Strategy Development Essentials

A Bootcamp for Starting, Creating, and Implementing a Better Plan

Master the art of strategic planning with this self-paced, online program. Learn to create clear, mission-driven strategies that align your team and resources for maximum impact. Upon completion, you’ll earn a digital badge from Canada’s top-ranked business school, showcasing your expertise in strategic leadership and execution.

Note: Participants will have one year from the date of registration to access and complete this asynchronous program.

Crafting Focused Strategies for Lasting Impact

There are moments when the greatest attribute of leadership is providing yourself and your team with clarity and focus. But why are clarity and focus so elusive for organizations? It’s because we say yes—a lot. Leaders are constantly seeking new opportunities, which often leads to too many yeses.

The problem with saying yes without aligning it to your purpose is that you can lose your why among all the whats. You can’t do everything. You must choose what best serves your purpose, value proposition, and clients.

This program helps participants find clarity and focus while reimagining their organization’s future. It’s about assessing where you are today and mapping out the next destination. Strategy is the process of charting the steps from here to there, while staying true to your purpose. It’s also about building confidence—knowing who you are, what you’re good at, and identifying the best path forward for maximum impact.

Participants will enhance their ability to evaluate organizational health, gain confidence in leading strategic planning, and engage stakeholders effectively. They will master key planning tools to achieve clarity and focus, while recognizing the importance of communication and culture. The program addresses common pain points such as mission creep, resource misallocation, and low staff morale, aligning teams with a shared vision and maximizing resource efficiency to drive meaningful change.

Note: Participants will have one year from the date of registration to access and complete this asynchronous program.

Individuals who are early in their leadership journey and want to step into strategic roles will benefit from this program. With a strong interest in business management and leadership, they will gain easy-to-implement strategic planning skills.

Professionals with several years of leadership experience looking to refresh their strategic planning acumen and overcome organizational challenges. These individuals may be dealing with issues like resource misalignment or mission creep and are seeking advanced tools to better guide their teams and drive impactful change.

Individuals tasked with shaping the future direction of their organizations, such as heads of strategy or senior advisors, will benefit from this program. They are looking for innovative approaches to strategy development, ensuring their plans remain adaptable in changing environments while aligning with the organization’s core mission and values.

This self-paced program allows you to develop strategic planning skills on your own schedule, without disrupting your career.

Connect with and learn from peers across a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.

Train directly with Chris Bosch, an experienced strategist who brings practical insights from his work with both large and small organizations.

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