Strategy in Action: Leadership & Execution
Make your strategy happen by leveraging your power and influence
When strategy execution fails, the problem is often not in the strategy, but in its implementation. Building an organization capable of good strategy execution is critical for business leaders and it is the overriding factor in determining a company鈥檚 long-term success.
What does the good execution of strategy entail? Unlock the mysteries behind strategy implementation and discover the factors that are crucial to successful strategy execution.

Benefits of Strategy in Action: Leadership & Execution
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Lead successfully through strategy execution.
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Prepare a 鈥渢aking-charge strategy鈥� for your next assignment.
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Identify sources of power within your organization and use business strategy execution to build influence.
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Map an organization鈥檚 political terrain to identify individuals critical for diffusing a culture that supports strategy.
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Enhance your performance by leveraging social networks.
Program Details
NEXT EDITION
Barcelona
April 12-16, 2027
New York
May 11-14, 2027
Approximate Schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with additional evening social activities.
CONTACT US
Sonia Sainz | Barcelona Program Director
(+34) 93 253 4220
ssainz@iese.edu
Idunn J贸nsd贸ttir | New York Program Director
(+1) 646 346 8850
IJonsdottir@iese.edu
The Strategy in Action: Leadership & Execution听program is structured around the following topics:
- Taking Charge and Leading Strategy Execution
- Personal Characteristics That Build Influence
- Power: Why Some People Have It While Others Don鈥檛
- Acting and Speaking With Power
- Making It Work: Change Pro-Simulation
- Visualizing Your Social Network
- Executing Strategy in a Global Environment
- Mastering Organizational Dynamics
- Strategy Execution Tools
- The Informal Organization
- Overcoming Resistance and Obstacles
- Wrap-Up and Conclusions
The Strategy in Action: Leadership & Execution听program is designed for business leaders and senior decision-makers from both private and public sectors responsible for driving strategic change initiatives across their organizations.
Using a highly practical approach, the program will empower participants to achieve corporate objectives by framing their decisions from strategic, operational and political perspectives.

Academic Director
Professor of Strategic Management and Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Organizational Behavior and Industrial Relations, University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business
MSc in Organizational Behavior and Industrial Relations, University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business

Academic Director
Professor of Strategic Management
PhD in Management, Stanford University
Master鈥檚 in Sociology, Stanford University

Associate Professor in the Strategic Management
PhD in Management, HEC Paris
Master of Science in Management and Organizational Dynamics, University of Paris

Professor of Strategic Management
PhD in Management, Boston College
MS in Organization Studies, Boston College

Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Management (Organizational Behaviour), INSEAD
MSc in Business Administration, INSEAD

Joan Jane
Professor of the Practice of Management of Operations, Information and Technology
Doctor of Industrial Engineering, Universitat Polit猫cnica de Catalunya. MBA, ESADE, Universitat Ramon Llull. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Universitat Polit猫cnica de Catalunya.

Academic director
Professor of Managing People in Organizations.
PhD in Organizational Behavior, Harvard University
Master鈥檚 in Sociology, Harvard University
MBA, Southern Methodist University

Associate Professor of the Practice of Management of Managing People in Organizations
Ph.D. in Management, 天美传媒
EMBA, INALDE Business School
The program leverages a wide range of highly dynamic and interactive teaching methodologies, including group discussions, class lectures and breakout sessions with a coach, all aimed to hone your skills as an agent of change. The combination of teaching methods has been strategically designed to foster an optimal learning environment.
To ensure participants get the most out of the program, they will be asked to prepare the academic materials provided two weeks before the program鈥檚 start date.
The admission process entails a three-step process:
- Complete and submit the application form.听
- The Executive Education Department will email you to acknowledge receipt and provide further details on program dates, pre-program academic materials and bank details to submit payment.
- Proceed with the payment of the program鈥檚 fee. This is an essential requisite to access the pre-readings and participate in the program. Two weeks before the start date, participants receive an email with a user name to access the 天美传媒 Virtual Campus and pre-readings.
FEES
- General fee:听鈧�8,000
- 天美传媒 Alumni 10% Discount: 鈧�7,200
- 天美传媒 Member 15% Discount: 鈧�6,800
- Executive education Certificate: An additional 5% discount on the general, 天美传媒 Alumni or 天美传媒 Alumni Association member fee.
The program fee is tax-exempt and includes academic materials and most meals during the on-campus module. Travel, accommodation expenses and food and beverage taxes* are not included.
Discounts are available for corporate agreements and multiple registrations from the same company. Space is limited and filled on a first come first served basis, so early registration is encouraged.
Approximate Schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with additional evening social activities.
*Food and beverage taxes are valid for Munich only.
Payment Details
We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.
Admissions Requirements
The Admissions Committee admits qualified candidates on a rolling basis as places become available. Executive Education Focused Programs have their own requirements, and all admissions are under the supervision of the Admissions Committee. In general, participants should have at least 10 years’ work experience and have held a position of leadership with significant responsibilities within the last 5 years. Although there are no formal educational requirements, admission is based on professional achievement and responsibilities within the organization.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 20 days of the program鈥檚 start date are subject to a payment of 25% of the program tuition. 天美传媒 reserves the right to cancel the current edition or modify dates up to 20 days prior to the scheduled start date. Under no circumstances is 天美传媒 responsible for any travel expenses incurred. Participants should consider purchasing travel insurance including cancellation coverage to protect against the unlikely event that the program is cancelled or their own inability to attend for personal or professional reasons.
Cancellation requests received within 3 calendar days of the program start date as well as those received during the program are subject to full payment of the program fee.
If interested in obtaining the 天美传媒 Executive Education Certificate:
鈥� Complete, at least, 4 Focused Programs, in English or Spanish, within three years.
In addition to earning the 天美传媒 Executive Education Certificate, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:
鈥� Professional guidance with an 天美传媒 adviser.
鈥� 5% discount on any future Focused Program.
Getting to the Barcelona campus
Barcelona:听AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*,听Sansi Pedralbes 4*,听abba Garden Hotel 4*, Ikonik Angl铆 4*.
Getting to the New York campus
New York: Park Central NY, West House Hotel New York, MSocial, Manhattan Club, Park Lane New York, Hilton, Michel Angelo hotel y Marriott
Madrid:听Exe Moncloa 4*, Aravaca Village 4*, Meli谩 Madrid Princesa 5*, NH Madrid Chamber铆 3*, NH Zurbano 4*
Munich: Hotel Palace 5* Hotel Ritzi 3*, MK Hotel M眉nchen City 3*, Splendid Dollmann 4*, Domus Hotel 3*, Hilton Munich City 4*, Novotel Munich City 4*, Moma 1890 Boutique Hotel 4*, Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum 3*, Hilton Munich Park, Motel One M眉nchen-Deutsches Museum, Adina Hotel Munich 4*, Gambino Hotel 3*, Residence Inn Ostbahnhof 4*, Moxy Munich Ostbahnhof 3*, Scandic M眉nchen Macherei 4*, Hotel Rothof 4*.
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