Ivey Hong Kong Campus
1 Harbour Road
Hong Kong, Wanchai, China
March 2-3, 2026
2 days
In-person sessions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HKT
HKD 20,600
Contact us for alumni discounts
Eligible for the Ivey Leadership Certificate
Program Overview
Strategic Planning and Decision-Making is designed for leaders who need to make smarter, faster choices in complex environments. This two-day program focuses on the hands-on side of strategy: how to assess situations, weigh options, and make confident calls when the path forward isn’t obvious. You’ll work through real business challenges, sharpen your decision-making instincts, and learn tools that help cut through noise and uncertainty. Whether you're guiding a team, a function, or a business unit, this program helps you develop a practical and repeatable approach to strategic thinking.
Who Should Attend?
This program is built for mid- to senior-level leaders who are responsible for making strategic decisions, whether for a team, department, business unit, or entire organization. If you’re navigating changing markets, leading through uncertainty, or juggling competing priorities, this is for you. You might be a functional lead, business unit head, entrepreneur, or rising executive — what you have in common is the need to make better calls, faster. You’ll walk away with practical tools to sharpen your thinking, spot opportunities, and confidently move your team or business forward.
What Will You Learn?
In Strategic Planning and Decision-Making, you’ll develop the skills and frameworks to anticipate change, adapt strategies, and drive competitive advantage. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises, you will:
✔ Master strategic agility – Learn how to pivot and adjust strategies in the face of real business disruption, shifting priorities, and unexpected obstacles.
✔ Identify and seize emerging opportunities – Develop a forward-looking mindset to track trends, evaluate risks, and act on ideas with real potential.
✔ Strengthen decision-making under uncertainty – Use practical tools to break down complex situations and make clear, confident decisions when there’s no obvious answer.
✔ Build resilient and adaptable strategies – Create strategic plans that stay flexible and relevant—even when the market, customer needs, or internal conditions change.
✔ Enhance strategic leadership and influence – Communicate strategic direction clearly, rally others behind key decisions, and build alignment across your team or business unit.
Meet Your Faculty
Andreas Schotter, PhD
Andreas Schotter is a globally recognized expert in strategy, international business, and global competitiveness. As a Professor of International Business at Ivey Business School, he specializes in helping leaders navigate complex, rapidly evolving markets and develop strategies that drive sustainable growth.
With extensive experience advising multinational corporations, startups, and government organizations, Andreas has worked with executives worldwide to address challenges related to global expansion, strategic agility, and business model innovation. His research has been featured in leading academic and business publications, including the Harvard Business Review, and he has been a trusted consultant to Fortune 500 companies across industries.
In Strategic Planning and Decision-Making, Andreas brings his deep expertise and practical insights to equip leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead in today’s dynamic business environment.
Value for You
Develop Strategic Agility: Strengthen your ability to anticipate change, adapt plans, and make bold, informed decisions in uncertain environments.
Gain a Competitive Edge: Learn how to identify emerging trends, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate risks before they impact your organization.
Master Complex Decision-Making: Apply proven frameworks to navigate market disruptions, global shifts, and technological advancements with confidence.
Enhance Your Leadership Influence: Improve your ability to communicate strategic vision, align teams, and drive organizational transformation.
Expand Your Strategic Toolkit: Walk away with practical models and real-world insights that can be immediately applied to your business challenges.
Return on Investment
Stronger, More Adaptive Strategy: Equip leaders with the skills to pivot quickly and develop resilient business strategies in a fast-changing world.
Improved Risk Management: Reduce uncertainty by integrating strategic foresight and scenario planning into decision-making processes.
Faster, More Effective Execution: Ensure alignment between strategy and execution by developing leaders who can drive action and sustain momentum.
Greater Competitive Positioning: Enable your organization to seize emerging opportunities and navigate global market challenges with confidence.
Long-Term Growth and Resilience: Build a future-ready organization capable of thriving in unpredictable business landscapes.
Advance Your Learning. Amplify Your Impact.
Strategic Planning and Decision-Making counts toward the Ivey Executive Leadership Certificate. Complete any four qualifying programs to earn your certificate and build a powerful, personalized learning journey designed to accelerate your leadership.
A Hands-On, Interactive Experience
This program is designed for leaders who want to engage deeply with real-world strategic challenges and develop practical solutions. Rather than passive lectures, you’ll participate in interactive case discussions, scenario planning exercises, and peer collaboration, allowing you to test and refine your strategic thinking in a risk-free environment.
Guided by expert faculty, you’ll explore cutting-edge business models, competitive strategies, and adaptive leadership techniques to help you navigate uncertainty with confidence. Through a blend of global case studies, facilitated discussions, and actionable frameworks, you’ll leave with practical insights and strategies that can be immediately applied to your organization’s most pressing challenges.
Take the Next Step Today
Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. Schedule a consultation with our learning advisors to discover how this program can help you sharpen your strategic thinking, adapt to change, and drive lasting competitive advantage.