Course Information

Introduction

This 25-day Strategic Management Executive Diploma develops the knowledge and practical skills required to analyze organizations, develop strategic directions and improve long-term business performance.

The program focuses on strategic planning for organizations, organizational design, business models and performance management. Participants will learn how to evaluate organizational challenges, design effective structures, develop sustainable business models and align performance systems with strategic objectives.

Through practical frameworks, case studies and applied exercises, participants will develop the ability to support strategic decision-making, improve organizational effectiveness and create sustainable competitive advantages. The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the strategic management concepts and tools learned throughout the diploma to analyze a real organizational challenge and develop an improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Develop strategic planning approaches that align organizational vision, objectives and resources.

2. Analyze organizational structures and design approaches that improve effectiveness and adaptability.

3. Evaluate and develop business models that support sustainable organizational growth and value creation.

4. Apply performance management approaches to measure results and support strategic execution.

5. Complete a practical thesis project that applies strategic management concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Diploma is designed for:

1. Executives, senior managers and business leaders responsible for strategic direction and organizational performance.

2. Strategy managers and professionals involved in business planning and transformation initiatives.

3. Department heads responsible for aligning operations with organizational strategy.

4. Organizational development and change management professionals supporting structural improvements.

5. Entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to strengthen their strategic thinking and business management capabilities.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 5

Understanding Organizational Design Principles

- Exploring the role of organizational design in improving effectiveness.
- Understanding structures, roles and decision-making relationships.
- Identifying factors that influence organizational performance.


Designing Effective Organizations

- Evaluating organizational structures and alignment with strategy.
- Improving roles, responsibilities and accountability.
- Developing structures that support flexibility and collaboration.


Optimizing Organizational Effectiveness

- Identifying organizational gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Improving coordination between functions and teams.
- Supporting organizational adaptability through effective design.

Part 3 / 5

Understanding Business Model Concepts

- Exploring the components and principles of effective business models.
- Understanding how organizations create, deliver and capture value.
- Analyzing the relationship between business models and strategic objectives.


Evaluating Business Model Performance

- Assessing business model strengths, challenges and opportunities.
- Identifying factors affecting competitiveness and sustainability.
- Using structured approaches to evaluate business model effectiveness.


Developing Business Model Improvements

- Identifying opportunities for innovation and value improvement.
- Designing improvements based on market and organizational needs.
- Supporting sustainable growth through effective business models.

Part 4 / 5

Understanding Strategic Performance Management

- Exploring the role of performance management in achieving strategic objectives.
- Understanding the relationship between strategy, measurement and results.
- Identifying key factors that influence organizational performance.


Developing Performance Measurement Systems

- Establishing performance indicators aligned with organizational goals.
- Monitoring progress through structured measurement approaches.
- Using performance information to support decision-making.


Improving Strategic Execution

- Identifying performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Developing actions to improve organizational results.
- Creating systems that support continuous performance improvement.

Part 5 / 5 Executive Diploma Thesis

Strategic Management Improvement Thesis

Day 21: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational strategic challenge related to the topics covered during the diploma.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 22: Research and Strategic Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected strategic management challenge.
- Apply strategic planning, organizational design, business model and performance management frameworks learned during the diploma.
- Analyze current organizational practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 23: Developing Strategic Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve strategic effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate strategic improvement outcomes.


Day 24: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and strategic improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 25: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed strategic management improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying strategic improvements within the organization.