Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course

This training is crafted to support individuals who are considering the implementation of a balanced scorecard or are involved in balanced scorecard projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract and engage with international candidates.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-, intermediate-, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with top international talents. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment.
• Understand the differences between LinkedIn Standard and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Master Boolean Search Techniques.
• Sell the opportunity to candidates and partner effectively with Hiring Managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner, intermediate, or advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn, and transform into today's top leaders; or for companies seeking to train their managers to become leading leaders.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.  

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A robust digital presence is vital for business survival in today's interconnected world.

This instructor-led, live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who wish to enhance a business's online brand positioning, assess brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation through a comprehensive Online Brand Audit.

The aggregate of various online touchpoints ultimately shapes how your target audience perceives your company and influences their decision to engage with your business.

Conducting an online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses aiming to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning within a specific market.

Beyond assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your brand's owned online assets, this audit will analyse how your brand is discussed on external channels outside your control, helping to evaluate overall brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you will be equipped to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business objectives.

Although categorised under 'Brand Management', this course intersects with numerous other organisational disciplines, ranging from customer experience and online user journeys to insight generation, marketing strategy, and planning.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Assess a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and reinforce a brand's positioning within a specific market.
• Develop a results-driven brand strategy and an integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct competitive brand analysis and create industry perceptual maps.
• Perform an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the era of AI.
• Gain valuable insights into how different customer groups perceive a business, its products, or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Utilise AI to streamline the process of conducting routine brand audits.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the value derived from investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. The training employs an interactive approach, enriched with numerous case studies for practical insight.

Effective governance of Enterprise IT is crucial for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring the delivery of value, and managing risk.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced IT governance professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management as they prepare for advanced-level certification.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimise value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realization.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimisation and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Audience

This course is designed for analysts and forecasters who wish to introduce or enhance their forecasting capabilities, covering areas such as sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply forecasting.

Description

This course guides participants through a series of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are essential for predicting future outcomes based on historical data.

It utilises standard tools such as Microsoft Excel or open-source software, notably the R project.

The principles covered in this course can be applied using any statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, etc.).

This instructor-led, live training in Malaysia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace with confidence.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data efficiently.
• Construct and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Leverage OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare effectively for OneStream certification exams (such as OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

Overview

This five-day programme is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational skills required for successful execution in high-stakes environments. The course addresses critical challenges such as conflict management, leading change, identifying the qualities of effective leadership, and motivating teams. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, delegates are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges to develop practical, work-focused solutions that can be immediately applied.

The primary objective of this programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business landscape for profitable opportunities and to develop strategies that secure a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Additionally, the programme provides insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen the capacity of executives to manage the complexities and uncertainties associated with leading high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and the factors influencing the organisation;
• Analyse resources available both internally and externally to the organisation;
• Explain various approaches to managing strategy and its role within the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend those most suited to the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing a new strategy, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from implementing the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management;

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops, supplemented by case studies drawn from a combination of published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning experience.

This course is designed for decision-makers who do not need to perform calculations or analyses themselves, but rather understand the underlying concepts and identify which statistical methods are appropriate for their organization's strategic planning.

For instance, participants will learn how to determine the optimal sample size required before deciding whether to launch a product.

If you require a more comprehensive program covering the fundamentals of statistical thinking, we recommend our 5-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led live training in Malaysia, we guide new managers through the essential concepts of strategic thinking, translating theory into practice through task-based activities grounded in real-life scenarios. Participants have the unique opportunity to adopt new ways of thinking, apply key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own roles, and engage in dialogue by sharing their perspectives with the instructor and fellow participants.

Target Audience

Senior managers seeking a deeper understanding of strategic management issues and their practical application.

Course Format

This course combines the following elements:

• Guided discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Case studies and real-world examples

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the core issues driving successful strategic leadership and its connection to a robust organisational culture
• Explain various strategic business models and assess their potential impact on their own organisation
• Articulate the essential concepts for building high-performing teams and effectively managing change
• Define and apply key financial metrics to measure strategic success

Audience

This course is tailored for all staff who need a broader perspective on their contribution to the business, their specific roles within it, and how they can enhance the organisation’s overall impact.

Course Format

The session combines the following elements:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Explain the concept of a “brand” and how they can influence it
• Understand the process for Change strategies and your company’s position within them
• Detail the relevant principles underlying any change to a business
• Realise the importance of Customer / Stakeholder relationships in the successful running of any business
• Define the financial aspects of a business and of the delegates’ part of that business
• Determine the important aspects of negotiating to ensure the best possible outcome for their part of the business