Disruption is no longer the exception—it’s the environment in which leaders operate. In this course, you’ll move beyond simply forecasting the future to actively shaping it through strategic insight and informed action.
You’ll develop the ability to sense early signals of change, analyse emerging disruptions, and challenge the limits of conventional market research. The course introduces practical tools and approaches to help you uncover new and authentic sources of competitive advantage, enabling you to turn uncertainty into strategic opportunity. With a strong focus on agility and innovation, you’ll learn how to respond effectively to shifting markets while building resilience into your leadership approach.
Designed for strategic thinkers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, this course supports leaders who want to stay ahead of market change and guide their organisations with confidence in volatile and uncertain conditions. It builds directly on the foundations of strategic leadership and prepares you for leading transformation at scale.
In this module, we'll be looking at ways to create and shape the next growth opportunity.
涵盖的内容
3个视频5篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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3个视频•总计16分钟
Strategic Business Leadership Specialization•4分钟
Why Strategic Leadership is Important for Today's Growth Opportunities•5分钟
Strategic Insights for Unlocking Growth•6分钟
5篇阅读材料•总计65分钟
Course Overview•10分钟
Instructor Biographies•10分钟
Shaping the Next Growth Opportunities•20分钟
What is Scenario Planning?•15分钟
Counterpoint: Forecasting versus Framing Industry Futures•10分钟
2个作业•总计60分钟
Module 1: Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 1: Graded Assignment•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Describe Your Business Leadership Style•15分钟
Module 2: Seeing Early Signs of Disruption
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In this module, we'll be looking at ways to see early signs of disruption for the next innovation opportunity.
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2个视频3篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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2个视频•总计11分钟
Understanding Disruption—What It Is and Why It Matters•5分钟
Detecting Early Warning Signs in a World of Convergence•6分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计50分钟
Types of Innovation in a Disruptive World•20分钟
Counterpoint: Rethinking Strategy in a Disruptive World•10分钟
A Six Dimensional Scan of Technological and Market Convergence•20分钟
2个作业•总计60分钟
Module 2: Practice Assignment•30分钟
Module 2: Graded Assignment•30分钟
1个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Seeing Early Signs of Disruption•15分钟
Module 3: Business Models and the Next Innovation Advantage
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In this module, we'll be looking at business models and the next innovation advantage.
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2个视频5篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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2个视频•总计13分钟
Reimagining the Competitive Marketplace•6分钟
A Deep Dive into the Evolving Healthcare Landscape•7分钟
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.