Dr. Bassil Yaghi
Transformational Keynote Speaker | Strategic Leadership Expert | Creator of the 7C Strategy System
"Master Strategy Selection. Lead with Confidence."
Transform your event with strategic leadership insights that bridge academic depth with executive relevance, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Bassil Yaghi
Transformational Keynote Speaker |
Strategic Leadership Expert | Creator of the 7C Strategy System
"Master Strategy Selection. Lead with Confidence."
Transform your event with strategic leadership insights that bridge academic depth with executive relevance, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change with clarity and confidence.
Trusted Advisor. Acclaimed Educator. Global Strategist.
Dr. Bassil Yaghi
CEO of StrategistMind
In today's turbulent world, audiences demand more than inspiration—they need actionable frameworks that empower them to lead. Dr. Bassil A. Yaghi delivers transformational keynotes that bridge academic depth with executive relevance, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change with clarity and confidence.
As the creator of the 7C Strategy System and CEO of StrategistMind, Dr. Bassil Yaghi brings over 25 years of global experience in strategy consulting, government advisory, and executive education. His talks leave lasting impact by blending cutting-edge research, lived strategic practice, and practical takeaways that leaders can apply immediately.
Credentials
PhD in Management, Cranfield School of Management (Best Doctoral Dissertation Award)
Former Partner, PwC Strategy & Performance, Middle East
VP Strategy & Business Development, Multibillion-dollar Conglomerate
Executive Educator, Cranfield School of Management
Founder & CEO, StrategistMind & Performance Leaders Consulting
Thought Leadership
Author of Business Strategy Formulation: The 7C Strategy Wheel (Routledge, 2026)
Developed the 7C Strategy System for selecting fit-for-context strategy approaches
Reviewed 2,000+ publications, 300+ strategy tools, and 200+ business and public strategies
Delivered executive education for global firms and public institutions in the UK and Middle East
Trusted Advisor. Acclaimed Educator. Global Strategist.
Dr. Bassil Yaghi
CEO of StrategistMind
In today's turbulent world, audiences demand more than inspiration—they need actionable frameworks that empower them to lead. Dr. Bassil A. Yaghi delivers transformational keynotes that bridge academic depth with executive relevance, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change with clarity and confidence.
As the creator of the 7C Strategy System and CEO of StrategistMind, Dr. Bassil Yaghi brings over 25 years of global experience in strategy consulting, government advisory, and executive education. His talks leave lasting impact by blending cutting-edge research, lived strategic practice, and practical takeaways that leaders can apply immediately.
Academic Excellence
PhD in Management, Cranfield School of Management (Best Doctoral Dissertation Award)
Former Partner, PwC Strategy & Performance, Middle East
VP Strategy & Business Development, Multibillion-dollar Conglomerate
Executive Educator, Cranfield School of Management
Founder & CEO, StrategistMind & Performance Leaders Consulting
Thought Leadership
Author of Business Strategy Formulation: The 7C Strategy Wheel (Routledge, 2026)
Developed the 7C Strategy System for selecting fit-for-context strategy approaches
Reviewed 2,000+ publications, 300+ strategy tools, and 200+ business and public strategies
Delivered executive education for global firms and public institutions in the UK and Middle East
Signature Keynote Topics
"Master Strategy Selection: Leading with Confidence in VUCA World"
The Revolutionary 7C Strategy System
Transform how your organization approaches strategic decision-making with the groundbreaking 7C Strategy System. This flagship presentation reveals why only 25% of executives use approaches appropriate for unpredictable environments and provides the framework to join the confident minority.
Key Takeaways:
The 7 Strategic Postures: Calculating, Clarifying, Coping, Crafting, Connecting, Conquering, Challenging
How to match strategic approaches to your
specific organizational contextBreaking free from familiar but ineffective
strategy methodsBuilding internal strategic capabilities for sustainable competitive advantage
"Beyond Strategic Planning: Expanding Your Strategic Toolkit for the VUCA World"
Overcoming the Strategist Dilemma
Most organizations rely on a handful of familiar strategy tools that may no longer fit their context. Discover how to build a comprehensive strategic toolkit that addresses the full spectrum of modern challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Why strategic planning fails in VUCA
environmentsThe hidden dangers of strategy tool familiarity
biasHow to select the right strategic approach for
your unique situationBuilding organizational strategy selection capabilities
"Strategic Transformation: Conquering Change in Complex Organizations"
Leading Radical Change with Strategic Vision
Organizational transformation requires more than change management—it demands strategic vision and systematic execution. Learn the strategic approaches that enable successful large-scale transformation.
Key Takeaways:
The Conquering Strategic Posture: Visioning, Renewal, Roadmapping, Transitioning
Designing and implementing strategic transformations
Overcoming resistance and building
transformation momentumSustaining change through strategic capability development
Signature Keynote Topics
"Master Strategy Selection: Leading with Confidence in VUCA World"
The Revolutionary 7C Strategy System
Transform how your organization approaches strategic decision-making with the groundbreaking 7C Strategy System. This flagship presentation reveals why only 25% of executives
use approaches appropriate for unpredictable environments and provides the framework to join the confident minority.
