Integrate strategic planning with budgeting to drive performance outcomes. This program teaches participants to link organizational strategy to annual budgets, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and track performance against targets. The curriculum covers strategy mapping, budget formulation, KPI selection, and performance reporting. Through case studies and hands‑on exercises, attendees will learn to create alignment between resources, actions, and results. This program is essential for finance professionals, strategists, and managers involved in planning and budgeting.
Objectives
- Develop strategy maps that connect strategic objectives to actions
- Translate strategy into operational budgets and resource allocations
- Select KPIs that measure progress toward strategic goals
- Integrate budgeting with performance management systems
- Conduct variance analysis linking budget deviations to strategy execution
- Use dashboards to report on KPIs and budget performance
- Align incentives with strategic and budget outcomes
- Facilitate cross‑functional planning and budget reviews
- Adapt plans and budgets based on performance data
Target Audience
- Finance managers and FP&A professionals
- Strategy and planning leaders
- Budget managers and controllers
- Performance management professionals
- Department heads and business unit leaders
- Consultants in planning and performance
Methodology
- Strategy mapping workshops
- Budget formulation exercises
- KPI selection and dashboard design
- Variance analysis case studies
- Alignment simulations
- Peer sharing of planning practices
- Action planning for integrated planning
