Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Competitive Strategy - Strategic Moves    

Course ID:   260413 0101 077ESH

Course Dates :          13/04/2026             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 course shows how to choose and execute strategic moves that change market position. It focuses on decision rules, testable hypotheses, and measurable outcomes. You will work on real cases and build move packages you can use immediately. The emphasis is on clarity: what to do, why it will work, and how to implement it.

Objectives

1. Map your organisation's competitive position and identify the top three opportunity spaces for action.
2. Formulate concrete strategic moves (e.g., market entry, pricing change, capability build, alliance) with clear hypotheses and KPIs.
3. Quantify the financial and operational impact of each move and surface key dependencies and risks.
4. Produce a 90–180 day execution plan with milestones, resource estimates, and go/no-go criteria.
5. Prepare concise decision briefs and stakeholder alignment plans to secure commitment and speed implementation.

Who Should Attend

1. Business unit leaders responsible for regional or product P&Ls
2. Corporate strategy managers and directors
3. Heads of Product or Product Directors shaping market offers
4. Heads of Corporate Development / M&A evaluating portfolio moves
5. Commercial Directors / Heads of Sales who must shift go-to-market approach

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 Strategic Competitive Moves

1. Understanding Strategic Moves
- Types of strategic moves
- Creating sustainable competitive advantage
- Aligning moves with business objectives

2. Assessing Competitive Position
- Evaluating current market position
- Identifying strategic strengths and weaknesses
- Recognising opportunity spaces

3. Defining Strategic Priorities
- Selecting high-impact initiatives
- Establishing strategic hypotheses
- Setting measurable success criteria

Day 2 – Developing Strategic Options

1. Market Entry Strategies
- Entering new customer segments
- Expanding into new markets
- Evaluating market attractiveness

2. Competitive Positioning Decisions
- Pricing strategy adjustments
- Differentiation opportunities
- Strengthening value propositions

3. Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
- Identifying partnership opportunities
- Evaluating strategic fit
- Managing collaborative initiatives

Day 3 – Evaluating Strategic Moves

1. Financial Impact Assessment
- Revenue growth projections
- Cost and investment analysis
- Profitability considerations

2. Operational Feasibility
- Capability assessment
- Resource requirements
- Implementation dependencies

3. Risk Assessment
- Identifying strategic risks
- Scenario planning
- Developing mitigation strategies

Day 4 – Planning Strategy Execution

1. Building an Execution Roadmap
- Defining milestones
- Sequencing strategic activities
- Assigning ownership and accountability

2. Performance Measurement
- Selecting strategic KPIs
- Monitoring implementation progress
- Reviewing strategic assumptions

3. Change and Stakeholder Management
- Building executive alignment
- Communicating strategic decisions
- Managing organisational commitment

Day 5 – Strategic Decision Workshop

1. Developing a Strategic Move Package
- Analysing a real business challenge
- Selecting strategic actions
- Preparing implementation priorities

2. Executive Decision Brief
- Presenting evidence-based recommendations
- Supporting strategic decisions with analysis
- Responding to executive questions

3. Implementation Action Planning
- Developing a 90–180 day execution plan
- Defining go/no-go decision criteria
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This course shows how to choose and execute strategic moves that change market position. It focuses on decision rules, testable hypotheses, and measurable outcomes. You will work on real cases and build move packages you can use immediately. The emphasis is on clarity: what to do, why it will work, and how to implement it.

Objectives

1. Map your organisation's competitive position and identify the top three opportunity spaces for action.
2. Formulate concrete strategic moves (e.g., market entry, pricing change, capability build, alliance) with clear hypotheses and KPIs.
3. Quantify the financial and operational impact of each move and surface key dependencies and risks.
4. Produce a 90–180 day execution plan with milestones, resource estimates, and go/no-go criteria.
5. Prepare concise decision briefs and stakeholder alignment plans to secure commitment and speed implementation.

Who Should Attend?

1. Business unit leaders responsible for regional or product P&Ls
2. Corporate strategy managers and directors
3. Heads of Product or Product Directors shaping market offers
4. Heads of Corporate Development / M&A evaluating portfolio moves
5. Commercial Directors / Heads of Sales who must shift go-to-market approach

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 Strategic Competitive Moves

1. Understanding Strategic Moves
- Types of strategic moves
- Creating sustainable competitive advantage
- Aligning moves with business objectives

2. Assessing Competitive Position
- Evaluating current market position
- Identifying strategic strengths and weaknesses
- Recognising opportunity spaces

3. Defining Strategic Priorities
- Selecting high-impact initiatives
- Establishing strategic hypotheses
- Setting measurable success criteria

Day 2 – Developing Strategic Options

1. Market Entry Strategies
- Entering new customer segments
- Expanding into new markets
- Evaluating market attractiveness

2. Competitive Positioning Decisions
- Pricing strategy adjustments
- Differentiation opportunities
- Strengthening value propositions

3. Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
- Identifying partnership opportunities
- Evaluating strategic fit
- Managing collaborative initiatives

Day 3 – Evaluating Strategic Moves

1. Financial Impact Assessment
- Revenue growth projections
- Cost and investment analysis
- Profitability considerations

2. Operational Feasibility
- Capability assessment
- Resource requirements
- Implementation dependencies

3. Risk Assessment
- Identifying strategic risks
- Scenario planning
- Developing mitigation strategies

Day 4 – Planning Strategy Execution

1. Building an Execution Roadmap
- Defining milestones
- Sequencing strategic activities
- Assigning ownership and accountability

2. Performance Measurement
- Selecting strategic KPIs
- Monitoring implementation progress
- Reviewing strategic assumptions

3. Change and Stakeholder Management
- Building executive alignment
- Communicating strategic decisions
- Managing organisational commitment

Day 5 – Strategic Decision Workshop

1. Developing a Strategic Move Package
- Analysing a real business challenge
- Selecting strategic actions
- Preparing implementation priorities

2. Executive Decision Brief
- Presenting evidence-based recommendations
- Supporting strategic decisions with analysis
- Responding to executive questions

3. Implementation Action Planning
- Developing a 90–180 day execution plan
- Defining go/no-go decision criteria
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning