Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Business Strategy - Structure    

Course ID:   260330 0101 057ESH

Course Dates :          30/03/2026             Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s   Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Subcategories:

Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management

Course Certified By:  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training

* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Introduction

This five-day course shows how to design and implement organizational structures that deliver strategy and operational clarity. It focuses on practical tools for diagnosing structure, allocating decision rights, and creating implementation plans. Participants leave with templates and actions they can apply immediately to reduce duplication, speed decision-making, and support growth or transformation.

Objectives

Objectives
Assess organisational structures and identify gaps that affect strategic execution, accountability, and operational performance.
Design organisational structures that clearly define roles, reporting lines, decision rights, and governance responsibilities.
Allocate responsibilities and decision-making authority using practical organisational design frameworks to improve efficiency and accountability.
Evaluate structural options that support growth, transformation, and cross-functional collaboration while reducing duplication and delays.
Develop a phased implementation roadmap with governance, KPIs, communication, and change management actions to ensure successful organisational redesign.

Who Should Attend

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and General Managers.
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and Operations Directors.
Strategy Directors and Business Transformation Leaders.
Human Resources Directors, Organisation Design, and Organisational Development Managers.
Programme Managers and Change Managers responsible for organisational restructuring.

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.

Course 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.

Week 1

Day 1 – Foundations of Organisational Structure

1. Principles of Organisational Design
- Purpose of organisational structure
- Structure and business strategy
- Organisational design principles

2. Types of Organisational Structures
- Functional structures
- Divisional and matrix structures
- Network and hybrid models

3. Assessing Current Structures
- Organisational diagnosis
- Identifying duplication and bottlenecks
- Evaluating organisational effectiveness

Day 2 – Roles, Responsibilities and Governance

1. Defining Organisational Roles
- Role clarity
- Accountability frameworks
- Responsibility assignment

2. Decision Rights
- Decision-making authority
- Delegation principles
- Escalation pathways

3. Governance Frameworks
- Governance structures
- Executive oversight
- Policy and compliance management

Day 3 – Designing the Future Organisation

1. Organisation Design Methodology
- Aligning structure with strategy
- Designing reporting relationships
- Cross-functional collaboration

2. Workforce and Capability Planning
- Resource allocation
- Capability assessment
- Workforce alignment

3. Operating Model Integration
- Linking structure to business processes
- Service delivery alignment
- Operational efficiency

Day 4 – Implementing Organisational Change

1. Organisational Change Planning
- Transition planning
- Managing structural change
- Risk identification

2. Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive communication
- Employee engagement
- Managing resistance

3. Implementation Governance
- Programme oversight
- Progress reviews
- Issue and risk management

Day 5 – Organisational Design Workshop

1. Developing an Organisation Structure
- Designing the future-state organisation
- Defining governance and reporting lines
- Establishing implementation priorities

2. Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Organisational KPIs
- Measuring structural effectiveness
- Continuous organisational review

3. Practical Organisation Design Workshop
- Presenting organisational design proposals
- Peer review and executive feedback
- Course review and action planning

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course shows how to design and implement organizational structures that deliver strategy and operational clarity. It focuses on practical tools for diagnosing structure, allocating decision rights, and creating implementation plans. Participants leave with templates and actions they can apply immediately to reduce duplication, speed decision-making, and support growth or transformation.

Objectives

Objectives
Assess organisational structures and identify gaps that affect strategic execution, accountability, and operational performance.
Design organisational structures that clearly define roles, reporting lines, decision rights, and governance responsibilities.
Allocate responsibilities and decision-making authority using practical organisational design frameworks to improve efficiency and accountability.
Evaluate structural options that support growth, transformation, and cross-functional collaboration while reducing duplication and delays.
Develop a phased implementation roadmap with governance, KPIs, communication, and change management actions to ensure successful organisational redesign.

Who Should Attend?

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and General Managers.
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) and Operations Directors.
Strategy Directors and Business Transformation Leaders.
Human Resources Directors, Organisation Design, and Organisational Development Managers.
Programme Managers and Change Managers responsible for organisational restructuring.

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.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Organisational Structure

1. Principles of Organisational Design
- Purpose of organisational structure
- Structure and business strategy
- Organisational design principles

2. Types of Organisational Structures
- Functional structures
- Divisional and matrix structures
- Network and hybrid models

3. Assessing Current Structures
- Organisational diagnosis
- Identifying duplication and bottlenecks
- Evaluating organisational effectiveness

Day 2 – Roles, Responsibilities and Governance

1. Defining Organisational Roles
- Role clarity
- Accountability frameworks
- Responsibility assignment

2. Decision Rights
- Decision-making authority
- Delegation principles
- Escalation pathways

3. Governance Frameworks
- Governance structures
- Executive oversight
- Policy and compliance management

Day 3 – Designing the Future Organisation

1. Organisation Design Methodology
- Aligning structure with strategy
- Designing reporting relationships
- Cross-functional collaboration

2. Workforce and Capability Planning
- Resource allocation
- Capability assessment
- Workforce alignment

3. Operating Model Integration
- Linking structure to business processes
- Service delivery alignment
- Operational efficiency

Day 4 – Implementing Organisational Change

1. Organisational Change Planning
- Transition planning
- Managing structural change
- Risk identification

2. Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive communication
- Employee engagement
- Managing resistance

3. Implementation Governance
- Programme oversight
- Progress reviews
- Issue and risk management

Day 5 – Organisational Design Workshop

1. Developing an Organisation Structure
- Designing the future-state organisation
- Defining governance and reporting lines
- Establishing implementation priorities

2. Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Organisational KPIs
- Measuring structural effectiveness
- Continuous organisational review

3. Practical Organisation Design Workshop
- Presenting organisational design proposals
- Peer review and executive feedback
- Course review and action planning