Executive Project Management - Project Strategy
Course ID: 260629 0101 151ESH
Course Dates : 29/06/2026 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 Leadership & Management Development Project & Programme Management 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
Projects must deliver measurable business value and align with strategy. This five-day course teaches leaders how to set direction, choose the right work, and govern delivery. You will practice decision frameworks and tools on real scenarios. The focus is on making trade-offs, protecting benefits, and improving accountability.
Objectives
Translate corporate strategy into a prioritized project portfolio with clear selection criteria.
Define measurable project outcomes and success criteria tied to business KPIs.
Evaluate and select projects using cost, benefit, risk, and strategic-impact analyses.
Design governance, approval gates, and reporting to reduce rework and increase delivery predictability.
Lead stakeholder negotiations and make trade-off decisions that protect expected benefits.
Define measurable project outcomes and success criteria tied to business KPIs.
Evaluate and select projects using cost, benefit, risk, and strategic-impact analyses.
Design governance, approval gates, and reporting to reduce rework and increase delivery predictability.
Lead stakeholder negotiations and make trade-off decisions that protect expected benefits.
Who Should Attend
Executive sponsors of strategic projects
PMO directors and portfolio managers
Program managers overseeing multi-project initiatives
Senior project managers responsible for high-impact projects
Business unit leaders or product heads launching major initiatives
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 Project Strategy
1. Strategic Project Management
- Aligning projects with organisational strategy
- Understanding strategic project objectives
- Defining executive leadership responsibilities
2. Translating Strategy into Projects
- Converting business strategy into project initiatives
- Establishing project selection criteria
- Prioritising strategic investments
3. Defining Project Success
- Establishing measurable outcomes
- Aligning project KPIs with business objectives
- Defining success criteria and expected benefits
Day 2 – Project Selection and Prioritisation
1. Business Case Evaluation
- Assessing strategic value
- Analysing costs and expected benefits
- Evaluating return on investment
2. Strategic Risk Assessment
- Identifying strategic project risks
- Assessing organisational impact
- Supporting informed investment decisions
3. Portfolio Prioritisation
- Ranking strategic initiatives
- Balancing competing priorities
- Optimising organisational resources
Day 3 – Governance and Strategic Control
1. Project Governance
- Establishing governance structures
- Defining approval gates
- Assigning decision-making authority
2. Executive Reporting
- Developing strategic dashboards
- Monitoring project performance
- Escalating critical issues effectively
3. Benefits Management
- Tracking expected business benefits
- Monitoring benefit realisation
- Supporting continuous strategic alignment
Day 4 – Strategic Decision-Making
1. Stakeholder Leadership
- Managing executive stakeholders
- Building strategic consensus
- Supporting organisational alignment
2. Trade-Off Decision-Making
- Evaluating alternative delivery options
- Balancing scope, cost, schedule, and quality
- Protecting strategic benefits
3. Strategic Communication
- Communicating project direction
- Managing executive expectations
- Supporting organisational commitment
Day 5 – Practical Project Strategy Workshop
1. Strategic Planning Exercise
- Developing a strategic project roadmap
- Defining project priorities and governance
- Aligning initiatives with business objectives
2. Executive Strategy Simulation
- Evaluating strategic investment options
- Making executive trade-off decisions
- Presenting strategic recommendations
3. Strategy Improvement Planning
- Reviewing strategic project performance
- Identifying governance improvements
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
