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Business Strategy: From Analysis to Execution

Master the frameworks that drive strategic decision-making. From Porter's Five Forces to Blue Ocean Strategy, from disruption theory to digital transformation — learn to analyze industries, build competitive advantage, and execute strategy effectively. Inspired by HBS curriculum.

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Course Outline

1

Foundations of Strategy

5 lessons

Understand what strategy really means, how it differs from tactics and operations, and the core frameworks every strategist needs.

What is Strategy? (Porter's View)
Strategy vs. Tactics vs. Operations
Mission, Vision & Values Framework
SWOT Analysis
The Strategy Diamond (Hambrick & Fredrickson)
2

Competitive Advantage

5 lessons

Master Porter's Five Forces, generic strategies, value chain analysis, competitive positioning, and Blue Ocean Strategy.

Porter's Five Forces
Generic Strategies: Cost, Differentiation & Focus
Value Chain Analysis
Competitive Positioning
Blue Ocean Strategy (Kim & Mauborgne)
3

Disruption & Innovation

5 lessons

Explore Clayton Christensen's disruptive innovation theory, the innovator's dilemma, jobs-to-be-done, and platform business models.

Disruptive Innovation Theory (Christensen)
Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation
The Innovator's Dilemma
Jobs-to-be-Done Framework
Platform Business Models
4

Growth Strategy

5 lessons

Learn the Ansoff Matrix, organic vs. inorganic growth, strategic alliances, vertical integration, and first-mover dynamics.

Ansoff Matrix: Four Paths to Growth
Organic vs. Inorganic Growth
Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
Vertical Integration
First-Mover vs. Fast-Follower
5

Strategy Execution

5 lessons

Bridge the strategy-execution gap with the Balanced Scorecard, OKRs, resource allocation, and organizational alignment.

The Strategy-Execution Gap
Balanced Scorecard (Kaplan & Norton)
OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)
Resource Allocation
Organizational Alignment
6

Digital Strategy

5 lessons

Navigate digital transformation, network effects, data strategy, AI for business, and the platform vs. pipeline distinction.

Digital Transformation Strategy
Network Effects & Winner-Take-All
Data as a Strategic Asset
AI Strategy for Business
Platform vs. Pipeline Business
7

Global Strategy

5 lessons

Master global strategy frameworks, market entry modes, cultural considerations, emerging market strategy, and geopolitical risk.

Global Strategy Frameworks (CAGE/Ghemawat)
Entry Modes: Export, License, JV & FDI
Cultural Considerations in Strategy
Emerging Market Strategy
Managing Geopolitical Risk
8

Strategy Case Studies

5 lessons

Apply strategic frameworks to real-world cases: Apple, Netflix vs. Blockbuster, Amazon's Flywheel, Tesla, and Airbnb.

Case Study: Apple's Strategic Evolution
Case Study: Netflix vs. Blockbuster
Case Study: Amazon's Flywheel
Case Study: Tesla's Industry Disruption
Case Study: Airbnb Platform Strategy