Avoid the pitfalls of strategy planning and execution with the tools and skills from this course. You'll learn the pillars of strategy execution--analysis, formulation, and implementation--and how to use the 4A model to effectively approach strategy execution. Finally, a panel of leaders from entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and industry, share their expertise gleaned from years of successful strategy planning and execution.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Estrategia de Negocios
Strategic Planning and Execution
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4.7
233 calificaciones
Qué aprenderás
How to connect strategic analysis to strategy execution using hypothesis testing to unearth key assumptions and assess their validity
Four different approaches to strategy formulation and how governance ties into effective strategy formulation
Use the 4A Model for effective strategy execution to ensure appropriate human and organizational resources are in place
Tips from industry experts for successful strategy development and execution
Habilidades que obtendrás
Strategy ImplementationStrategy FormulationBusiness StrategyBusiness hypothesis testing
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Strategy Analysis
This week, you'll connect strategic analysis to strategy execution. You'll walk through a series of questions to frame your analysis and ground your approach using the strategist's toolkit--and you'll learn a new tool, Hypothesis Testing, to unearth key assumptions related to choosing a strategy and assessing the validity of those assumptions. You'll also review data sources and how to "make the data speak" to guide your strategy decisions.
8 videos (Total 40 minutos), 2 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
Strategic Analysis3m
Strategic Analysis: Steps 1-34m
Strategic Analysis: Step 45m
Strategist'sToolkit: Hypothesis Testing4m
Strategy Research8m
Strategy Analytics7m
Module Lessons1m
2 lecturas
Course Overview & Requirements10m
Get to Know Your Classmates in Discussion Forums10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Strategy Analysis40m
Semana
2Strategy Formulation
This week you'll learn about how strategy gets set and implemented in organizations. You'll discuss factors key to effective strategy formulation--and common challenges and pitfalls of strategy execution. You'll explore four different approaches to strategy formulation and how governance ties into effective strategy formulation.
11 videos (Total 71 minutos), 1 quiz
11 videos
Strategy in Organizations7m
Strategy Formulation: The Strategic War Room7m
Strategy Formulation: Rapid Prototyping4m
Strategy Formulation: Design Thinking6m
Strategy Formulation: Business Model Canvas7m
Corporate Governance8m
The Human Factor9m
Common Strategy Execution Mistakes7m
Key Strategy Execution Questions4m
Module Lessons4m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Strategy Formulation40m
Semana
3Strategy Implementation
We welcome Professor Scott Snell to the course this week! He's a global specialist in strategy execution, and he shares his 4A Model for effective strategy execution: alignment, ability, agility, and architecture. This framework will help you ensure the human and organizational resources are in place to effectively execute your strategy.
13 videos (Total 88 minutos), 1 quiz
13 videos
The 4A Model of Strategy Execution7m
Introduction to Alignment6m
Achieving Alignment8m
Introduction to Ability9m
Investing in Talent9m
Introduction to Architecture6m
How Architecture Drives Performance8m
Architecture Best Practices4m
Introduction to Agility6m
Agility through Organizational Learning6m
Agility through Unity and Fluidity5m
Module Lessons2m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Strategy Implementation40m
Semana
4Practical Perspectives
This week we welcome guest speakers from a range of industries, from startups to nonprofits, to share their expertise from years of successful strategy development and execution. They'll communicate their best tips to help you develop your strategist's toolkit. We're also fortunate to be joined by Darden's Dean Scott Beardsley, whose 26 years with McKinsey informs the concrete tips he shares to improve strategy development and execution.
14 videos (Total 87 minutos), 1 quiz
14 videos
Shannon Smith, CEO Abundant Power2m
Byrne Murphy, DigiPlex9m
Carolyn Miles, Save the Children8m
Rick Edmunds, Strategy& PwC10m
Bob Hugin, Celgene7m
Rick Paschal, Darden '895m
Sunil Ghatnekar, The Coca-Cola Company2m
Jerry Peng, Tranlin, Inc.10m
Dean Scott Beardsley: Background2m
Dean Scott Beardsley: Perspective14m
Dean Scott Beardsley: Process6m
Dean Scott Beardsley: Advice4m
Conclusion38s
50%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
33%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Principales revisiones
por DG•Apr 18th 2016
Great course, very practical and useful. You can really apply it in real life situations. I like the fact that you brought in Darden graduates.
por PS•Mar 20th 2017
Introducing some guest speakers was a very good addition to the course. It's always great to get many perspectives.
Instructores
Michael Lenox
Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy OfficerDarden School of Business
Jared Harris
Samuel L. Slover Research Chair in Business AdministrationDarden School of Business
Scott Snell
E. Thayer Bigelow Research Professor in Business AdministrationDarden School of Business
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A premier institution of higher education, The University of Virginia offers outstanding academics, world-class faculty, and an inspiring, supportive environment. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University is guided by his vision of discovery, innovation, and development of the full potential of students from all walks of life. Through these courses, global learners have an opportunity to study with renowned scholars and thought leaders.
Acerca del programa especializado Estrategia de Negocios
This Specialization covers both the dynamics and the global aspects of strategic management. With cases drawn from leading companies like Disney, Microsoft and Zappos, you'll learn how to evaluate industry evolution, build and sustain competitive advantage, formulate and assess business strategies, and align efforts to organizational strategy. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply your skills by creating a comprehensive Strategic Analysis for an existing business or a venture of your own.
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