The Strategy Academy

Stategic Execution Certification Program

Unlock the game-changing benefits of becoming a strategic leader!

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Next session starts May 19, 2025

$599

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Master the art of strategic execution. This course provides practical strategies for turning plans into reality, leveraging data, and adapting to achieve your organization's goals.

3 weeks

7-8 hrs/week

StratifyPro Software - 1 year!

This course earns you a Certificate of Completion from StratifyPro and Letter of Recommendation from Board Executives

Overview

Why Enroll in the Strategic Execution Certification Program?

The global stage is a fierce arena, and staying ahead means taking charge of your company's destiny. That calls for a new kind of leader – someone with a growth mindset, a laser focus on making strategy happen, and a powerful vision for what's next.

Our Strategic Execution Certification Program is your launchpad to delivering real impact. We'll equip you to connect the dots between big ideas and tangible results. You'll gain the frameworks and hands-on skills to cut through complexity, spark innovation, and confidently steer your organization toward those ambitious goals.

65%

of companies experience better financial performance than their peers when strategic execution is improved.

SOURCE: PMI

81%

with strong strategic alignment and execution outperformed their peers across various key business metrics

SOURCE: PwC

INTRUDUCTION TO COURSE

This course builds upon the strategic plans developed in the "Strategic Planning" course, focusing on the critical phase of execution and the achievement of desired strategic outcomes. Participants will learn how to implement strategic plans effectively, track progress, ensure alignment, adapt to change, and critically, drive results. The course covers outcome-oriented reporting, dashboards, real-time data gathering, meeting rigor, agile methodologies, and emphasizes a focus on achieving measurable strategic outcomes.

KEY CONCEPTS

Outcome-Oriented Implementation: Students will understand that strategic execution is not just about carrying out activities but about driving specific, measurable strategic outcomes.

Data-Driven Performance Management: Students will grasp the importance of establishing robust systems for tracking performance and outcomes, utilizing both manual methods and technology, to inform decision-making and ensure accountability.

Agile Adaptation for Strategic Success: Students will learn to incorporate agile principles to foster flexibility and responsiveness in strategic execution, enabling them to adapt to changing circumstances and maximize outcome achievement.

Continuous Improvement Through Outcome Evaluation: Students will understand the necessity of establishing feedback loops and evaluation processes to analyze outcome data, identify areas for improvement, and iteratively refine execution strategies for optimal results.

WHO BENEFITS

Leaders &
Teams

Acquire the frameworks and tools to enhance strategic thinking within your team, department, or organization.

Aspiring, Mid & Entry-Level Managers

Advance your career by developing the skills to successfully enable and deliver strategic thinking.

Entrpreneurs and Consultants

Develop the strategic thinking skills necessary to articulate compelling Strategic Intent and formulate robust Strategic Options that position organizations for future success.

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AI POWERED STRATIFYPRO SOFWARE FOR 1 YEAR!

Syllabus

4 Modules, 25-30 Hours

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2-3

hrs

Setting the Stage : One 2-3 hour sessions + homework + testing

Setting the Stage for Outcomes-Driven Execution

This section establishes the foundation for effective strategic execution by focusing on transitioning from planning to action. It emphasizes clear communication of the strategic plan, assigning responsibilities and accountability for achieving desired outcomes, and prioritizing resource allocation to support successful outcome delivery.

Key Concept

Setting the Stage for Outcome-Driven Execution" portion of the Strategic Execution course is establishing a foundation for effective strategic implementation with a clear focus on achieving desired outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Communicating Strategic Plans: Students will be able to effectively communicate strategic plans with a clear emphasis on desired outcomes.
Assigning Outcome Accountability: Students will be able to assign responsibilities and establish accountability for achieving strategic outcomes.
Prioritizing Resource Allocation: Students will be able to prioritize resource allocation and management to maximize the likelihood of successful outcome delivery.

Featured Exercises

Outcome-Focused Plan Enhancement: Revise an existing strategic plan to strengthen its emphasis on desired outcomes and measurable targets.
Accountability Framework Development: Develop a comprehensive framework for assigning clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for strategic initiatives.
Resource Allocation and Justification: Allocate limited resources and provide a detailed justification for those decisions, emphasizing outcome impact.
StratifyPro Outcome Integration: Utilize StratifyPro to integrate outcome-focused elements into a strategic plan for practical application.

