An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Strategic Thinking & Decision Making in Competitive Environments
Creating the Organisation of the Future
Course Overview
Today’s business environment is increasingly competitive and fast-changing, with shorter product life cycles, rapid technological advancements, and global market expansion. Organizations must think faster, innovate quicker, and adapt radically to achieve profitable growth and transform today’s operations into tomorrow’s success. This Strategic Thinking & Decision Making training course is designed for experienced management team members who need to seize new opportunities while addressing emerging threats from competitors. It equips participants with the ability to understand competitive markets, apply effective tools for market analysis, and build systems for acquiring and processing competitor information.
The training course emphasizes the strategic significance of value migration, managing simultaneous competitive and collaborative relationships, and creating sustainable differentiation through a comprehensive business model. Participants will develop competencies in business value analysis, customer analysis, project selection, and project management and control, while mastering change and development strategies. By integrating strategic thinking with decision-making, attendees will be prepared to navigate complex environments and drive organizational success through informed, agile, and innovative approaches.
This Strategic Thinking & Decision Making in Competitive Environments training course will highlight:
- Understanding the workings of competitive markets
- Identifying tools and techniques for effective market analysis
- Building systems for acquiring and processing competitor information
- Managing competitive and collaborative business relationships
- Creating sustainable differentiation through a total business model
Training Outline
- What is the value structure of a business?
- The “value chain” and “value ladder” in strategic thinking
- Financial and non-financial evaluation of the business
- Introducing a strategic mindset
- Managing internal and external relationships in strategy development
- Assessing risk in strategic decisions
- Strategic choice 1 – working out what to do and what not to do
- Strategic choice 2 – incorporating agility and contingency provision
- The economics of the “make-versus-buy” decision
- The membership of an effective strategic planning team
- Project evaluation and ranking of opportunities
- Innovation – its place in the strategic decision process
- Why do most strategic plans never get implemented?
- Strategy implementation – how to break it down and get it done
- Implementation as a “mission critical” management activity
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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