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There are 3 modules in this course
Successful organizations turn strategy into action through clear priorities and disciplined execution. In this course, learners build practical skills to align daily work with organizational strategy and deliver projects effectively from start to finish. Learners explore core strategy frameworks such as Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis to assess competitive environments and internal capabilities. The course also covers priority and time management techniques to optimize focus, manage workload, and reduce distractions. Learners will use tools such as goal-setting frameworks (SMART goals), project planning templates, risk assessment methods, and task management systems to guide execution. By the end of the course, learners will be able to translate strategy into actionable plans, prioritize high-impact work, and manage projects across initiation, planning, execution, and closing stages. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen strategic thinking, project management, and execution skills in dynamic business environments.
In this module you will learn to align your own and your work group’s tasks and projects with your organization’s strategy and the five stages to complete projects effectively.
What's included
7 videos1 reading
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7 videos•Total 48 minutes
Welcome to Strategy, Priorities, & Projects•1 minute
Why Does Strategy Matter?•4 minutes
What is Strategy?•12 minutes
External Analysis: Introduction to the 5 Forces•5 minutes
Completing a 5 Forces Analysis•11 minutes
Internal Analysis•7 minutes
SWOT & Positioning•9 minutes
1 reading
Introduction to Strategy: Resources•0 minutes
Priority Management
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
What's included
9 videos2 readings1 discussion prompt
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9 videos•Total 49 minutes
Who Has the Time?•5 minutes
Managing Priorities vs. Managing Time•6 minutes
Building Capacity & Effectiveness•6 minutes
What Are You Spending Your Time On?•6 minutes
Calendar & To-Do List Management•6 minutes
Calendars & Meetings•3 minutes
Hidden Distractions•7 minutes
Responding Professionally to Interrupters •5 minutes
Control the Controllable•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Priority Management: Resources•0 minutes
Priority Management•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
Managing Priorities•5 minutes
Managing Projects
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
11 videos3 readings1 assignment
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11 videos•Total 58 minutes
Introduction to Project Management•5 minutes
Don't Get Stuck in a Phase•3 minutes
Initiating a Project•4 minutes
SMART Goals•5 minutes
Project Parameters•4 minutes
Planning Project Duration and Cost•8 minutes
Tools That Support Project Implementation & Control•4 minutes
Planning: Risk Assessment & Prevention•9 minutes
Executing & Monitoring/Controlling the Project•6 minutes
The Baton Handoff•6 minutes
Closing the Project•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Managing Projects•10 minutes
Journal Prompt for Project Management•20 minutes
Project Management: Resources•0 minutes
1 assignment•Total 12 minutes
Strategy, Priorities, and Projects•12 minutes
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