Centrica – Senior Leader Development Programme

ELECTIVE MODULE Leading the Enterprise

Strategy Execution Aim

The aim of this elective module is to explore the role of tools, such as strategy maps and performance measurement systems, focusing on the connections between strategy, performance measurement, decisions and actions. You will also discover how organisational alignment can positively affect the performance of individuals and teams, and how alignment and flexibility can be combined in periods of change. Learning objectives 1. Understand how to evaluate strategic plans and create alignment 2. Understand how to create alignment at different levels; enterprise, business unit and team. 3. Understand the role strategy vs. planning tools fulfil and how to apply them. Practice • Discuss the differences between key concepts (for example vision, mission, values, strategy, strategic planning, targets, KPIs) and the importance of creating alignment between them. • Using examples and case studies apply several tools, including: • Strategy maps, • Performance measurement systems, • Group and individual work, • Explore how strategy implementation can be improved. Action plan • Review the links between purpose, strategy, planning and action. • Identify how to create stronger alignment at different levels in the company. • Deploy a variety of tools to execute strategy and improve performance.

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