Strategic Planning and Policy Development 

Course Format: Online

Program Language: Arabic

Entry requirements

Leadership & Strategic

15 hours (distributed over 5 days)

Government leaders, planning managers, and policymakers

Admission Requirements

Administrative or leadership position in the government sector
Basic understanding of the government work environment

Strategic Planning Concepts in the Government Sector

  • Definition of Strategic Planning

    The difference between operational and strategic planning.

  • Importance of Strategic Planning for Governments

    Achieving the national vision, resource allocation, and responding to changes.

  • The Difference Between Planning in the Public and Private Sectors

    Profitability vs. community service, accountability, and transparency.

  • Schools of Thought in Strategic Planning

    The Rational, Incremental, and Evolutionary schools.

Internal and External Environmental Analysis

  • Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors
  • Resources, competencies, organizational structure, and culture
  • Accurately identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
  • Identifying and mapping the influence and interests of stakeholders
  • Transforming analysis into a list of issues requiring strategic decisions

Formulating Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals

  • How to Make the Vision Inspiring, Ambitious, and Achievable
  • Defining the Organization’s Purpose and What It Provides to Society
  • Leading by Example and Defining Guiding Principles
  • From Vision to Measurable and Achievable Objectives
  • Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound Objectives

Public Policy Development

  • The Difference Between Policy, Strategy, and Procedure
  • Problem Identification, Policy Formulation, Approval, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis, Alternatives Analysis, and Regulatory Impact Analysis
  • Consultation, Public Participation, and Consensus Building
  • Policy Document Structure, Key Elements, and Writing Style

Implementing and Monitoring Strategic Plans

  • Identifying Key Initiatives and Linking Them to Objectives
  • Budget, Human Resources, and Time
  • Progress Tracking Tools and Periodic Reviews
  • Types of Indicators: Lagging, Leading, and Early Indicators
  • Annual Review and Adjusting the Plan Based on Changes

Program Completion Certificate

After completing all course requirements, you can apply to receive an accredited Certificate of Completion from Ru’ya Academy for Leadership and Technology.