Virtual Instructor-Led Training - Strategic Planning Series: Strategic Thinking
World Leading Author and Best Seller, Simplified Strategic Planning
Robert Bradford More than 350,000 Copies Sold 4.5* Stars on Amazon
Being an internationally acclaimed author of the Simplified Strategic Planning Manual - the no-nonsense guide for busy people who want results fast; Robert has successfully helped companies achieve over 7,000 strategic level objectives, yielding over US$50 billion in profits.
With over 20 years converting management theory into real-life application, Robert’s seminars built on real-world strategic decisions have resonated with thousands of business audiences across the globe. His valuable experience allows him to bring real nuts and-bolts strategic thinking into every presentation, leaving participants with practical, “how-to” steps they can take home to put to use immediately.
Attended and vouched by companies like Agrimatco, Saudi Aramco and Emaar; Robert blends a unique combination of broad and humorous insight resulting in sessions that are lively and practical at the same time.
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Testimonials
“The most valuable takeaway from the program is the knowledge I have gained from the instructor. Robert has proved to be an excellent and well-rounded instructor. I have also found that Kexxel Group has a very good list of program topics.” Yahya Al Marzooqi – Sr. Advisor, Business Strategy, Borouge
“Robert presents the materials in a clear and concise manner especially with him highlighting his points with real-life examples. I really like the course materials and templates provided." Hamad Eghdani – Director, Government Relations & Emiratisation, Emaar Hospitality Group LLC
“This event has given me a sound understanding of strategic planning through theories which are both practical and result orientated.” Andrew Woodward – Executive Vice President, Business Development, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)
“Robert presents the materials in a clear and concise manner especially with him highlighting his points with real-life examples. I really like the course materials and templates provided." Chen Ping Shang – Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning, PETRONAS
Past Clients
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)
ADNOC Distributions
Agrimatco
Bahrain Islamic bank
Barclays Bank
Biosensors
Borouge
Burgan Bank
Commercial Bank of Kuwait
Dubai Financial Market
Dubai Investments PJSC
Emaar Hospitality Group
Emirates Steel
Etihad Rail DB
Halwani Bros. Co
HP Middle East
Kuwait International Bank
National Bank of Bahrain
Oman Cables Industry (SAOG)
Saudi Telecom Company
Saudi Aramco
The United Bank of Egypt
Turkish Airlines
Zamil Industrial
Why Choose Kexxel's VILT Courses
NOT a Webinar!
Join our live, virtual courses enriched with a diverse range of interactive activities, such as action plans, group discussions, breakout sessions, exercises, case studies, and more.
Course Materials An advantageous combination of presentation slides and downloadable workbooks are provided to participants prior to classes for a more holistic learning experience.
Pre-Course Questionnaires Our instructors will understand the specific needs and requirements of each individual participant, by allowing attendees to review and highlight topics of importance prior to the course.
Private, In-house Sessions Upon request for organizations seeking a more customised learning for their employees.
Post-event Follow up Learning doesn’t stop at the close of the window screen! We'll do a post event follow up on a quarterly basis. This is an exclusive, invitation-only access for participants that have attended courses under an instructor in that quarter.
Course Outline
As you move up in any organization, your need for better strategic thinking will grow dramatically. Unfortunately, we are seldom trained to think strategically, and the daily demands that almost all managers face can certainly impede the growth of good strategic thinking habits. In this course, Robert Bradford will teach you some proven tools in strategic thinking and how to sharpen you brain for better strategic thinking in your organization.
You will learn:
Systems thinking tools you can use instantly
3 Ways to identify behaviors that affect strategy
Why big companies tend to have smaller margins – and how to manage it
How you can truly set yourself apart in the marketplace?
11 key ways to tune up your brain for better strategic thinking that it becomes a habit
Session 1: What is Strategic Thinking
Strategy: A definition
Keys to strategic thinking
How our brains work
Session 2: Understanding Systems
Stocks and Flows
Group Exercise: The Token Game
Identifying & Managing Flows
Session 3: Understanding Behavior in Systems
What affects strategic thinking?
Who do you need to understand?
Strategically important behavior types
Categorizing people’s thinking
Group Activity: Identifying Specialty & Commodity Behaviors