About this Course
Business savvy means understanding what makes organizations tick and leveraging that knowledge to get results. By developing foundational skills in leadership, strategy, finance, budgeting, and digital technology, you can help your organization succeed and advance your career. In this specialization, you'll find out how businesses create value and compete against rivals. Through real-world scenarios and exercises, you’ll strengthen your decision-making skills and learn to transform strategic vision into actionable plans. You’ll dive into the basics of financial performance and budgeting and learn how to maximize resources and drive profitability. And you'll discover how to leverage generative AI and digital tools to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate business models and financial health to make informed decisions that create value and drive competitive advantage
- Develop and execute strategic plans that integrate organizational strategy with actionable frameworks to optimize performance
- Assess and track financial performance, develop budgets and cost-benefit analyses, understand budget sensitivity, variance, and financial strategies
- Leverage generative AI and digital technologies strategically to drive innovation, harness the power of data, and minimize risks
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with the topic and its common terminology
- Readiness to practice through applied exercises or case-based work
Instructors
Harvard Business Review