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.
This course is part of the Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Romanian
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Strategic ManagementStrategy ImplementationPerformance ManagementStrategic Planning
Learner Career Outcomes
57%
started a new career after completing these courses
32%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
18%
got a pay increase or promotion
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 4 in the
Approx. 19 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Romanian
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Copenhagen Business School
Centrally located in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of the largest business schools in Europe with close to 23,000 students. CBS offers world-class research-based degree programs at undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels as well as executive and other post experience programs.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Course Intro. Translating Strategy Into Goals and Metrics
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.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 26 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Aligning Strategy and Organizational Structure
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.
3 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 25 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Communicating the Strategy within the Organization
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.
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 20 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Managing Resistance and Other Implementation Risks
Strategy implementation is rarely an exercise in certainty. New strategies may cause concerns or resistance in the organization, or be vulnerable to other risks. In this module we explore ways to manage risks to implementation, including addressing specific causes of resistance to change.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 21 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
by PSAug 11, 2018
Nicolai does a really good job in explaining Strategy Implementation. I would say that it is the most thorough module that I have been through so far in the Strategy Management course.
by AAJun 18, 2020
Of all the courses in the specilization, this would be the winner of them all. Clear explanation and well combined course. The parts of strategy implementation is just intresting.
by BBFeb 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!
by VUFeb 27, 2020
The course provided excellent insights for implementing strategies in an ever changing environment. It was concise with examples of existing industries and well delivered.
About the Strategic Management and Innovation Specialization
This Specialization explores the evolving world of business strategy, focusing on the increasingly important roles of design, user experience, and innovation in shaping competitive advantage. You’ll learn about concepts such as goal setting, value creation, global integration, and diversification, and you’ll critique classic theories and frameworks in the context of new business realities. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll create and defend a holistic business strategy in response to a realistic case study prompt.
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