Even a thoroughly developed business strategy may fail if you don't pay enough attention to its implementation. This rings particularly true with strategies based on innovation or implemented in complex or fast-changing environments.
Strategy Implementation
This course is part of Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization
Instructor: Nicolai Pogrebnyakov
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module we set the scene in strategy implementation and take a bird's-eye view of the course. We then dive into formulating actionable goals based on the strategy, good practices in creating metrics and setting objectives, and learn about two specific tools for deriving actionable, measurable goals from a strategy.
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5 videos4 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
The structure of your organization can be a good or poor fit to the strategy you are implementing. In this module we learn which choices of organizational structure are appropriate depending on your strategy.
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16 videos5 readings3 assignments4 discussion prompts
Getting communication right is crucial for successful implementation. In this module we find out how to communicate the strategy vertically, and how to facilitate collaboration and upward communication in the organization.
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12 videos7 readings3 assignments5 discussion prompts
Strategy implementation is rarely an exercise in certainty. New strategies may cause concerns or resistance in the organization, or be vulnerable to other risks.
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8 videos4 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
Like structure, an organization's culture might be supportive or obstructive in implementation. In this module we define what culture is, learn how it can impact implementation, and explore when and how it can be changed.
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9 videos4 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
The flatter the organization, the more likely are informal networks and power to matter in implementing a strategy. In this module we explore ways of using power and informal networks in the organization to facilitate strategy implementation. We then conclude the course and review the exam assignment.
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12 videos7 readings2 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts
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Copenhagen Business School
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Reviewed on May 31, 2016
I enjoyed the content and learned a lot about the many different facets to take into account when implementing a strategy which at first glance may not visible.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2016
Great course! Definitely my best of the series. Highly detailed with very pointed insights. Slides were also very helpful in ensuring retention of knowledge. Great stuff- bravo!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018
This is excellent course for converting vision to goals and measurables, It provides all the tools and processes required to manage and run organization wide initiatives.
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