Turning Strategic Vision into Action |Drive Results Through Strategic Implementation Excellence

Success in business today is not just about having brilliant strategies- it's about executing them effectively. The Strategy Implementation programme by IIMA is designed to bridge the critical gap between strategy formulation and execution. Whether you're a policymaker, entrepreneur, or manager, mastering the strategy implementation process is essential to drive sustainable and measurable outcomes for your organisation.

In this strategy implementation course, participants will explore the complexities of translating vision into action through proven methodologies, actionable frameworks, and experiential learning. This strategy implementation training equips you to face the challenges of real-world execution, aligning people, systems, and structures for long-term impact.

Programme Objectives

This comprehensive strategy implementation program enables participants to:

• Understand and delineate the strategy formulation process
• Explore the role of middle managers in implementing business strategy
• Assess alignment between organisational structure, strategic goals, and implementation
• Design performance tracking systems and dashboards for monitoring the strategy implementation steps
• Share real-world experiences of executing growth strategies across different industries and contexts

Whether you are scaling a start-up, rolling out strategic initiatives in a large corporation, or advising clients on organisational strategy implementation, this course will deepen your insights and broaden your capability to execute with excellence.

Programme Highlights

The programme’s structured curriculum is built around real-world execution scenarios. It explores:

Strategy Formulation Process

• Influence of key stakeholders on strategy formulation
• Strategic leadership
• Relevance of organization capabilities for Implementation

Role of Middle Managers in Strategy Implementation

• Balance Scorecard
• Top-down and Bottoms-up strategy formulation
• Communicating strategy

Building Committed Teams

• Right Team configuration
• Inspirational (affective) leadership
• Negotiation in problem solving

Organizing for Implementation

• Change management
• Influencing tactics
• Organization Structure

Management Control Systems

• Dashboards for performance management system
• Resource allocation
• Finance versus operational control systems

Organisational Alignment

• Role of vision & mission: purposeful organization
• Pervasive commitment
• 7S framework

Implementation Illustration: Contextual Intelligence

• Innovation: Technology adoption
• Internationalization: Overcoming liability of newness

Pedagogical Methods

Learning in this strategy execution course is immersive, practical, and highly engaging. The IIMA pedagogy integrates:

• Case Studies from top-performing global and Indian firms
• Role Plays and simulations to understand the execution challenges
• Expert-led panel discussions that bridge theory and real-world practice

This ensures participants grasp the practical realities of strategic implementation while learning how to overcome typical barriers to successful execution.

Why Choose IIMA?

As a globally recognised institute in management education, IIM Ahmedabad brings unparalleled academic rigor and real-world insight into the field of strategy implementation. With experienced faculty, dynamic peer groups, and proven pedagogical methods, the programme empowers participants to lead execution initiatives with clarity, conviction, and competence.

Choosing IIMA’s strategy implementation IIM programme means choosing a path of professional transformation, where you’re not only taught how to strategize, but how to implement business strategy with precision.

Eligibility

This strategic management course is ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs: who are looking to scale up ideas and pilot projects
• Managers & Policymakers: responsible for executing key strategic initiatives
• Consultants: who help organisations with strategy execution

If you are responsible for implementing business strategy, driving innovation, or scaling growth, this course is your launchpad to success.

Programme Faculty

The programme is led by Prof. Sunil Sharma, a globally acknowledged expert in strategy implementation and organisational alignment. With decades of research and consulting experience, IIMA faculty ensures that participants gain relevant, practical, and current insights.

FAQs

Q: What is the duration of the course?
A: The programme is designed to provide the learning experience over a structured timeline of three days.

Q: How can I apply?
A: Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our Academic Counsellors will get in touch with you to help you with the programme information and application.

Q: What is the programme fee?
A: The programme fee is INR 1,20,000 plus applicable GST.

Q: Is there any discount available?
A: Yes, an early bird discount is available. The discounted fee is INR 1,11,600 plus applicable GST for those who enroll before the specified deadline.

Join the Strategy Implementation Programme at IIM Ahmedabad and turn your strategic ambitions into measurable outcomes. Equip yourself with the tools, insights, and confidence to lead execution, influence change, and drive real impact.