Business Innovation & Strategy: Designing Winning Strategies for Growth

Date: April 28th – 30th, 2026

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Course Description

Today’s most successful companies thrive not by chance but through the deliberate integration of visionary leadership, relentless innovation, and robust strategy. In a world where disruption is the new normal, business leaders must continuously reimagine their markets, unlock new opportunities, and create enduring value.
This two-day, highly interactive program equips participants with the tools and mindsets needed to design winning strategies and foster innovation at every level. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and collaborative projects, attendees will learn to craft innovative business models, execute strategies that fuel growth, and embed a culture of innovation that sustains competitive advantage.

Learning Outcomes

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

Lead teams with a mindset that fosters innovation.
Design creative, go-to-market strategies that fuel growth and differentiation.
Build and sustain a competitive advantage through strategic thinking.
Identify, assess, and exploit uncontested market opportunities.
Apply creative approaches to positioning and marketing business offerings.
Integrate innovation into the strategy development and execution process.
Develop resilient business models using the Business Model Canvas (BMC).

Course Module

Module 1 – Foundations of Strategy & Innovation
- What is Strategy? Myths vs. Reality
- The Changing Business Landscape: Disruption & Opportunity
- Strategic Thinking vs. Operational Planning
- Introduction to Strategic Innovation: Linking creativity with value creation
Module 2 – Crafting Winning Strategies
- Vision, Mission, and Strategic Intent
- Strategy Frameworks: Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis
- Aligning Strategic Goals with Organizational Objectives
- Case Study: How leading firms repositioned in disruptive markets
Module 3 – Blue Ocean Strategy & Market Creation
- Red Ocean vs. Blue Ocean Thinking
- Tools of Blue Ocean Strategy (Strategy Canvas, ERRC Grid)
- Identifying and Capturing New Demand
- Group Activity: Designing a Blue Ocean Move for Your Business
Module 4 – Strategy Execution & Performance Management
- The Balanced Scorecard: Translating Strategy into Measurable Outcomes
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Innovation & Growth
- Strategy Maps: Aligning Initiatives Across the Organization
- Case Practice: Building a BSC for a Hypothetical Business Unit
Module 5 – Business Model Innovation
- Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
- Evaluating Existing Models vs. Innovating New Ones
- Revenue Models, Customer Segments, and Value Propositions
- Workshop: Create or Refine Your Business Model Canvas
Module 6 – Leading Innovation & Organizational Change
- Cultivating a Culture of Experimentation and Learning
- Leadership Behaviors That Empower Creative Teams
- Overcoming Resistance to Change & Encouraging Risk-Taking
- Case Study: Companies that Scaled Innovation Successfully
Module 7 – Innovation Challenge & Capstone Exercise
- “You Are Innovation”: Real-World Business Simulation
- Group Challenge: Redesigning a Strategy for Disruptive Growth
- Peer Review & Feedback
- Reflection: Integrating Insights into Your Organization

Upcoming Programs

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1	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 03:56 PM	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:01 PM	Business Innovation & Strategy: Designing Winning Strategies for Growth	April 28th – 30th, 2026	Abuja, Nigeria
2	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 03:57 PM	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:02 PM	Artificial Intelligence for Leaders: Harnessing AI for Strategic Advantage	June 23rd – 25th, 2026	Addis Ababa, Ethopia
3	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 03:59 PM	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:02 PM	Digital Transformation for Executives: Driving Innovation & Growth	August 25th – 27th, 2026	Nairobi, Kenya
4	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:00 PM	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:02 PM	Agile Leadership: Leading with Agility & Impact	October 20th -22nd, 2026	Kigali, Rwanda
5	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:01 PM	galadriel	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 04:38 PM	Project Leadership: Delivering Results with Impact	December 3rd – 5th, 2026	Doha, Qatar	View Details

Assessment & Certification

Participants will engage in practical group assignments, business model development, and a final “Innovation Challenge” presentation. Successful completion leads to a Certificate in Business Innovation & Strategy, recognizing their capability to drive innovation-led growth.

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