Management Analysis - GAP, SWOT, Critical Path, Force Field, Value chain and more
Master management analysis with GAP, SWOT, Critical Path, Force Field & Value Chain tools. Optimize strategy & decision-making for success!
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 3 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
About the Course:
This 3-hour intensive course, "Management Analysis - GAP, SWOT, Critical Path, Force Field, Value Chain, and More," is designed to provide managers, team leaders, and business professionals with essential analytical tools to assess organizational performance and drive strategic decision-making. Through a hands-on approach, participants will learn how to apply various management analysis frameworks to real-world business challenges, enabling them to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize value creation.
Course Objective:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and application of key management analysis tools.
- Conduct a GAP analysis to identify performance shortfalls and areas for improvement.
- Apply SWOT analysis to assess internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats.
- Utilize Critical Path Analysis for effective project planning and resource management.
- Conduct a Force Field Analysis to navigate organizational change.
- Apply Value Chain Analysis to evaluate competitive advantage and operational efficiency.
- Integrate these tools to develop actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Who is the Target Audience?
This course is ideal for:
- Managers and team leaders who want to enhance their strategic planning and analytical skills.
- Business professionals and consultants seeking to strengthen their toolkit for organizational analysis.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners aim to identify gaps and opportunities in their operations.
- Students and early-career professionals interested in learning practical business analysis frameworks.
Basic Knowledge:
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Curriculum
Total Duration: 3 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Management Analysis
- The role of analysis in strategic decision-making
- Overview of key analysis frameworks
Module 2: GAP Analysis
- Identifying performance gaps
- Developing action plans to close gaps
Module 3: SWOT Analysis
- Mapping strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Leveraging SWOT for strategic planning
Module 4: Critical Path Analysis
- Principles of project planning
- Identifying critical activities and managing timelines
Module 5: Force Field Analysis
- Understanding forces for and against change
- Applying the tool to manage organizational change
Module 6: Value Chain Analysis
- Mapping primary and support activities
- Identifying areas for value creation and competitive advantage
Module 7: Integrating Analysis Tools
- Combining multiple frameworks for holistic analysis
- Case study application and group discussion
Module 8: Wrap-Up and Action Planning
- Recap of key takeaways
- Developing a personal plan to apply the tools in real-life scenarios