Course Endorsements
Strategic Planning
"I found this course extremely useful in providing me with the tools and reference material in order to ensure I'm able to take the next steps within my organisation. The facilitator was a wealth of knowledge and real life examples which are crucial if you want to implement these planning techniques into any company. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to know an efficient and effective way of planning for the future."
"I thought the course offered a wonderful balance between actual business practical case studies and methodologies that would be applicable to all organisations. The facilitator was a wonderful lecturer who kept my attention throughout the two days. I would strongly recommend this course to all managers and senior managers involved in Strategic Planning at a departmental or company wide level."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone who wants to break down the myths surrounding strategic planning. Step by step sections taught by an instructor who is passionate about his topic."
"Bryan Travers teaches that strategic planning is much more than just the plan on paper; the workshops teach how the components must fit to come up with an executable plan that can be implemented and understood by your team. ‘’Warning this course may revive your creative passion’’."
"The course was packed with information and tools that will enable me to manage strategically instead of simply planning a strategy. Strategy is such an important factor in business success yet I doubt that many people have the skills to truly understand this and act accordingly. This course will provide the insight and tools to enable this."
"This is a practical and comprehensive course, with a presenter who knows his stuff. You walk away with a clear understanding of the strategic planning process, a framework that you can apply to your own business and more importantly, the motivation to do so. For those looking for knowledge, insights and tools in strategic planning, you can't go past this course and Bryan Travers."
"This course teaches you everything from your 'Mission Statement' to implementation several years into the future. If you thought you knew everything about Strategic Planning I suggest you think again and attend this course."
"An excellent in-depth and well rounded course that will enable me to apply a variety of models in strategic planning. I will use the training material far into the future."
"As someone involved in the engine room of the company, it's all too easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Strategic Planning provides an insight into the wider world of business planning and development which will be invaluable in helping me see how what I do relates to the organisation's strategic direction. This course is not just for company CEOs but all employees who execute an organisation's strategic plan."
"The Strategic Planning course was incredibly useful in helping me to understand each step involved when preparing a Strategic Plan. Bryan provided a number of extremely useful strategic tools, tips and tricks - but even more importantly - demonstrated how to ensure that strategy is broken down into measurable, operational, action plan steps. On another level, the course really challenged me to think about how much time is absorbed 'doing business as usual' (i.e. looking backwards/inwards) instead of having a strong focus on strategic possibilities - promoting innovation and putting energy into creating new and exciting opportunities. I found that insight very valuable."
"Planning had always been a two step process for me .. I'd write down where I want to head and then head in that direction. The Strategic Planning Short Course I recently attended at Short Courses, allowed me to utilise what I had learned both from taught theory and interesting real life examples to give a much greater focus to my planning strategically."
"I found the course to be very motivating. The pace, and quality of information is extremely helpful and straight forward. Bryan has an excellent depth of practical experience which he shares."
"Bryan Travers has thrown down the gauntlet and asked us to challenge our existing planning strategy and the validity of our metrics. The course provides useful tools that will help us to communicate our mission and vision to our staff more effectively."
"It is becoming more and more important for artists and arts organisations to think and work strategically. My attendance at the two day Short Course on Strategic Planning with Bryan Travers provided me with some clear and effective guidelines on how best to deliver the Artists Alliance vision."
"One of the most thought provoking courses I have ever attended … re-awakens your strategic mind from the slumber of everyday process.” Bryan shows true strategic insight and backs it up with real examples … this material will stop you making excuses and start you on a winning track of true strategic focus. The need for competitive advantage and true customer focus is clearly demonstrated in this course. 10/10"