7-8

hrs

Agile & CI & Outcomes : Three 2.5-hour sessions + homework + testing

Agile Execution, Continuous Improvement & Outcome Achievement

This is the final part of an intensive online course designed to equip participants with the skills to develop and execute effective strategic plans. This section focuses on integrating agile methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement frameworks to optimize strategic execution and achieve desired outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and data-driven decision-making in driving successful strategic results.

Key Concept

The key concept for "Section 4: Agile Execution, Continuous Improvement, and Outcome Achievement" is establishing a culture of continuous adaptation and optimization to ensure strategic outcomes are consistently achieved through agile methodologies, effective change management, and systematic evaluation.

Agile Adaptation: Using agile principles and methodologies to build flexibility and responsiveness into strategic execution.
Change Management for Outcomes: Proactively managing change to ensure strategic adjustments are implemented effectively and lead to desired results.
Continuous Improvement Through Evaluation: Implementing structured evaluation processes and feedback loops to learn from performance, optimize strategies, and drive ongoing improvement in achieving outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Apply Agile Principles to Outcome-Oriented Execution: Integrate agile principles and values into strategic execution to enhance flexibility and maximize outcome delivery.
Implement Agile Methodologies for Strategic Initiatives: Apply agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to manage strategic initiatives and drive progress towards desired outcomes.
Conduct Agile Sessions Focused on Outcome Progress: Structure and facilitate daily and weekly agile sessions to track progress, identify roadblocks, and ensure alignment with strategic outcomes.
Develop Processes for Strategic Adjustments and Change Management: Create effective processes for reviewing and adjusting strategic plans, incorporating change management strategies to ensure successful outcome achievement.
Implement Feedback Loops for Continuous Improvement: Establish feedback loops to gather insights, analyze performance, and continuously improve strategic execution.
Define Outcome Metrics and Evaluation Systems: Develop clear outcome metrics and establish robust systems for evaluating the effectiveness of strategic execution.
Analyze Outcome Data for Improvement Insights: Utilize techniques for analyzing outcome data to identify successes, failures, and areas for improvement.
Apply Continuous Improvement Frameworks (e.g., PDCA Cycle): Implement continuous improvement frameworks to optimize strategic execution and maximize outcome achievement.

Featured Exercises

Agile Strategy Implementation: Develop agile plans (Scrum/Kanban) for real-world strategic initiatives.
Change Management Planning: Design strategies to effectively manage strategic adjustments.
Outcome Evaluation & Improvement: Create plans to measure and optimize strategic outcomes.
PDCA Cycle Application: Implement continuous improvement using the PDCA cycle.
StratifyPro Agile & Outcome Integration: Integrate agile and outcome management within StratifyPro for practical application.

7-8

hrs

Tracking & Measures : Two 3.5-hour sessions + homework + testing

Outcome-Focused Performance Tracking and Measurement

This is the second part of an intensive online course designed to equip participants with the skills to develop and execute effective strategic plans. This section focuses on establishing systems for tracking progress and measuring outcomes of strategic initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of data-driven performance management, covering manual tracking methods, integration with third-party tools, and the design of effective reports and dashboards for communicating progress and informing decision-making.

Key Concept

Outcome-Focused Performance Tracking and Measurement" is establishing a data-driven system for monitoring progress and evaluating the achievement of strategic outcomes.

Outcome-Focused Tracking: Shifting from simply tracking activities to measuring the actual results and impact of those activities.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Emphasizing the use of performance data to inform strategic adjustments and ensure that efforts are aligned with achieving desired outcomes.
Comprehensive Performance Management: Integrating manual tracking, third-party tools, and effective reporting/dashboards to create a holistic view of progress and outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Establish Tracking Systems for Outcome Measurement: Implement manual and automated systems for tracking progress towards strategic goals, with a specific focus on measuring strategic outcomes.
Integrate Third-Party Tools for Performance Management: Utilize and integrate third-party tools (e.g., KPI tracking software, project management platforms, outcome analysis tools) to enhance performance tracking and outcome measurement.
Ensure Data Management and Integrity: Implement processes for maintaining data integrity and accuracy in performance tracking systems to support reliable outcome analysis.
Design Outcome-Driven Reports and Dashboards: Develop effective reports and dashboards that visualize performance and outcome data to facilitate outcome-driven decision-making.
Apply Data Visualization Techniques for Outcome Communication: Utilize data visualization techniques to effectively communicate performance and outcome progress to stakeholders.
Communicate Performance and Outcome Progress: Clearly and concisely communicate performance and outcome progress to relevant stakeholders, using appropriate formats and channels.

