An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Strategic Planning and
Project Management Reviews
Business Strategic Planning and Implementation
Course Introduction
In the 21st-century business landscape, projects serve as the core mechanism through which organizations deliver their mission, vision, and strategic objectives. Whether through launching new services, reengineering processes, or implementing system changes, effective project delivery is fundamental to organizational success.
The Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how to align strategic planning with structured project execution and governance. Participants will gain practical tools to drive performance, initiate and manage projects across gateways, and ensure continuous improvement through structured project reviews and audits.
This Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course will highlight:
- Aligning business strategy with operational project delivery
- Techniques for managing and improving business performance
- Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Lean Project Management principles
- Change management frameworks for project engagement
- Project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure (Gateways 1 and 2)
- Project governance, risk management, and lifecycle control
- How to conduct project audits and communicate findings effectively
Objectives
This Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course aims to develop the leadership capacity to ensure that strategic projects are properly defined, well-executed, and continuously aligned with organizational goals.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between vision, mission, and strategy
- Apply the Balanced Scorecard for performance alignment
- Implement business performance management tools
- Understand and apply concepts of Lean and Business Process Re-engineering
- Lead and support change management initiatives
- Implement effective project governance and assurance practices
- Manage full project lifecycles and conduct various types of project reviews
- Identify and manage project risks with professional tools and frameworks
- Strengthen team dynamics and communication within project environments
Training Methodology
This Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.
This includes:
- Interactive case studies specifically designed for the delegates
- Videos
- Discussion and evaluation of the latest techniques
- Hands-on, practical exercises simulating actual project scenarios
Organisational Impact
Organizations that enroll their professionals in this Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course will benefit from:
- Increased confidence in project planning and assurance
- Improved project governance and stakeholder alignment
- Consistent application of project management principles across departments
- Higher-quality project outcomes delivered on time and within scope
- Accelerated strategic decision-making and risk responsiveness
- Greater organizational readiness to achieve long-term objectives
Personal Impact
By end of this Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course, participants will gain:
- A solid foundation in strategic and project management integration
- The ability to review, assess, and drive improvement across project phases
- Practical tools for risk, performance, and stakeholder management
- Enhanced confidence in participating in or leading cross-functional project teams
- A strategic mindset aligned with best-in-class project assurance practices
Who Should Attend?
This Strategic Planning and Project Management Reviews training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery or assurance of projects, but will greatly benefit:
- Programme Managers / Project Sponsors
- Project Managers
- Members of Process Improvement Teams
- Project Support Personnel
- Project Assurance Personnel
- Administrators responsible for supporting projects
- Directors and Functional Managers
Course Outline
Day One
Managing Business Performance
- Introduction to the Course and Overview
- Vision, Mission and Strategy
- The Balanced Scorecard
- Lean Project Management
- Business Performance Management
Day Two
Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Change Management
- The Principles and Benefits of BPR
- The Re-engineering Process Stages
- Process Mapping
- How to Re-engineer Business Processes
- Change Management
- Project Reviews
Day Three
Project Management Initiation
- Understanding Key Project Terms & Definitions
- The Project Life-Cycle
- Governance of Project Management
- Stakeholders, Project Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Management Success Criterior and Factors
- Project Initiation
- The Business Case and Project Mission
- Stage Gate 1
Day Four
Project Management Planning
- Planning and The Project Management Plan
- Scope Management to Schedule Management
- Risk Management
- Stage Gate 2
Day Five
Project Management Control and Closure
- Reviews: Requirements to Implementation
- Project Audit
- Team Development
- Managing Change in Projects
- Project Reporting and Earned Value Management
- Project Closure and Post Project Reviews
- Lessons Learned
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
In association with
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