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Overview This comprehensive course on Business Strategy Consulting will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Business Strategy Consulting comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Business Strategy Consulting. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Business Strategy Consulting is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 17 sections • 88 lectures • 07:09:00 total length •Welcome to this Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course: 00:03:00 •Mini MBA Business Strategy - Executive Summary - What you will learn: 00:10:00 •What is Business Strategy?: 00:05:00 •Business Vision and the Mission Statement: 00:04:00 •The Strategy Hierarchy within a Firm: 00:06:00 •Introduction to Business Strategy Design: 00:02:00 •Business Model Design with the Business Model Canvas: 00:13:00 •Business Model Canvas Template: 00:01:00 •Lafley & Martin's Five Step Strategy Model: 00:05:00 •Hambrick & Frederickson's Strategy Diamond: 00:06:00 •Understanding Life Cycles: 00:02:00 •The Industry Life Cycle: 00:07:00 •The Business Life Cycle: 00:06:00 •The Product Life Cycle: 00:05:00 •The Corporate Funding Life Cycle: 00:04:00 •External Analysis Using Broad Factors: 00:02:00 •PEST Analysis: 00:08:00 •PESTEL Analysis: 00:05:00 •PESTEL Analysis Template: 00:01:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: PESTEL Analysis of Starbucks: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: PESTEL Analysis of Starbucks: 00:07:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: PESTEL Analysis of the Global Aviation Industry: 00:07:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: PESTEL Analysis of the Global Aviation Industry: 00:02:00 •Strategic Options from Internal and External Analysis: 00:16:00 •SWOT Analysis: 00:05:00 •Conducting A SWOT Analysis: 00:04:00 •SWOT Analysis Template: 00:02:00 •TOWS Matrix Analysis: 00:05:00 •TOWS Analysis Template: 00:14:00 •SOAR: 00:04:00 •SOAR Analysis Template: 00:01:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: SWOT Analysis - Amazon: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: SWOT ANALYSIS - Amazon: 00:09:00 •Michael Porter and Business Strategy Analysis: 00:02:00 •Industry Analysis and Introducing Michael Porter: 00:10:00 •Competitive Forces Model - Porter's Five Forces: 00:12:00 •Full List of Porter's Five Forces Factors: 00:02:00 •Michael Porter's Five Forces Template: 00:01:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE PORTERS FIVE FORCES Global Aviation Industry: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: Porter's Five Forces - Global Airline Industry: 00:15:00 •Generic Strategies and Industry Forces: 00:10:00 •Michael Porter's Value Chain Analysis: 00:07:00 •Value Chain Analysis Template: 00:02:00 •Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix: 00:07:00 •BCG Matrix and the Life Cycle: 00:03:00 •BCG Matrix Advantages and Disadvantages: 00:03:00 •Adapting the BCG Matrix: 00:05:00 •Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix Template: 00:03:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix - Facebook: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix - Facebook: 00:04:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix - Apple: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix - Apple: 00:04:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix - Unilever: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix - Unilever: 00:05:00 •Competitive Advantage - Deriving Strategy from Inside the Firm: 00:03:00 •Core Competency: 00:05:00 •VRIO - Resources to Competitive Advantage: 00:06:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: Core Competency - Apple: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION: Core Competency - Apple: 00:05:00 •Defining the Unique Selling Proposition: 00:05:00 •ADL Matrix - Understanding Your Competitive Position: 00:07:00 •ADL Matrix Template: 00:02:00 •Ansoff Product Market Matrix - How to Grow Your Business: 00:05:00 •Organic vs Inorganic Growth: 00:02:00 •Internal and External Growth Strategies Expanded: 00:11:00 •CASE STUDY EXERCISE: Amazon's Growth Strategy: 00:02:00 •CASE STUDY SOLUTION - Amazon's Growth Strategy: 00:06:00 •Blue Ocean Strategy: 00:05:00 •Blue Ocean Case Study - Apple: 00:05:00 •Comparing Red Ocean and Blue Ocean Strategies: 00:04:00 •How to Survive in an Over Fished Ocean: 00:05:00 •How to Create a Comparative Competitive Analysis on a Page: 00:04:00 •Making the Connection between Strategy and Finance: 00:04:00 •What is an Integrated Financial Model?: 00:06:00 •Key Drivers of an Integrated Financial Model: 00:08:00 •Model Structure: 00:03:00 •Detailed Model Schedules: 00:07:00 •Chart of Accounts: 00:02:00 •Financial Statement Inputs and Outputs: 00:03:00 •10 Steps to Building an Integrated Financial Model: 00:05:00 •Summary of the Strategic Analysis Process: 00:03:00 •Understanding the Strategic Planning Process: 00:06:00 •Four Step Strategic Management Process: 00:03:00 •Strategy Formulation in Six Steps: 00:07:00 •Mintzberg's Five Configurations: 00:05:00 •Course Summary and Wrap Up: 00:05:00 •Additional Materials: 00:00:00 •Assignment - Business Strategy Consulting: 00:00:00

