By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of strategic planning and policy formulation.
• Analyze internal and external environments using proven frameworks.
• Develop actionable strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Translate strategies into effective policies and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust policies for continuous improvement.
• Enhance leadership and decision-making skills in policy contexts.

• Senior managers and executives
• Policy makers and government officials
• Strategic planners and analysts
• Project managers and team leaders
• Professionals involved in organizational development and governance

• Interactive lectures for conceptual grounding
• Case studies from government, corporate, and NGO contexts
• Group exercises & simulations for hands-on practice
• Role-playing to enhance decision-making skills
• Workshops for policy drafting and evaluation
• Daily reflection sessions to consolidate learning

Day 1: Foundations of Strategic Planning

• Introduction to strategic management concepts
• Vision, mission, and values alignment
• Environmental scanning (PESTEL, SWOT)
• Group exercise: Drafting organizational vision statements

Day 2: Policy Development Frameworks

• Policy cycle: formulation, implementation, evaluation
• Linking strategy to policy
• Stakeholder analysis and engagement
• Case study: Successful policy integration in public sector

Day 3: Tools & Techniques for Strategy Formulation

• Scenario planning and forecasting
• Balanced Scorecard approach
• Resource allocation and prioritization
• Workshop: Building a strategic plan for a sample organization

Day 4: Policy Implementation & Monitoring

• Translating strategy into operational policies
• Governance structures and accountability mechanisms
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for policy success
• Simulation: Policy rollout and monitoring challenges

Day 5: Evaluation, Adaptation & Future Trends

• Policy evaluation methods (qualitative & quantitative)
• Feedback loops and continuous improvement
• Emerging trends in strategic planning (digital transformation, sustainability)
• Final group presentations: Strategic plan & policy proposal

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.