14 July - 18 July 2008
The turbulence caused by rapidly increasing rates of change has created new leadership and management needs for those responsible for strategy in their organisation. The unpredictable nature of the current environment requires leaders to adopt new perspectives around strategic intent and strategic choice in the planning process. The challenge for both leaders and general managers is to build vision, mission and values that ensure successful execution of business strategy in times of uncertainty.
This leading edge course will equip participants with the ability to prepare their organisation for turbulence, strengthening the link between strategy and the business model. It will allow participants to develop and implement high impact changes in the workplace which link futures thinking with strategy as a way of providing clear direction and purpose for their organisation.
Key benefits
Through this course participants will be able to:
- Engage with outstanding academic experts who will provide rapid exposure to new ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking about strategies for action
- Understand current concepts such as industry and environment analysis, business strategic analysis, futures thinking, strategic intent and strategic choice
- Meet with leading strategic industrialists who will expose participants to cutting edge practice in business strategy, development and implementation
- Develop their own strategic capabilities and assess the unique situation in their own workplaces, as well as analyse current problems and identify possibilities for development in their own context
- Apply the latest knowledge, ideas and techniques to strategic processes and challenges such as mergers and acquisitions, and internationalisation
- Develop a framework for analysing and implementing strategic planning in an unpredictable environment, engaging their employees with innovative leading edge thinking and ideas.
- Adopt innovative approaches to strategic planning designed to achieve sustained growth.
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Course outline
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Presenters
Dr John Steen
John Steen is a lecturer in strategic management and a member of the Strategy research group at UQ Business School. His research and teaching focus within innovation and strategic management reflects an ongoing interest in intangible resources such as knowledge and information and the way that they contribute to strategic choice and sustained competitive advantage.
He has applied his interest in risk and uncertainty management to developing business strategies with a range of blue chip corporate clients and is currently involved in a major international collaboration on understanding processes of innovation and strategic change.
Professor Peter Liesch
Peter Liesch is Professor of International Business at UQ Business School where he is Leader of the Strategy Cluster. He has been Head of the previous School of Management at The University of Queensland, and prior to this he was Professor and Head of the School of Management at The University of Tasmania.
His primary research interests include internationalisation of the firm, alternative systems of exchange, and international business operations. He is a professional member of the Economic Society of Australia (Qld) and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.
Mr Kevin Hendry
Kevin Hendry has extensive experience as a strategy and governance consultant, director and senior manager. Kevin was Managing Director of Competitive Dynamics Pty Ltd, a Brisbane based management consultancy specialising in corporate governance and strategy. Prior to that he was Vice President and Managing Director Asia Pacific for Monsanto's Nutrition and Consumer Products business as well as a member of the unit's Global Board.
He is currently a director of StratBoard and has held a number of executive and non-executive director roles in several countries in the Asia Pacific region in both established and start-up businesses. Kevin is also a researcher in corporate governance with the University of Queensland.
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Who should attend
Middle to senior level managers who want to address personal leadership styles, while becoming more strategic and effective in improving workplace performance. Participants will be people seeking to identify new opportunities for their organisation and those who are keen to learn how to create a cohesive workforce which strives for business success.
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Venue
This course will be delivered at UQ Business School Downtown, Level 19, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane.
This premier UQ Business School location is in the heart of the Brisbane CBD and is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities.
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Credit for UQBS postgraduate students
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership may apply to undertake this course for credit towards their postgraduate studies. This course is equivalent to MGTS7705 - Strategy in Action. Students wishing to gain credit must undertake all items of assessment.
Please contact UQBS Student Administration via email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au to confirm your eligibility and to seek approval to obtain a credit prior to enrolling in the course. All other UQBS postgraduate students interested in enrolling in this course for credit, should contact UQBS Student Administration.
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Assessment
Course assessment information will be available soon.
Please note all participants are required to complete a number of non-assessable items and are issued with a participation certificate upon completion of all non-assessable items
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Investment
$3,950* Fee includes tuition, course materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and a formal dinner on Thursday evening.
*10% Early Bird Discount applies on or before 9 June 2008.
- Please note, GST does not apply to Executive Education courses.
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How to register
Register online or download the registration form (PDF)
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Course brochure
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