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for working professionals in various job roles, both native and non-native English speakers, who use formal and informal written communications in the course of business, and who seek to improve their grammar usage. Overview In this course, you will develop the skills to coach for results. You will: Define coaching and determine how you want to coach. Build a foundation for coaching. Establish a coaching process. Execute a coaching plan. Coach teams and coach remotely. As a leader in your organization, you're expected to help people meet or exceed expectations and to help ensure productivity and profitability for the organization. Coaching is a leadership tool that is effective in improving performance and contributing to the goals of the organization. In this course, you will build a foundation for coaching, establish a coaching process, execute a coaching plan, and explore strategies for coaching in different business scenarios. Many different factors can affect employee performance. When performance problems arise, people need to be supported to get back on track and do their jobs well. Coaching is an effective way of confirming an employee's value while improving performance. Coaching contributes to employee retention because it offers the opportunity to grow, provides motivation, and supports learning. Coaching also enhances the image and effectiveness of managers and supervisors. Defining Yourself as a Coach Define Coaching Determine a Coaching Approach Developing Core Coaching Skills Evaluate Performance Develop Essential Interpersonal Skills Establishing a Coaching Process Initiate the Coaching Relationship Agree on a Coaching Plan Executing the Coaching Plan Coach Adjust the Coaching Plan Verify That Goals Have Been Met Coaching in Different Business Scenarios Coach a Team Coach Remotely

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Overview A business without a plan is like driving without knowing how to drive. Without a proper plan at hand, you can never drive your business to profit. So before you start building your business empire, learn the ABCs of business planning with our exclusive Business Planning Course. Through this course you will grasp the core concepts of business planning. The informative modules will educate you on how to set up your business goals and develop an outline. Then, you will know the essentials of structuring and organising a business plan. In addition, the course will help you develop an effective marketing plan and show you how to manage the finances. Furthermore, you will grasp the skills to create company value.  This course is ideal for both current and future business professionals. So, if you are one of them, join today and open new doors of possibilities.  Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the basic concepts of business planning Learn how to set up your business goals Know the strategies for structuring and organising a business plan Grasp the process of developing a marketing plan Set up the skills required for financing your business Understand how to build company value Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Meticulously crafted engaging and informative tutorial videos and materials Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Business planning Building company value Who Should Take This Business Planning Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Business Planning Course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Business Planning Course Certification After completing and passing the Business Planning Course successfully, you will be able to obtain a Recognised Certificate of Achievement. Learners can obtain the certificate in hard copy at £14.99 or PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Business Planning Course will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as  Business Executives Entrepreneurs Module 01: An Introduction To Business Planning An Introduction to Business Planning 00:55:00 Module 02: Self-Assessment Self-Assessment 00:48:00 Module 03: Setting Your Goals Setting Your Goals 00:35:00 Module 04: Roles And Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities 00:33:00 Module 05: Outlining A Sketch Outlining a Sketch 00:39:00 Module 06: Organising A Business Plan Organising a Business Plan 00:27:00 Module 07: Structuring A Business Plan Structuring a Business Plan 00:48:00 Module 08: Marketing Plan Marketing Plan 00:43:00 Module 09: Getting To Know Your Customers Getting to Know Your Customers 00:30:00 Module 10: Financing Your Business Financing Your Business 00:50:00 Module 11: Setting The Right Price Setting the Right Price 00:34:00 Module 12: Building A Company Value Building a Company Value 00:50:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Key Objectives for the Training provision Effective listening to a client's needs and requirements during various stages of the sales process. Engage in meaningful communication with clients, learn to identify challenges and opportunities that relate to the prospects. Overcome the identified challenge. Build long term rapport and establish trust with the prospect throughout the sales process, Ensure continued customer satisfaction that can turn into repeat business. Be able to build rapport with customers or clients. Know the right questions to ask to fully understand the customer or client’s needs without putting on any pressure. Be able to check you have the right information from the customer or client. Be able to match products and services to the customer or client using the information you have gathered. Be able to influence effectively. Know how to stand out from your competitors. Stage 1 – Research the Company’s ‘Value Propositions’ and USP Analysis  Conducting 30 min confidential interviews with a cross-section of the eligible Attendees & the Stakeholders, in order to gain an objective understanding of the various scenarios and clients that the Participants work with. the Company’s ‘Value Propositions’ Unique Selling Points The Customers’ journey(s) The Competition’s offers for analysis and comparisons. From these findings, a carefully calibrated bespoke Programme will be designed and delivered.  