Course Description
The Mini-MBA Strategic Operations Business Executive (SOBE) is designed to equip budding and senior executives with the knowledge, relationships, and tools necessary to drive results at the highest levels of global business. This course is equivalent to an MBA-level course being taught at American Universities by our faculty modified to provide participants with the most up-to date, comprehensive, and practical tools to successfully navigate the diverse challenges facing top executives in today’s dynamic global marketplace.
Participants in the International Institute for Executive Training (iIET) Mini-MBA Strategic Operations Business Executive (SOBE) Program immerse themselves in a curriculum that examines and explores general management concepts in all major functional areas while learning the latest insights on management strategy and will gain a thorough grounding on the recent developments in business management and leadership. While pursuing studies with peer executives from around the world, participants are inspired by the diverse cultures and new friendships.
This course uses case studies and videos profiling some of the largest companies in the world to demonstrate how the models covered in the course are applied and implemented in the real world.
Upon completion of this training course you will recieve your certificate which has been fully accredited by Qualifi, an official UK government recognized awarding body.
Key Takeaways
Learn how to develop and improve your firm’s competitive advantage.
Improve your ability to integrate key functional areas into a unified strategic plan.
Enhance your understanding of the impact of changes in the external environments on executive decisions.
Learn the importance of changes in economic, technological, government, political and social forces on the formulation of a firm’s strategy.
Develop your skills in identifying key business issues and problems.
Sharpen your ability to make quality, reasoned business decisions.
*Successful completion of the course materials, and exam makes you a Certified Strategic Operations Business Executive (SOBE)™ . You can use the designation of SOBE™ on your resume and business card.
Agenda
Topics We Will Cover
What is strategy?
A simple definition of strategy
The competitive theory of strategy design
The value innovation theory of strategy design
External and Internal Analysis of core competencies (SWOT)
PEST Analysis
Building and sustaining a competitive advantage
Assessing the value of your chosen market space
Michael Porter’s 5 Forces
The sources of competitive advantage
The key questions to ask in order to assess competitive advantage
Blue ocean versus red ocean strategy
Case Study: Rolls Royce
Project Management Overview
Definition of a project
Why project management
Project life cycle
Key knowledge areas of project management
Managing Project Finance
Project selection approaches
Decision methodologies (decision trees, NPV, IRR)
Project evaluation techniques
Estimation (costs, schedule and requirements)
Project financing
Case Study: Syngenta
Stakeholder Analysis and Management
Identifying and prioritizing stakeholders into grid
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication planning
Negotiation tactics
Influencing the right stakeholders
Case Study: Communication Planning at Kelloggs
Corporate Social Responsibility
Competitive Advantage through CSR
Mission and Vision Statement Analysis
Business Ethics
Effective Change management for executives
Designing effective change programs/plans
Creating an adaptive corporate environment
Reasons why people resist change
Kurt Lewin’s Model of change management: The 3 stages of change
John Kotter’s 8 Step Change Model
Understanding the balanced scorecard
What are the key components of the balanced scorecard?
Key performance indicators and targets Initiative design
Cascading the balanced scorecard
Strategy maps
The key elements of the strategy map
Building a strategy map
Case Study: TNT Strategy Map
Strategy Implementation
The five key steps to effective strategy implementation
Why strategies fail
Lean Methods and Strategy
Process Walk/ Treasure Hunt
5S
Visual Controls
Standard Work
Kaizen
A3
Value Stream Mapping
Monitoring and Measuring productivity
Lean metrics
The 7 wastes
Lead time
Takt time and cycle time
Quality management
Human Resource Management and Competitive Advantage
Employer Branding
Employee Engagement
Behavior Modification
Work-life Balance
Case Study: Ikea
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Styles and Traits
Hershey-Blanchard Situational Leadership
Group Activity: Emotional Intelligence
Group Activity: Johari Window Self- Awareness Activity
*PERSONALITY PROFILING TEST VALUED AT $275 IS INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM.
**EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS TOWARDS MAINTAINING YOUR RELEVANT CERTIFICATION/LICENSE.
*EARN PDC’S (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT) UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM TOWARD SHRM.
Audience
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for senior business leaders, executives, and managers, as well as for entrepreneurs and other individuals interested in learning and applying the key components of strategic business management:
- senior business leader
- executives
- managers
- entrepreneurs
- and other individuals interested in learning and applying the key components of strategic business management.
Comments
Delegates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for certificate of completion:
Attendance – delegates must attend all sessions of the course. Delegates who miss more than two hours of the course sessions will not be eligible to sit for the Strategic Operations Business Executive (SOBE) Examination.
Successful completion of the course work and exam – Upon completion of this training course you will receive your certificate which has been fully accredited by Qualifi Limited; a UK recognized awarding organization (Ofqual registration 04619981).