Key Takeaways:
The 7 Strategic Postures: Calculating, Clarifying, Coping, Crafting, Connecting, Conquering, Challenging
How to match strategic approaches to your
specific organizational contextBreaking free from familiar but ineffective
strategy methodsBuilding internal strategic capabilities for sustainable competitive advantage
"Beyond Strategic Planning: Expanding Your Strategic Toolkit for the VUCA World"
Overcoming the Strategist Dilemma
Most organizations rely on a handful of familiar strategy tools that may no longer fit their context. Discover how to build a comprehensive strategic toolkit that addresses the full spectrum of modern challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Why strategic planning fails in VUCA
environmentsThe hidden dangers of strategy tool familiarity
biasHow to select the right strategic approach
for your unique situationBuilding organizational strategy selection capabilities
"Strategic Transformation: Conquering Change in Complex Organizations"
Leading Radical Change with Strategic Vision
Organizational transformation requires more than change management—it demands
strategic vision and systematic execution. Learn the strategic approaches that enable successful large-scale transformation.
Key Takeaways:
The Conquering Strategic Posture:
Visioning, Renewal, Roadmapping, TransitioningDesigning and implementing strategic transformations
Overcoming resistance and building
transformation momentumSustaining change through strategic capability development
Five Reasons to Book Dr. Bassil Yaghi
Research-Backed Yet Practical
Engaging & Immersive Learning Experience
Audiences don't just listen, they participate. Each session includes real-world examples, live exercises, and tailored dialogue.
Fuses academic rigor with executive insight. Draws on a deep well of global strategy research to deliver practical, accessible takeaways.
Tailored to Your Context
Content is always customized to the audience, industry, and strategic challenge at hand, never a recycled talk.
Actionable Frameworks & Tools
Participants leave with usable models, digital resources, and frameworks they can apply immediately.
Credibility Across Practice & Academia
From advising governments and businesses to teaching global MBAs and executive leaders, Dr. Yaghi is trusted across sectors and geographies.
Five Reasons to Book Dr. Bassil Yaghi
Research-Backed Yet Practical
Fuses academic rigor with executive insight. Draws on a deep well of global strategy research to deliver practical, accessible takeaways.
Engaging & Immersive Learning Experience
Audiences don't just listen, they participate. Each session includes real-world examples, live exercises, and tailored dialogue.
Tailored to Your Context
Content is always customized to the audience, industry, and strategic challenge at hand, never a recycled talk.
Actionable Frameworks & Tools
Participants leave with usable models, digital resources, and frameworks they can apply immediately.
Credibility Across Practice & Academia
From advising governments and businesses to teaching global MBAs and executive leaders, Dr. Yaghi is trusted across sectors and geographies.
Perfect For These Events
Corporate & Private Sector
Government & Public Sector
Strategic policy and visioning workshops
Ministerial retreats and leadership forums
National transformation strategy sessions
Executive leadership summits
Strategy offsites and board retreats
Annual leadership conferences
C-suite development programs
Academic & Research
Business school keynotes and MBA programs
Strategy research symposiums
Executive education courses
Industry & Professional Conferences
Consulting and leadership events
Sector-specific strategy forums
International development conferences
Perfect For These Events
Corporate & Private Sector
Executive leadership summits
Strategy offsites and board retreats
Annual leadership conferences
C-suite development programs
Government & Public Sector
Strategic policy and visioning workshops
Ministerial retreats and leadership forums
National transformation strategy sessions
Academic & Research
Business school keynotes and MBA programs
Strategy research symposiums
Executive education courses
Industry & Professional Conferences
Consulting and leadership events
Sector-specific strategy forums
International development conferences
How to Book Dr. Bassil Yaghi
2
Discovery Call
Align on objectives, audience, and customization needs
1
Inquiry
Send an email with event details, date, location, and topic of interest
3
Proposal
Receive a tailored keynote proposal and speaker fee quote
4
Event Delivery
Dr. Bassil Yaghi delivers an
impactful session, in-person
or virtually
5
Post-Event Support
Includes Q&A, digital tools, or executive coaching (Optional)
Contact Information and Inquiry
How to Contact Us
Our Promise:
From the very first conversation, you'll gain actionable strategic insights.
That's the StrategistMind commitment to value—delivered from day one.
Master Strategy Selection. Build Strategic Independence. Transform with Confidence.
Transform your event with Strategic Leadership Insights
How to Book Dr. Bassil Yaghi
1
Inquiry
Send an email with event details, date, location, and topic of interest
2
Discovery Call
Align on objectives, audience, and customization needs
3
Proposal
Receive a tailored keynote proposal and speaker fee quote
4
Event Delivery
Dr. Bassil Yaghi delivers an impactful session, in-person or virtually
5
Post-Event Support
Includes Q&A, digital tools, or executive coaching (Optional)
How to Contact Us
Contact Information and Inquiry
Our Promise:
From the very first conversation, you'll gain actionable strategic insights.
That's the StrategistMind commitment to value—delivered from day one.
Master Strategy Selection. Build Strategic Independence. Transform with Confidence.
Transform your event with Strategic Leadership Insights