At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
• Understand the concept, importance, and benefits of planning
• Identify planning types and levels
• Recognize the role and responsibilities of management in planning
• Identify the components and elements of the planning process
• Use modern methods and approaches to planning
• Prepare the operational plan
• Follow up the implementation of the plan and evaluate the results according to accepted international standards

Planning Overview
• Important terms in planning
• Planning concept
• Planning in the management process
• Benefits of planning
• The underlying principles of planning
• Types and levels of planning (strategic, phased, tactical, operational)
• A model of the planning process
• The most important planning obstacles
Components of the Planning Process:
• Planning process requirements
• Objectives and levels
• Hierarchy of objectives
• Characteristics of Effective Objectives
• SWOT Situational Analysis
Modern Planning Techniques and Means:
• Portfolio and activity analysis steps
• Method of Assumptions (Scenarios)
• Balanced Score Card Method
Prepare the Operational Plan
• The concept and importance of the operational plan
• Components of the operational plan
• Success pillars of the operational plan
• How to set the operational plan
• Steps to prepare and implement the plan
• Preparation and writing of the plan document and its adoption
Follow-up of Plan Implementation:
• The importance of follow-up
• Functions of the Follow-up process
• Elements of the follow-up plan
• Characteristics of effective follow-up methods
• Follow-up process steps
• Techniques and means of scheduling and follow-up (Gantt chart, Networks and PERT charts, Critical Path)
• Evaluate the results of implementing the plan

• Flexibility
• Planning and Organizing
• Strategic Focus
• Systematic Thinking
• Business Development
• Change Management
• Management
• Leadership

This course will be implemented through the use of best practices and through the appropriate selection of meaningful and interactive tools such as:
• Practical, relevant case studies
• Group activities and workshops
• Related role plays
• Experiential learning
• Brainstorming
• Stimulating mental activities
• Engaging team competitions
• Suitable training videos
• Presentations
• Self-assessments
• Learning with simulations and games

All employees and especially those in charge of teams, functions, or departments where planning is a key aspect of their duties.