After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Business Plan Deployment
• Translate strategy into measurable objectives
• Use tools like X-Matrix and catchball to align teams
• Cascade targets and accountability across the organization
• Support execution with tiered performance reviews

Introduction – Why Deploy Strategy?

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• The Gap Between Strategy and Execution
• Benefits of BPD and Policy Deployment
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – Strategic Planning Inputs

• L1 – Mission, Vision, and Breakthrough Objectives
• L2 – Annual Plans and Key Performance Indicators
• L3 – Planning Cycles and Leadership Alignment
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – Deployment Tools and Methods

• L1 – X-Matrix Basics
• L2 – Catchball and Team Engagement
• L3 – Visual Planning Boards
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – Execution and Review

• L1 – Cascading Targets to Front-Line Teams
• L2 – Tiered Daily Performance Reviews
• L3 – Adjusting Course Based on Results
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• Business Plan Deployment Review
• BPD as a Leadership Routine
• Final Reflections

Downloads

• Course Notes Template PDF

Online Course Format:

• Students are provided with a printable PDF document that provides a convenient format for capturing notes during the course.
• Course content is broken up into a series of modules.
• Each module consists of "bite sized" instructor-led lessons with a  Knowledge Check quiz at the end of each module, along with an Applied Learning activity. 
• Each Applied Learning activity challenges the student to apply concepts learned in the module to a situation in their workplace and is usually 30–60 minutes in duration.
• Applied Learning activity examples from previous sessions are reviewed at the end of each module.
• Each course has a dashboard % completion that tracks progress
• A course Certificate is awarded to students that get through all content and complete all Knowledge Check quizzes.

Webinars and email:

• Students will be able to attend a bi-monthly live webinar to get questions answered they have submitted by email.  Time permitting, there is a chat feature that can be used for questions with any remaining time. The webinars are usually every week, but they are offered a minimum of twice per month.  The calendar and sign-up for the webinar series are part of the course dashboard.
• Questions are also answered via email, depending on the student's preference.