Organisational Planning Mastery™
Organisational Planning Course Features
SUBJECT
Organisational Planning
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Organisational Planning Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Organisational Planning Course Summary
Module 1
Imagination Engineering
Module 2
Goal Setting
Module 3
Goal Psychology
Module 4
Visionary Leadership
Module 5
Decision Making
Module 6
Risk Analysis
Module 7
Preplanning
Module 8
Strategic Planning
Participant Challenges
You are a leader or manager struggling with unclear goals, poor planning, and uncertain direction. Without a structured approach, your projects stall, risks go unnoticed, and opportunities slip away. Ineffective decision-making leads to wasted resources, frustration, and much trial and error. Your team members feel directionless, disengaged, or overwhelmed by the lack of direction and soon seek alternative employment, increasing your attrition. Without strong organisational planning, your business becomes reactive instead of proactive, leaving you vulnerable to market shifts and loss of market share. If you don’t act now, stagnation, missed targets, and long-term instability will threaten your organisation’s future.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course equips you with the skills to develop and communicate a compelling vision, set ambitious goals, plan for success, make firm decisions, manage risks, and take more market share. You gain the confidence to plan strategically and meticulously, ensuring projects stay on track and resources are used efficiently. Your team members benefit from visionary leadership, hope for the future, and clear direction, reducing uncertainty and boosting productivity with a fire in their belly. Your organisation nurtures long-term stability by preventing stagnation, improving decision-making, and turning threats into opportunities for growth and competitive advantage.
Day 1
Inspirational Visioning and Goal Setting™
Module 1: Imagination Engineering
Outcomes
• Learn the imaginative and visionary techniques developed and utilised by Disney • Condition your mind to be imaginative when problem-solving and developing new ideas • Evaluate your goals and dreams realistically and objectively to manage possible risk
Syllabus
Disney Creative Strategy, Imagineering, Creative Problem Solving Model, Design Thinking, Lateral Thinking, Cognitive Flexibility Theory, Systems Thinking, Scenario Planning, Risk Psychology, Critical Thinking, Metacognition, Storyboarding, Conceptual Blending
Module 2: Goal Setting
Outcomes
• Reduce disappointment and frustration by uncovering your definitive goals • Forecast the potential success or failure of your projects through strategic thinking • Propose and critically assess all available options before designing your project goals
Syllabus
SMARTER Goals, Strategic Alignment, Decision Models, Goal Evaluation, Vision Integration, Exponential Curve, Goal Decomposition, Chunking, Goal Metrics, Quantitative Goal Measurement, Hunt’s Principles, Modelling Excellence, Resource Inventory, Ethical Goal Setting
Module 3: Goal Psychology
Outcomes
• Understand the psychology of goal setting to overcome procrastination and fear • Develop visioning skills, which increase your probability of successful projects • Take charge of your goals by harnessing the power of personal responsibility
Syllabus
Goal Objections, Well-Formed Outcomes, Personal Responsibility, Secondary Gain, Ecological Decision-Making, Sensory Acuity, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behaviour, Visualisation, Self-Determination Theory, Feedback Mechanisms, Behavioural Activation
Module 4: Visionary Leadership
Outcomes
• Identify and improve upon your conscious and unconscious strategies for visioning • Adopt the psychology of visionary leaders and compare it with the mindset of followers • Slow down your perception of time or speed it up, according to project demands
Syllabus
Time Psychology, Past Chronoception, Present Chronoception, Future Chronoception, Through-Time Perception, In-Time Perception, Through-Time Activities, In-Time Activities, Switching Time Perceptions, Perceptions Differentiation
Day 2
Tough Decision Making and Planning™
Module 5: Decision Making
Outcomes
• Solve problems quickly and efficiently by making appropriate and timely decisions • Diagnose problems, investigate probable causes, and propose calculated solutions • Apply intelligence-gathering and evaluation tools before making critical decisions
Syllabus
Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, CATWOE Analysis, Four Question Method, Multi-Criteria Decisions, Absolute Decisions, Relative Decisions, Logical Reasoning, Criteria Formulation, Criteria Benchmarking, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Module 6: Risk Analysis
Outcomes
• Identify all risks and associated causes before making any investment or taking action • Evaluate risks regarding probability and consequences to acquire a balanced projection • Put in place tools to measure, monitor, and report risks to manage realised risks
Syllabus
Risks Types, Identifying Risks, Delphi Technique, Nominal Group Technique, Identifying Triggers, Probability Impact Matrix, Tolerance Levels, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Earned Value Tool, Game Theory, Monitoring Risk, Controlling Risk
Module 7: Preplanning
Outcomes
• Capitalise on the strengths and address the weaknesses within your organisation • Recognise and maximise your opportunities in vertical and horizontal markets • Wear armour to shield you from current and projected threats in the marketplace
Syllabus
SWOT Analysis, Credential Leveraging, Environmental Scanning, Resource Optimisation, Product Line Rationalisation, Diversification, Political Analysis, Economic Analysis, Socio-Cultural Analysis, Technological Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Legal Analysis
Module 8: Strategic Planning
Outcomes
• Plan your projects strategically to achieve faster results more consistently • Start big projects and maintain your momentum, even when the heat is on • Prevent stagnation and get from where you are now to where you want to be
Syllabus
Financial Planning, Planning Fundamentals, Consensus Building, Strategic Journey Mapping, Forecasting, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Charter, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Reward Systems
Organisational Planning Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Organisational Planning Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Organisational Planning Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Organisational Planning Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd