Certificate in Strategic Mindset

Understand complex context. Make thoughtful decisions.

Canadian CEOs are increasingly concerned about long-term viability: 35%* believe their organizations may not survive the next decade if they stay on their current path, citing slow reinvention and growing external pressures. This program equips participants to meet this challenge, providing a clear framework to assess organizational realities, explore future scenarios, and align decisions with long-term value creation, applying consistent strategic thinking to real challenges in their roles.

See further. Decide clearly.

Canada’s business environment, marked by economic uncertainty and rapid shifts, requires structured thinking to address long-term viability challenges. Managers are expected to cultivate a methodical approach to strategy. Through practical exercises and simulations, the program helps participants examine how value is created, interpret key signals, and ground their analysis in observable realities. This builds the capacity to move beyond intuition toward a repeatable process for understanding organizational position and potential.

Uncover how to assess the current state of an organization, including the mission, vision, values, customers, and operational strategy. Conduct a simulation demonstrating the origins of strategy and a situational analysis to identify the value you create for your customers.

Create a vision map for the future of an organization. Learn to conduct scenario planning, differentiate between initiatives and opportunities, and establish key goals and objectives for future vision. Identify the key benchmarks of success to measure your future efforts.

Managers in roles such as project management, product development and strategic planning will build their foundations for big-picture thinking and the valuable business skills to advance to more senior positions.

This 3-day program is a quick and convenient way to become a more strategic leader for your organization.

Gain sought-after skills in strategic thinking that are valuable for leaders in any industry.

Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.