STRATEGIC PLANNING is a process that looks into the future to identify challenges, trends and issues that can materially affect the work of an organization. The process seeks to define and understand the key beneficiaries or clients of the organization, their needs, and the most effective ways to fulfill the organization’s mandate with their interest in mind.
STRATEGIC PLANNING is best incorporated in team building activities where the organization reconciles responsibilities with resources and set priorities. Important links among stakeholders are identified and decided during the process of team building. These links allow all stakeholders to collaborate on a good strategy towards the accomplishment of goals. A good strategy drives focus, accountability, and results. To do this, strategic plans must integrate the budgeting process and operational plans.
At an individual level, it may also be useful to adopt the strategic planning tools and technique to one’s job. When strategic planning is merged with team building activities, employees are enabled to understand each other’s strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Teams and departments end up becoming stronger, and work even better together.
Strong team work facilitates better communication, promotes creativity, enhances motivation and strengthens problem-solving capabilities of the organization. Undoubtedly, as teams are strengthened, the execution of an organization’s strategic plan is also intensified.
TalkShop is an industry leader in TEAM BUILDING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING to help private firms, international corporations, and mission-based organizations employ key considerations when planning strategically and reinforcing best work practices among their leaders and team players.
Here are feedback from participants on their TalkShop Team Building experience:
Manuel Benitez, Chief Engineer (Information Technology))
I learned so much from this Strategic Planning workshop. It helped me understand my leadership style and the different personality types on our team. Ms. Sheila and her TalkShop Team have the ability to encourage us to look outside the box and strategize on how to make the teamwork harmonious and more productive. I am very impressed by how such an engagement can raise the sensibility and self-actualization of the individuals from our different teams. We will surely be in touch for more team trainings with TalkShop!
Ria Ledesma, Trainer (BPO)
The TalkShop workshop sessions were both compelling and inspirational. The techniques taught in our team building workshop can easily be understood. I learned so many things on strategic planning and people engagement. The program design is spot on, especially in helping team members determine their personal strengths and assess their points for improvement. The TalkShop strategic planning tools are very easy to learn. Ms. Sheila and her Consultants have provided excellent guidance. The best Team Building experience ever!
Bria Estanislao, Consultant/Entrepreneur (Retail)
Thank you Ms. Sheila for another well-organized program. I had an enjoyable time interacting with my team members. I also realized that my self-confidence has improved dramatically. The best part of the Team Building exercise is the portion when we began to plan the direction of the team in the coming year. I’m thankful to TalkShop Team for this experience. TalkShop did wonders for everyone in my company. See you again next year!
Rocky Acevedo, Managing Partner (Investment Banking)
I’ve learned many things from this Team Building and Strategic Planning. I was able to improve my approach to work and people empowerment. I truly appreciate the meaningful learning delivered in a delightful and painless manner. The part I like the most was the self-assessment. The realizations were astounding. TalkShop helped us improve our team work and relationship with one another.
Katcha Romualdez, Business Development Manager (Recruitment)
I really enjoyed the Team Building that we had with Ms. Sheila. The lecture and the encouragement that she shared with us truly guided our self-actualization. I hope that she continues to boost the morale of team players, especially in the current work setting where every employee is under pressure to outperform one another. In our industry, we needed to be reminded of the values as we bolster our competitive edge with team building activities like this that are meaningful and empowering. Thank you TalkShop for an excellently designed program in Team Building and Strategic Planning.
Founded in 2000 by Dr. Sheila Viesca, TalkShop is the Philippines’ only corporate training provider that is both ISO certified, internationally-affiliated, and Civil Service accredited. Offering customized training programs to leaders and strategic planners from varied industries, TalkShop is also the Certified Training Center of the prestigious International English Education Research Association (IEERA), based in Delaware, USA.
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