Copenhagen Business School

Strategy Implementation

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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(912 reviews)

19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(912 reviews)

19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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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.

What's included

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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Nicolai Pogrebnyakov
Copenhagen Business School
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