Strategic Thinking: A Strategy that Works

This is a module in the Global Leadership Program - week two, day five.

02-Nov-2012 -- 02-Nov-2012New YorkUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Joseph Onochie; ] Fri Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
7.0
No advance preparation required.
Introduction
  • What is strategy?
  • Evolution of strategic thinking
  • Focus on value creation

The Strategic Formulation process

  • Where are we now?
  • Where do we want to go?
  • How do we get there?

Implementing and Controlling strategy

  • Closing gaps
  • Learning
  • Managing expectations

Evolution of Strategic Thinking at the Corporate Level

  • BCG model
  • Value-based model
  • Resource-based model
  • Contemporary approach

Strategic Options at the Corporate Level

  • Growth strategies
  • Disinvestment strategies
  • - sell offs
  • - spin offs
  • Management style options

Evaluating Strategic Options

  • ROIC
  • SVA
  • VBM
  • EVA
  • Balances scorecard

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Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.