Strategic Planning for the Longer Term

Running Time: 14 minutes

The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves.

In this film, discover why most corporate strategic planning fails. Develop 'robust strategies' for protection against an uncertain future and to open up opportunities. Key learning points include: looking beyond short term profits; taking the fear and complexity out of long term planning; identifying 'business drivers' over the next 10 to 25 years; looking for long term threats and opportunities; integrating short and long term strategic plans. The programme features psychologist Peter Quarry, interviewing David Mercer, Director of The Futures Observatory, The Open University, UK.