Strategic Planning And Goal Setting: Aligning Administration For Organizational Success

Introduction:

Strategic planning and goal setting are not just for leadership; they are essential for aligning administrative tasks with overarching organizational goals. This training course on Strategic Planning and Goal Setting equips administrative professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills to understand and contribute to strategic initiatives. Participants will learn how to translate organizational goals into actionable administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. This course bridges the gap between daily operations and strategic vision, empowering administrative staff to become proactive contributors to organizational success.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for administrative professionals seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and goal alignment skills, including:

• Office Administrators
• Executive Assistants
• Administrative Assistants
• Project Coordinators
• Team Leads
• Anyone responsible for managing administrative tasks and supporting organizational goals

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Strategic Planning and Goal Setting training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of strategic planning and goal setting.
• Align administrative tasks with organizational goals and objectives.
• Understand the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Develop and implement SMART goals for administrative tasks.
• Prioritize tasks based on strategic importance.
• Understand the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their relevance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Improve their ability to anticipate and respond to organizational needs.
• Enhance their understanding of the organization's strategic direction.
• Develop strategies for tracking progress and measuring success.
• Improve their ability to collaborate with other departments on strategic initiatives.
• Enhance their problem-solving and decision-making skills in a strategic context.
• Contribute to improved organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with strategic planning and goal-setting best practices.
• Become a more strategic and valuable administrative professional.
• Understand ethical considerations in aligning administrative tasks with organizational goals.
• Learn how to use strategic planning tools and techniques effectively for administrative tasks.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

• Understanding the importance of strategic planning and goal setting for organizational success.
• Key concepts and terminology (mission, vision, values, strategic objectives, KPIs).
• The relationship between strategic planning and administrative tasks.
• The role of administrative professionals in supporting strategic initiatives.
• Overview of common strategic planning models (SWOT, PESTLE, etc.).

Module 2: Understanding Organizational Mission, Vision, and Values

• Analyzing the organization's mission, vision, and values statements.
• Understanding how these statements guide strategic decision-making.
• Identifying the organization's core competencies and competitive advantages.
• Understanding the organization's target market and industry landscape.
• Aligning personal values with organizational values.

Module 3: Aligning Administrative Tasks with Strategic Objectives

• Identifying key strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Translating strategic objectives into actionable administrative tasks.
• Understanding the impact of administrative tasks on strategic goals.
• Prioritizing tasks based on strategic importance.
• Developing strategies for integrating administrative tasks into strategic plans.

Module 4: Developing SMART Goals for Administrative Tasks

• Understanding the principles of SMART goal setting (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
• Developing SMART goals for individual and team administrative tasks.
• Aligning SMART goals with organizational KPIs.
• Setting realistic and challenging goals.
• Tracking progress and measuring goal achievement.

Module 5: Prioritization and Time Management in a Strategic Context

• Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix and other prioritization techniques.
• Applying strategic thinking to time management.
• Identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities.
• Managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Utilizing time management tools and techniques.

Module 6: Understanding and Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Understanding the concept of KPIs and their relevance to administrative tasks.
• Identifying relevant KPIs for measuring administrative performance.
• Developing strategies for tracking and reporting KPIs.
• Using KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Understanding how KPIs relate to broader organizational success.

Module 7: Contributing to Strategic Plan Development and Implementation

• Understanding the strategic planning process and its various stages.
• Contributing to data collection and analysis for strategic planning.
• Participating in strategic planning meetings and discussions.
• Implementing strategies for communicating strategic plans to stakeholders.
• Understanding the importance of change management in strategic implementation.

Module 8: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in a Strategic Context

• Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Utilizing data and information to make informed decisions.
• Understanding the impact of decisions on strategic goals.
• Collaborating with other departments to address strategic challenges.
• Implementing continuous improvement strategies.

Module 9: Continuous Improvement and Strategic Alignment

• Developing a culture of continuous improvement in administrative tasks.
• Implementing feedback mechanisms for evaluating strategic alignment.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Developing a personal action plan for strategic alignment.
• The future of strategic administration in a dynamic workplace.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.