Executing Strategy for Results - Dubai

70% of strategies fail to deliver. Be in the 30% that succeed.

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Programme impact

Translate innovative strategy into tangible results

In today’s ever-changing world, strategy needs to make an impact, fast.

Good for you
Good for your organisation

Gain cutting-edge thought leadership on strategy execution and receive tuition to apply to your specific business challenges.
Develop the skills required to lead in volatile markets and a practical understanding of obstacles facing organisations today.
Hone your communication and leadership skills in a diverse group of peers and gain the confidence to translate strategy into action.

Improve your ability to lead strategy implementation and deliver performance.
Develop a customised execution plan to implement your strategic objectives.

Your people will gain:

The skills to execute your organisation’s strategy and deliver results.
The capability to skillfully navigate challenges and obstacles to success in your organisation.

Insights into your organisation’s existing strategy execution capability, and a tailored action plan specific to your needs.
The expertise to provide a swift organisational response to change, giving your organisation a stronger competitive advantage.

"I discovered sides to myself I wasn’t aware of before the programme."

Fathi Al-Manassif

Executive Senior Engineering Director, Confidential
Programme: Executing Strategy for Results
Nationality: Saudi

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Right for you

This programme is suitable for senior executives looking to close the gap between the time spent sculpting strategy and the time spent executing results.

management experience

on average

nationalities

on average per cohort

Attendees include:

CEOs and board members responsible for strategy execution.
Managers of a key area across a company.
Managers of a business unit or part of the management team.
Senior professionals managing projects that cut across different business units.
Executive team members who manage a company.

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Industry of recent participants

Public Administration/Regulatory Bodies 22.7 %
Finance – Central Banks/Ministries/Regulation/Public Finances 18.2 %
IT – Hardware 13.6 %
Consulting – Management 9.1 %
Finance – Commercial Banking 9.1 %
Law/Legal Services 9.1 %
Business Services 4.6 %
Chemicals/Plastics 4.6 %
Construction/Building Materials 4.5 %
Finance – Asset Management 4.5 %

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Programme content

Drive your strategy straight to the top

Executing Strategy for Results is the complete toolkit for driving strategy across multiple levels, avoiding pitfalls and seizing opportunities.

Strategy – Examine how organisations create, capture and sustain economic value.
Shared context – Discover what’s important to industries today and use strategy to assess organisational success with real-time measures of progress.
Organisational dynamics – Understand the processes for implementing strategy at every level of the organisation.
Resource allocation – Master the processes employed to allocate resources.
Leadership – Cultivate effective leadership and embed successful strategy execution throughout your organisation.
Commitments – Engage and influence employees to deliver in alignment with your organisation’s strategy execution.
Culture – Create a culture of recognition and reward for employees who deliver on ambitious commitments that adhere to core company values.

Before you start, you’ll identify the challenge areas within your organisation which, through targeted learning and co-consulting sessions, will guide your journey.
Also prior to the programme, you identify up to 30 stakeholders to complete a confidential survey giving feedback on your organisation’s capabilities in strategy execution.
Through case studies, explore where businesses have excelled or failed in strategy execution and see how clarifying your strategy and applying simple rules drives performance.
World-class industry practitioners from global firms share their experiences and business strategy insights.
Your cohort is a rich source of knowledge and inspiration: experience from diverse industries, locations and business cultures forms the bedrock of your learning.

Identify and tackle strategy execution challenges and leave with a concrete strategy to implement on your return to work.
Learn from internationally recognised business strategy experts Dominic Houlder and David Lewis.
Delve into programme content based on more than a decade of research into how successful companies effectively implement strategy.
Communicate effectively across multiple cultural and management levels in an international peer group of senior executives.
Enrich your learning experience through group discussions, experiential activities and case studies.

What is the application process?

You can apply to the programme of your choice online. Acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our team of Programme Consultants to ensure the best fit between applicants and programmes. Spaces on our programmes can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply early and ensure your submission is as comprehensive as possible.

What does the programme fee cover?

It covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals.

Do I need to obtain a visa if I’m coming from overseas?

Please check directly with the relevant embassy in your home country to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

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Our faculty

Experts in the field

Access some of the world’s leading thinkers whose cutting-edge research in global business is grounded in real-world practicality.

