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       Strategic Thinking 
      and Planning for Growth 
  Strategic Planning is as much an art form as a 
  discipline.  Setting the stage for people to think outside the box while not 
  falling into a black hole - and giving those individuals the confidence and 
  the comfort level to bring out their best performance takes a master 
  facilitators skills.  Companies looking for a fresh approach and to refocus 
  their efforts can benefit from the strategic review and planning process. 
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   Clifford Marketing in conjunction with Martin Associates 
  Business Consulting Group offers a 2-day seminar that can be done off site or 
  at your facility.   
   Geared specifically to address a company’s growth, the 
  seminar takes you through a S.W.O.T. analysis. It evaluates strengths, 
  weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It can be applied on various company 
  levels from top executives to management and staff teams. Most important, it 
  provides an opportunity to develop new ideas, strategies and to begin the 
  planning process in a structured environment. 
   While your company’s 
  objectives will shape the final program’s content the following outline 
  depicts some of the issues that are addressed in this 2-day seminar. 
  
  Overview of Strategic 
  Thinking  
  
  What it is. 
  
  Why it is market driven 
  
  Why it is critical for success. 
  
    
  
  The Steps of Strategic 
  Planning 
  
  The ground rules for cooperative ventures 
  
  How to develop a suitable mission statement. 
  
              Creating Synergy 
  
    
  
  Industry and 
  Competitive Analysis 
  
  How to determine who has the competitive 
  advantage and why. 
  
  Critical Work Process 
  
  Why it is important to have in-depth 
  knowledge of how your    company operates. 
  
  How to formulate and communicate a work 
  process statement. 
  
  Understanding Your 
  Corporate Future 
  
  How to use strategic thinking and long-range planning to survive, grow and 
  profit. 
  
   A 
  Model for Strategic Thinking 
  
  The key tasks and processes necessary for formulating strategic action 
  plans.  Identify and address those issues that will provide a competitive 
  advantage and promote growth and profitability. 
  
  Outlining the model for implementation 
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  kind of company are you? 
  
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  If you would like 
  more information contact Herb Clifford at Clifford Marketing 781-337-1393  |