Stage 2 - Design the Bespoke 2 x day Course  nd Stage 3 - Delivery of the Course Programme This Programme can be delivered in 2 x consecutive days, or split between 2 – 3 weeks, to make it more ‘work-friendly’ – if required. It is very practical and commercially focussed in approach, with lots of interactive exercises designed to draw out the learning applications via the debriefings. The ‘Real Play’ scenarios on day 2 will be based on specific case studies drawn from the Research findings so that they are authentic to optimise the learning. Individual Action Plans will be captured at the end of each day to be debriefed by the Participants’ respective Line Managers.  Template Programme Day One – Foundation – Strategic Approach Section One – The Principles of Consultative Selling Defining ‘Consultative Selling’ The Company’s ‘Unique Selling Points’ & Value Proposition The Consultative Selling model – the five stages Avoiding appearing ‘pushy’, ‘pressurising’ or ‘talking through the sale’ Section Two –Strategy & Preparation  ‘Buy-Class’ Matrix Strategic plan Template – matching services/products to identified needs & opportunities. Preparing a range of objectives Constants and variables – USP’s Researching key Client/Decision Makers’ priorities, profile & background (LinkedIn etc.) Preparing for potential & likely Objections Section Three – Email etiquette & ‘influencing’ email correspondence.  Email etiquette A.B.S.U.R.D model Clarity and tone – discovery of clients’ needs & motivational factors. Techniques to influence and ‘nudge’. Ensuring the data and content have a ‘gentle’ motivational & appealing message. Top Tips Day Two – Practical Application Section Four – Rapport Building & Effective Communication skills ‘Behaviour Labelling’ techniques – setting a positive tone. Asking Open Questions – gaining a full understanding of the clients’ priorities & expectations. EQ - Inviting opinions; perspectives; experiences – winning confidence. Active Listening – focus and commitment to understand. ‘Reading the room’ – adapting to responses and reactions. Maintaining focus on relevant topics that the Client cares about; carefully consider the opportunities to influence. But NO PRESSURE! Building a ‘bond of trust’ with commitments and authentic, shared values. Section Five – Explaining the Benefits – aligned to the Customers’ Priorities Understanding ‘Why do People Buy?’ Research data analysis. Open questions that lead to understanding the key issues and Clients’ priorities. Avoiding the danger of ‘pressurising’ the Client. Responding to objections effectively, with confidence and sensitivity. Explaining the benefits that are aligned to the Clients’ stated requirements. Making the Data ‘sing’ – memorable takeaways for the Client. Augmented benefits – Brand confidence; Case studies; Warranty; Service; Range; Flexibility etc. in alignment with their stated preferences/requirements Differentials compared to Competitors Section Six – Winning Commitment Inviting commitment – with confidence Consultative Selling Closing techniques (e.g. Alternative Close/Assumptive Close et al) Avoiding ‘talking through the sale’ – knowing when to ‘Shut UP!’ Confirming agreement – ensuring Clients’ motivation for repeat business Section Seven – Practical Application ‘Real Play’ From the Research findings, carefully devised scenarios can be generated to provide the most valuable learning opportunities to underpin all the skills & techniques covered in the Programme.  Potential Real Play scenarios: A well-established customer has indicated that they are soon to be opening up additional new offices – this presents an opportunity to arrange for the Company to support them with their upcoming needs. After some very positive feedback and with the upcoming contract renewal imminent – how can the Company give the Customer more high-quality support in other areas of their business? A Competitor has been to see the client and they have prompted some concerns about ‘value for money’ & ‘quality of service’. How Real Play works… The group is split the group into 2 sub-groups, one with our Professional Actor (option available); the other with the Trainer or a willing Participant. Each group has a brief and has to instruct their Trainer/Actor/Participant on how to approach the scenario supplied. The Actor and Trainer (or willing Participant) perform the role play(s) as instructed by their respective teams; however, during the action they can be paused for further recommendations or direction. The outcome is the responsibility of the team(s) – not the performers. Debrief the full Programme Individual Action Plans - to be followed through. ‘Best Practices’ for application into the business Options for Exercises within the Programme  Sample Exercise – Red & White  There is a specific time managed agenda and itinerary, which puts the group under pressure.  The key challenge is for the sub-groups to maximise the commercial value from the task, however there is always a great danger that the individuals attempt to gain financial progress at the expense of the other group! Debriefing points: Persuasive communication and influence across barriers Gaining buy-in when others are sceptical Strategic planning accounting for others’ behaviours Sample Exercise – Communication Challenge Each Participant has different pieces of information, but are not allowed to share it visually. They are only allowed to communicate to work out the solution hidden among the large amount of data. Debrief: Structured approach Maintaining focus through distractions/interference Active Listening Controlled communication Sample Exercise – Persuasive emails Sample emails are shared to be critiqued and improved upon to be debriefed: Tone & impact Making the Data ‘sing’ Influential & motivational language Customer centric message. Sample Exercise –Juggling   Each Participant has to pass the ‘Customers’ (Juggling balls) carefully through the system with all the other Participants to reach a profitable conclusion  Debrief: EQ to read the room