Dominic Houlder

Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

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Dominic Houlder

Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

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Academic Focus

Dominic teaches strategy, values and corporate transformation. He combines his teaching work with independent consultancy assignments and board appointments.

Experience

Dominic is Adjunct Professor in Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management at London Business School, where he has held a Faculty position alongside his other professional interests since 1995.

Previously, Dominic was Group Strategy Director for Blue Circle Industries plc and earlier worked for The Boston Consulting Group in the UK, Spain and Mexico. He is a Governor and Council Member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and a Board member of the Clore Social Leadership Foundation where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee.

At London Business School Dominic teaches across the full range of graduate degree programmes and is a multiple winner of teaching awards. He is Academic Director for the School’s Global Business Consortium, which is for small groups of leaders moving into the most senior positions at Oracle, Mars, Johnson & Johnson, BUPA, DP World and Emirates Group. He is also Academic Director and lead Faculty for the School’s open programme, “Executing Strategy for Results”, a one-week programme for leaders from a wide range of UK and international businesses and public sector bodies.

Dominic’s advisory work beyond London Business School focuses on strategy execution, where he brings a unique mix of theory, practical experience, and insight to his work. Currently, he is advising the Executive Board of the Qatar Foundation and senior management of Cello Health plc. From 2013 to 2017 he worked with Deloitte to develop and co-lead the firm’s Growth Escalator programme, for a wide range of CEO’s of UK mid-market clients. In 2019 Dominic co-led a series of workshops for the CEO’s of UK mid-market companies backed by Close Brothers Private Equity, to develop sustainable exit strategies. From 2011 to 2019 he was the lead shareholder and Board member for his family’s farming company in Argentina, directing a successful turnaround and sale of the business.

Dominic’s articles have appeared in a broad range of publications, including Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. In 2019 Kogan Page published his latest co-authored book: “How Philosophy Can Teach You to Be a Better Leader”.

Dominic has an MA in History from Cambridge University, an MBA from Stanford Business School and an MPhil by Research in Philosophy from Buckingham University with Distinction.

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David Lewis

Programme Director; Guest Lecturer of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

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David Lewis

Programme Director; Guest Lecturer of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Academic Focus

An expert in leadership and strategy execution, David integrates theory and practice based on his experience in business management and as a consultant, alongside his ongoing research into adaptive leadership – which focuses on the ability of teams and organisations to thrive through uncertain and complex situations.

Recent Clients

Generali, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Ipsen Biotech, Gulf Business Machines, SAP, Pertrofac, Dubai Airports, Nestle.

Experience

David has 35 years of experience in business, consulting and academia. He is a consultant, researcher, sought-after speaker and author working with business leaders across Europe, the US, the Middle East, Africa, China and India. In 2019, he was cited on the Thinkers 50 Radar of top global management thinkers. David has held senior positions in academia as head of department, and in business as a managing director. As an entrepreneur he has successfully grown and sold ventures in business consulting and software. David is also known for designing and facilitating executive programmes that are experiential, memorable and impactful.

In 2019, David co-authored, “What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader”. The book is an account of how we can reconnect companies, people and shareholder interests. It answers perennial leadership concerns regarding strategy formulation and execution, people engagement, key performance indicators and generational differences through the lens of philosophy.

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Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership approach, hone your business skills and curate your own curriculum with a blend of online and in-person learning.

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How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

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When should I apply?

We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.
When will I hear back from you?

We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, if it’s received during normal working hours (Mon-Fri – 9am-6pm GMT).

We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.
Can I reserve a place?

Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks, but be aware that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7325 Email: esrdub@london.edu
What are your language requirements?

The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.
What if I have more questions?

If you have any more questions, please read our full terms and conditions.

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Fees

The fee for programmes starting in 2021 is US$10,500.*

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni.

For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Programme Consultant.

*All fees currently quoted exclude the new mandatory 5% tax (VAT) that is applicable in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1 January 2018 on the consumption or use of goods and services within the UAE. The 5% VAT will apply to all of the School’s activity undertaken within the UAE after 1 January 2018. Fees are subject to change.