1. Business Strategy and Execution

Primary Pillar

Strategy

Core Question

Are we doing the right things?

Executive Audience

• CEOs
• Presidents
• Business Owners
• Executive Teams
• Entrepreneurs
• Strategic Planning Leaders

Topics

• Business Planning
• Competitive Advantage
• Organizational Strategy
• Strategic Alignment
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Strategy Execution
• Strategy Pyramid
• SWOT Analysis
• Top-Line Growth

Modules

Strategic Planning and Direction

Creating vision, mission, objectives, and strategic priorities.

Strategic Alignment

Aligning people, processes, systems, and priorities with strategy.

Business Growth and Competitive Advantage

Evaluating positioning, differentiation, and growth opportunities.

Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making

Developing long-term strategic perspective and executive judgment.

Strategy Execution

Converting strategic plans into measurable action and results.

Strategy Frameworks and Models

SWOT, Strategy Pyramid, strategic mapping, and execution models.

Course Description

Business Strategy and Execution focuses on how organizations establish direction, create competitive advantage, align resources, and execute strategic priorities. Participants develop an executive-level understanding of strategic planning, organizational alignment, growth, and execution. The course examines how leaders evaluate opportunities, frame strategic choices, and convert long-term objectives into coordinated organizational action.

Through applied frameworks, case discussions, and real-world examples, participants strengthen their ability to think strategically, align priorities, allocate resources, and guide the organization toward sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

University Course Tie-In

Primary Connection

MBA Accounting for Managers

• Strategy maps
• Strategic planning
• Strategic alignment
• Executive decision-making
• Strategic execution

Secondary Connection

MBA Professional Experiential Learning

• Strategic alternatives
• Enterprise analysis
• Tradeoff evaluation

1. Business Strategy and Execution

AI and Technology Themes

• AI and Competitive Advantage
• AI-Enabled Strategic Planning
• Technology-Driven Business Models
• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Innovation and Strategic Growth
• Technology and Strategic Alignment

Example Insight Articles

• How AI Is Changing Strategic Planning
• Technology as a Source of Competitive Advantage
• Why Every Growth Strategy Now Has a Technology Component
• Strategic Thinking in an AI-Enabled Economy