Executing Strategy for Results

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 simply wasn’t aware of before the programme."

Fathi Al-Manassif

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

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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

industries

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.

Who attends

By nationality
By industry

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

Telecommunication Services 25.8 %
Finance – Commercial Banking 16.1 %
Business Services 12.9 %
Healthcare 9.7 %
Agriculture 6.5 %
Manufacturing 6.5 %
Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology 6.5 %
Publishing/Electronic Media 6.4 %
Transportation/Distribution Services 6.4 %
Aerospace/Aviation 3.2 %

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.

What you learn
How you learn
Your learning experience
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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, up to 30 of your colleagues complete a confidential survey on your strengths and weaknesses to help you execute your plan.
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 every industry and corner of the world is 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, Stefano Turconi 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, multimedia presentations, case studies and talks from renowned guest speakers.

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

Academic Focus

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

Experience

Previously, Dominic was group strategy director at Blue Circle Industries. He was responsible for managing the group’s business planning systems, leading merger and acquisition programmes, and coaching executives in the development and implementation of corporate strategy. Dominic’s books include Strategy: How to Shape the Future of the Business and Mindfulness and Money. He has also been published in Sloan Management Review and Harvard Business Review.

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David Lewis

Programme Director

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David Lewis

Programme Director

Academic Focus

David teaches leadership and strategy execution. He integrates theory and practice based on his business experience as a consultancy and his ongoing research into adaptive leadership.

Recent Clients

David’s work as an independent consultant includes: the Prudential, Menzies, Colart, Clariant, Ingersol Rand, Kaspersky, Oxford University Press and ABN AMRO.

Experience

Previously David was the Head of Xansa consulting in the UK, managing £1bn plus of client investment in strategic programmes. He built the business by integrating three acquired companies and delivering a tenfold growth in five years. David’s publications include, ‘Why Leaders Should Focus on Quality of Interaction When Formulating and Executing Strategy’, Val Hammond Research competition, and ‘Teams Solve Problems Faster When They Are More Cognitively Diverse’, Harvard Business Review.

Stefano Turconi

Teaching Fellow of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

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Stefano Turconi

Teaching Fellow of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Academic Focus

As a researcher, instructor, and programme director, Stefano has gleaned significant insights on strategy execution — which has become a critical component of the Executing Strategy for Results programme.

Recent Clients

In the last few years Stefano has consulted for a number of companies worldwide including Deutsche Bank, Coller Capital, Exterran, Ferrari, Hess Oil, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, Luxottica, Oman Fiber Optic Company, Purdys, Thomson Reuters and VicSuper.

Experience

Stefano is the co-founder of Charles Thames Strategy Partners, a boutique advisory firm assisting CEOs and top teams in formulating and executing strategy. He has worked closely with a multitude of C-suite executives, leading company-wide interventions to remove strategic bottlenecks—all with documented results and far-reaching impact. Stefano holds an MSc in General Management (with distinction) from London Business School and an MSc in Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and has studied participant-centered learning methods at Harvard Business School. He has published a number of papers, case studies and articles.

Freek Vermeulen

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chair, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Faculty

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Freek Vermeulen

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chair, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Faculty

Academic Focus

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chair, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Faculty

Experience

Freek’s work has appeared in highly prestigious academic journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and the Strategic Management Journal.

Freek is an active case writer and keynote speaker at industry and company conferences. He is the winner of several teaching awards, including the first ever winner of London Business School’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and has received several prizes for his research, including the prestigious Academy of Management Journal Best Paper Award.

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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 to 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 – 09:00-18:00 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: esr@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 FAQs here.

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Fees

The fee for programmes starting in 2019 and 2020 is £8,500.*

The fee includes tuition, all required study materials, programme activities and excursions; access to our on-site gym and swimming pool; and lunch and dinner as per the programme schedule.

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

*Fees are subject to change.