Course Methodology
This course includes a comprehensive review of global best practices in
strategy management, with a focus on implementation in Saudi Arabia.
Participants will practice each element of the strategy management process
through real-life case studies and engaging activities.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles and goals of Saudi Arabia's
Vision 2030 and the significance of strategic planning within this context
- Formulate clear and compelling vision and mission
statements and establish initial objectives and goals for a new
governmental entity
- Develop effective policies and conduct strategic
analysis to support the mission and objectives of the new entity
- Create a comprehensive strategic plan, including
detailed action plans, KPIs, and risk management strategies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and
policies through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks and
understand global best practices and future trends
Target Audience
This course is tailored for professionals within the government and
public sectors who are directly involved in the strategic planning and policy
development processes. Ideal participants include policymakers, strategic
planners, project managers, department heads, and senior executives tasked with
driving and implementing strategic initiatives that align with Saudi Arabia's
Vision 2030. Additionally, individuals responsible for monitoring and
evaluating public sector projects and those in roles that require a deep
understanding of national strategic goals and policy frameworks will find this
course highly beneficial.
Target Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Strategic planning
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) development
- Policymaking
- Enhancing public sector competitiveness
- Public service innovation
Strategy Management in the Public Sector
- Strategy in the public sector
- Key objectives and pillars of Vision 2030
- Cascading the vision to the entity level
- Defining strategic themes
- Determining underlying national outcomes and KPIs
Vision, Mission, and Initial Planning
- Fundamentals of strategic planning
- Formulating vision and mission statements
- Defining the purpose and scope of the new entity
- Setting initial objectives and goals
- Aligning the entity's mission with Vision 2030
Policy Development and Strategic Analysis
- Principles of effective policy development
- Policy formulation process
- Tools and techniques for policy analysis
- Environmental scanning and analysis
- Stakeholder engagement in policy development
Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Developing a comprehensive strategic plan
- Setting SMART objectives and detailed action plans
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Risk management and contingency planning
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Importance of monitoring and evaluation
- Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Data collection and analysis techniques
- Reporting and feedback mechanisms
- Global best practices and future trends
