Strategy programs at ESMT Berlin

Navigate future challenges to unlock opportunities for strategic growth

Strategic planning is the backbone of any successful organization. For leaders, crafting a resilient strategy is essential to staying ahead in a competitive, unpredictable market. Business strategy involves more than setting long-term goals—it’s about understanding market dynamics, responding to emerging trends, and making decisions that ensure sustainable growth.

ESMT Berlin’s business strategy courses sharpen your understanding of these challenges and help you identify strategic options for corporate development. Whether positioning in premium markets, succeeding in low-cost regions, or leveraging digital technologies, our programs equip leaders to navigate industry changes effectively. Through a blend of rigorous analysis and real-world application, participants develop actionable strategies that ensure their organizations remain competitive and resilient.

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April 2026

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A diverse group of business people analyzing a world map, engaged in strategic planning and discussions.

Geopolitics for Business

Solid Growth - Erfolgreich Geschäftsstrategien entwickeln

Bringing Technology to Market

Solid Growth - Winning with Business Strategies

3 days

Face-to-face

New in our strategy portfolio: Online program on navigating global uncertainty

Part of the Business as Unusual series: This four-week live online program is part of a new course series designed to prepare leaders for the complex challenges of a rapidly changing world. With a clear focus on geopolitical risk, the course offers practical strategies for making confident decisions in uncertain times.

April 2026

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Geopolitics for Business

4 weeks

Online

Strategize for growth

Lead with strategies that directly address critical trends like AI and de-globalization.

Navigate complex decisions

Make informed choices that balance immediate needs with long-term organizational goals.

Drive sustainable success

Implement advanced planning techniques that drive lasting growth and maintain competitiveness.

Good strategy needs to define objectives, visions, and targets to orientate the organization. It provides room for operational units and teams to maneuver by defining what we are and what we are not, in order to work with force in the same direction.

Harald Hungenberg

Dean of Executive Education, ESMT Berlin

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Why should managers be concerned with strategy?

Find out in this video featuring Harald Hungenberg, Dean of Programs, ESMT Berlin

How participants have benefited from our programs

Participants' Voices: Solid Growth - Winning with Business Strategies

Analyzing common pitfalls and how to approach them with underlying case studies, along with the expertise of our host Olaf Plötner, has not only provided me with new perspectives but also led to very fruitful discussions within the groups.

Tobas Plewka

Lead Technical Consultant, Salesforce Germany