Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course

The training is tailored to assist individuals who are considering implementing or working on a balanced scorecard project.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract and engage with international candidates.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with top international talents. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Selling Candidates the Opportunity & Partnering with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.  

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A brand's digital presence is essential for a business's survival in today's connected world.

This instructor-led, live training is aimed at marketing professionals of all levels who wish to strengthen a business's online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance and manage brand image and reputation through conducting a thorough Online Brand Audit.

The sum of multiple online touch points will ultimately shape how your target audiences perceive your company, and whether or not they choose to do business with you.

An online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning in a given market.

In addition to assessing your brand's owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit will dissect how your brand is being spoken about on online channels your business doesn't own, to evaluate brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you'll be empowered to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with greater business goals.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it touches so many other disciplines within an organization; from customer experience and online user journeys to uncovering insights to marketing strategy and planning.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and build industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

As the pace of change accelerates with digital business and Business 3.0, organizational boundaries and alliances are constantly shifting. To thrive in this new knowledge economy, teams and individuals need to learn how to resolve conflicts more effectively while maintaining long-term relationships. Unfortunately, most professionals receive very little education in effective conflict resolution, leading to situations where conflict is either avoided, responses are passive-aggressive, or worse, schoolyard bullying becomes the dominant means of resolving disputes.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at executives, leaders, teams, and business individuals who wish to learn how to resolve conflicts using practical, simple-to-follow yet highly effective conflict resolution models. By the conclusion of the course, you will have experience with 14 powerful plug-and-play tools that can help you resolve conflicts while maintaining positive relationships in the workplace.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the five stages of effective conflict resolution.
• Agree on how to handle conflict before it arises.
• Manage themselves positively through conflict.
• Work with proven methods to resolve conflicts faster and more effectively.
• Rehearse conflict scenarios to achieve better outcomes.
• Learn from past conflicts to approach future ones differently.

The program includes simulations, role-playing activities, and interactive workshops to provide the necessary practical experience. The course emphasizes fun, interactive, practical, visual, and analogy-based learning to help embed the models while maintaining a fast pace. You can expect to explore topics ranging from buildings to emotions, preparing your conflict dish, lemmings, leading 20th-century psychologists, Harvard Business models, Yogic breathing, kidnapping, rice, chairs, and Les Miserables.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation for the benefits of investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. The training is delivered in an interactive format and features a variety of case studies to enhance learning.

Enterprise IT governance is crucial for aligning technology initiatives with business strategies, ensuring the delivery of value, and managing risks effectively.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and on-site) is designed for advanced-level IT governance professionals who aim to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management while preparing for advanced certification.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business goals.
• Optimize value delivery through strategic investments and benefit realization.
• Assess and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging threats.
• Develop strategies for optimizing IT resources and making informed sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Audience

This course is designed for analysts and forecasters who are looking to introduce or enhance their forecasting capabilities, which can pertain to sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply forecasting.

Description

This course guides participants through a series of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are essential for predicting the future based on historical data.

It utilizes standard tools such as Microsoft Excel and open-source programs like R project.

The principles covered in this course can be applied using any software, including SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, and others.

This instructor-led, live training in Serbia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

INTRODUCTION

The convergence of globalisation, transformed markets, intense competition, and new technologies has sharpened the focus on ensuring that every internal programme and project achieves its intended results. Stakeholders now demand that organisations effectively manage both internal and external forces of change through programmes that enable them to thrive amidst these changes. This unique seminar delves into the principles and practices of Results-Based Management (RBM), emphasizing accountability for results.

This Results-Based Management training course equips staff and managers with the skills to align, develop, and review ongoing planning and reporting—crucial for the success of any public or private programme. The seminar provides a comprehensive understanding of the processes needed to bring different business teams together to (a) better manage and measure the outcomes of their respective programmes and projects; (b) maintain control over a project; and (c) achieve stated objectives and goals.

