The Strategist's Challenge
In this course, you will develop your ability to think strategically, analyze the competitive environment, and recommend firm positioning and value creation. We will explore the underlying theory and frameworks that provide the foundations of a successful business strategy and provide the tools you need to understand that strategy including SWOT, Competitor, Environmental, Five Forces, and Capabilities Analyses.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 5 hours
- Course by University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
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In this course, you will develop your ability to think strategically, analyze the competitive environment, and recommend firm positioning and value creation. We will explore the underlying theory and frameworks that provide the foundations of a successful business strategy and provide the tools you need to understand that strategy including SWOT, Competitor, Environmental, Five Forces, and Capabilities Analyses.Modules
The Strategist's Toolkit
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10
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Strategists Toolkit Quiz
10
Videos
- An Introduction to Strategic Analysis
- Strategic Analysis
- The Strategist's Challenge
- Fundamental Principles of Business Strategy
- Competitive Markets
- A Little Calculus
- Two Perspectives on Economic Rents
- Key Takeaways - Strategic Analysis
- Strategist's Toolkit - SWOT Analysis
- Strategist's Toolkit - Environmental Analysis
Analyzing Industry Structure
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10
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Analyzing Industry Structure Quiz
10
Videos
- Analyzing Industry Structure
- Threat of Entry Part 1
- Threat of Entry Part 2
- Threat of Substitutes
- Bargaining Power of Buyers, Part 1
- Bargaining Power of Buyers, Part 2
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Intense Rivalry
- Key takeaways - Industry Structure
- Strategists's Toolkit - Five Forces Analysis
Firm Capabilities
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8
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Firm Capabilities Quiz
8
Videos
- Analyzing Firm Capabilities
- Value Chain
- Alignment
- Sustainability - Imitation
- Sustainability - Durability
- Building Capabilities
- Key Takeaways - Firm Capabilities
- Strategist's Toolkit - Capabilities Analysis
Determining Competitive Position
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7
Videos
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Competitive Position Quiz
7
Videos
- Determining Competitiive Position
- Generic Competitive Position Part 1
- Generic Competitive Position Part 2
- Mapping Competitive Positions
- Which Position is Best
- Key Takeaways - Competitive Position
- Strategist's Toolkit - Strategy Maps
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Unlock your strategic potential with "The Strategist's Challenge" on Coursera. Designed for foundational learners in Business & Management, this 300-minute course, led by expert instructors, delves into strategic thinking, competitive analysis, and firm positioning. Master essential tools like SWOT, Five Forces, and Capabilities Analyses. Available with a Starter subscription, it's perfect for aspiring strategists aiming to enhance their strategic acumen.
Jared Harris
Michael Lenox