Certified Enterprise Strategy Implementation Expert (Cesie)

Learn and Build a toolbox of techniques to execute today's business strategies to help the organization to succeed.

What you'll learn

Create objectives and goals to guide strategy implementation

Identify organizational structures that fit particular strategies

Understand how to leverage company culture in implementation

Describe how to communicate the strategy so that the organization "gets" it

Detect and mitigate risks to implementation

Requirements

A foundational understanding of strategic management concepts and principles.

Access to a computer with internet connectivity to participate in online course materials and activities.

Description

Certified Enterprise Strategy Implementation Expert (CESIE)About this CourseEven 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. In the 20th century successful implementation leveraged stability and typically proceeded through hierarchy and control. Today the key is to stay vibrant and able to quickly respond to trends in competition and technology while not losing sight of the strategic objective. In this course we'll build a toolbox of techniques to execute today's business strategies to help them succeed. This course has six modules and directly conducted by one of famous Denmark business school profession in strategy department. Module 1- Course Intro. Translating Strategy Into Goals and MetricsIn 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.Module 2- Aligning Strategy and Organizational StructureThe 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.Module 3- Communicating the Strategy within the OrganizationGetting 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.Module 4- Managing Resistance and Other Implementation RisksStrategy implementation is rarely an exercise in certainty. New strategies may cause concerns or resistance in the organization, or be vulnerable to other risks.Module 5- Leveraging Organizational CultureLike 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.Module 6- Power and Informal Networks. Course EndingThe 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.

Overview

Section 1: Course Intro. Translating Strategy Into Goals and Metrics

Lecture 1 Introduction into Strategy Implementation

Lecture 2 Performance Management Systems

Lecture 3 Balanced Scorecard

Lecture 4 OKR

Lecture 5 Objectives and Measures

Section 2: Aligning Strategy and Organizational Structure

Lecture 6 Module Intro

Lecture 7 Lesson 1 Intro

Lecture 8 Mechanistic and Organic Structures

Lecture 9 Relationship of Structure and Strategy

Lecture 10 Dimensions of Structure

Lecture 11 Lesson 2 Intro

Lecture 12 Functional Structure

Lecture 13 Divisional Structure

Lecture 14 Matrix Structure

Lecture 15 Network Structure

Lecture 16 Lesson 3 Intro

Lecture 17 Choosing Business Unit Structure Based on Strategic Objectives

Lecture 18 Autonomous Units

Lecture 19 Ambidexterity

Lecture 20 Detecting and Reacting to Change

Lecture 21 Module Conclusion

Section 3: Communicating the Strategy within the Organization

Lecture 22 Video: Module Intro

Lecture 23 Lesson 1 Intro

Lecture 24 What to Communicate

Lecture 25 How to Communicate

Lecture 26 Strategic Consensus

Lecture 27 Lesson 2 Intro

Lecture 28 Horizontal Communication

Lecture 29 Collaboration and Self-Organizing Teams

Lecture 30 Lesson 3 Intro

Lecture 31 Tools for Upward Communication

Lecture 32 Making the Organization Comfortable with Sharing Bad News

Lecture 33 Organizational Learning

Section 4: Managing Resistance and Other Implementation Risks

Lecture 34 Module Intro

Lecture 35 Lesson 1 Intro

Lecture 36 Causes of Resistance

Lecture 37 Managing Resistance

Lecture 38 Models for Implementing a New Initiative

Lecture 39 Lesson 2 Intro

Lecture 40 Identifying Risks

Lecture 41 Planning for Mitigation of Risks

Section 5: Leveraging Organizational Culture

Lecture 42 Module Intro

Lecture 43 Lesson 1 Intro

Lecture 44 What is Organizational Culture?

Lecture 45 Subcultures

Lecture 46 Strong and Weak Cultures

Lecture 47 Lesson 2 Intro

Lecture 48 How Culture is Created and Propagated

Lecture 49 Adapting Culture to Support Implementation

Lecture 50 Cultural Values Associated with Creativity and Innovation

Section 6: Power and Informal Networks. Course Ending

Lecture 51 Module Intro

Lecture 52 Lesson 1 Intro

Lecture 53 Organizational Power and Its Sources

Lecture 54 Using Power in Implementation. Conflicts

Lecture 55 Lesson 2 Intro

Lecture 56 Informal Networks

Lecture 57 Relevance of Informal Networks for Implementation

Lecture 58 Course Ending

Experienced managers and executives tasked with implementing strategic plans within their organizations.,Business consultants and advisors looking to enhance their expertise in strategy implementation.,Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to align their business strategies with effective execution,Individuals aspiring to advance their careers in strategic management and leadership roles within enterprises.