Strategic Leadership module

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Start- and course dates

November 18, 2025

Utrecht Campus

May 19, 2026

Tilburg Campus

November 16, 2026

Utrecht Campus

Duration

2 x 3 days

Fees

€ 8400 (exempt from VAT)

Number of locations

Multiple locations

Language

Dutch

Rankings

TIAS Executive Education is ranked #1 in the Netherlands for participant satisfaction by the Financial Times, with a score of 8.7 out of 10.

Course details:

Growing as a Strategic Thinker And Leader

Organizations are constantly evolving and changing, driven by the dynamics of an ever-shifting environment. This requires effective guidance of both organizational and strategic processes. To do so, you need a solid understanding of a range of strategic topics that can be directly applied in day-to-day practice.

In the Strategic Leadership module, you will learn how to make well-informed strategic decisions and how to guide your organization effectively in shaping and developing its vision. This is how you grow as a strategic thinker and leader. Is this program not exactly what you are looking for? Then take a look at our other leadership & general management programs.

Why TIAS School for Business & Society?

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All lecturers are top experts from academia and the business world.
Directly applicable scientific and practical knowledge.
Flexible programs tailored to your needs.

Participant profile Strategic Leadership module

This module is designed for experienced leaders who want to drive organizational change and operate effectively in a variety of management roles.

The participants include:

C-Suite
Senior executives in the second or third echelon of large organizations
Managing directors or MT members of medium-sized organizations
Regional directors and country managers
Senior project managers
Business Unit directors

Admission Requirements

The level of this module is closely linked to the level of the participants. That is why we apply the following admission requirements:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree
Strategic responsibility in a senior position
A minimum of 15 years' work experience, of which 8 years at management level

Certificate

You will receive a TIAS certificate for completing the Strategic Leadership module. When you complete the full Executive Leadership & Management Program, you will receive a TIAS School for Business and Society diploma.

Executive Leadership & Management Program (ELMP)

The Strategic Leadership module can also be selected as part (elective module) of the Executive Leadership & Management Program (ELMP). Click the link for more information about the Executive Leadership & Management Program.

The TIAS Experience of Erik Bakx

'The flexible structure of the program is very pleasant. You can start with a module that now fits your learning objective. If you become inspired during the first module to delve further into an aspect of leadership, you can always decide to do another module or register for the entire program.'

Erik Bakx, partner of the VAT group and tax consultant for the public sector at BDO Nederland

Helping Your Organization Grow Effectively

The Strategic Leadership module focuses on how to mobilize your organization and steer it in the right direction. You'll work on developing solutions to a real-life challenge that you bring into the program. In addition, you'll reflect on the performance of your management team and organization, helping your organization grow effectively. Together with your peers, you'll gain new insights and find solutions to the strategic challenges you encounter in practice. By the end of the module, you will have developed a concrete initial approach to your own strategic issue.

With the Strategic Leadership Module, You Will Be Able To:

Assess how external developments impact you, your team, and your organization
Understand various ways to drive innovation within your organization
Manage strategic paradoxes and tensions
Engage all key stakeholders in the strategy development process
Make well-founded and important strategic decisions for your organization
Provide fresh perspectives on strategic challenges

Content of the strategic leadership module

Through inspiring lectures, you will gain new knowledge, insights, and a wealth of professional experience. The Strategic Leadership module focuses on two essential roles of the strategic leader:

Strategic Thinker

During the first three days of the module, you will deepen your strategic insight, discover new perspectives, and become more aware of your own strategic assumptions and mental models. This will elevate your ability to conduct strategic analysis and develop a strong strategic vision.

Strategic Guide

In the second three-day block, you will be encouraged to reflect on the strategy development process within your organization and the influence you have on it. How do you involve others in your process, bring key issues to the strategic agenda, and mobilize people to shape the future together?

Program block 1

Day 1- Business level strategy & digital transformation
Core topics: Strategic thinking styles, strategic innovation, competitive strategy and digital strategy

Day 2 - Business model innovation
Core themes: Market orientation, customer journeys, customer value creation and innovation processes

Day 3 - Sustainability strategy
Core themes: ESG goals, organizational purpose, sustainability types and competitive strategy

Program block 2

Day 4 - Strategy formation processes.
Core themes: Strategic agility, entrepreneurship, stakeholder management and leadership

Day 5 - Future exploration & scenario development.
Core themes: VUCA environments, trend analysis, scenario thinking and experimentation

Day 6 - Strategic mobilization
Core themes: Strategic planning, decision making, implementation and change

Program subject to possible changes

Dates and locations strategic leadership module

Name	Location	Start date
Core module Strategic Leadership - 18-19-20 November & 9-10-11 December 2025	Utrecht Campus	November 18, 2025
Core module Strategic Leadership - 19-20-21 May & 16-17-18 June 2026	Tilburg Campus	May 19, 2026
Core module Strategic Leadership - 16-17-18 November & 14-15-16 December 2026	Utrecht Campus	November 16, 2026

Costs strategic leadership module

The fee for the Strategic Leadership module is € 8400 (exempt from VAT).

This fee includes the opening dinner, literature, lunches, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Study costs are tax deductible and our program fees are exempt from VAT.

How do you finance your education?

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Faculty Strategic Leadership Module

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Lecturer

Lecturer

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Full Professor

Start your application

Following your enrollment, the Academic Director will review your CV. After the Academic Director determines that you meet the admission requirements, you will receive the official study agreement and you can finalize your enrollment.