A strategy without measurement is just a wish list, and a set of KPIs without a strategy behind them is just noise. The Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement (KPI) Programme puts the two together, giving participants the practical tools to plan strategically and prove, with real data, that the plan is working.

Management today has moved well past individual effort toward collective, coordinated teamwork - and strategic planning paired with effective performance indicators sits at the centre of that shift. The programme walks participants through the concept and dimensions of strategic planning, the models and components behind it, and how to build, apply, and use KPIs to measure whether a strategy is actually delivering results.

Course Objectives

• Understand the significance of strategic planning in achieving organisational success, and its concept, elements, and dimensions.
• Set clear, measurable goals aligned with the organisation's vision, and prioritise initiatives for effective execution.
• Develop the critical-thinking and facilitation skills needed for effective strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Design Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are properly linked to strategic goals, and avoid common pitfalls in building them.
• Monitor and evaluate performance using KPI data, and use it to inform decisions and adapt plans.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and communicate strategic results effectively to stakeholders.

Who Should Attend

• All staff working within general management and administrative supervision offices.
• Staff involved in administrative coordination and strategic planning for institutional development.
• Anyone looking to strengthen their capabilities in performance-measurement indicators.
• Anyone seeking a contemporary perspective on leading collective work within a company.

Module 1: Turning Vision Into Action

• The role and importance of strategic planning, and key concepts and terminology
• Setting SMART goals aligned with the organisation's vision and mission, and prioritising initiatives

Module 2: Strategic Planning Skills That Make It Real

• Critical thinking and analytical skills for effective decision-making
• Facilitating strategic discussions, stakeholder engagement, scenario planning, and forecasting

Module 3: Designing KPIs That Actually Measure What Matters

• The purpose of KPIs, their characteristics, and common pitfalls to avoid
• Linking KPIs to strategic goals, identifying relevant metrics and data sources
• Setting baselines and targets, and building a KPI dashboard for ongoing monitoring

Module 4: Tracking, Reviewing, and Adapting

• Techniques for tracking and reporting KPI performance, and conducting regular reviews
• Using data analysis to inform decisions and adjust strategy
• Fostering continuous improvement and communicating results to stakeholders effectively

Module 5: Strategy and KPIs in Action

• Analysing real-world examples of successful strategic planning and KPI implementation
• Applying the concepts through a strategic-planning and KPI exercise