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PROGRAMME IN STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY & OPERATION ROADMAPPING (STORM)
INTRODUCTION
Strategic Technology and Operation Roadmapping (STORM) is a technology adoption as well as a product and business operation planning tool that is suitable for SMEs, MNCs or any organisations looking to create a roadmap to deal with fast-changing developments in their line of business. Partly adapted from Cambridge University’s T-Plan, the programme is complemented by an array of corporate strategy planning tools that facilitate the development of a company’s mission, vision, operational excellence, product innovation, technology and market intelligence. The programme in STORM aims to create a talent pool that comes equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in designing and conducting strategic planning activities for corporate entities in Singapore.
Testimonial
This has been an outstanding course elevating my senses and experiences to a new high in my business strategy work. I highly recommend this course to all professionals out there who want to find ways to help businesses chart their strategies.
Mr Erzwin Yem,
Participant from Oct 2024 STORM M1 intake
Well-structured sessions with highly knowledgeable facilitators who seamlessly bridge each session for ease of understanding. (This course) met all my learning objectives!
Ms Grace Lim,
Participant from Mar 2024 STORM M1 intake
This course gave me a very good introduction to understanding the overall picture of OTR, the process, and the structure.
Mr Li Yan,
Participant from Mar 2024 STORM M1 intake
A practical course for companies who are serious about drawing up an implementable roadmap for company sustainability.
Mr Yeo Li Sung,
Participant from Mar 2024 STORM M1 intake
I love the structure and learning design of the course and the peer learning from everyone!
Mr Teoh Chun Ming,
Participant from Mar 2024 STORM M1 intake
I have gained valuable insights into various structured approaches to crafting operation roadmaps.
Mr Dennis Quek,
Participant from Mar 2024 STORM M1 intake
Helped me organise the business planning process into a more in-depth and organised process.
Irving is very knowledgeable and you can tell from his in-depth application of industry experience.Mr Philip Hay,
Participant from May 2021 STORM M1 intake
I liked that the course is very hands-on, and it takes everyone through an complete OTR process albeit very condensed. The lessons, tools and frameworks provided were very helpful to reinforce the OTR process. The trainers were also very engaging and open to sharing their own facilitation and OTR experience.
Jeff knows his stuff and has been very helpful in guiding us through the details and intricacies of a good OTR process.Mr Jonathan Pua,
Participant from May 2021 STORM M1 intake
List of Modules
- WSQ STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION ROAD MAPPING (STORM) - M1 (48 hours)
Why This Course
Why This Course
Upon completing the course, participants will be equipped with skills required to conduct group discussions and brainstorming sessions to achieve the following:
- Develop a strategic technology and operation roadmap for an organisation.
- Facilitate an organisation’s management planning activities to deliver a customised set of requirement, such as addressing the specific needs of a company, an association or a charitable organisation among others.
- Conducting individual or joint meetings of any nature to achieve goals efficiently and effectively using the right tools at the right time while maintaining respect and inclusiveness among the group.
- Harvesting wisdom from the group and achieving consensus from the team to achieve specific outcomes.
More than 60% of the course content in this module involves role playing by the participants to practice the taught skills and build confidence in facilitating group discussions. Later in the next module (WSQ Strategic Technology and Operation Road Mapping - M2), participants can get an in-depth understanding of real life scenarios incorporated into the STORM (Company Roadmapping Project) curriculum.
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
Topic 1 | Facilitation Core Skills
- Facilitation theory
- Effective listening and questioning techniques
- Major steps in the facilitation process
- Brainstorming divergence and convergence tool box
- Skills in delivering the process
- Complex convergence and divergence tool box
Topic 2 | Roadmapping Methodology
- The importance of strategic planning
- Roadmapping theory
- SIMTech’s STORM methodology
- Strategic analysis of a company
- Company product/service features performance dimension analyses
- Brainstorming and prioritising market trends/external drivers
- Setting and prioritising for internal goals/ambitions, vision, and mission
- Introduction to product and service innovation
- Brainstorming and prioritising strategic new products/services
- Identifying and prioritising strategic new technologies and resources
- Final roadmap charting
Upon Completion of This Course
Upon Completion of this Course
Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates (in OpenCerts Formats) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.
Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
- WSQ STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION ROAD MAPPING (STORM) - M2 (42 hours)
Why This Course
Why This Course
Upon completing the course, participants will be equipped with skills required to conduct group discussions and brainstorming sessions to achieve the following:
- Develop a strategic technology and operation roadmap for an organization
- Facilitate an organisation’s management planning activities to deliver a customized set of requirement, such as addressing the specific needs of a company, an association or a charitable organization among others.
- Conducting individual or joint meetings of any nature to achieve goals efficiently and effectively using the right tools at the right time while maintaining respect and inclusiveness among the group.
- Harvesting wisdom from the group and achieving consensus from the team to achieve specific outcomes.
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
Topic 1 | Practical Demonstration of Competencies to conduct STORM
- Confirm the objective, design the process, set the stage for the company’s roadmapping project
- Company strategy analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, current vision and mission statements
- Company performance dimensions
- Prioritisation of internal & external drivers
- Prioritisation of new products and services
- Prioritisation of technology and resources
- Company roadmap charting
Topic 2 | Group Sharing of Experiences and Learning Outcomes
- Sharing of participant experience(s) of hands-on company roadmapping projects
- Discussion of observations, questions, critiques, and suggested improvements
- Summary of learning experience and recommendations for future improvements
Upon Completion of This Course
Upon Completion of this Course
Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates (in OpenCerts Formats) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.
Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Mr Peter SHI,
Email: zfshi@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Ms Charlotte LIM,
Email: charlotte_lim@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Collaterals
Schedules
Module | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
| TGS-2018502812 |  6 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 |
Module | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
| TGS-2018502813 | The next intake's schedule is still in the planning stage. |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
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