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Operational Planning Basics
Learn the fundamentals of operational planningPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Advanced Provider : Meredith Kiljan 5 Lessons · 12m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
What is operational planning? Operational planning involves creating a working plan of what an organization will accomplish within the coming year. It focuses on the when, what, who, and how much. It also looks at weekly and daily tasks. Not only does operational planning create a vision for the future, it also helps plan the specific tasks that will lead to that goal.
This course on Operational Planning Basics focuses on the foundation of operational planning, giving key overviews and components of each stage. In addition to learning how operational planning helps organizations to achieve their vision, you will be able to identify the key difference between operational and strategic planning and how they interact to bring organizations success. We will also cover how to turn strategy into an operational plan by aligning goals across every level of the company. By the end of this course, you will know how to create an effective and successful plan.
What You'll Learn
- Learn the basics and foundation of operational planning, including key overviews and components of each stage
- Understand how operational planning helps organizations achieve their vision and plan the specific tasks that lead to that goal
- Identify the difference between operational and strategic planning and how they interact to bring organizations success
- Turn strategy into an operational plan by aligning goals across every level of the company
- Create an effective and successful operational plan
Key Takeaways
- Operational planning involves creating a working plan of what an organization will accomplish within the coming year, focusing on the when, what, who, and how much, and also looking at weekly and daily tasks.
- Operational planning not only creates a vision for the future but also helps plan the specific tasks that will lead to that goal.
- Operational and strategic planning are distinct, and they interact to bring organizations success.
- Turning strategy into an operational plan involves aligning goals across every level of the company.
- By the end of the course, you will know how to create an effective and successful plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is operational planning as covered in this course?
Operational planning involves creating a working plan of what an organization will accomplish within the coming year. It focuses on the when, what, who, and how much, and also looks at weekly and daily tasks.
What does this course cover?
This course focuses on the foundation of operational planning, giving key overviews and components of each stage. It covers how operational planning helps organizations achieve their vision, the difference between operational and strategic planning and how they interact, and how to turn strategy into an operational plan by aligning goals across every level of the company.
What skills will I gain from this course?
By the end of the course, you will know the basics of operational planning, understand how it helps organizations achieve their vision, be able to determine the difference between operational and strategic planning, and know how to create an effective and successful plan.
What topics are included in the lessons?
The lessons include an Introduction, What is Operational Planning?, Operational Planning vs. Strategic Planning, Turn Strategy Into Operational Plans, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
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