Award in Achieving Alignment: Crafting Vision and Strategy
The module on Vision and Strategy equips students with a robust understanding of how to create and execute strategic initiatives that drive organizational success.
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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Coursework: Achieving Alignment - Crafting Vision and StrategyIntroductory Podcast00:07:45Assignment Podcast00:05:30
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Section 1: Vision, Strategy, and Organisational Purpose
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Section 2: External Forces and Industry Dynamics
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Section 3: Internal Analysis and ResourcesJournal Article: The Strategic Analysis of Intangible ResourcesJournal Article: Strategic Alignment. a Practitioner's PerspectivePodium Lecture 3: Internal Analysis and Strategically Valuable Resources00:51:17
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Section 4: Mission, Vision, Values and GoalsJournal Article: Strategic Planning - Getting StartedJournal Article: How to Develop a Shared VisionJournal Article: Strategic Vision or Strategic Con?Quiz 4.5: Construct and Sign-Off on Organizational Policies and Procedures in Line with the Organization’s GoalsLecture 4.6: Developing and Implementing SOPs for Consistency and Compliance00:34:23
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Section 5: Competitive Approaches and Strategic Positioning
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Section 6: Aligning the Organisation
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Section 7: From Plan to ActionJournal Article: Strategy Implementation-A Review and an Introductory FrameworkJournal Article: Does Strategic Planning Enhance or Impede Innovation and Firm PerformanceJournal Article: Innovation, Communication, and LeadershipLecture 7.4: Part 1: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for One's Organisation01:03:33Lecture 7.4: Part 2: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for One's Organisation00:47:44Quiz 7.5: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for One's Organisation
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Section 8: Innovation and DisruptionJournal Article: How Intelligence Organisations InnovatePodium Lecture 8: Innovation and Disruptive Strategies00:47:35
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Section 9: Evaluating and Adapting Strategy
The module on Vision and Strategy equips students with a robust understanding of how to create and execute strategic initiatives that drive organizational success. Upon completion, students will be able to craft compelling organizational visions, align stakeholders, and develop strategies rooted in innovative and critical thinking to achieve long-term goals. They will gain proficiency in conducting environmental analyses, setting mission-aligned objectives, and formulating adaptive strategies through frameworks like PESTLE, SWOT, and Porter's Five Forces. Additionally, the module emphasizes effective strategy implementation, integrating innovation, and fostering strategic leadership and communication skills. Through practical applications and case studies, students will refine their ability to evaluate and adapt strategies in dynamic environments, preparing them to lead with insight and agility in competitive markets.
Programme Outcomes
- This module provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a vision for an organisation and formulate effective strategies to achieve organisational goals with a focus on out-of-the-box thinking to encourage students to challenge conventional thinking, explore new market spaces, and generate fresh ideas for strategic advantage. Successful strategy execution would be emphasized.
- A Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in business, administration, management, or a related field
- Minimum 180 ECTS previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
- 2 years of work experience
- A GPA score of 2.5 (C+) or higher (or equivalent) will be required
- Proof of C1 level of English or equivalent
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What’s included
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Duration :Full Time- 3Months
Part Time- 6Months - Learning: 125 +Hours
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