Getting Started with Strategic Planning

Introduction to Strategic Planning

REGISTRATION FEE: $200

OVERVIEW

Organizations that engage in strategic planning help ensure that every employee knows what the priorities are for delivering on their service promise and achieving their vision. A strategic plan can also be a tool to help prioritize hard decisions and opportunities as they arise.

This introduction to strategic planning will provide you and your team with the tools and information you need to understand key elements of strategic planning, tips for success, and traps to avoid. Both non-profit and for-profit organizations will benefit from the course content.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The program will provide a solid overview of strategic planning for organizational leaders, managers, HR professionals, and employees who want to participate in developing and implementing effective strategic plans.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS GAINED

  • Understanding the different phases of strategic planning
  • Understanding of the pitfalls and traps of strategic planning
  • Tips for how to successfully implement a strategic plan

 

BONUS CONTENT

  • Strategic Planning checklist

 

ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAMS

Negotiating Labor/Management Agreements for Competitive Advantage

October 6 & 20, 2022

Take a deeper dive into planning and creating your strategic plan

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

The schedule for Getting Started with Strategic Planning for 2022 has been completed.

If you would like to be notified when this program is scheduled for 2023, please contact us.

INSTRUCTOR

Sharri Margraves

Sharri Margraves, M.A., SHRM-SCP, LEED-AP, is the Executive Director of Human Resources at Michigan State University.

REGISTRATION POLICY

  • Registration closes 2 business days before the start of the program.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • FOR VIRTUAL (ZOOM) PROGRAMS

    • Cancellation more than three weeks prior to the program start date: full refund.
    • Cancellation two weeks prior to the program start date: 10% cancellation fee; remainder of program fee refunded.
    • Cancellation after program materials have been posted/provided to participants (normally 2 days prior to program start date): no refund.
    • Cancellation fees may be waived if the participant registers and attends the same program within 12 months. Fees may only be waived once.

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of canceled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
  • Business casual attire.
  • Please, no audio or video recording.

RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS

NOTE: Due to the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19, we are temporarily reducing the number of continuing education credits required for recertification to 14 credits. This reduction applies to recertifications that are due in December 2022.
Recertification

This program has been approved for 2 continuing education credit hours towards Professional Development Program recertification.

Learn more about Recertification

 

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES

  • All course materials
  • Program begins at 9:00am
  • Space is limited, so we advise registering as soon as possible to secure your participation

 

DID YOU KNOW...WE CAN COME TO YOU!

  • You can bring this program on-site for your team or virtually through Zoom. It will lay the groundwork for success, provide a common framework and language as well as incorporate your organizational challenges. Contact Program Coordinator, Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu to discuss how you can multiply the benefits of MSU programs and save money by bringing this and other programs to you.

Questions? We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this or any of our training programs. Please contact Program Coordinator, Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Getting Started with Strategic Planning