Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery from Coursera

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In today’s competitive business environment, organizations are facing unprecedented levels of change and disruption. Only 1 out of 10 executives based on a global survey admit that their organizations successfully deliver all of their strategic initiatives. This course will help you as a leader of your organization to bridge the costly and wasteful gap between strategy design and delivery.

You will learn how external and internal factors impact the organizations’ capability to implement strategies. You will understand Brightline’s 10 Guiding Principles and see how these can help bridge the strategy-implementation gap based on real-world examples from the profit-, non-profit- and government sectors. We bring you interviews from global leaders and experts to share their experiences and examples in strategy implementation. You will also analyze a fictional case and create a strategic action plan following the Brightline’s 10 Guiding Principles.

After completing this course, you will comprehend how the 10 Guiding Principles can address and resolve your organization’s challenges to successfully achieve its strategic goals.

What's inside

Syllabus

Module 1: The Gap between Strategy Design and Strategy Delivery

Welcome to the first week of the course! Get started by reviewing your learning objectives for this module and some helpful "housekeeping" information about the course. Then we will dive into learning about the gap between strategy design and delivery. Let's get started!

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Enhances your understanding of strategy implementation, a critical aspect for organizational success

Taught by Ricardo Viana Vargas, a respected expert in strategic implementation

Provides real-world examples from various sectors, enhancing applicability

Requires learners to analyze a case study and develop a strategic action plan, fostering practical skills development

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Practical strategy implementation principles

According to learners, this course offers a highly relevant framework for bridging the strategy design and delivery gap, utilizing the Brightline Guiding Principles. Many students praised the practical nature of the content and the inclusion of compelling real-world examples and expert interviews, which helped illustrate the principles effectively. While widely regarded as a solid introduction and good overview, some reviewers mentioned a need for more detailed guidance on applying the principles in diverse organizational contexts.

Provides a good introduction and framework.

"It's a really good overview of the challenges and principles of strategy delivery."

"The course offers a solid foundation for understanding the strategy-implementation gap."

"If you're new to this topic, it's an excellent starting point."

Insights from leaders and case studies.

"The interviews with global leaders were fascinating and added significant value."

"Learning from real-world examples helped ground the principles in reality."

"The case studies were a great way to see the principles in action."

Useful framework for strategy execution.

"The 10 Guiding Principles offer a clear roadmap for implementation."

"I found the Brightline principles incredibly practical and applicable to my work."

"This course provided me with a structured way to think about strategy delivery using the principles."

Could benefit from deeper application detail.

"I wish there was more detailed guidance on applying the principles in complex situations."

"While a great overview, it didn't go into the nitty-gritty of implementation challenges."

"Could use more examples covering specific industries or types of organizations."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery with these activities:

Review course notes and materials

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Refreshing your knowledge of the key concepts covered in the course will help you maximize your engagement and learning.

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Read through your notes from previous courses or study materials related to strategy design and implementation.
Review the Brightline Guiding Principles.
Take practice questions or quizzes to test your understanding.

Review the 10 Guiding Principles of Strategy Implementation

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Understanding the 10 Guiding Principles will provide you with a solid foundation for the course.

Browse courses on Strategy Implementation

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Read the 10 Guiding Principles.
Create a summary of each principle.

Join a Study Group or Online Forum for Strategy Professionals

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Participating in a study group or online forum will allow you to connect with other professionals and learn from their experiences.

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Identify a few study groups or online forums that are relevant to your needs.
Join the study group or online forum.
Participate in the discussions and activities.

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Attend an Industry Conference on Strategy

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Attending an industry conference will provide you with the opportunity to learn from experts, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in strategy.

Browse courses on Strategy

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Identify a few industry conferences on strategy that are relevant to your needs.
Register for the conference.
Attend the conference.

Read: Good Strategy/Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt

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Reading this book will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of strategy development.

View The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists on Amazon

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Purchase a copy of the book.
Read the book, taking notes as you go.
Write a summary of the book's main points.

Participate in a peer learning group

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Engaging with peers in a learning group can provide valuable insights and support as you implement the Brightline Guiding Principles.

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Find a group of peers who are also interested in learning about the Brightline Guiding Principles.
Meet regularly to discuss the course material, share experiences, and provide feedback to each other.
Work together on projects or case studies to apply the Guiding Principles to real-world situations.

Attend a Workshop on Strategy Implementation

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Attending a workshop will provide you with the opportunity to learn from experts and network with other professionals in your field.

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Identify a workshop on strategy implementation that is relevant to your needs.
Register for the workshop.
Attend the workshop.

Review Real-World Examples of Strategic Action Plans

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Examining real-world examples will give you a practical understanding of how to create effective strategic action plans.

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Identify a few examples of strategic action plans from different industries.
Analyze the plans, paying particular attention to their structure, content, and implementation.
Develop a model strategic action plan that you can use in your own organization.

Develop a strategic action plan

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Creating a strategic action plan will help you apply the Brightline Guiding Principles to your own organization's challenges.

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Identify the key strategic goals of your organization.
Analyze the external and internal factors that impact your organization's ability to implement strategy.
Develop a set of strategic initiatives that are aligned with the Brightline Guiding Principles.
Create a detailed implementation plan for each initiative.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of your strategic action plan.

Analyze Case Studies of Successful and Unsuccessful Strategy Implementations

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Analyzing case studies will help you identify the factors that contribute to successful strategy implementation.

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Identify a few case studies of successful and unsuccessful strategy implementations.
Analyze the case studies, paying particular attention to the factors that contributed to success or failure.
Write a report on your findings.

Create a Strategy Implementation Plan for Your Own Organization

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Creating a strategic implementation plan will help you operationalize your strategy and increase the likelihood of success.

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Identify the key strategic objectives you want to achieve.
Develop a plan to achieve each objective, including specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities.
Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.

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