•   Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3011 28.03.2022-20.05.2022  5   (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Student is able to evaluate different concepts and models of strategy work. S(he) is also able to analyze different strategies with strategy tools. Student is able to formulate action plans and equivalent metrics to execute strategies. S(he) is also able to plan and implement supporting communication practices for the strategy execution.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    This course is recommended to be taken after Strategic Thinking and Growth strategies course.
    Contents
    The content is a combination of following themes:
    • Practices of strategic management
    • Strategy process
    • Strategy tools and methods
    • Strategic development
    • Strategic key performance indicators
    • Strategic communications
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student knows some concepts and frameworks of strategy work.
    The student knows some strategic options and strategy tools.
    The student can participate in formulating the action plan of the strategy execution.
    The student knows some key performance indicators of strategic management.
    The student understands the significance of communications in the strategy process and s(he) can participate in planning of the strategic communication.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to evaluate different concepts and frameworks of strategy work.
    The student is able to analyze strategic options by utilizing strategy tools.
    The student is able to formulate the action of the strategy execution.
    The student is able to define relevant key performance indicators of strategic management.
    The student is able to plan and implement actions of strategic communication.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Student is able to choose appropriate concepts and frameworks of strategy work for and organization.
    The student is able to both analyze and develop the chosen strategic choice by utilizing different strategy tools and models.
    The student is able to formulate concrete action plans of the strategy execution.
    The student is able to choose and develop most relevant key performance indicators of strategic management.
    The student is able to plan and implement holistic actions of strategic communication.
    Further information
    Depending on the implementation the course may include pre-assignments. Further information will be provided in the Implementation Plan.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The course makes use of research and development approach to learning, with emphasis on both independent study and teamwork and an analytical approach to learning.

    Except the first online kick-off meeting in Zoom, the course is otherwise virtual, i.e. teams will make and return assignments independently.

    Teams will receive feedback for three (3) recorded team assignments. You will find a more specific information of the weekly assignments in the "Weekly agenda and time-schedule of the team assignments"/Moodle.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Minzberg H. - Ahlstrand B. - Lampel J, 1998. Strategy Safari. Prentice Hall.
    Marting R. - Lafley A.G., 2013. Playing to win: how strategy really works. Harvard Business Review Press.
    W. Chan Kim - Renee Mauborgne. 2005. Blue Ocean Strategy.
    Additional, recommended readings and journal articles listed in Moodle. Other selected materials and cases provided by the teacher(s) as handouts.

    Working life connections

    The assignments of the course are linked to individual learner's own work.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exam!

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Students’ backgrounds and work environments will bring an international perspective to the course. Internationality is present through teamwork, books, articles and assignments. The topic of the assignment is related with the internationalization.

    Timing

    28.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

    Learning assignments

    Team assignment: Strategic analysis of a chosen company/organization, including See more specific instructions of the learning assignments in the Moodle.

    Enrollment

    10.01.2022 - 25.03.2022

    Content scheduling

    Week Topics

    13 Kick-off for the course at the Pasila campus:
    content, assignments + virtual working/learning methods and platforms

    14 Strategic Planning and/or Preparedness

    15 Positioning vs. Continuous Adaptation

    16 Entrepreneurship and Strategy

    17 Principles of Execution, Innovation and Strategy

    18 Scorecards/Tools and Management Systems

    19 Disruptive Strategies

    20 Return of the final presentation (link to a recorded video)

    Groups
    • VIRTUAL
    • MASTRE
    • EXCH
    • MASTROME
    Alternative learning methods

    If a student would like to proceed according to the RPL process s(he) should contact the instructor of the course during the pre-enrolment week or latest when attending the first lecture.

    Assessment criteria

    According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

    Teachers

    Olli Laintila

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Assessment:
    • Teamwork. Strategic Analysis of a chosen company/organization, including weekly assignments, final report and video presentation: 100 %
    There will be no extra assignments given to compensate for absences.

    Degree Programme

    BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

    Virtual proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5