Applied professional learning

Tell the CEO That Your Plan Is Off Track

Bring the facts, the options and a credible next move.

Confirm the gap, causes and remaining uncertainty. Show the expected trajectory and the assumptions behind it.

100% onlineFocused practical course€199 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: a vice president candidly presents a revised forecast and recovery options to a chief executive in a quiet boardroom.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Directors and VPs.

Confirm the gap, causes and remaining uncertainty.
Show the expected trajectory and the assumptions behind it.
Compare impact, resources, timing and residual risk.
State ownership and ask for specific decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Early-warning narrative, credible reforecast, recovery options, and ownership.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

Your function will miss a major commitment. Prepare an early, clear update that explains the changed outlook and the decisions required.

YOUR TASK

State ownership and ask for specific decisions.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Establish the new fact base

Confirm the gap, causes and remaining uncertainty.

Build the reforecast

Show the expected trajectory and the assumptions behind it.

Prepare recovery options

Compare impact, resources, timing and residual risk.

Lead the executive discussion

State ownership and ask for specific decisions.

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.

Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.

Why do I need to apply?

We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.

How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.

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 €199 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.