CSO – Chief Strategy Officer: Leading Vision & Growth

As global competition, technological disruption, and economic uncertainty reshape industries, the role of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) becomes more critical than ever. This executive-level course equips current and aspiring CSOs with the capabilities to drive corporate vision, long-term value, and enterprise-wide transformation.

Participants will gain expertise in competitive intelligence, strategic planning, M&A strategy, innovation management, and performance alignment—while learning how to influence executive teams and build agile, resilient strategies in complex environments.

Section 1: The Strategic Role of the CSO

• Defining the CSO mandate in today’s C-suite.
• Differentiating between strategic leadership vs. operational execution.
• The CSO’s relationship with the CEO, board, and functional heads.
• Evolution of corporate strategy in an era of uncertainty.
• Balancing short-term agility with long-term strategic foresight.

Section 2: Corporate Strategy & Business Model Innovation

• Designing corporate, business unit, and growth strategies.
• Strategic business model frameworks (Blue Ocean, BCG Matrix, Porter's Five Forces).
• Evaluating innovation portfolios and product-market fit.
• Case studies in disruptive strategy and ecosystem building.
• Integrating ESG and sustainability into long-term strategy.

Section 3: Strategic Intelligence & Market Positioning

• Competitive intelligence and benchmarking techniques.
• Using data analytics, market research, and trend mapping for insights.
• Scenario planning and future-back strategy development.
• Customer-centric strategy: turning voice-of-customer into competitive advantage.
• Using SWOT, PESTLE, and War-Gaming for strategy refinement.

Section 4: M&A, Partnerships, and Strategic Execution

• The CSO’s role in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances.
• Due diligence, value creation mapping, and post-merger integration.
• Building strategic partnerships and innovation ecosystems.
• Aligning resources, teams, and budgets for strategic execution.
• Leading cross-functional implementation and performance tracking.

Section 5: Strategic Leadership & Organisational Transformation

• Driving culture change through strategic vision.
• Engaging stakeholders and aligning executive teams.
• Developing KPIs and OKRs to support strategic objectives.
• Risk anticipation, resilience building, and transformation governance.
• Communicating strategy with clarity to internal and external audiences.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.