Course

Connected Planning for Business Transformation

Anaplan

This Specialization is designed for business professionals and students seeking to enhance their business strategy and planning skills. It is also beneficial for senior leadership aiming to capture value from strategic planning and budgeting processes beyond basic business modeling and scenario planning.

Through three courses, learners will explore the principles and benefits of Connected Planning, delve into real-life case studies across various industries and functions, and examine the critical organizational imperatives for successful adoption of Connected Planning.

  • Articulate the key characteristics and benefits of Connected Planning
  • Understand the history and roots of Connected Planning in business modeling and scenario planning
  • Explain the reasons for organizations adopting Connected Planning to drive success
  • Articulate how Connected Planning links strategy, decisions, processes, and data across an organization

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Connected Planning for Business Transformation
Course Modules

This Specialization comprises three courses covering Connected Planning principles, real-life case studies, and organizational imperatives for successful adoption, preparing learners to drive implementation.

Overview of Connected Planning

Learn how Connected Planning differs from traditional planning approaches and why it is critical in today’s business environment. Understand how it bridges the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, and explore the quantitative and qualitative benefits for organizations.

Connected Planning in Action

Gain insight into how Connected Planning links strategy, decisions, processes, and data across an organization. Explore the tailored implementation journey for each organization's unique needs and discover the benefits in Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and overall organizational performance.

Implementing Connected Planning

Understand the impact of corporate culture, development of champions, and change management practices on a successful Connected Planning implementation. Learn how the technology platform fits into the digital ecosystem and how process mapping and redesign facilitate implementation.

Capstone: Connected Planning for Business Transformation

Complete the capstone project to develop a rationale and roadmap for Connected Planning implementation in your organization. Advocate for and drive adoption of Connected Planning to help transform your business with insights from Anaplan, a leading technology platform provider purpose-built for Connected Planning.

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