Our Strategic Plan training course is designed to equip managers and supervisors with the tools to make better decisions, align their team with organizational goals, and strengthen their leadership skills. This course covers common challenges including time management and task delegation, offering practical strategies to turn these challenges into opportunities for improved effectiveness.
Course Overview
Introduction to Strategic Planning
- We’ll introduce the idea of the Strategic Planning process and how managers and supervisors can use it to improve their team’s effectiveness and efficiency.
- Discuss the direct impact that planning effective strategies can have on organizational success.
Obstacles to Effective Time Management
- Identify common time management pitfalls that hinder overall manager, supervisor, and team effectiveness.
- Explore the potential negative outcomes of poor time management on organizational and team efficiency.
Task and Responsibility Inventories
- Learn to identify and document tasks and responsibilities effectively to gain a clear vision of the managerial role and the role of direct reports.
- Assess the alignment of tasks with organizational goals to ensure team goals are aligned and understood by all team members.
Setting Priorities
- Successful strategies for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Understanding the role of prioritization as part of an effective strategic plan.
Successful Time Management Strategies
- Introduce strategies to optimize time usage to maximize individual manager or supervisor productivity, as well as the productivity of each team.
- Discuss the benefits of implementing time management strategies in real-world managerial scenarios.
Delegating Tasks and Responsibilities
- Explore best practices for delegating tasks to improve team productivity and develop employee skills and confidence.
- Discuss how effective delegation can lead to improved managerial capacity to focus on higher-level strategic responsibilities.
Effective Meeting Management
- Learn methods to conduct meetings that are concise, goal-oriented, and productive.
- Evaluate the impact of effective meetings on time management and strategic goal setting.
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Who Should Register for this Strategic Plan Course
New Managers or Supervisors
For new managers or those recently promoted into supervisory roles, this course will help establish a strong foundation in Strategic Planning, time management, prioritization, and delegation. Participants will learn tools to overcome time management challenges and prioritize tasks effectively.
Overwhelmed Managers and Supervisors
Managers and supervisors who find themselves constantly overwhelmed by their workload and responsibilities can greatly benefit from this program. This training offers strategies for effective time management, task delegation, and meeting management, helping managers and supervisors better manage their time and enhance their productivity and that of their team.
Organizations and Individuals Looking to Improve Efficiency
Experienced managers and supervisors that are aiming to refine their skills and leadership effectiveness will also benefit from this training. This course focuses on advanced strategies in setting priorities, managing tasks, and conducting effective meetings, enabling experienced leaders to further improve their strategic impact and
Key Learning Outcomes
Mastering Time Management
Attendees will learn to identify and overcome obstacles to effective time management, helping them enhance their own productivity and contribute to the efficiency of the organization as a whole.
Task Clarity and Accountability
Participants will acquire skills in identifying and detailing tasks and responsibilities, which will bring clarity to their role and accountability to their teams.
Prioritization Proficiency
This course will equip managers with techniques to accurately set priorities and align tasks with broader organizational goals.
Advanced Delegation Techniques
Managers will master the art of delegating tasks effectively, empowering individual team members and freeing them up to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Effective Meeting Leadership
Participants will learn strategies to lead meetings that are more focused, time-efficient, and outcome-oriented, reducing time wasted in inefficient meetings.
Strategic Plan Implementation
Participants will develop the ability to implement Strategic Planning principles in their daily management routines, helping them shift from a task-oriented mindset to a strategic mindset.
Delivery Methods
We work with organizations to create a customized training solution, and we deliver the courses nationwide in a variety of formats. Our training program can be delivered in-person or virtually depending on your company’s needs. Training sessions can be delivered in half-day, full-day, or one-day workshop formats.
Prior to training, ERC performs an assessment of your organization’s needs to recommend the right structure and content. Modules can be customized based on the needs of your organization and training participants.
Traditional Classroom Format
Our traditional classroom format can be delivered at your organization, a facility of your choice, or at ERC’s Training Center. This format is best suited for small groups with no more than 25 people per class.
Virtual Format
Our virtual format is delivered live and can accommodate larger groups.
Led by Experienced Trainers
While some supervisory training programs are led by trainers who have never been in a supervisory role, ERC’s trainers bring decades of on-the-job supervisory, management, and leadership experience.
Our trainers pride themselves on being able to connect with today’s supervisors and frontline managers on the challenges and opportunities of the job.
Tom Ault
Chris Powers
Nada Djordevich
Damon Lindor
Frequently Asked Questions
Strategic Planning and strategic thinking are important for managers and supervisors because they help align shorter-term tasks with the organization’s long-term strategic plans. This alignment ensures that daily operations and tasks support the broader goals of the organization.
By engaging in strategic thinking, managers can anticipate changes and trends and shift to a proactive approach rather than a reactive response. These skills not only impact individual and team performance but have a direct impact on the organization’s overall success.
No, attendees do not need to have any prior knowledge of Strategic Planning to benefit from this course. The training is designed for both new managers and supervisors and those with some experience. Participants will gain foundational knowledge and learn how to hone their existing Strategic Planning skills. The curriculum starts with the basics and progresses to more advanced concepts, supporting a comprehensive understanding for all participants.
