In a rapidly changing world, senior leadership requires the ability to adapt to future changes and make strategic decisions that influence the future of organizations. The Mechanisms of Thinking and Strategic Planning for Senior Leaders in Foreseeing the Future course, offered by the British Academy for Training and Development, aims to equip senior leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to apply strategic thinking methods, analyze future trends, and plan to address future challenges and opportunities.

Through this course, participants will learn how to use strategic thinking techniques to forecast the future and develop innovative strategic plans. The course will also help them enhance their ability to lead organizations towards success in an ever-changing environment and increasing competition.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior leaders in companies, government, and private organizations.

• Executives and board members.

• Strategic planners and department heads.

• Individuals responsible for major decision-making in organizations.

• Professionals seeking to develop their strategic thinking and future forecasting skills.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Enhance the understanding of senior leaders about the importance of strategic thinking in future forecasting.

• Equip participants with the tools needed to analyze future trends, opportunities, and challenges.

• Develop skills in innovative strategic planning using advanced analytical tools.

• Improve the ability to make innovative strategic decisions and long-term directions.

• Strengthen participants' ability to lead change within organizations and successfully implement future forecasting strategies.

• Strategic Thinking and Future Forecasting Definition

  • The concept of strategic thinking and the importance of forecasting in leading the future

  • The difference between tactical and strategic planning

  • The role of senior leadership in future forecasting

• Principles and Mechanisms of Strategic Thinking

  • Basic principles of strategic thinking

  • How to integrate strategic thinking into the leadership process

  • Understanding the dimensions and tools of strategic thinking

• Challenges Facing Senior Leadership in Future Forecasting

  • Identifying expected future challenges

  • Strategies to manage future risks

  • The role of information and data in making strategic decisions

• Environmental Analysis Using the PESTLE Tool

  • Studying political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors

  • How to use the PESTLE tool for external environmental analysis

  • Practical applications of environmental analysis in future forecasting

• Analyzing Future Trends

  • How to track and analyze influential future trends

  • Using tools like big data analysis and artificial intelligence to identify future opportunities

  • Implementing trend monitoring strategies

• Identifying Future Opportunities and Potential Challenges

  • How to identify future opportunities through environmental analysis

  • Dealing with potential challenges and threats

  • Strategies to cope with future transformations

• Strategic Analysis Tools (SWOT, TOWS)

  • Using SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

  • Applying TOWS analysis to develop action strategies

  • Integrating analysis results into strategic decision-making

• Long-Term Strategic Planning

  • How to develop long-term strategies based on trend analysis

  • Tools for setting long-term goals and performance indicators

  • The importance of balancing short-term and long-term goals

• Adaptive Strategic Planning

  • Strategies for adapting to rapid changes

  • How to adjust strategies based on environmental changes

  • Strategies to deal with uncertainty and future risks

• Innovative Thinking in Strategic Planning

  • How to foster innovation in strategic processes

  • Applying brainstorming and creative thinking methods in strategic thinking

  • The role of innovation in creating new strategic opportunities

• Managing Change in Future Strategies

  • Change management strategies during future transformations

  • How to overcome resistance to change within organizations

  • Applying effective change management techniques

• Creating a Culture of Innovation and Change within the Organization

  • How leadership can promote a culture of innovation and change

  • Strategies for encouraging employees to participate in future transformations

  • The role of leadership in building a flexible environment supportive of innovation

• Future Forecasting Using Modern Tools

  • Using forecasting tools such as future scenarios

  • Data analysis and artificial intelligence in future forecasting

  • The role of graphic analysis in improving strategic planning decisions

• Future Strategies in Light of Economic Changes

  • How to forecast future economic changes

  • Business planning strategies in the face of economic transformations

  • The impact of technology on future economic growth

• Future Scenarios and Alternative Planning

  • How to build multiple future scenarios

  • Alternative evaluation tools to determine future strategies

  • Improving the ability to adapt to future surprises

• Strategic Leadership in Future Times

  • The role of leadership in shaping the future of organizations

  • Leadership strategies in turbulent times

  • How to motivate teams to work toward long-term strategic goals

• Strategic Communication with Teams and Internal Elements

  • Effective communication strategies for senior leadership

  • How to communicate the organization's future vision

  • Activating the leader's role in guiding the team through challenging times

• Building Strategic Teams for the Future

  • Strategies for building integrated teams to work on future projects

  • Enhancing collaboration between different teams in future forecasting

  • Training teams on the necessary skills to face future challenges

• The Concept of Sustainability in Strategic Planning

  • The importance of integrating sustainability into future business strategies

  • Using resources sustainably in strategic planning

  • How to achieve sustainable economic, social, and environmental goals

• Organizational Sustainability and Building Future Organizations

  • Strategies for achieving institutional sustainability

  • Integrating sustainability into organizational culture

  • Evaluating the long-term impact of sustainability

• Financial Sustainability and Future Growth

  • How to ensure financial sustainability in future growth plans

  • Strategies for strengthening the financial position of the organization

  • Tools for measuring financial sustainability in large institutions

• Competition Analysis in the Future Market

  • How to monitor and analyze competitors in future markets

  • Advanced competitive analysis tools

  • Strategies for staying competitive in the future

• Innovating Strategies to Increase Competitive Advantage

  • How to apply innovative strategies to achieve competitive advantage

  • Using technology to enhance competitive capabilities

  • Analyzing competitors' strengths and weaknesses

• Identifying Future Competitive Opportunities

  • How to identify untapped opportunities in future markets

  • Strategies to expand market share in the future

  • Building a network of competitive relationships to enhance growth

• How to Turn a Future Vision into Actionable Plans

  • From vision to execution: practical steps

  • The importance of setting measurable, future-linked goals

  • Strategies for effective execution of future plans

• Monitoring and Evaluating Strategic Execution

  • How to monitor the progress of strategy implementation

  • Tools for continuous evaluation and analysis of strategic plans

  • How to adjust plans in response to changes

• Continuous Learning in Future Forecasting

  • The importance of continuous learning for senior leadership

  • Strategies for improving adaptability to future changes

  • How periodic reviews can enhance strategic planning