Applied professional learning

Prepare Decision-Ready Executive Briefings

Give the executive what they need to decide.

Identify the decision, audience and time available. Distinguish essential facts from background and uncertainty.

100% onlineFocused practical course€149 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: an assistant assembles a concise decision brief with clearly separated evidence and options, pen and carefully ordered paper on an oak desk.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

EAs supporting executive decisions.

Identify the decision, audience and time available.
Distinguish essential facts from background and uncertainty.
Explain implications, trade-offs and recommended next steps.
Review accuracy, readability and the source of each material claim.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

A concise brief separating the decision, relevant facts, uncertainties, options, and next steps.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

A briefing pack contains pages of updates but no clear decision. Turn it into a concise view of facts, options and unresolved questions.

YOUR TASK

Review accuracy, readability and the source of each material claim.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Clarify the briefing purpose

Identify the decision, audience and time available.

Select the relevant evidence

Distinguish essential facts from background and uncertainty.

Structure the options

Explain implications, trade-offs and recommended next steps.

Check readiness

Review accuracy, readability and the source of each material claim.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

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Why do I need to apply?

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How do intakes work?

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When can I start?

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What does the fee cover?

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €149 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.