Strategy Builder
Create and communicate effective strategies at all levels of the organisation – that are read, understood, and implemented.
Course overview
Based on the book Strategy Builder: How to create and communicate more effective strategies by Stephen Cummings and Duncan Angwin, this interactive day-long course addresses the common problems with creating strategy and outlines solutions that will result in improved strategic engagement in your organisation.
What you'll learn
- Gain a clearer view of the key elements that a strategy can be ‘boiled down’ to learn some of the classic strategy frameworks such as PESTLE analysis, SWOT and VRIO.
- Discover new approaches to strategy like Design Thinking, Dynamic Capabilities and Quadruple Bottom-Line.
- See how strategy can be more effectively communicated using pictures and drawings.
- Use the Strategy Builder process to create a one-page strategy for your organisation or group.
Course modules
You will receive a copy of Strategy Builder: How to create and communicate more effective strategies by Stephen Cummings and Duncan Angwin along with the app www.strategyblocks.com
Further Information
Format
This course is delivered as a full-day in-person workshop at our Wellington venue. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to 16 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are provided to support networking and collaboration.
What You'll Receive
You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers.
Here's what others are saying
“I was able to use the tools straight away to generate our strategies.”
“What an excellent course – strategy de-mystified and made accessible.”
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