Featured Exercises

KPI and Outcome Metric Design Workshop: Design a comprehensive set of KPIs and outcome metrics to track progress and measure success.
Performance Dashboard Development: Develop a performance dashboard using a visualization tool to effectively communicate performance and outcome progress.
Data Integrity Audit: Identify and analyze data integrity problems and propose solutions for ensuring data accuracy.
Third-Party Tool Integration Plan: Develop a plan for integrating third-party tools into a cohesive performance tracking system.
StratifyPro Implementation: Implement tracking systems, including KPIs, outcome metrics, and dashboards, for your assigned company within StratifyPro.

7-8

hrs

Monitor & Adapt : Three 2.5-hour sessions + homework + testing

Monitoring, Adaption, and Outcome Optimization

This is the third part of an intensive online course designed to equip participants with the skills to develop and execute effective strategic plans. This section focuses on monitoring progress, adapting to change, and optimizing strategies to achieve desired outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of real-time data gathering, outcome-oriented meeting rigor, and agile principles to ensure continuous improvement and successful strategic execution.

Key Concept

Monitoring, Adaptation, and Outcome Optimization" is establishing a continuous improvement cycle for strategic execution by leveraging data and structured processes to monitor progress, adapt to change, and optimize for achieving desired outcomes.

Data-Driven Adaptation: Using real-time data and analysis to inform strategic adjustments and ensure the strategy remains effective.
Outcome-Focused Monitoring: Structuring review processes and meetings to prioritize the measurement and achievement of strategic outcomes.
Continuous Improvement: Building in processes for learning, adapting, and optimizing execution strategies based on performance and outcome data.

Learning Outcomes

Identify Key Data Sources for Outcome Prediction and Analysis: Determine relevant data sources for proactively predicting and comprehensively analyzing strategic outcomes.
Implement Data Collection Processes to Support Outcome Evaluation: Establish efficient and effective data collection processes that provide the necessary information for evaluating strategic outcomes.
Analyze Real-Time Data for Insights to Optimize Outcome Achievement: Analyze real-time data to gain actionable insights that drive strategic adjustments and maximize the achievement of desired outcomes.
Structure Effective Meetings with an Outcome Focus: Design and conduct productive meetings (quarterly, yearly, ad-hoc) that prioritize outcome reviews and drive accountability.
Apply Facilitation Techniques for Progress Reviews and Outcome Accountability: Utilize effective facilitation techniques to guide progress reviews, ensure accountability, and maintain a focus on achieving strategic outcomes.
Employ Decision-Making Processes to Improve Outcome Delivery: Implement decision-making processes during meetings that lead to strategic adjustments and enhance the delivery of strategic outcomes.

Featured Exercises

Outcome-Driven Analysis: Identify data sources and analyze real-time data to optimize strategic outcomes.
Meeting Facilitation for Outcomes: Practice structuring and facilitating meetings focused on reviewing and driving outcome achievement.
Strategic Adjustment Simulation: Develop and justify data-driven adjustments to strategies to maximize outcomes.
StratifyPro Outcome Integration: Implement outcome monitoring and adaptation strategies for an assigned company using StratifyPro.

Syllabus

Your Instructor

Dr. Richard Aquilina is a globally recognized leadership expert with a focus on bridging the "Human Side of Technology." He specializes in coaching executives, leaders, and top talent in technical fields, driving team alignment, engagement, and transformational change. With extensive experience in Fortune 500 companies and academia, he provides practical coaching strategies ("RICHuals™") and authored training manuals to accelerate individual and team effectiveness. He holds a doctorate from Michigan State University and has extensive post-graduate education.

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The Strategy Academy

Stategic Execution Certification Program

Unlock the game-changing benefits of becoming a strategic leader!

$599

Master the art of strategic execution. This course provides practical strategies for turning plans into reality, leveraging data, and adapting to achieve your organization's goals.

Why Enroll in the Strategic Execution Certification Program?

65%

81%

INTRUDUCTION TO COURSE

KEY CONCEPTS

WHO BENEFITS

Syllabus

4 Modules, 25-30 Hours

Download Full Syllabus (pdf)

2-3

Setting the Stage for Outcomes-Driven Execution

Key Concept

Setting the Stage for Outcome-Driven Execution" portion of the Strategic Execution course is establishing a foundation for effective strategic implementation with a clear focus on achieving desired outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Featured Exercises

Your Instructor

Strategic Execution Certificate Course

Your sneak peak into our very own strategic planning and execution approach that enables outcomes that has been tried, refined and proven for over three decades.