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Syllabus

Module 1 - Business Unit Strategies, Functional Strategies, and Getting Approval

In this module you will need to come up with some strategic decisions. What you propose to strategically achieve has to be consistent with what an external and internal analyses, plus it needs to be consistent with the corporate strategy. To implement the business strategy, you need to do so through our functional strategies. You will discuss strategic alternatives, functional strategies, and going through the approval process to get our strategy approved.

Module 2 - Corporate Decisions and Strategic Alternatives - Part 1

Corporate strategy defines the company and allocates resources among the various SBUs. We started the course by discussing how corporate sets the vision and the goals for the SBUs. Now that we have an understanding of business strategy, we can discuss in more detail how corporate supports those plans. But corporate can also take on other approaches, such as acquiring companies, forming partnerships, or developing new business areas. In this module, we will consider the strategic alternatives that corporate strategies can take on.

Module 3 Corporate Decisions and Strategic Alternatives - Part 2

Another decision for corporate strategists is to determine the level of diversification. Companies diversify in order to grow and hopefully achieve greater profitability. By going after markets the organization is not currently in, the company is trying to develop new lines of business. In this module we will discuss diversification as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Module 4: Strategic Leadership and Implementation

A corporate strategy is meaningless without leadership in both creating the plan and in its implementation. In this module we will cover several challenges in developing and implementing strategy and then the leadership approaches one can take to overcome those challenges. The leadership style we suggest is one of leader as coach, who empowers the employees so as to create a learning organization. This is most apt in an environment of change and unanticipated risks, as forecasting the future is nigh impossible.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a foundation for advanced learners in health management

Develops perspectives that are useful for professionals in the healthecare industry

Taught by Paul Levy and John Friar, who have established reputations in strategic management

Students will review the impact of the market environment on strategy-making

Examines healthcare organizations, including mergers and acquisitions

This course assumes that students have knowledge of the first part of this course series

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 Engaging in Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations with these activities:

Brush up on business strategy fundamentals

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Revisit key concepts from business strategy to enhance your understanding of healthcare organizations' strategic management.

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Review notes or textbooks on business strategy concepts
Complete practice exercises or quizzes on business strategy

Review Hospital Administration General Knowledge

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Recall some of the foundational concepts that will aid you in this course

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Go through your old textbooks
Review your old course notes and assignments
Take an online practice quiz

Connect with professionals in the healthcare industry

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Build your professional network and gain valuable insights by connecting with experienced professionals in the healthcare industry.

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Attend industry events and conferences
Reach out to professionals on LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
Request informational interviews to learn from their experiences and perspectives

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Attend industry webinars and workshops

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Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in healthcare strategic management by attending industry webinars and workshops.

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Search for upcoming webinars and workshops related to healthcare strategic management
Register and attend the events

Watch Online Videos about Healthcare Management

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YouTube and other video-based platforms have content that can strengthen your knowledge foundation

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Search for videos on healthcare management topics
Create a playlist of relevant videos
Take notes while watching the videos

Create a summary of key strategic management frameworks

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Reinforce your understanding of strategic management frameworks by creating a concise summary of their key elements and applications.

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Gather materials from course lectures and readings
Identify and extract key concepts and models
Organize and summarize the frameworks in a clear and concise format

Practice Analyzing Healthcare Data

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You will apply concepts from the course to solve problems

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Download practice datasets
Use statistical software to analyze the data
Write a report on your findings

Analyze healthcare industry case studies

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Engage in critical thinking by examining real-world healthcare case studies to understand strategic decision-making in the industry.

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Read and analyze case studies provided in course materials
Identify key strategic issues and challenges
Develop and evaluate potential solutions

Participate in peer-led discussion groups

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Engage with peers to exchange perspectives, enhance critical thinking, and deepen your understanding of strategic management concepts.

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Join or create a peer-led discussion group
Prepare for discussions by reviewing course materials and readings
Actively participate in discussions, sharing insights and asking questions

Explore advanced topics in strategic management

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Expand your knowledge of strategic management by exploring advanced topics such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and international business strategy.

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Identify areas of strategic management you wish to explore further
Search for online tutorials or courses on these topics
Complete the tutorials or courses to enhance your understanding

Create a Business Plan for a Healthcare Organization

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Draft a document that tests your knowledge about developing a healthcare business strategy

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Choose a healthcare organization
Research the organization's industry, market, and competitors
Develop a business strategy
Write a business plan

Attend a Healthcare Industry Conference

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Immerse yourself in the latest trends and connect with professionals

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Research upcoming healthcare conferences
Register for a conference that interests you
Attend the conference and engage with other attendees

Develop a strategic analysis of a healthcare organization

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Apply your knowledge of strategic management frameworks to conduct an in-depth analysis of a healthcare organization, identifying key challenges and opportunities.

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Select a healthcare organization for analysis
Gather data and information on the organization's industry, market, and internal capabilities
Apply strategic management frameworks to analyze the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
Develop recommendations for strategic improvement

Implement a strategic plan for a healthcare organization

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Put your strategic management skills into practice by developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for a healthcare organization.

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Define the organization's strategic goals and objectives
Develop strategies to achieve the goals and objectives
Implement the strategies and monitor their progress
Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic plan and make necessary adjustments

Career center

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