BUILDING BUSINESS ACUMEN: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The Building Business Acumen: Essential Skills for Strategic Decision-Making course is a 5-day intensive program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the broader business context and make informed decisions. Business acumen is a critical competency that combines financial literacy, operational insight, and strategic thinking, enabling participants to contribute to organizational success effectively.
In today’s competitive and dynamic business environment, professionals at all levels are expected to align their actions with organizational goals, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks. This course helps participants build their ability to interpret financial data, analyze market trends, evaluate business performance, and communicate decisions effectively.
Through interactive lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on workshops, participants will learn to identify the key drivers of business success, link their functional expertise to organizational strategy, and improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills. The program also emphasizes the importance of aligning operational efficiency with long-term strategic objectives to foster innovation and growth.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to think like business leaders, make data-driven decisions, and influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Understand and analyze key business drivers.
- Interpret financial statements and use insights for decision-making.
- Evaluate market conditions and competitive dynamics.
- Align functional operations with strategic goals.
- Communicate decisions effectively and influence stakeholders.
TARGET COMPETENCIES
- Strategic decision-making and critical thinking.
- Financial literacy and performance analysis.
- Market awareness and competitive positioning.
- Operational efficiency and resource management.
- Communication and influence in strategic processes.
- Managers and team leaders seeking to enhance their business skills.
- Professionals aspiring to leadership roles.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to improve decision-making capabilities.
- Non-business professionals transitioning to business-focused roles.
The course employs a mix of:
- Interactive Lectures: Core concepts explained with practical relevance.
- Case Studies: Real-world business scenarios to analyze and solve.
- Workshops: Hands-on exercises in financial analysis, strategy, and market assessment.
- Group Discussions: Collaborative problem-solving and peer learning.
- Capstone Project: Application of learning to real-world business challenges.
