Digital Execution Mastery: Lead with Strategy & Agility

Transform your digital leadership skills and drive organizational success through strategic planning and adaptive execution

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Course Overview:

"Leading Digital Execution Training course: Strategy, Agility & Impact" is a five-day corporate training program designed to prepare executives and senior leaders for successful participation in top-tier programs like IMD's Leading Digital Execution. Grounded in world-class research including IMD’s Digital Vortex and the Seven Leadership Tensions model, this course provides deep, actionable insight into digital strategy execution and transformation leadership. Participants will master the agile execution framework, build roadmaps for digital transformation orchestration, and navigate key challenges such as fragmented strategies, leadership alignment, and continuous change. Designed as a certificate prep course, it equips learners with digital leadership training for executives and practical approaches to support online training in digital execution leadership. From understanding how to lead digital strategy execution to implementing agile strategy in complex environments, participants will gain a powerful foundation to thrive in digital transformation initiatives.

Target Audience:

Chief Digital Officers (CDOs)
Chief Transformation Officers
Heads of Strategy and Innovation
Business Unit Leaders
Senior Project Managers
Digital Consultants and Agile Coaches

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Strategy and Innovation
Digital Transformation Office
Technology and IT Departments
Operations and Business Development
Learning and Development (L&D)
Executive Leadership and Governance Teams

Targeted Industries:

Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Telecommunications
Technology and Software
Retail and eCommerce
Transportation & Logistics
Healthcare and Pharma

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply agile execution frameworks to lead digital transformation
Build and align a digital transformation roadmap with strategic goals
Analyze and apply the Seven Leadership Tensions model
Identify fragmented strategies and align execution priorities
Develop influencing techniques to persuade key stakeholders
Orchestrate digital transformation using IMD’s Digital Transformation Orchestra framework
Prepare confidently for the IMD certificate in digital transformation programs

Training Methodology:

The training blends instructor-led sessions with case-based learning, experiential exercises, peer discussions, and simulation activities. Each module introduces a core principle from the IMD approach to digital strategy execution. Participants will collaborate in teams to practice agile execution framework techniques and build transformation roadmaps. The Seven Leadership Tensions model will be explored through role-play and coaching, while group exercises reinforce understanding of orchestration across departments. Reflection sessions help tie insights back to participants’ actual workplace challenges. Digital disruption simulations, inspired by the Digital Vortex, allow participants to make strategic decisions in dynamic, uncertain environments.

Course Toolbox:

Agile execution roadmap templates
Leadership self-assessment tools (Seven Tensions model)
Case examples on digital transformation execution
Strategic alignment checklist
Transformation orchestration map

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Setting Strategic Digital Vision

Topic 1: Understanding the Digital Vortex and Market Disruption
Topic 2: Defining Digital Execution in the Age of Transformation
Topic 3: Clarifying Your Digital Ambition and Strategic Goals
Topic 4: Analyzing Internal Capabilities and Default Leadership Styles
Topic 5: Mapping Organizational Readiness for Transformation
Topic 6: Identifying Key Stakeholders and Influencers
Reflection & Review: Reflection on strategic ambition clarity and leadership alignment

Day 2: Building the Transformation Roadmap

Topic 1: Introducing the Digital Transformation Orchestra Framework
Topic 2: Orchestrating Go-to-Market, Engagement, Operations, and Organization
Topic 3: Structuring Governance and Execution Roles
Topic 4: Prioritizing Initiatives and Sequencing Actions
Topic 5: Defining Transformation Metrics and KPIs
Topic 6: Creating the First Draft of a Transformation Roadmap
Reflection & Review: Roadmap peer feedback and orchestration insights

Day 3: Executing with Agility

Topic 1: Organizational Behaviors Required for Agile Execution
Topic 2: Applying Agile Frameworks in Traditional Organizations
Topic 3: Leading Cross-Functional Teams Across Silos
Topic 4: Balancing Structure and Speed for Scalable Impact
Topic 5: Managing Cultural Resistance and Execution Fatigue
Topic 6: Ensuring Alignment Across Agile Portfolios
Reflection & Review: Reflection on agile readiness and adaptive execution

Day 4: Leading Through the Seven Tensions

Topic 1: Overview of the Seven Leadership Tensions Model
Topic 2: Practicing Adaptive Leadership Styles (Listener vs Teller, Visionary vs Tactician)
Topic 3: Leveraging Intuition and Analytics in Decision-Making
Topic 4: Managing Authority: Power Holder vs Power Sharer Dynamics
Topic 5: Developing Individual and Organizational Influence
Topic 6: Building Leadership Confidence Amidst Transformation
Reflection & Review: Tension role-plays and peer coaching insights

Day 5: Synthesizing, Presenting, and Preparing for Certification

Topic 1: Reviewing the Full Digital Execution Framework
Topic 2: Finalizing the Transformation Roadmap and Communication Plan
Topic 3: Delivering Your Strategic Narrative to Stakeholders
Topic 4: Preparing for IMD Certificate Readiness and Assessment
Topic 5: Presenting Personal Capstone Execution Plans
Topic 6: Peer Feedback and Leadership Reflections
Reflection & Review: Integration of lessons and next steps for implementation

FAQ:

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

There are no formal prerequisites, but participants should be in leadership or mid-senior roles involved in digital strategy, execution, or transformation projects.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session is generally structured to last around 4-5 hours, with breaks and interactive activities included. The total course duration spans five days, approximately 20-25 hours of instruction.

What is the difference between agile strategy implementation and digital transformation orchestration?

Agile strategy implementation focuses on flexible, iterative approaches to executing digital initiatives. Digital transformation orchestration, as introduced by IMD, refers to aligning all organizational elements (go-to-market, engagement, operations, structure) to work together in harmony for successful transformation.

How This Course is Different from Other Leading Digital Execution Courses:

Leading Digital Execution Training course: Strategy, Agility & Impact" is uniquely designed to serve as both a practical corporate training and a preparatory course for professionals considering or pursuing the IMD certificate in digital transformation. While most programs focus either on strategy or agile delivery, this course integrates both with leadership development using IMD’s proprietary Seven Tensions model and Digital Transformation Orchestra. It stands out for blending agile strategy implementation course content with digital transformation orchestration techniques, enabling leaders to master both strategic alignment and cultural readiness.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center