Strategies for Competitive Advantage

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course focuses on creating the value proposition as a driver of sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include translating key emerging trends into business opportunities; strategic challenges of global expansion; opportunities and constraints posed by regulatory change; competitor intelligence; scenario planning/planning for multiple futures; maximizing core business value; differentiating the value proposition; distribution channel development and integration; tailoring the value chain; building successful strategic alliances; and off-shoring models and approaches.
Topics and Objectives
Mission, Vision, and Values
Distinguish between strategy and tactics.
Explain the essential components of the strategic management process.
Analyze the relationship among leadership, culture, stakeholder interests, and strategic outcomes.
Create vision, mission and values statements.
Environmental Analysis and Long-Term Objectives
Perform an environmental analysis using appropriate tools.
Assess the remote, industry and operating environments.
Create a set of long-term objectives from the environmental analysis.
Align the vision and values of an organization to meet its long-term objectives.
Grand Strategies Formulation and Selection
Differentiate among the generic and grand strategies.
Evaluate organizational strengths and weaknesses for meeting long-term objectives.
Apply strategic choice to achieve long-term objectives.
Goals and Action Plans
Identify Critical Success Factors for plan implementation.
Create a strategic roadmap to outline the implementation process.
Develop a tactical plan based on the roadmap.
Evaluate the roadmap to ensure that goals and objectives can be met.
Financials and Control
Forecast financials and other measures to validate selected business strategies.
Establish an effective strategic planning and control cycle.
Best Practices in Strategic Planning
Analyze best practices in strategic management.
Evaluate real-world applications of strategic management.
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3157 E. Elwood Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 USA

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