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> The Professional Learning Centre
> Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
> presents a three-day course
>
> APPLIED STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLANNING
>
> Dates: Wed.-Fri., February 18-20, 2004, 9 am - 4 pm
> Instructors: Jane Dysart & Rebecca Jones
> Location: 140 St. George Street, Toronto
> Fee: $495
>
> Business plans are not just for entrepreneurial or start-up ventures.
> A business plan combined with a clear, strategic direction is
> critical for information enterprises of any size. The effective
> management of an information enterprise in today's chaotic,
> competitive environment requires a documented plan that clarifies the
> enterprise's distinctive position, it's market, strategies, offerings
> and operating capabilities. This plan must capture the interest and
> support of the senior management and convince them that the
> information enterprise is a viable, vital operation with a secure
> future. Because business planning demands significant time and
> energy, it's important that those managing information enterprises
> understand what's involved and the various tools they can use to
> ensure the process is effective, efficient
> and invigorating.
>
> This course is designed to lead participants through both the
> business and strategic planning processes. Participants will leave
> the course with:
>
> * An understanding of the synergistic relationship between strategic
> and business planning
>
> * A draft business plan for their enterprise
>
> * A working understanding of the tools and processes used in business
> planning
>
> COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS
>
> * Both Rebecca and Jane encouraged participation and made all of us
> feel included in every step of the learning process. The dynamics
> were such that you wanted the experience to continue.
>
> * Good teamwork. They played off each other's strengths. The course
> made me think in new and different ways
>
> * Jane and Rebecca are wonderful -- animated, funny and very
> personable
>
> Students who complete this course will receive credits towards the
> Professional Learning Certificate in Managing Information Enterprises
>
> To register, please visit the PLC website at:
> http://plc.fis.utoronto.ca/Groupcourses.asp?courseid=43&groupid=6
>
>
> Karen Melville ([log in to unmask])
> Director of Professional Development
> Faculty of Information Studies
> University of Toronto
> 140 St. George Street
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G6
> Phone: (416) 978-3035   Fax: (416) 978-5762
>