Executive Edge: Corporate Strategy & Business Management

CPD Accredited - Unlock your potential with our comprehensive course on Corporate Strategy and Business Management.

What you'll learn

Develop Strategic Vision: Master the key frameworks of corporate strategy, enabling you to craft and implement strategic plans that align with your organization

Navigate Business Management Challenges: Acquire practical insights into managing business operations effectively, with a focus on optimizing resources

Lead with Confidence: Enhance your leadership abilities by understanding the principles of effective leadership, team dynamics, and organizational behavior

Understanding of Corporate Finance Principles: Gain a solid grasp of financial management, including budgeting, investment analysis, and financial decision-maki

Execute Projects Successfully: Learn the fundamentals of project management, from planning and execution to monitoring and closure, ensuring that your projects

Address Modern Business Challenges: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding contemporary issues such as digital innovation and sustainability, and learn how to

Requirements

No prior Business knowledge is required.

Description

Designed for aspiring professionals, this CPD Accredited course introduces you to essential academic frameworks across five key modules: Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Leadership, Corporate Finance, and Project Management. Through practical insights and real-world applications, you'll gain the tools and knowledge to excel in your career and make informed strategic decisions in any business environment. Ideal for those looking to enhance their professional expertise, this course provides a solid foundation to navigate and lead in today’s competitive corporate landscape. 20 CPD points are awarded upon successful completion of this course.Each module dives into core academic frameworks, showing you how to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, ensuring that the lessons you learn are immediately relevant to your professional life. The course is designed for efficiency, with content that is concise and to the point, focusing on key takeaways that are easy to remember and apply.In addition to foundational business principles, the course addresses critical contemporary topics such as digital innovation and sustainability, reflecting the evolving challenges and opportunities in the modern business landscape. By the end of this course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of corporate strategy and management, with the ability to make informed and impactful strategic decisions in your organization.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Corporate Strategy

Lecture 2 Intro to Corporate Strategy

Lecture 3 Strategic Thinking

Lecture 4 Key Elements of Good Strategy

Lecture 5 Fostering Innovation

Lecture 6 Gaining insights from Data

Lecture 7 Disruptive Innovation

Lecture 8 Diversification in Business

Lecture 9 Resource based view of a Firm

Lecture 10 Digital Strategy

Lecture 11 First Movers

Lecture 12 Balance Scorecard

Lecture 13 Organizational Design

Lecture 14 PESTLE Analysis

Lecture 15 Pricing Strategies

Lecture 16 Technology S-Curve

Lecture 17 Value Creation with ESG

Section 3: Business Management

Lecture 18 Intro to Business Management Module

Lecture 19 Types of Business Models

Lecture 20 Industry Life-Cycle

Lecture 21 Porters 5 Forces

Lecture 22 Product Life-Cycle

Lecture 23 Porter's Value Chain

Lecture 24 Brand Personality

Lecture 25 Operational Objectives

Lecture 26 Operational Strategies

Lecture 27 Operational Efficiency

Lecture 28 Total Quality Management

Lecture 29 Value Delivery Process

Lecture 30 Bias in Business

Lecture 31 Marketing Mix

Lecture 32 Marketing Success

Lecture 33 ESG Principles

Section 4: Leadership

Lecture 34 Intro to Leadership Module

Lecture 35 Leadership Principles

Lecture 36 Leadership Practises

Lecture 37 Creating Corporate Culture

Lecture 38 Adaptive Leaders

Lecture 39 Managing Change

Lecture 40 Leadership Styles

Lecture 41 Motivation Strategies

Lecture 42 Discipline of Teams

Lecture 43 What do Successful Leaders Do?

Lecture 44 Creating an Innovation Culture

Lecture 45 Situational Leadeship

Lecture 46 Optimizing Decision Making

Lecture 47 People vs Production

Lecture 48 Crisis Management

Lecture 49 Emotional Intelligence

Section 5: Project Management

Lecture 50 Intro to Project Management Module

Lecture 51 Project Management Framework

Lecture 52 Framing a Project

Lecture 53 Project Life-Cycle

Lecture 54 Project Scheduling

Lecture 55 Project Budgeting

Lecture 56 Kotter's 8 Step Model

Lecture 57 Agile Project Management

Lecture 58 Six Sigma

Lecture 59 Issue Trees

Lecture 60 Ishikawa Diagram

Lecture 61 SWOT Analysis

Lecture 62 SIPOC Diagram

Lecture 63 5 Why's Model

Lecture 64 Why Change Projects Fail

Lecture 65 Soft Skills for Project Managers

Section 6: Corporate Finance

Lecture 66 Welcome to Corporate Finance Module

Lecture 67 Role of Financial Intermediaries

Lecture 68 Bonds Market

Lecture 69 Equities Market

Lecture 70 Inflation & Interest Rates

Lecture 71 Debt vs Equity

Lecture 72 Mergers & Acquisitions

Lecture 73 Debt Financing

Lecture 74 Capital Budgeting

Lecture 75 Financial Statements

Lecture 76 Company Valuation

Lecture 77 Time Value of Money

Lecture 78 Hypothesis Testing

Lecture 79 Regression Models

Lecture 80 Corporate Governance

Lecture 81 Sustainable Finance

Designed for students, aspiring professionals and early career professionals in finance.