Curriculum:
Strategic thinking and planning
Market analysis and research
Business development and growth strategies
Problem solving and decision making
Data analysis and interpretation
Communication and presentation skills
Websites with resources:
Strategic Management Society: https://www.strategicmanagement.net/
Strategyzer: https://www.strategyzer.com/
Strategic Planning Society: https://www.strategicplan.org/
Best companies to work for:
McKinsey & Company
Bain & Company
The Boston Consulting Group
Deloitte
PwC
Roles and responsibilities:
Developing and implementing long-term business plans and strategies
Analyzing market trends and identifying new business opportunities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies
Tracking and measuring the success of strategies and making adjustments as needed
Communicating strategies to stakeholders and presenting recommendations to leadership
Tips and tricks:
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments
Understand the business’s goals and objectives
Have a strong analytical and problem-solving skillset
Be able to effectively communicate and present your ideas to different audiences
Questions the candidate should be able to answer:
Can you describe a time when you developed and implemented a successful business strategy?
How do you stay informed about industry trends and developments?
How do you gather and analyze data to inform your strategic decision making?
How do you effectively communicate and present your strategic recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders?