Strategyaccelerator

Curriculum

The Accelerator curriculum consists of 23 sessions contained within 6 block of learning. Each of the 6 blocks takes 45 – 60 minutes to complete.

Learning Block 1

  • S 1 = Let’s face it: implementation is difficult. Most plans fail.
  • S 2 = Valuing the needs and challenges of others
  • S 3 = A willingness to engage in healthy debate
  • S 4 = Skillfully engaging the organization
  • S 5 = Aligning around the question, “What is strategy?”
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Learning Block 2

  • S 6 = Creating competitive advantage through differentiation
  • S 7 = Stress testing for completeness using Levels of Strategy
  • S 8 = Designing interconnections throughout the system
  • S 9 = Use metrics wisely
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Learning Block 3

  • S 10 = Utilizing priority grids to manage tactics
  • S 11 = Implementing “both/and” processes and behaviors
  • S 12 = Knowing how interpersonal dynamics determine decision-making effectiveness
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Learning Block 4

  • S 13 = Making better choices
  • Expand your list of options
  • Reality test against overly simplistic assumptions
  • Reality test against emotional biases
  • Prepare to be wrong
  • S 14 = Using directed advocacy
  • S 15 = Testing strategic assumptions
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Learning Block 5

  • S 16 = Creating alignment around the current reality
  • S 17 = Being an effective change agent
  • S 18 = Asking smart questions
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Learning Block 6

  • S 19 = Determining the role of the corporate center
  • S 20 = Harnessing the power of mission
  • S 21 = Creating a short list of strategic priorities
  • S 22 = Coordination across teams
  • S 23 = Strengthening the annual planning process with a continuous issue-based “decision-agenda”
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