Strategy In Action

Program Structure

Morning

What is ‘Strategy’? - Fundamental ideas

The power of purpose - The organisation’s ethos drives strategy

Distinctive capabilities - What sets you apart

Afternoon

Industry structure and dynamics - How the nature of industries affects
strategy, and how industries evolve over time

Morning

Corporate strategy in emerging markets - Challenges and opportunities

Strategy for nations - Kenya’s Vision 2030 project

Afternoon

Competitors and positioning - How the nature of industries affects
strategy, and how industries evolve over time

Competitive moves - Playing to win, and playing the long game

Morning

Strategy through people - Building highperformance teams

Strategy, organisational structure and leadership

Afternoon

Strategy in the multi-business firm - Parenting from the centre

Sustainable corporate strategy - Coupling business with society

Morning

From Strategy to Action: how to ‘do’ strategy -
Focus and prioritisation
Practical issues
Strategy as a living framework

Afternoon

Strategy and shareholder value - Measuring the impact of strategy

Leadership and ethics - Doing it right

Morning

CEO Roundtable - Lessons from the battlefront - by top leaders

Afternoon

Synthesis and conclusions - Take-home lessons