INTRODUCTION
As the business environment becomes ever more uncertain and turbulent, the requirement for professional leadership and effective management control throughout organizations is at a premium.
Strategic Planning, Management Control & Effective Budgeting is for those who are dedicated to maximizing the performance of their organizations and their value-added contribution (and that of the people who work for them).
The course elements provide a structured, coherent, and comprehensive framework for addressing the challenges professionals face regarding their day-to-day and longer-term responsibilities. This course will provide professionals with a comprehensive range of skills essential to effectively leading both people and projects/processes in times of increasing global competition and where budgets are inextricably linked with strategy formulation, people leadership, and cost analysis.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this Strategic Planning, Management Control & Effective Budgeting course, the participants will be able to:
Develop an appreciation & understanding of each of the elements of the course. Understand how skills interact, creating a systemic approach to mastering the essential tasks of any leader. Develop the skills and applications needed to master and integrate each element
Utilize the elements in achieving individual, team and high organizational results
Identify priorities for continued professional development.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
Current and potential Managers and Business Leaders at all levels
Those responsible for developing and leading strategic changes
Procurement and Client Service Managers responsible for negotiation strategies
Functional Team Leaders in the public or private sector
Staff Members responsible for budgeting and financial controls
Non-finance Managers with financial responsibilities
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Module 1: Strategy, Risks, Negotiation & Leadership
Strategy
Introduction to strategy - background, historical developments, major theories
Strategic Management a practical approach for every leader
A consistent methodology for strategy development
The relationships between vision, mission and strategy
The steps involved in developing a strategy
Day 2
Risks
The meaning and nature of risk
Identifying the risks in a given strategy
Prioritizing risks
Contingency planning
Risk mitigation strategies
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Day 3 Negotiation
The everyday role and attitude of Win-Win negotiating
Power - gaining a superior position
Strategy and Tactics in negotiating
Understanding your opponent's negotiating style and tactics
Negotiating Countermeasures
Day 4 Leadership
The strategic role and nature of effective leadership
Charisma and how to earn it and use it effectively
The role of the modern leader and how leadership has changed
Innovative Leadership skills
Maximizing the performance of each team member
Motivating the 'average' employee
Day 5
Strategic Leadership Workshop
Intrapersonal style and skills
Interpersonal and leadership communication skills
Leadership and The Challenge of Change
Strategic leadership for team development
Developing a personal action plan for further self-development
Day 6
Module 2: Effective Budgeting & Operational Cost Control
Introduction: Building a Common Financial Language
The critical role of budgeting and cost control in contemporary organizations
The 21st-century business imperative: delivering value added (but to whom?)
Financial vs Managerial accounting (for decision-making)
Understand your processes: integrating financial and non-financial aspects
The budgeting process
Examples & Discussion
Day 7
The Budgeting Process
The key features of budgeting
Advantages and concerns with budgeting
Accountability and centres of responsibility
Zero-based budgeting
Budgeting and cost control
Examples & Discussion
Day 8 Cost Analysis
Different costs for different purposes
Fixed vs. Variable costs
The Cost-Volume-Profit analysis model
Contribution Margin Analysis
Examples & Discussion
Day 9
Traditional vs. Advanced Techniques in Cost-Control
Under-costing and over-costing: the consequences for profitability
Indirect (OH) vs Direct costs:
Traditional Cost Allocations systems vs. Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
Linking resources, activities and management
Variance analysis
Video, Case Study and Examples
Day 10
Beyond the Budgets: Balanced scorecards and Six-sigma
Broadening performance measurement systems
Beyond budgeting: integrating financial and non-financial issues
Introducing the Balanced Scorecard
Introducing the Strategy maps
Introducing Six-sigma
Video, Case Study and examples
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LPC Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lpcentre.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
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DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LPC team for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00 and conclude at 13:00.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lpcentre.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
LONDON
Oxford Street Offices: London - Oxford Street 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ
+44 (0) 20 36 916 970
West London Office: 47 49 Park Royal Road London NW10 7LQ +44 (0) 20 80 900 464
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DUBAI
Business Bay - Marasi Drive Churchill Tower commercial1, Office 107 +971 52 135 7341
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KUALA LUMPUR
No. 03-06-05, UOA Business Park, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Section U1, Kawasan Perindustrian Temasaya, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
+60 19-305 5694
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