Dates
May 21, 2024
Length of Course
3 hours
Delivery Method
Online
Cost
Bespoke masterclassdelivered to a closed group
Summary
This masterclass provides a condensed learning experience in the three key areas of strategic planning: strategic analysis, decision-making and strategic choice, and strategic implementation. At the end of the masterclass, participants will be familiar with the trends and dynamics impacting each aspect of the strategic planning cycle, different national and regional strategic planning cultures, and ‘tools’ which support analysis and decision-making, and which guide implementation.
Instructor
Ann Fitz-Gerald is the Director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Political Science Department. She has worked at both at King’s College, London University’s International Policy Institute, and at Cranfield University, where she was the Director, Defence and Security Leadership. During her time at Cranfield, Ann led the UK-Government funded Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform and Cranfield’s Centre for Security Sector Management. She also designed and developed the Masters programme in Security Sector Management, which is delivered in both the UK and East Africa.
Format
The masterclass format is a concise summary of 4-5 sessions delivered over a 3-hour period. Upon completion of the masterclass learning objectives, participants will receive a BEI certificate.
Proposed Agenda
Duration |
Session |
30 min |
Session 1 - Facilitating effective strategic planning: principles, frameworks and resources |
30 min |
Session 2 - Data synthesis through systems thinking and critical problem solving |
10 min |
Break |
50 min |
Session 3 - Analytical and decision-making tools |
20 min |
Session 4 - Requirements for achievable (vs aspirational) plans |
10 min |
Break |
30 min |
Session 5 - Managing and measuring intended outcomes and impact; Masterclass summary |