Managing Strategic Reviews
Business reviews—whether conducted monthly, quarterly, annually, internally, externally, departmentally, or organization-wide—can vary significantly in their effectiveness.
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- Duration
- 3 days
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Course overview
Business reviews—whether conducted monthly, quarterly, annually, internally, externally, departmentally, or organization-wide—can vary significantly in their effectiveness. While some reviews may feel routine and unproductive, others can spark insightful discussions on strategic direction, uncover growth opportunities, and drive outstanding results. This course is centered on optimizing these reviews, offering a platform for key influencers to openly and transparently discuss the progress of strategic initiatives, resolve business challenges, and continually shape a desired future based on past performance.
Training methodology
The course employs a blend of interactive methods, including roundtable discussions on various business cases, and debates on the current status of the business and how to address strategic challenges. Participants will also receive a detailed plan for conducting business reviews, along with templates they can apply in their day-to-day roles.
Target competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Effective questioning
- Facilitation
- Organizing
- Decision making
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Course objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Develop a deep understanding of the importance of business reviews
- Clearly define the business review process
- Identify and build essential competencies needed for preparing business reviews
- Successfully conduct and manage business reviews
- Assess outcomes, assign actions, and ensure follow-through on outstanding tasks
Course outline
- Understanding the purpose of business reviews
- Setting objectives for business reviews
- Recognizing the benefits of conducting business reviews
- Identifying prerequisites for successful reviews
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Determining the participant list
- Scheduling and timing considerations
- Selecting a theme for the review
- Preparing for the review
- Structuring the review process
- Managing the workload
- Identifying critical success factors
- Scheduling and preparing data
- Setting the agenda
- Structuring the review
- Gathering inputs
- Ensuring all participants are prepared
- Handling venue logistics
- Launching the review
- Key tips to stay on track
- Taking and organizing notes
- Clarifying key points
- Assigning tasks and responsibilities
- Addressing and removing roadblocks
- Discouraging unproductive behaviors
- Avoiding common mistakes
- Evaluating if the review is complete
- Increasing engagement levels
- Sustaining interest in follow-up actions
- Monitoring KPIs
- Maintaining momentum and enthusiasm for future reviews
Morning and evening classes are available. CompuBase Training Center, Abu Dhabi.
