COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Managing Organisational Strategic Transformation. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage strategic transformations within your organisation. By exploring various aspects of strategic transformation, you will learn how to effectively implement change and achieve long-term success.
We begin with an introduction to strategic transformation, defining its scope and significance in modern organisations. You will explore the importance of strategic transformation and identify the key drivers that necessitate such changes, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding the transformation process.
Assessing the need for transformation is a critical first step. This section covers how to identify triggers for change, conduct a SWOT analysis to understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and evaluate organisational readiness for transformation, ensuring a comprehensive assessment before initiating change.
Strategic vision and goal setting are essential for guiding transformation efforts. You will learn to define a clear vision, set measurable goals, and align these goals with organisational values to ensure that the transformation aligns with the overall mission and direction of the organisation.
Developing a transformation roadmap provides a structured approach to achieving strategic goals. This section covers the phases of strategic transformation, identifying milestones and deliverables, and resource allocation and budgeting to ensure a well-planned and executable transformation strategy.
Leadership plays a crucial role in driving strategic transformation. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of leaders, the importance of leading by example, and strategies for developing leadership capabilities to guide the organisation through the transformation process effectively.
Change management strategies are essential for successful transformation. This section covers understanding various change models such as Kotter's and ADKAR, implementing change management plans, and addressing resistance to change to ensure a smooth transition.
Stakeholder engagement and communication are vital for maintaining support and momentum. You will learn how to identify key stakeholders, develop a comprehensive communication plan, and maintain transparent and open dialogue to keep all parties informed and engaged throughout the transformation.
Organisational culture significantly impacts the success of strategic transformation. This section focuses on assessing the current culture, cultivating a culture of change, and managing cultural resistance to foster an environment that supports and sustains transformation efforts.
Innovation is a key component of strategic transformation. You will explore how to foster an innovation mindset, integrate innovation into your strategic plans, and measure the impact of innovation to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
Human resources and talent management are critical for aligning the workforce with transformation goals. This section covers aligning HR strategy with transformation objectives, developing the necessary talent and skills, and managing workforce transitions to support organisational change.
Operational excellence and process improvement are necessary for sustaining transformation. You will learn to identify process inefficiencies, implement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, and develop continuous improvement strategies to enhance organisational performance.
Monitoring and evaluation are crucial for tracking progress and ensuring success. This section covers identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring progress, adjusting plans as needed, and conducting post-implementation reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the transformation.
By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped with the knowledge and tools to manage and lead strategic transformations within your organisation, driving long-term success and adaptability in an ever-changing business environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Strategic Transformation
- Definition and Scope
- Importance in Modern Organisations
- Key Drivers of Strategic Transformation
2. Assessing the Need for Transformation
- Identifying Triggers for Change
- Conducting a SWOT Analysis
- Evaluating Organisational Readiness
3. Strategic Vision and Goal Setting
- Defining a Clear Vision
- Setting Measurable Goals
- Aligning Goals with Organisational Values
4. Developing a Transformation Roadmap
- Phases of Strategic Transformation
- Milestones and Deliverables
- Resource Allocation and Budgeting
5. Leadership in Strategic Transformation
- Roles and Responsibilities of Leaders
- Leading by Example
- Developing Leadership Capabilities
6. Change Management Strategies
- Understanding Change Models (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR)
- Implementing Change Management Plans
- Addressing Resistance to Change
7. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Identifying Key Stakeholders
- Developing a Communication Plan
- Maintaining Transparent and Open Dialogue
8. Organisational Culture and Transformation
- Assessing Current Culture
- Cultivating a Culture of Change
- Managing Cultural Resistance
9. Innovation and Strategic Transformation
- Fostering an Innovation Mindset
- Integrating Innovation into Strategy
- Measuring Innovation Impact
10. Human Resources and Talent Management
- Aligning HR Strategy with Transformation Goals
- Developing Talent and Skills
- Managing Workforce Transition
11. Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
- Identifying Process Inefficiencies
- Implementing Lean and Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
12. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Plans
- Conducting Post-Implementation Reviews
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.