Thinking Strategically

To Develop and Maintain a Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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It is becoming increasingly important for people within organisations, from Team Leaders up to General Managers, to adopt a strategic mindset in order to maintain a competitive advantage.

A sustainable competitive edge comes through a combination of:

• Creating superior customer value
• Creating superior value for shareholders
• Disciplined and passionate execution of the strategy
• The ability to innovate strategically

Jack Welch, former General Electric CEO, said that the ability to define the Business Strategy succinctly is a key competency required of leaders. General Electric’s leadership is renowned for the disciplined execution of its strategies. Companies need a gene pool of leaders who can think strategically.

Who should attend

This two-day short course at the University of Adelaide isintended for middle, senior or general managers who are expected to think and act strategically. You may be in the resource, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, services or professional services sectors. If you or your team would benefit from an opportunity to advance your strategic thinking, then this is the Course for you.

Learning outcomes

Thinking Strategically will equip you with the tools and frameworks for innovative strategic thinking, enhancing your leadership ability and allowing you to contribute with increased confidence and credibility on big-picture issues.

During the two days you will address the following strategic areas:

• Scanning the environment.
• Strategic intent.
• Strategic Thinking:
  
  • Efficiency, effectiveness and edge.
  • Customers and value propositions.
  • Competitor analysis and the value curve.
  • Value disciplines and strategic positioning.
  • Strategic options.
  • Strategic horizons.
• Strategic and core capabilities.
• Strategic innovation.
• Execution of strategy.

Interactive learning

Thinking Strategically is a hands-on program that offers a stimulating learning experience, and imparts skills and knowledge that have immediate application.

The course will be interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment.

Following a proven method of executive education, the presenter employs a theory-application-discussion model of learning. This will be supported by the use of case studies, videos and group discussion.

Fees

The fee for one participant is $1,250
For bookings of three people, the discounted fee is $3,187
(a reduction of 15%)
For bookings of five people, the discounted fee is $5,000
(a reduction of 20%)
The course is GST free.

Early bird discount: See brochure for details

Venue

Executive Education Unit
The University of Adelaide
Level 7, 10 Pulteney Street
Adelaide, South Australia

Accommodation

While this course is non-residential, accommodation at special rates is available at a range of nearby hotels. Please contact Amanda Bramwell for further information by phone (08) 8303 3268 or
fax (08) 8303 6140 or email.

Cancellations or Deferments

For withdrawal or deferment advice received no less than 3 weeks prior to the course start date, the full fee will be refunded. For notification received between 4 working days and 3 weeks prior to the course start date, a fee of 25% will apply. For notification received less than 4 working days prior to course start date, the full fee will be forfeited, however we will accept a suitable substitute right up to the morning of the course.

Enquiries

Amanda Bramwell