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.
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7个视频•总计48分钟
Welcome to Strategy, Priorities, & Projects•1分钟
Why Does Strategy Matter?•4分钟
What is Strategy?•12分钟
External Analysis: Introduction to the 5 Forces•5分钟
Completing a 5 Forces Analysis•11分钟
Internal Analysis•7分钟
SWOT & Positioning•9分钟
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Introduction to Strategy: Resources•0分钟
Priority Management
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9个视频2篇阅读材料1个讨论话题
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9个视频•总计49分钟
Who Has the Time?•5分钟
Managing Priorities vs. Managing Time•6分钟
Building Capacity & Effectiveness•6分钟
What Are You Spending Your Time On?•6分钟
Calendar & To-Do List Management•6分钟
Calendars & Meetings•3分钟
Hidden Distractions•7分钟
Responding Professionally to Interrupters •5分钟
Control the Controllable•6分钟
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Priority Management: Resources•0分钟
Priority Management•10分钟
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Managing Priorities•5分钟
Managing Projects
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11个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业
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11个视频•总计58分钟
Introduction to Project Management•5分钟
Don't Get Stuck in a Phase•3分钟
Initiating a Project•4分钟
SMART Goals•5分钟
Project Parameters•4分钟
Planning Project Duration and Cost•8分钟
Tools That Support Project Implementation & Control•4分钟
Planning: Risk Assessment & Prevention•9分钟
Executing & Monitoring/Controlling the Project•6分钟
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