Consulting Fundamentals Training Section 5 Strategy
On this course module, learn all about how consultants and consultancies set the strategy for their business
This Training Material is based on material from my first book, “The Consultant’s Playbook”. Find out more here.
Video 1 Introducing Strategy
This video introduces the 11-stage process for setting the strategy for a consultancy, divided into the two main phases of setting direction and aligning the plan.
Video 2 Purpose
This video covers having and explaining a purpose, a fundamental reason for why you are providing you services.
Video 3 Values
This video describes crafting and publishing your values, that is your fundamental beliefs.
Video 4 Vision and Goals
This video covers creating a vision of the long-term results of your efforts.
Video 5 Strategic Elements
This video covers how you achieve your goals using strategic elements
Video 6 Balancing Strategic Elements
The video covers balancing to ensure the elements are all complementary and prioritised.
Video 7 Defining Strategic Activities
The video covers a range of strategic activity categories that you can use to deliver your strategy
Video 8 Targets and Benchmarks
The video covers a balanced scorecard approach to setting targets and benchmarks
Video 9 Financial Targets
This video covers methods for setting appropriate financial targets for the organisation.
Video 10 Value Proposition
The video covers three methods for creating a value proposition which encapsulates the value that others receive when working with you
Video 11 Strategic Plan
The video covers creating a single document containing all the strategic planning and decision making completed
Video 12 Communicating your Strategy
The video covers how and when to communicate your strategy