Strategy Case Studies

As part of a modular leadership programme, participants could attend a day long workshop on Strategy and Business Planning. Almost without exception, participants were on the Senior Management Team of their establishments, yet considered themselves new to strategy. Through a series of exercises and practical sessions, participants were given the opportunity to explore, interogate and constructively challenge the NOMS strategy, to experiment with applying strategic analysis tools to their own organisation and others, and to explore how they themselves could develop a strategic approach to their roles.

Participants report much greater confidence and awareness of how strategy works and how they can contribute to the strategic development of their establishment in a more thoughtful and appropriate way. They start to see the 'big picture' and to experience it from a number of different perspectives. They leave the day with enthusiasm to continue this journey.

As the concluding workshop of a year-long leadership programme at a manufacturing company, BCL designed a bespoke workshop with the CEO and HR team and delivered this to the participants. The participants heard first hand from the CEO about the company's own strategy, its challenges and dilemmas. They were then introduced to a range of models for strategic analysis and used these to explore and critique the strategy presented. Good process, and creative and dialogue-based debate was encouraged using a 'Dragon's Den' format as participants applied their learning directly to the company's business.

At the conclusion of the day, the CEO returned to face incisive and thought provoking (but constructive) questions from his managers. These are now being explored by the board and there is recognition from the board that this management level has an important and valid contribution to make to the company's strategic direction and direction finding process. Participants now have the confidence, the interest, and the language with which to start to discuss strategic issues from a perspective which stretches beyond their individual silos.

For further information on our Strategy programmes please email elizabeth.hill-smith@berkshire.co.uk or call a member of our team on 0118 932 3580.