WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Strategy Essentials Program

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Strategy

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Last date to apply: August 13, 2027 · Program starts on September 13, 2027

About Programme

When taking on a general manager position, strategy formulation and strategy implementation become a vital part of your responsibilities. WHU´s Strategy Essentials Program is a fast-paced program providing you with the essential knowledge and tools to develop and implement a strong business strategy. By analyzing and discussing the different facets of business strategy formulation, you will gain an understanding of the importance of a company’s resources, capabilities, and limitations.

Programme Content

Strategy formulation refers to the process of choosing the most appropriate course of action for the realization of organizational goals and objectives, which in turn will achieve the organizational vision. It is about finding out where to go, how to get there, and checking if you are on the right track. Strategies are formulated for the company as a whole as well as for its divisions and subdivisions, and they evolve over the course of a company’s lifecycle.

A brilliant strategy can earn your company recognition as a serious competitor, but your company will only retain that position if your strategy is successfully executed. Many articles have been published about the success of implementing a corporate strategy, and it is the case that many organizations fail to get what they want out of their strategic plan. The biggest hurdle is said to be transforming that great strategy into great performance – in other words, strategy execution: making the strategy work. Effective leaders are aware of these hurdles and understand that you need much more than a great strategy to be successful. It is about bridging the gap between theory and practice and the ability to make every employee aware of the right way of working as well as overcoming emotional barriers.

Programme Audience

Participants who are responsible for the formulation and implementation of corporate strategy within their company, business unit, or team
Participants who are in transition into a general management position
Professionals who have recently made a transition from a functional level to a general management level
Professionals who are contributing to company performance, e.g. heads of business units, managers of departments, or leaders of project teams

The minimum number of participants for this program is 12.

Programme Benefits

Learn to formulate a business (unit) strategy that suits the needs and visions of your organization
Understand the concept of corporate strategy and why a strong strategy is essential for a company’s success
Understand the role of different stakeholders
Apply strategy formulation methods and frameworks
Learn how to implement a strategy successfully
Learn how to manage change and overcome (emotional) resistance to change

Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.

Testimonials

"The Strategy Essentials Program combines solid theoretical foundations with in-depth, research-driven insights and relevant real-world applications. A key highlight was the diverse group of executive participants, which fostered dynamic exchanges and truly inspiring discussions throughout the program."

Dr. Kai Landsecker

Head of Development, Nexaro GmbH

"You can read a good book on strategy to know the basics, but if you want to start thinking deeply about how to start changing communication, leadership, and company culture to really implement a strategy and act on it, then I recommend you to take Strategy Essentials. The latest scientific research is combined with the best business practice. Many anecdotes and insights given by the professors are still on my mind as they came from real life and business situations, which were often provocative and humorous."

Marianne Ohm

Co-Founder and Managing Director codiviti UG

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