An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Strategy Masterclass
Taking Your Knowledge of Strategy to a Higher Level

Course Introduction
The “Strategy Masterclass” training course is aimed at developing the knowledge and core competencies that experienced managers need in taking their part of their organisation to the next level of achievement. It will demonstrate the process by which strategic management capability is developed.
This is a fast-paced high-level training course that is based on leading-edge thinking and best practice in strategic management in the general context of development of international/global operations.
This training course will highlight:
Understanding the major dynamics and trends of the global economy
Learning how to deal with accelerating change and how to manage its impact
Dealing with the increasing complexity of organisational structures
Developing human resources for the new reality of 21st century business
Securing balance and alignment of resources in implementing business plans
Objectives
By the end of this training course participants will learn to:
- Identify and evaluate main international economic indicators
- Contribute to strategy formulation and strategic management in their organisation
- Develop high-performing individuals and teams
- Understand and introduce the new organisational forms and structures
- Enable their teams to think strategically about their personal roles.
Training Methodology
The training process is based on a carefully planned mix of (a) highly focused tutor input – with practical illustration of techniques and concepts; (b) group work on small-scale case examples; (c) interaction and discussion of specific issues in business strategy; (d) group work on larger case studies. The training course manual will serve as a toolkit for subsequent everyday use. There will also be presentations on DVD given by acknowledged world-leading authorities on several of the subjects that make up this training course.
Above all the principles and approaches to strategic management will be illustrated by reference to strategic decisions in real-life cases in which the course leader has been personally involved.
Organisational Impact
In sending delegates to this training course organisations will gain the following benefits.
- Better strategic decision-making by high potential managers
- Top executives having more confidence in decisions of its managers
- An improved approach to planning at strategic and operational levels
- Sharply focused views on change required for sustained success
- More effective programme and project control by managers
- Development of strategic thinking in all levels of the organisation
Personal Impact
In attending this training course individual delegates will gain the following benefits.
- Familiarisation with leading-edge strategic thinking
- Confidence in developing strategic thinking skills of team members
- Enhanced leadership performance
- Improved team building ideas and capabilities
- Identifying the best opportunities for profitable growth
- Understanding how to prepare practical strategic plans
Who Should Attend?
This Strategy Masterclass is appropriate for a wide range of delegates. The main characteristics of delegates are as follows:
- Proven career potential that now requires a high-level understanding of strategy
- Significant top-level operational management experience in their organizations
- Experienced specialists in corporate finance
- Human resource managers who contribute to long-term staff development
- Strong understanding of the basic principles of organizational design
Course Outline
Day One
Coping with Change in the Business Environment
- The changingeconomic balance between the developed and developing world
- Value Migration - what belongs where?
- Competitive Advantage – The shift from product / service to the business model
- Globalization: Economics, Complexity, Strategic Choice, People Development
- Dealing with risk - Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management
Day Two
Crafting a Strategic Business
- Developing a strategic value proposition
- Agility, dynamic alignment, and the “built to change” Model
- Marketing and brand management strategy in the age of customer experience
- Evaluating, setting-up and managing collaborative business relationships
- Organizational life-cycles and organizational innovation
- Strategic financial management
- Strategy formulation in public and non-profit organizations
- Business Model Innovation: Beyond the canvas
Day Three
Core Competencies - Developing Key People
- The Life-cycles of core competencies in the Modern Organization
- The Characteristics and Competencies of High-performing Teams
- Teams and Work-groups - how to design and lead / manage them
- The Strategic Manager as Mentor and Coach
- Coping with Complexity and Uncertainty
Day Four
Making Strategic Decisions
- Behavioral strategy and decision-making
- Communication - The starting point of sustainable high-performance
- Strategic analytics and data-driven decision making
- Mindfulness, Sense-making and resilience
- Visioning, communicating & framing
- Storytelling as a strategic communication tool
- Strategic implications at the intersection of technological breakthroughs
Day Five
Producing a Strategic Plan that Gets Implemented
- Strategy and plans for transformational change
- How to link the strategic plan with operational and project planning
- Managing and monitoring a strategic performance management implementation
- Final questions and answers and deciding personal follow-up actions
- Course leader's summary and overview of the whole training course
Certificate
Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.
Accreditation

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National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
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We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.
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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.
Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
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- Registration Confirmation
- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
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