Strategic Thinking for Smart Decisions: 1 Day Session in Ottawa
Schedule
Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Albert Street & Metcalfe Street | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
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About This Course
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview
This 1 Day course builds essential strategic thinking skills required to navigate complex business environments. It focuses on structured analysis, long-term perspective, and decision-making beyond short-term tasks. The course helps connect vision, data, and insights to practical business actions. Through real-world examples and guided activities, strategic thinking becomes a repeatable skill rather than an abstract concept.
Learning Objectives
• Develop a strategic mindset for business decision-making.
• Strengthen the ability to analyze complex situations.
• Improve long-term thinking and planning skills.
• Make more informed and structured strategic decisions.
• Align strategy with execution and priorities.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities proactively.
Target Audience
• Business leaders and senior managers.
• Mid-level managers and team leaders.
• Project and program managers.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners.
• Professionals involved in planning and decision-making.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is delivered by experienced strategy professionals with real-world business exposure. The content is practical, easy to apply, and focused on everyday strategic challenges. Concepts are reinforced through discussion and activities rather than heavy theory. The workshop ensures strategic thinking becomes a usable skill, not just a concept.
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Agenda
Module 1: Foundations of Strategic Thinking
Info: • Understand the meaning and importance of strategic thinking.
• Differentiate strategic thinking from operational thinking.
• Recognize common thinking traps that limit strategy.
• Icebreaker
Module 2: Understanding the Business Context
Info: • Analyze internal strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify external trends affecting business decisions.
• Connect market dynamics to strategic choices.
• Case Study
Module 3: Problem Framing and Analysis
Info: • Define problems clearly before jumping to solutions.
• Break complex issues into manageable components.
• Apply logical and structured thinking techniques.
• Activity
Module 4: Long-Term Perspective and Scenario Thinking
Info: • Think beyond immediate challenges and deadlines.
• Explore possible future scenarios and impacts.
• Assess risks and opportunities in advance.
• Simulation
Module 5: Strategic Decision-Making
Info: • Evaluate options using strategic criteria.
• Balance data, intuition, and experience.
• Make decisions aligned with long-term goals.
• Role Play
Module 6: Strategic Alignment and Prioritization
Info: • Align strategy with organizational goals.
• Prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility.
• Avoid distractions and low-value activities.
• Activity
Module 7: Translating Strategy into Action
Info: • Convert strategic ideas into actionable steps.
• Define ownership and accountability.
• Monitor progress and adapt strategy when needed.
• Case Study
Where is it happening?
Albert Street & Metcalfe Street, 116 Albert Street Suite 200 & 300 Ottawa Ontario K1P 5G3 Canada, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 531.21 to CAD 693.71
