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Schulich School of Business at York University 
416-736-5079 Certificate in Strategic Mindset
Understand complex context. Make thoughtful decisions.
Canadian CEOs are increasingly concerned about long-term viability: 35%* believe their organizations may not survive the next decade if they stay on their current path, citing slow reinvention and growing external pressures. This program equips participants to meet this challenge, providing a clear framework to assess organizational realities, explore future scenarios, and align decisions with long-term value creation, applying consistent strategic thinking to real challenges in their roles.
June 3, 2026
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Certificate in Strategic Mindset
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See further. Decide clearly.
Canada’s business environment, marked by economic uncertainty and rapid shifts, requires structured thinking to address long-term viability challenges. Managers are expected to cultivate a methodical approach to strategy. Through practical exercises and simulations, the program helps participants examine how value is created, interpret key signals, and ground their analysis in observable realities. This builds the capacity to move beyond intuition toward a repeatable process for understanding organizational position and potential.
Who is this Program For?
Participants progress to vision mapping, scenario exploration, and priority-setting, learning to separate meaningful opportunities from noise and define clear success measures. The program emphasizes logical, structured thinking that can be applied across functions and levels. Outcomes include a personal toolkit for strategic contributions, enabling more confident engagement in discussions and better-aligned decisions in daily work, supporting sustained development in seeing systems, weighing options, and directing efforts effectively.
*Source: PwC
Program Overview
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Uncover how to assess the current state of an organization, including the mission, vision, values, customers, and operational strategy. Conduct a simulation demonstrating the origins of strategy and a situational analysis to identify the value you create for your customers.
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Create a vision map for the future of an organization. Learn to conduct scenario planning, differentiate between initiatives and opportunities, and establish key goals and objectives for future vision. Identify the key benchmarks of success to measure your future efforts.
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Summer 2026
Certificate in Strategic Mindset
Course Dates Time Module 1 - Your Strategic Point of Origin: Developing Strategy and Strategic Planning 6/1/2026 - 6/2/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 2 - Creating Opportunity: Mapping Your Future Direction 6/3/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Strategic Thinking
Organizing Teams & Resources
Risk Management
Leadership Skills
Who Will Benefit
Mid-Career Leaders
Managers in roles such as project management, product development and strategic planning will build their foundations for big-picture thinking and the valuable business skills to advance to more senior positions.
4 Reasons to Enrol
Amazing Education for Busy Professionals
This 3-day program is a quick and convenient way to become a more strategic leader for your organization.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Gain sought-after skills in strategic thinking that are valuable for leaders in any industry.
Learn from the Pros
Train with top-rated Schulich instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Earn Higher Pay
Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.
What Difference Will You Make?
Faculty
What You Get
After completing this program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Certificate
Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.
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