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Strategic Operations Management

Strategic Operations Management

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£4,500.00
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✅ Total Duration:

  • Regular: 5 Days × 4 Hours = 20 CPD Hours or
  • Intensive: 2.5 Days x 8 Hours = 20 CPD Hours
  • Delivery Format: In-person
  • Target Group: Mid to Senior level managers, team leads, HR professionals, project managers
  • Assessment: Active participation, group activities, capstone project
  • Certificate: CPD Certificate with learning outcomes and hours

Strategic Operations Management: Training Course Outline

Overview

  • Strategic Operations Management is critical for aligning operational activities with organisational strategy to drive competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
  • This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate strategic thinking into daily operations, optimise resources, and lead change effectively.
  • Designed for today’s dynamic business environment, the training blends theory with practical application to enhance operational excellence and innovation.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the role and importance of strategic operations management within modern organisations.
  • Develop skills to analyse and align operational capabilities with strategic goals.
  • Learn to leverage core competencies to create value and competitive advantage.
  • Gain expertise in managing operational change and fostering an innovative culture.
  • Build capabilities to measure and improve operational performance using strategic tools.
  • Enhance leadership skills to influence teams and stakeholders towards strategic objectives.

Training Methodology

  • Interactive lectures introducing key concepts and frameworks.
  • Case studies illustrating real-world strategic operations challenges and solutions.
  • Group discussions and workshops to encourage peer learning and practical problem-solving.
  • Hands-on exercises applying strategic tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, and balanced scorecards.
  • Mini-focus sessions reflecting on participants’ organisational contexts.
  • Continuous Q&A and feedback loops to deepen understanding and engagement.

Organisational and Personal Impact

  • Organisations benefit from improved alignment between strategy and operations, leading to enhanced efficiency, innovation, and stakeholder value.
  • Participants will be empowered to drive operational improvements that support business growth and adaptability.
  • The course fosters holistic thinking, reducing siloed decision-making and enabling cross-functional collaboration.
  • Individuals gain confidence and practical skills to lead change initiatives and influence organisational culture.
  • Certification provides recognition of enhanced professional capabilities and commitment to strategic excellence.

Target Audience

  • Operations managers and supervisors responsible for day-to-day operational performance.
  • Senior leaders and directors seeking to integrate strategic thinking into operations.
  • Supply chain, quality, and manufacturing professionals aiming to align processes with business strategy.
  • Team leaders and project managers involved in operational improvement initiatives.
  • Professionals aspiring to develop leadership skills in strategic operations management.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Strategic Operations Management

  • Introduction to strategic operations and its role in organisational success
  • Distinguishing strategic thinking from operational planning
  • Understanding the external environment: PESTLE and Porter’s Five Forces analysis

Day 2: Aligning Operations with Organisational Strategy

  • Assessing operational capabilities and core competencies
  • Bridging the gap between strategic vision and operational reality
  • Tools for operational strategy formulation and prioritisation

Day 3: Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence

  • Creating and sustaining an innovative culture within operations
  • Applying value engineering and continuous improvement techniques
  • Leveraging technology and digital tools for operational advantage

Day 4: Managing Change and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Understanding stakeholder perspectives and managing resistance
  • Implementing change using frameworks such as ADKAR
  • Communication and negotiation skills for operational leaders

Day 5: Measuring Performance and Sustaining Strategic Operations

  • Developing and using balanced scorecards and KPIs
  • Scenario planning and risk management in operations
  • Action planning: applying course learnings to participants’ organisations

Conclusion

  • Strategic Operations Management is a vital discipline that transforms operational functions into strategic assets.
  • This course prepares participants to lead with insight, agility, and impact in complex business environments.
  • By mastering the integration of strategy and operations, organisations and individuals can achieve sustained competitive advantage and operational excellence.
  • Participants are encouraged to apply the tools and frameworks learned to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement in their workplaces.
  • Certification upon completion recognises the commitment to advancing strategic operational leadership and delivering measurable business value.

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