Strategic Planning and Execution
Master strategy execution through analysis, formulation, and implementation using the 4A model. Learn from industry experts and top faculty.
Master strategy execution through analysis, formulation, and implementation using the 4A model. Learn from industry experts and top faculty.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Business Strategy Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master the connection between strategic analysis and execution
Learn various approaches to strategy formulation and governance
Understand and apply the 4A Model for effective strategy execution
Develop skills in hypothesis testing for strategic assumptions
Gain practical insights from industry leaders and executives
Create comprehensive strategy execution plans
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.7 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches you how to avoid common pitfalls in strategy planning and execution. Developed at the Darden School of Business, it covers the three pillars of strategy execution: analysis, formulation, and implementation. Students learn to use the 4A model (alignment, ability, agility, and architecture) for effective strategy execution, supported by real-world insights from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit executives who share their experiences in successful strategy planning and implementation.
Strategy Analysis
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Strategy Formulation
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Strategy Implementation
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Practical Perspectives
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Expert in Strategic Management and Business Ethics
Jared Harris is a faculty member at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and serves as a Senior Fellow at the Olsson Center for Applied Ethics. He teaches strategic management and ethics to MBA students, military officers, and business executives. His research focuses on the intersection of ethics and strategy, particularly in corporate governance and interorganizational trust. Harris has published extensively in top journals and has authored several influential books, including Public Trust in Business (2014) and The Strategist’s Toolkit (2013). His work has garnered recognition in major media outlets, and he has received multiple awards for teaching excellence.
Michael Lenox, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Virginia
Michael Lenox is the Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he is also a Professor of Business Administration. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Policy from MIT. Lenox has extensive experience in teaching and researching business strategy, particularly focusing on technology strategy, innovation, and corporate sustainability. He previously served as Associate Dean and Academic Director of Darden's Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and has held faculty positions at Duke University and NYU. His research has been published in over twenty-five academic journals, and he has been recognized as a Faculty Pioneer by the Aspen Institute. Lenox teaches several courses, including Foundations of Business Strategy and Advanced Business Strategy, as part of the Business Strategy Specialization on Coursera, which aims to equip students with essential strategic management skills for today's business environment.
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