This course offers a methodical approach to developing and communicating a bank's strategy.
The course explains the tools and analytical approaches that can be used to develop a future strategy based on a thorough understanding of the bank's capabilities and the macroeconomic and market environment in which it operates. It also covers all of the key processes in the creation of strategy. It needs both strong analysis and innovative thought to develop a strategy.
The course pushes participants to make sure that the plan they create is supported by evidence while also giving them the freedom to "think outside the box" in order to come up with market-beating and novel methods. It also makes suggestions on how the strategy might be articulated and delivered effectively to compel top management and staff support.
At the end of this course, the participants will learn about:
Understand the strategic management process in the banking industry
Learn key concepts and techniques used in the development and implementation of strategic plans
Understand how to manage organizational resources and performance
Develop the ability to analyze and evaluate the external environment of a bank
Gain an understanding of how to develop and implement effective strategies in a bank
This course is intended for managers and executives working in the banking industry, as well as individuals seeking to develop a career in banking management.
What is it and why does it matter
Can a bank function without a strategy?
Strategic plans, business plans, operational plans, and budgets – differences and interrelations
Who is involved in strategic planning, and what skills do they need?
The time horizon of the strategic plan
The strategic planning cycle and timetable
Typical contents of a strategic plan
Financial assessment and performance review
Understanding the macro environment - PESTLE
Resources and capabilities – financial, human, technological, process, culture, and brand
The market, and competitive position
Strengths and Weaknesses – the SW of the SWOT
Market segments and hot spots
Porter's Five Forces
Porter's Three Generic Strategies
Treacy & Wiersema’s Three Value Disciplines
The Anssof Matrix – Penetration and Diversification
The Boston Box – Dogs and Cows
Opportunities and Threats – the OT of the SWOT
Summarising the SWOT
Coming to a conclusion – Combining the evidence base with creativity, innovation, and discipline
Testing viability – Building and using a financial model
What do they mean and why do they matter?
Examples from around the world – some good, some bad
Characteristics of strong Mission and Vision statements – avoiding the pitfalls
Communicating the Mission and Vision – audiences and uses
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