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MGT-132 Strategic Planning: Designing Effective Telecom Strategies

MGT-132E

 

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Description

*** Includes an e-Learning course as an introduction to the Face-to-Face course ***

In the world of telecommunications, operators and regulators must learn to adapt to industry and market developments to remain competitive. It is essential they develop strategies to seize new opportunities and effectively overcome challenges. Successful strategic planning is a key to achieving this.

In this 5-day training course, participants learn how to think strategically and to successfully implement a strategic planning process which allows the formulation of sound strategies leading to both individual and organizational improvement and growth. The course also includes analysis of real-life strategic planning cases and various practical workshops.

Prior to the course, participants follow Neotelis' e-Learning course ‘The Benefits of Strategic Thinking & Planning' via Neotelis' Learning Management System KNeoledge .

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain the importance and benefits of strategic thinking and planning and how it can positively impact the overall performance of the organization
  • Think strategically and put this thinking into action
  • Implement the strategic planning process and formulate sound customer-driven strategies
  • Successfully execute strategic business plans
  • Draw lessons from real-life strategic planning cases

Topics

*Note: the course structure may be subject to change as trainings are updated on a regular basis.The training course covers the following topics:
e-Learning module – The Benefits of Strategic Thinking & Planning (45 min)
  • Major forces shaping the corporate world
  • Types of planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Why have a strategic planning process?
  • Benefits of strategic planning
  • What is a useful strategic plan?
  • Strategic performance management
  • The strategic planning process

DAY 1Key concepts of strategic planning
  • Strategic thinking
  • Fundamental concepts of strategic planning
  • The strategic planning process
  • Responsibilities
  • Cycles
  • Content
  • Workshop #1 - The strategic planning process
Environmental assessment
  • External vs. internal environmental assessment
  • SWOT analysis
    • Workshop #2 - Case study – Orange
  • Competitive positioning
  • Scenario analysis
    • Workshop #3 - Scenario analysis
Day 2Vision, missions and business objectives
  • Corporate vision and missions
  • Business objectives
    • Workshop #4 - Case study – Google
  • Business portfolio evaluation
Day 3Strategy formulation
  • Corporate strategies
  • Competitive strategies
  • Functional strategies
Workshop #5 - Case study – Vodafone M2M Day 4Strategy implementation
  • Action plans
  • Financial model
  • Risk vs. opportunity
  • Budget
  • Variance analysis
  • Workshop #6 - Case study – T-Mobile
Change management
  • Why is organizational change required?
  • The change process
  • Managing change
  • Workshop #7 - Case study - Vodafone transition to mobility
Day 5Strategy evaluation and control
  • Defining key metrics
    • Workshop #8 – KPIs
  • Monitoring and adjusting strategies
  • Strategy monitoring activities
  • Strategy adjustments
  • Performance management
Workshop #9 - Case study – Etisalat

Target Audience

  • Telecommunications managers and personnel

Methodology

A combination of engaging activities and dynamic presentations to stimulate and maximize participants' learning.

Methodology

Location

A selection of Neotelis' training courses is held in various cities around the world. Please contact us at training@neotelis.com for the complete Yearly Training Calendar.

Locations




Neotelis can also deliver in-house sessions of this course specifically for your organization. Please contact us at training@neotelis.com for more information and a Proposal.



About Neotelis

Neotelis provides training, consulting, conferences and publications to the telecommunications industry worldwide. Its team of senior experts has trained thousands of executives and managers working for operators, regulators, policy-makers and governments in over 120 countries around the world.

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