and effectively communicate, when the pressure is on Customer focus and adapting to challenges Devising a plan that wins buy-in Overcoming competing ideas to get to ‘best practice’ Consistent commitment, communication and motivational drivers that influenced performance. Sample Exercise –Critical Path  The group are provided with 30 x discs and some ‘post-it’ notes. (no pens or pencils are allowed) Their brief is to create a grid shape with the 30 x discs, which will act as ‘stepping stones’ for the ‘Critical Path’ But they have to follow the correct order through the grid from the start to finish, which they will have to work out through ‘trial & error’ All of the team must pass through the ‘Critical Path’ worked out on the grid, observing the constraints, within the time limit. No talking is permitted once they start using the materials Debrief: - Clear communication focussing on the ‘client’s journey’ Planning for challenges Identifying risks and mitigating them Role allocations & support Quality control and disciplines  Sample Exercise –Back to Back  Each Participant is positioned back-to-back with a partner. They have to work out precisely what the ‘statement’ given to the other person is without looking around. Each person has a different brief. Debrief: - Asking Open Questions Active Listening Accuracy in identifying the objective.

Are you a beginner looking forward to starting a business? or an entrepreneur looking forward to expanding the business you are already running? Then you will need to develop a proper business plan. Enroll now and learn how to create stronger and most effective business plan. Description: Regardless of whether you're a business person or an entrepreneur, independently employed or working in a management, knowing how to set up a business strategy is essential. Your strategy for success will decide your capacity to secure financing and attract investors. A strategy for success obviously impacts your identity, what experience you have and what truly matters to your business. It outlines your advertising strategy, gives an analysis of anticipated expenses and incomes and sets up a timetable for accomplishing goals. By undertaking this course you will gain appropriate information and skills important to create a thorough business plan for your business. Who is the course for? Small business owners. Existing entrepreneurs who need a business plan. Managers who are asked to write a business plan. Individuals who want to take their business to next level. Freelancers. Business students. A consultant who is looking for a framework to help clients to develop a plan. Entry Requirement:  This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.However, although an educational background and experience in business studies is an advantage. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Certificate in Business Planning is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for the following careers: Program director. Manager. Financial planner. Business analyst. Management consultant. Start your own business. Certificate in Business Planning Business Plan Basics 00:30:00 The Executive Summary 01:00:00 The Mission Statement 00:30:00 Exploring Financial Needs 00:30:00 Evaluating Competition 01:00:00 The Troubles You Can Run Into Without The Proper Business Plan 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Reference Books Hurdle Business Planning 00:00:00 Guide to Business Planning 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Certificate in Business Planning 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Certificate in Business Planning 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Description: A management succession plan affects an entire association. Planning a succession includes arrangement, measuring alternatives, starting and overseeing change, and performing an intensive investigation of your staff and their abilities and experience. Our diploma in Business Succession Planning course gives you a comprehension of the strategies and methods of business succession and skill building to implement the changes smoothly and successfully with skills like conducting a SWOT analysis, drafting a succession plan and mapping worker experience and skill sets. You will also learn to distinguish between succession planning and poor replacement planning and how to prepare team members to take on the responsibilities of leadership so that the company thrives in the transition. Who is the course for? Beginners who want to develop a Business Plan. Existing entrepreneurs who need a Business Plan. Managers asked to write a business plan. Business Students. A consultant who is looking for a framework to help clients to develop a plan. Business owners. Freelancers. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Business Succession Planning Course would be beneficial for the following professionals: Program manager. Risk management consultant. Office manager. Financial planner. Start your own business. Business analyst. Management consultant. Human resource officer. Business Succession Planning Course Module One - Getting Started 01:00:00 Module Two - Succession Planning Vs. Replacement Planning 01:00:00 Module Three - Preparing for the Planning Process 01:00:00 Module Four - Initiating Process 01:00:00 Module Five - The SWOT Analysis 01:00:00 Module Six - Developing the Succession Plan 01:00:00 Module Seven - Executing the Plan 01:00:00 Module Eight - Gaining Support 01:00:00 Module Nine - Managing the Change 01:00:00 Module Ten - Overcoming Roadblocks 01:00:00 Module Eleven - Reaching the End 01:00:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Business Succession Planning Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Business Succession Planning Course 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00