Strategy in Practice (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Weekly agenda for the Zoom online sessions on Tuesdays starting 25th March 2025 at 17.40:
25th March: Kick-off including an introduction of the learning objectives, learning material, assignments and learning methods
1st April: Strategic planning & preparedness
8th April: Positioning vs. continuous adaptation
15th April: Principles and practices of execution
22nd April: Strategic re-framing
29th April: Foresight and scenario work
6th May: Crafting a strategic narrative
13th May: Feedback and key takeaways

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online-studies.
Learning methods may include dialogic, experimental and collaborative contact lessons, simulation practices, guest lecturers, case studies and the development of the strategy models in the student’s own organization.
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies.

Materials

Baliga, R.M. Santalainen, T. 2016. Rethinking strategy.
Johnson, M. W., Suskewicz, J. 2020. Lead from the Future. e-Book.
Kim, C. - Renee Mauborgne. 2005. Blue Ocean Strategy.
Marting R. - Lafley A.G., 2013. Playing to win: how strategy really works. Harvard Business Review Press.
McGrath, R. 2019. Seeing around corners : how to spot inflection points in business before they happen, e-Book.
Minzberg H. - Ahlstrand B. - Lampel J, 1998. Strategy Safari. Prentice Hall.
Tighe, S. 2019. Rethinking Strategy. e-Book.
Additional, recommended readings and journal articles listed in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

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

The weekly online meetings include lectures and presentations on the topics as well as related small group work.

The implementation follows the Flipped Classroom approach, whereby students are encouraged to study in advance each week's learning material, which will be applied in the online meetings.

Working life connections

The assignments of the implementation are linked to the current strategy work practices - both in private and public organizations.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam!

Internationality

Students’ backgrounds and work environments will bring an international perspective to the implementation. Internationality is present through teamwork, course books, articles and assignments.

Completion alternatives

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

Learning assignments

Team assignments:
Assignment 1: Strategic analysis of a chosen company/organization.
Assignment 2: Foresight/scenario work
See more specific instructions of the learning assignments in Moodle.

Assessment methods

Assessment:
• Teamwork of the Assignments 1 and 2: 100 %
There will be no extra assignments given to compensate for absences.