Development of Strategy – 2024S2

Note: this subject is only available for students within the Phase 2 learning stage of the Graduate Diploma in Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional qualifying programs. Please check the subject outline for more information on this subject prior to enrolling.

Class timetable (AEST/AEDT)

Group 1
Lectures: Monday 5:00 PM / Discussion: Wednesday 5:00 PM
Group 2
Lectures: Tuesday 5:30 PM / Discussion: Thursday 5:30 PM


Students will be able to choose their study group from Monday 22 July until Friday 23 August - Access the guide from the Institution Page of Blackboard Learning Management System after finalising subject enrolment.

This subject examines the elements, processes and techniques involved in the development and implementation of organisational strategy.

The subject includes the following:

1. What is strategy?
2. Approaches to strategy development
3. Model frameworks and heuristics in strategy development
4. External context: An organisation’s macro-environment
5. Internal context: An organisation’s resources and capabilities
6. Culture and strategy
7. Strategy and organisational purpose
8. Strategy, organisations and public value
9. Objectives, options and evaluation
10. Managing strategic change
11. Strategy in practice
12. Crisis and strategy