Requirements

• There are no specific requirements or prerequisites for taking this course. It is designed for beginners and experienced professionals alike. A basic understanding of business operations can be helpful but is not necessary. All you need is an interest in strategic planning and a desire to enhance your leadership and organizational skills.

Description

The “Strategy Session and Planning” course at Mike Pritula Academy is designed to equip HR professionals and managers with the tools and knowledge necessary to organize and conduct effective strategy sessions within their organizations. By mastering strategic planning processes, participants can lead their companies toward clear, actionable plans that align with organizational goals and resources.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: The course comprises six recorded lessons, each accompanied by practical homework assignments reviewed by Mike Pritula. Topics include the fundamentals of strategic planning, preparation for strategy sessions, determining current organizational positions, identifying future objectives, translating strategy into actionable plans, and implementing change effectively.

• Interactive Support: Enrollees gain access to a dedicated Q&A chat to discuss topics, share experiences, and receive support from peers and the course facilitator.

• Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and assignments, participants receive a diploma, enhancing their professional credentials.

Course Program:

1. What is Strategic Planning and a Strategy Session:

Understand the distinction between strategic and operational planning, explore a five-step strategic planning model, and grasp the essentials of creating a strategic plan.

2. Preparing for the Strategy Session and Planning:

Learn how to develop a project plan, select responsible individuals for the strategic plan, form and train the planning team, prepare HR plans, and conduct initial planning meetings.

3. Determining the Starting Point:

Assess the current organizational structure, analyze mission and vision statements, perform stakeholder analysis, review the external environment, conduct gap analysis, and formulate recommendations.

4. Identifying a Target Point and Conducting a Strategy Session:

Define the desired future state, organize offsite strategy sessions, identify participants, select facilitators, prepare handouts, and structure sessions to transition from current assessments to future planning.

5. Turning Strategy into Action:

Develop a strategic plan with clear outcomes, finalize documentation, communicate the strategy to employees, and create an implementation roadmap.

6. Implementing Change:

Establish performance metrics (KPIs), assign responsibilities, allocate resources, execute action plans with defined milestones, train employees, and provide ongoing support for the strategy.

Who Should Enroll:

This course is ideal for HR professionals and managers who recognize the absence of a clear strategy within their organizations and seek to lead the development and execution of strategic plans. It’s particularly beneficial for those aiming to elevate their roles to strategic leadership positions, such as CHRO or VP of HR, and drive organizational success through well-structured planning.

Benefits of the Course:

• Practical Tools and Templates: Gain access to a comprehensive set of tools, templates, and guidelines that facilitate the preparation and execution of effective strategy sessions, leading to the development of actionable company strategies.

• Career Advancement: HR professionals who ascend to strategic leadership roles often achieve significant career growth, with potential earnings up to $10,000 per month. Leading successful strategy sessions positions you as a key contributor to organizational direction and success.

• Expert Instruction: Learn from Mike Pritula, an experienced HR leader, who provides practical insights and personalized feedback to ensure the application of course concepts in real-world scenarios.

By enrolling in this course, participants will acquire the skills and confidence to lead strategic planning initiatives, ensuring their organizations have clear, actionable plans that align with overarching goals and resources.

Who this course is for:

• This course is designed for business leaders
• managers
• HR professionals
• and entrepreneurs who want to master effective strategy sessions. It is also valuable for team leaders
• project managers
• and consultants seeking to improve their facilitation skills
• align team goals
• and drive organizational growth through structured planning and execution.