Course 2 – Strategic Management and Planning

Type
Course
Date of Publication
August 29, 2022
Price
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Overview

This course introduces the concept of strategic management and planning with an emphasis on organization adaptability.

Course Information

This course introduces the concept of strategic management and planning with an emphasis on organization adaptability. Strategic management and planning provides insight into how businesses develop and how they add value to the people and communities they serve. The course also provides an overview of business planning, with an introduction to and focus on stakeholder engagement practices. This is course 2 of 8 in the Child Care Business Training courses.

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of strategic management
  • Review and compare strategic plans
  • Draft a strategic plan

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