Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Orientation; Definition of Strategic Planning
- Lesson 2-Identification and Discussion of External Environmental Factors
- Lesson 3-Identification and Discussion of External Environmental Factors (continued); Organizational Assessment (strengths and weaknesses)
- Lesson 4-Organizational Assessment (strengths and weaknesses); Putting it all together (strategic choices)
- Lesson 5-Putting it all together (strategic choices, continued)
- Lesson 6-Strategy Implementation; Organizational Culture
- Lesson 7-Planning (it all starts here)
- Lesson 8-Planning processes vs. Plans (what's the difference?)
- Lesson 9-Organizing as a key management activity (obtaining and sequencing the resources)
- Lesson 10-Review of organizational structures and their benefits
- Lesson 11-Leadership and Motivation (two different sides of one coin)
- Lesson 12-Control (along with planning represents two different sides of another coin); Wrap-up; Final Exam
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality. 
Mr.
Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with
concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management
Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing
Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the
American Production and Inventory Control Society.