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Assessing and Improving Strategic Plans

With Mike Figliuolo Liked by 1,445 users
Duration: 54m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 10/26/2017

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Discover how to hone your strategy to ensure that it succeeds. In this course, join Mike Figliuolo as he highlights some of the major reasons that strategic plans fail, and how to avoid making those same mistakes. Mike examines common problems that can knock your plan off course, including insufficient capabilities, pursuit of the wrong initiatives, and incorrect assessments of the market. By covering each of these issues in detail, he helps you make a better assessment of your own strategic plan.

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  • Rakhib Patel Rakhib Patel

    Rakhib Patel

    Country Sales Supervisor | Country Manager | Sales Manager – Pharmaceuticals

    4/5 April 17, 2026
    This course provides a solid understanding of what strategy is by focusing on how to assess and improve strategic plans effectively. It highlights common reasons strategies fail, such as insufficient capabilities, pursuing the wrong initiatives, and poor execution. The course is practical and helps you ensure your strategy is well-aligned with your organization's strengths and market conditions. If you're looking to deepen your grasp of strategic planning and improve your ability to execute successful strategies, this course is a great fit, especially for leadership roles like yours where aligning strategy with execution is key.
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  • Mary Dianne Santos Mary Dianne Santos

    Mary Dianne Santos

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    5/5 April 13, 2026
    I found it insightful that learning comes from both successes and failures. Instead of assigning blame, the focus should be on understanding what worked, what didn’t, and why. This mindset encourages better decision-making and fosters a culture of improvement. Another important idea was being willing to make tough decisions, such as stopping projects that no longer align with strategic goals. This reinforced the idea that flexibility is just as important as planning.
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  • Sarah Mangubat Sarah Mangubat

    Sarah Mangubat

    5/5 April 3, 2026
    My experience with the assessing and improving strategic plan was very positive. It helped me gain a clearer understanding of our goals, identify strengths and gaps, and make more informed decisions based on structured analysis. The process encouraged critical thinking and collaboration, making the strategy more practical and achievable. Yes, I will recommend this to others as it provides valuable insights, improves planning skills, and supports long-term improvement and success.
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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 4 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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