Applied professional learning

Align a Board and Executive Team Around Difficult Choices

Build a decision process that can handle disagreement.

Define the decision, constraints and consequences of delay. Present assumptions, economics and risks consistently.

100% onlineFocused practical course€299 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: an experienced chief executive and diverse board members compare two strategic choices in a serious, closely engaged board discussion.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

CEOs and board-facing executives.

Define the decision, constraints and consequences of delay.
Present assumptions, economics and risks consistently.
Distinguish factual disputes from different priorities or risk tolerances.
Set evidence needs, ownership and a clear route to resolution.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Clear strategic alternatives, stakeholder concerns, and an agreed decision process.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

The board and executive team favour different strategic paths. Make the alternatives, evidence and unresolved concerns explicit.

YOUR TASK

Set evidence needs, ownership and a clear route to resolution.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Frame the strategic choice

Define the decision, constraints and consequences of delay.

Make alternatives comparable

Present assumptions, economics and risks consistently.

Surface the disagreement

Distinguish factual disputes from different priorities or risk tolerances.

Agree the decision process

Set evidence needs, ownership and a clear route to resolution.

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?

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?

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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 €299 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.