HEC Paris

Corporate Strategy

HEC Paris

Management & Strategy

About Programme

In a fast-paced and complex world, strategy is the one core task leaders cannot delegate. This intensive 4-day program equips top executives with tools and frameworks to master corporate strategy—from design to execution. Based on the renowned STRATEGOR approach by HEC professors, it blends academic rigor with practical insights. Participants engage in real-world cases, peer exchanges, and dynamic discussions to better analyze industries, detect weak signals, and build competitive business models. More than a course, it’s a leadership transformation to drive long-term value and strategic impact.

Programme Content

4 days to master the key levers of corporate-level strategy

This intensive 4-day program helps you explore the tools and frameworks to drive growth, create value, and steer complex, multi-business organizations effectivelye.

Focus 1: What is Corporate Strategy?

Understand the unique role of the corporate center in creating value across a portfolio of businesses.

Focus 2: Growth & Value Creation

Identify and activate the right growth levers for long-term success.

Focus 3: Vertical Integration & Outsourcing

Decide which activities to keep in-house or delegate to external partners for agility and efficiency.

Focus 4: Diversification

Evaluate when and how to expand into new industries or markets.

Focus 5: Internationalisation

Develop a robust global expansion strategy tailored to your organization’s strengths.

Focus 6: Strategic Alliances

Build effective partnerships to share resources, innovate, or access new markets.

Focus 7: Sustainability & Strategy

Integrate ESG priorities into corporate-level decision-making for resilient growth.

Focus 8: M&A & Post-Merger Integration

Navigate the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from strategic rationale to successful integration

Focus 9: Corporate Governance

Design governance systems that support performance, transparency, and accountability in complex organizations.

Programme Objective

Develop a clear understanding of corporate vs. business strategy
Analyze industry forces, macro trends, and competitive dynamics
Identify paths of growth
Make strategic choices across multi-business portfolios
Integrate sustainability in the corporate strategy
Understand Corporate Governance

Pedagogy

Pédagogy : The pedagogical approach blends academic content with applied learning, including: • Theoretical insights • Digital modules • Case studies • Interactive workshops • Role-playing exercises • Leadership coaching

Personalized Executive Challenge Clinics:Reflect on what keeps you up at night.After each module, participants engage in a highly personalized, coach-facilitated clinic in small groups of 5–6 executives. These confidential sessions are designed to address real, high-stakes strategic and leadership challenges.In a rigorous and structured setting, participants challenge their assumptions, gain fresh peer perspectives, and refine critical decisions. Each clinic concludes with clear priorities and concrete next steps, ensuring immediate impact within their organizations.

Evaluation: Participants will be assessed through the development of a strategic memo focused on a self-selected question or opportunity, relevant to their industry, role, or interests.

Programme Audience

The program is Tailored for Top Management who have ownership and contribute to the strategy: • CEO-s • BU-s Leaders,• Start-up Founders• Functional Leaders : Chief marketing, Chief technology: (Operations, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, R&D…)

The program is designed for executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with a minimum of five years of professional experience.

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HEC Paris

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Jouy-en-Josas, France

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