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Strategies to Innovate for Leaders

From Vision to Impact: Master the strategy, lead the innovation

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive roadmap for leaders and professionals seeking to master the strategic planning process, make high-impact decisions under uncertainty, execute strategy effectively, and sustain innovation in rapidly evolving environments.

Through practical frameworks, analytical tools, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to craft and implement strategies that drive innovation, competitive advantage, and organizational resilience.

Key Benefits and Takeaways

Whether you are looking to implement a new strategy, develop resilience in response to global challenges and trends or looking for new ways to innovate, this program will empower you to;

  • Understand strategy and the role of leadership in shaping it
  • Analyze competitive strategy and use tools for strategic foresight
  • Define the challenges that organizations and leaders face, both internal and external
  • Implement change and respond to resistance and concerns, while leveraging difference and diversity
  • Define and prioritize innovation across different levels of the organization
  • Scale innovation to position your organization as an industry leader

This program is designed for current leaders at all levels. It is ideal for those striving for strategic results and engage in innovation across their organization. The content applies to all types of organizations from small businesses to multinationals.

The registration fee includes facilitation by our highly rated faculty members, course materials, hands-on exercises and projects, meal service (continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks)*, a certificate of completion from McGill University, Canada's most internationally recognized university. To successfully complete the course and receive your certificate of completion, you must attend all sessions and complete the pre-work for each session.

*Meal service is included for in-person programs only.

Topics covered in this course

  • Conduct a SWOT analysis to understand internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats.
  • Define mission and vision components that guide your organization’s direction and values.
  • Set long-term objectives and KPIs that support innovation and align with your strategic vision.
  • Apply PESTEL analysis to identify and plan for macro-environmental risks and trends.
  • Use scenario planning to test strategic hypotheses and prepare for multiple futures.
  • Build a risk dashboard to track potential failure points and maintain responsiveness in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complexity, Ambiguity) environment.
  • Select and apply innovation strategies using the innovation matrix to guide investment and prioritization.
  • Translate strategy into action by designing processes, timelines, and milestones.
  • Develop performance metrics to monitor progress and enable course correction.
  • Initiate strategic change programs with clearly defined phases, objectives, and resource plans.
  • Manage resistance to change by fostering psychological safety and transparent communication.
  • Engage key stakeholders early in the process to ensure alignment and buy-in.
  • Invest in people, tools, and time to support continuous innovation efforts.
  • Leverage AI and emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Promote inclusive teams that benefit from diverse perspectives and foster creative problem-solving.

Course Leaders

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Jared Lee

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Jared Lee

Jared Lee is a senior consultant who provides training to executives of various organizations as well as professional and graduate students. He has led workshops, seminars, and guest lectures at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, Max Bell School of Public Policy, Queen's University's Smith School of Business, and Concordia University's John Molson Executive Centre. Topics have included strategic thinking, problem-solving, design thinking, innovation, structured communication, business presentations, data analysis, data visualization, and change leadership.