This training course will highlight:

• The various processes involved in Results-Based Management (RBM)
• The critical role of monitoring in demonstrating the performance of programmes and projects, guiding implementation towards intended results
• Developing realistic programme objectives and measures to assess project outcomes and impact
• Creating a results-based project framework
• Scheduling and reporting for projects and programmes
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing the effectiveness of a programme

OBJECTIVES

This training course is designed to achieve five key objectives. By the end of the session, you will learn how to:

• Apply current best practices in Results-Based Management (RBM)
• Demonstrate the potential for Results-Based Management (RBM)
• Design an RBM approach that involves all stakeholders
• Control RBM projects and measure outcomes
• Enable your teams to implement Results-Based Management (RBM) in their activities

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training seminar employs various learning tools, including:

• Case studies based on real-life examples of RBM
• Round table discussion groups to review and qualify actual projects—whether ongoing or in the planning stage—by group members
• Video references showcasing the skills necessary for achieving results
• Presentation media outlining the steps to achieve RBM
• Open discussions on ideas and experiences with participants

ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

The organisation will benefit from this training seminar in several ways:

• Enhance understanding of the principles, norms, standards, processes, and responsibilities governing planning, monitoring, and evaluation
• Overcome resistance to adopting Results-Based Management
• Develop more efficient methods for controlling costs and outcomes
• Help staff members prioritize results in their ongoing planning and reporting documents
• Avoid the pitfalls of project plans that can delay and burden projects

PERSONAL IMPACT

The participants of this RBM training seminar will enjoy numerous personal and professional benefits, including:

• Helping staff focus on issues that deliver the maximum results to their ongoing planning and hard work
• Improving communication skills to gain important stakeholder "buy-in" and leverage their influence
• Reduce the risks associated with long-term projects that could lead to disappointing results or failure
• Learn the importance of monitoring and evaluation techniques for achieving successful outcomes
• Overcome resistance from stakeholders by providing solid evidence to secure funding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The NobleProg course "Result-Based Management" is tailored for experienced managers across various specialisms within your organisation who are responsible for the successful execution of programmes and projects. It aims to develop high-level managerial skills essential for achieving and sustaining continuous performance improvement.

This training course will particularly benefit the following professionals:

• Strategic and Operational Planning Specialists
• Supply Chain and Logistics Team Members
• Financial Managers
• Marketing and Business Development Staff
• Human Resource Managers

Overview

This five-day course is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management skills, including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in high-pressure environments. The program will address challenging topics such as conflict resolution, change management, leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and sector-specific examples, participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, fostering practical, work-focused solutions that they can apply immediately.

The primary goal of this programme is to equip executives with the ability to analyze the business environment to identify profitable opportunities and develop strategies for gaining a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive market. Additionally, the programme will offer insights into leadership best practices and behaviors that will enhance executives' capacity to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of managing high-performance organizations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the main challenges faced by an organization;
• Discuss various approaches to organizational development planning;
• Assess the current business environment and its impact on the organization;
• Evaluate internal and external resources of the organization;
• Explain different strategies for managing strategy within a business plan;
• Assess alternative development strategies to recommend those best suited to the firm's needs;
• Gain a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including conflict management within teams;
• Define methods for managing identified risks;
• Analyze both positive and negative impacts on their organization resulting from new strategy implementation;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to effectively implement strategic plans;
• Understand the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and experienced Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course is structured around facilitated workshops, complemented by case studies from both published real-life examples and practical experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to integrate ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organizational contexts. Open forum discussions will also be a crucial component of the learning experience.

This course has been designed for decision-makers whose main objective is not to perform calculations and analyses but to understand them thoroughly and be capable of selecting the appropriate statistical methods for strategic planning within the organization.

For instance, a potential participant might need to decide how many samples should be collected before making a determination on whether to launch a product.

If you require a more comprehensive course that covers the fundamentals of statistical thinking, consider our 5-day "Statistics for Managers" training.

In this instructor-led, live training in Serbia, we walk new managers through the most important concepts of strategic thinking, putting theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants get a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.