept and Significance
  • “Competitive positioning” vs. “Blue Sky” Approaches
  • Achieving competitive advantage through flexibility and agility
  • The interaction of strategy, structure and business processes
  • Gathering information and intelligence for the SWOT Analysis
  • Mini-cases and group discussion – “Cost vs. Differentiation”
Day 2

Strategic Intent, Strategic Choice and Balancing Scorecards

  • Vision and mission statements - Preparing for the Future
  • Business analysis and contingency planning
  • Strategic choice
  • Converting the SWOT Analysis into the “Strategy Matrix”
  • Strategy formulation – Programmes, Projects, Policies
  • Transforming the organization - Strategy implementation and managing change
  • Mini-case and group discussion – “Major strategic re-orientation”
Day 3

Assessing the Current State of the Organization

  • Leadership and management in relation to strategy
  • Customer and market focus
  • Human resources and knowledge management
  • Building a strategic planning team
  • Effective process management to achieve business results
  • Monitoring and measuring business performance
  • Mini-case and group discussion – “A market entry problem”
Day 4

Strategic Planning Best Practice Whilst Avoiding the Pitfalls

  • The strategy life-cycle and the problem of strategic drift
  • Getting innovative thinking into the organization
  • The potentially negative dimensions of success
  • How to Avoid 'Paralysis by Analysis'?
  • Overcoming inability to evaluate fresh ideas - Denying the Truth and Thinking Inside the Box
  • The critical importance of good planning team dynamics
  • Mini-case and group discussion – “How and why a good organization can go bad?”
Day 5

Personal Strategic Planning

  • Applying strategic tools and techniques to the individual
  • Personal goal setting, creating a personal strategic plan
  • Implementing change - Achieving progress as a strategic manager
  • The mix of competencies and personal skills required in 21st century business
  • Executing strategy - How to break it down and get it done?
  • Developing inspiration and gathering support
  • Overcoming adversity by leveraging your skills and building on success
  • Conclusion - A personal role in the strategic planning and goal setting processes
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
  • Since this is an ILM Recognised Training Course, upon successful completion of this training course, ILM will issue a Certificate / Badge of recognition.
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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