Jim Wert
8 Courses
Currently serve a broad array of organisations in strategic planning, organisational design/health, and leadership development. Corporate clients have ranged from start-up ventures to Fortune 500 businesses, and have included financial services, real estate management, entertainment, distribution and logistics, agribusiness and manufacturing enterprises. Have also served over one hundred nonprofit clients, ranging from single-site agencies to national and international networks. These agencies’ missions have included education, community renewal, leadership development, church planting, advocacy, relief efforts, Scripture translation/distribution, healthcare, microeconomic initiatives and philanthropy.
This course, “Defining Strategy,” introduces fundamental principles to guide your journey into strategic thinking and planning. It encourages thinking big, embracing long-term perspectives, and creating value that aligns with your strengths. Moreover, it emphasises looking beyond oneself to identify how you can meet others’ needs more effectively. By thinking like a strategist, you can approach goals with intention and purpose, whether it’s for your personal growth or organisational success.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting to embark on your strategic planning journey, this course will empower you to navigate the challenges and opportunities of strategic thinking.
This course is designed to equip leaders and professionals in nonprofit organisations and ministries with the essential knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement effective strategic plans. Throughout this course, you will explore the core elements of strategic planning, including mission, vision, and values, and learn how to create a strong strategic foundation for your organisation.
This course is a comprehensive guide to the strategic planning process, designed for individuals and organisations seeking to make informed decisions about their future direction. You will explore key concepts such as SWOT analysis, “from/to” thinking, and the art of setting strategic priorities using a prioritisation matrix.
This course offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the strategic planning process. It equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to not only create a well-structured and actionable plan but also to sustain and adapt that plan over time effectively.
Effective organisation design is a critical driver of an organisation's ability to implement its strategic plans successfully. This course dives into the concept of aligning strategy with organisation design, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these two crucial elements work in harmony.
This course about the value and importance of strategic partnerships and how such a partnership enables organisations to reach a common goal
This course is designed to help you understand the importance of regularly reviewing strategy to ensure alignment with organisational goals and priorities.