Strategic Planning Manager Administrative & Commercial Managers
SaveWhat Does a Strategic Planning Manager Do?
Strategic planning managers create, together with a team of managers, the strategic plans of the company as a whole, and provide coordination in the implementation per department. They help to interpret the overall plan and create a detailed plan for each one of the departments and branches. They ensure consistency in the implementation.
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Where Do I Start?
Strategic Planning
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
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Skills You Need to Become a Strategic Planning Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialStrategic Planning knowledge
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialBusiness Analysis knowledge
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Business …
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EssentialOrganisational Policies knowledge
The policies to achieve set of goals and targets regarding the development and maintenance of an organisation.
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EssentialCompany Policies knowledge
The set of rules that govern the activity of a company.
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EssentialManagement Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the management and strategy department within an organisation such as strategic processes and general management of the …
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EssentialAdvise On Communication Strategies skill
Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online. Recommend improvements in communication and make sure that important …
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EssentialAdvise On Efficiency Improvements skill
Analyse information and details of processes and products in order to advise on possible efficiency improvements that could be implemented and would signify a better use of resources.
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EssentialApply Strategic Thinking skill
Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.
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EssentialDevelop Business Plans skill
Plan, write and collaborate in the implement business plans. Include and foresee in the business plan the market strategy, the competitive analysis of the company, the design and the development …
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EssentialDevelop Company Strategies skill
Envision, plan, and develop strategies for companies and organisations aimed at achieving different purposes such as establishing new markets, refurbishing the equipment and machinery of a company, implementing pricing strategies, …
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EssentialDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Policies skill
Ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of health and safety in the workplace and public areas. Ensure awareness and compliance with all company policies in relation to …
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EssentialFollow The Statutory Obligations skill
Understand, abide by, and apply the statutory obligations of the company in the daily performance of the job.
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EssentialImpart Business Plans To Collaborators skill
Diffuse, present, and communicate business plans and strategies to managers, employees making sure that objectives, actions, and important messages are properly conveyed.
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EssentialImplement Strategic Planning skill
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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EssentialIntegrate Strategic Foundation In Daily Performance skill
Reflect on the strategic foundation of companies, meaning their mission, vision, and values in order to integrate this foundation in the performance of the job position.
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EssentialLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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EssentialMonitor Company Policy skill
Monitor the company's policy and propose improvements to the company.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialDefine Organisational Standards skill
Write, implement and foster the internal standards of the company as part of the business plans for the operations and levels of performance that the company intends to achieve.
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EssentialImplement Operational Business Plans skill
Implement the strategic business and operational plan for an organisation by engaging and delegating to others, monitoring progress and making adjustments along the way. Evaluate the extent to which strategic …
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EssentialImplement Strategic Management skill
Implement a strategy for the development and transformation of the company. Strategic management involves the formulation and implementation of the major objectives and initiatives of a company by senior management …
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EssentialImprint Visionary Aspirations Into The Business Management skill
Integrate ambition and visionary plans in both the planning and the day-to-day operations in order to set goals for the company to strive for.
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EssentialLead Managers Of Company Departments skill
Collaborate and guide the managers of the departments of a company in terms of the objectives of the company, the actions, and expectations required from their managerial scope.
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OptionalBusiness Process Modelling knowledge
The tools, methods and notations such as Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and Business Process Execution Language (BPEL), used to describe and analyse the characteristics of a business process …
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OptionalAccounting Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the accounting department within an organisation such as bookkeeping, invoices, recording, and taxing.
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OptionalLegal Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the legal department within an organisation such as patents, legal cases, and legal compliance.
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OptionalHuman Resources Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the human resources department within an organisation such as recruitment, pension systems, and personnel development programs.
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OptionalMarketing Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the marketing department within an organisation such as market research, marketing strategies, and advertising processes.
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OptionalOperations Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the operations and manufacturing department within an organisation such as purchasing, supply chain processes, and goods handling.
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OptionalFinancial Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the financial department within an organisation. Understanding of financial statements, investments, disclosing policies, etc.
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OptionalGovernment Policy knowledge
The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.
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OptionalSales Department Processes knowledge
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the sales department within an organisation.
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OptionalAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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OptionalDevelop Environmental Policy skill
Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.
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OptionalDisseminate Internal Communications skill
Disseminate internal communications using the different communication channels that a company has at its disposal.
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OptionalEvaluate Performance Of Organisational Collaborators skill
Evaluate the performance and results of managers and employees considering their efficiency and effectivity at work. Consider personal and professional elements.
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OptionalGather Feedback From Employees skill
Communicate in an open and positive manner in order to assess levels of satisfaction with employees, their outlook on the work environment, and in order to identify problems and devise …
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OptionalGet Involved In The Day-To-Day Operation Of The Company skill
Collaborate and perform hands-on work with other departments, managers, supervisors, and workers in different aspects of the business from preparing accounting reports, envisioning the marketing campaigns up to having contact …
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OptionalProcess Commissioned Instructions skill
Process instructions, usually oral ones, provided by managers and directives on actions required to be made. Take note, inquire, and take action on the commissioned requests.
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OptionalIdentify Undetected Organisational Needs skill
Use the collected input and information from interviewing stakeholders and analysing organisational documents in order to detect unseen needs and improvements that would support the development of the organisation. Identify …
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OptionalIntegrate Headquarter's Guidelines Into Local Operations skill
Understand and implement the guidelines and objectives provided by the headquarters of a company into the local management of a company or subsidiary. Adapt guidelines to the regional reality.
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OptionalPromote Organisational Communication skill
Promote and nurture the efficient spread of plans and business information throughout the organisation by strengthening the channels of communication at its disposal.
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OptionalProvide Feedback On Job Performance skill
Provide feedback to employees on their professional and social behaviour in the work environment; discuss results of their work.
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OptionalRevise Drafts Made By Managers skill
Revise drafts made by managers in order to check completeness, accuracy, and formatting.
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