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University of Queensland

Think and Act Strategically

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Duration: Two days
  • Course Type: Short Course
  • Total Price: $3,289

Turn strategic thinking into purposeful action. Learn to identify critical challenges, shape tailored solutions and communicate strategy effectively to drive meaningful change in a complex business environment.

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Course overview

Transform your approach to leading and managing by mastering the art of strategic thinking and execution. This course empowers participants with the tools to identify critical challenges, develop tailored solutions and drive impactful change.

With practical frameworks and expert guidance, you’ll build the confidence to shape organisational success and lead with purpose in a complex, evolving business landscape.

Testimonial:

Attending this course was rewarding. It refreshed my strategic thinking and highlighted how organisations across different industries face remarkably similar challenges when designing and implementing strategy. The course created an environment for open conversation, healthy debate, and constructive questioning of assumptions and biases - making the learning both practical and thought-provoking.

Diana Ballesteros, Asset Integrity Specialist, BMA

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Short Course
Duration
Two days
Price
$3,289
More Information
Early Bird - $2,631, UQ Alumni - $2,302
Intake
16th November, 2026

What you will learn

  • Strategic fundamentals: Understand the core principles of strategic thinking and action.
  • Problem-solving skills: Learn to identify, analyse and address strategic challenges.
  • Strategic communication: Gain tools to communicate and execute strategies effectively.
  • Practical application: Apply insights to real-world scenarios through interactive modules and simulations.

Assessment

There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.

Who should attend

  • Mid-level managers looking to expand their strategic responsibilities.
  • Small business owners are seeking to implement effective strategies for growth.
  • Professionals transitioning roles or seeking to influence internal and external strategic direction.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Facilitators

  • Associate Professor Paul Spee (Associate Professor, UQ Business School)