Rotman Strategy & Competitive Advantage

Build and sustain success in a fast-changing economy

Sharpen your analytical skills, learn to capitalize on growth opportunities and avoid strategic mistakes.

Think a winning strategy requires an expensive outside consultant? Think again. You might already have everything you need in your organization to build and sustain competitive advantage.

Making good strategic decisions is critical to any leader's success. In Rotman's Strategy & Competitive Advantage program, we'll break down the components of a strategy and show you how a carefully designed strategy provides a blueprint for smart decisions. . You’ll also spend time with faculty in a sector specific workshop to reflect and test applications in for-profit or not for profit environments.

Apply NowAPR 18-20, 2023 | $3,000 CAD + HST

In three half-days, you'll prepare yourself to identify and exploit sources of competitive advantage. Working with a class of other professionals, our faculty will help you develop the analytical skills and vision to

understand and predict industry trends
anticipate and plan for competition, and
sustain corporate success in a fast-changing global economy.

Designed to Deliver Maximum Impact Virtually

Experience the power of Rotman's virtual portfolio in achieving your goals, even in disruptive environments. We've not only adapted our leading open enrolment portfolio for a virtual environment, but have designed our programs to capitalize on the unique benefits offered by online settings. These programs make it easy for you to continue your growth while you navigate the current challenges of working from different environments. Access world-class faculty in live sessions for the latest research and insights, grow your connections with peers from different industries and organizations and refine your leadership strengths from the comfort of wherever you are.

Schedule

Brian S. Silverman, Lead Faculty

Professor of Strategic Management

Brian Silverman is Professor of Strategic Management, and holds the J.R.S. Prichard and Ann Wilson Chair in Management. He has previously served as Associate Dean, Research & Academic Resources. His research focuses on the ways in which a firm’s competitive strategy and organizational structure interact to affect its performance – in particular, its ability to access and exploit technological capabilities. He studies diverse industries including biotechnology, information processing, consumer electronics, and transportation.

Technical Requirements

This program will be delivered over Zoom and requires access to this platform. Terms and conditions for Zoom usage can be found here: https://zoom.us/terms. This program requires a stable internet connection, the latest version of the Google Chrome internet browser, and use of a microphone. Access to a webcam is preferred but optional.

Application Process

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Each application is reviewed by Rotman's admissions committee to ensure participants have the appropriate academic and work experience.

Participant Notification Process

If space is available and eligibility requirements are met, participants will receive a notice of admission within 10 days of receipt of a completed application and fee deposit.

Payment

Payments can be made online. A deposit of 50% of the program fee (or $4,000) is required at time of application. If the full fee is not paid at the time of application, the balance of the program fee is due 30 days after receipt of invoice or 30 days before program start date, whichever is first. Fees will be refunded to those not accepted into the program.

This program can count towards earning your Excellence in Executive Leadership certificate. Join an elite circle of leaders building their own path to professional development and receive official recognition from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management.