Further Details
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Identify the key steps of the planning process.
Relate your plan to the organisation’s plans and objectives.
Devise, implement and evaluate a successful business plan.
Develop key indicators to track progress versus the plan.
Manage the budgetary aspects of a business plan.
Decide how to review and revise the business plan.
COURSE DESIGNED FOR
Any member of staff for whom the production of a business plan is in their area of responsibility
COURSE CONTENT
The Key Elements of a Business Plan ~
What is the business plan? - purpose and key elements
Understanding the business plan cycle
Techniques for developing business planning
Relating your plan to corporate objectives and strategy
Identifying resources required
Business Analysis and Strategic Planning ~
Market analysis - SWOT
Competitive profiling and analysis
Market analysis - market size and future trends
Boston Matrix
Strategic planning
Implementing the Plan ~
Financial management and reporting
Creating and controlling a budget - managing costs, cash flow, income and profit
Pay out and return on investment
Risk identifiaction and management
Managing resources - setting team/departmental objectives and direction
Evaluating and Evolving the Business Plan ~
Measuring success - where are you in the plan and what have you achieved
Reviewing and reporting progress versus plan
Personal Development ~
Develop a personal action plan
Guide price
£395 1st delegate (£195 for all others from the same organisation) |