Short Course
Strategic Leadership
Lead transformational change with confidence. Develop strategic thinking, strengthen decision-making and influence skills, and learn to align strategy, leadership, and culture to drive organizational performance and growth.
Current Offerings
Overview
Who Should Attend
Ideal for leaders responsible for:
Corporate, enterprise, or division strategy
Business unit strategy execution
Strategic planning and portfolio management
Business transformation and innovation
End-to-end strategy, from development through execution
Also valuable for leadership teams seeking effective ways to collaborate on cross-organizational strategy implementation.
Program Benefits
Improve your ability to:
Critically assess and respond to change
Develop a roadmap that aligns your organization or unit's strategy with your external environment
Balance design thinking with critical thinking to develop and test new initiatives
Assess your organizational culture, team, and the propensity for change
Communicate, motivate, and empower to lead sustainable organizational change
Program Content
Thinking from the outside-in
Assessing the external environment -- social, political, technological, economic, and global factors
Analyzing your organizational culture and the propensity for change
Managing the tension between the need for growth and the challenge of change
Innovation – balancing current reality and future opportunities
Understanding where your competitors thrive – and where you ‘live’
Design Thinking as a tool for creating opportunities
Building a strategy portfolio
Do you really need a strategy to lead?
Balancing internal requirements with external opportunities & threats - Strategy as the critical fulcrum
Leveraging the resources and capabilities of your team and organization
Checking for alignment – is your strategy right?
Strategy, Leadership, and Culture – Your Organizational DNA
Translating strategic intent into action with your team
Sustainable success
Faculty
John Austin, Ph.D.
Dean, Honors College and P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business, University of New England
John is a master of taking complex topics and shifting them to practical, useful tactics for improvement. His areas of expertise and research include: leadership communication, influence, organizational change, and strategic decision-making.
Dr. Albert Vicere
Teaching Professor, Smeal College of Business; President, Vicere Advisers
Dr. Albert Vicere is a recognized expert in strategic leadership and executive development. A longtime Smeal faculty member, he has held several college leadership roles and advises organizations worldwide on strategy and leadership. He's authored numerous articles and books on leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Professional Certificate
Strategy and Organizational Performance
Complete any three eligible programs to earn the Strategy and Organizational Performance Professional Certificate. Take programs in any order and over any period of time, choosing the learning experiences that best support your professional goals around leadership and strategy skills.
Customize this Program
All programs and delivered to groups of 10 or more. A member of our team will reach out to discuss your goals and explore the right fit for your group. You can also reach us directly at 800-311-6364.
Additional Information
Our Learning Solutions Associate can hold a seat for you in the program. A reservation does not commit you until you submit the online registration form. To reserve your spot, email our office.
A 10% reduced rate on live remote delivery is available to military and government employees, Penn State alumni, individuals pursuing a professional certificate, teams of three or more from the same organization, and CSCR corporate sponsors or affiliated groups.
Yes. This program can count toward a . Complete three qualifying programs at your own pace to earn the certificate. Note: Each program can only count toward one certificate.
After you register, you’ll gain access to your personal learning portal. There, you’ll find pre-program assignments, information about faculty and fellow participants, plus other program resources.
Accepted applicants can transfer to another section if the transfer is arranged more than four weeks before the program begins. Additional transfers are subject to a charge of 10% of the current program fee. A sponsoring company may also identify a replacement candidate, provided the candidate is accepted into the program.
Refunds are based on when written notice of withdrawal is received:
More than six weeks before the program begins: Full refund
Between two and six weeks before the program begins: 50% refund
Two weeks or less before the program begins: No refund
All withdrawals, transfers, and substitutions must be confirmed in writing by the registered participant or their agent. If written notification is not received, the full program fee will be assessed.
Penn State may cancel or postpone a program due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled, registration fees will be refunded; however, Penn State is not responsible for other related expenses, including airline or travel agency cancellation or change fees. If a program is postponed, you may receive a refund or transfer your program fee to another session.
If you have questions about transfers or cancellations, please contact us.