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Mini-MBA

21st Century Business Essentials

Building foundational business acumen and capabilities through a one-of-a-kind learning experience

* The program uses the Case Method, pioneered at Harvard Business School and applied in MBA and Executive training.

OVERVIEW

Successful businesses know that investing in the next generation of leaders is critical to achieving growth and profitability over the long term. They also understand that a strong foundation of cross-functional business knowledge is an increasingly essential part of the toolkit for high-performance employees.

This is why we designed the Mini-MBA program. A 5-day accelerated, high impact learning experience designed to equip your high-potential employees with an integrated view of the fundamentals of 21st century business strategy, finance, marketing and leadership so they can help drive improved performance.

Through case studies, problem-solving exercises and interactive class sessions, participants expand their cross-functional knowledge and acquire modern tools and frameworks to be catalyst for implementing your company-wide strategy and addressing issues affecting your organizations. Not only that but as the program is customized to your company, participants are also exposed to best practices in your industry while gaining relevant and applicable knowledge for their day-to-day management and decision-making processes.

The end-result for your organization? Confident, “ready-now” and performance-driven employees and managers with the necessary knowledge, capabilities and self-awareness to drive business impact across the organization and take on broader management responsibilities.

KEY BENEFITS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES

A distinctive and transformative experience to unleash the power and potential of your employees for increased bottom line for your organization Critical Business SkillsGain proficiency in essential business areas, including finance, strategy, innovation, and marketing

High-Potential Performance LeadershipExpand your cross-functional perspective, learn modern practices, and enhance your ability to think critically and act strategically

Best PracticesAcquire industry best practices and cutting-edge tools to drive performance and growth

Applied LearningGain knowledge through real-life case studies, and apply the learning to an existing business situation

Self-Awareness & LeadershipUnlock your potential by identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and gaining feedback and tools to improve your organization performance

Transformative ExperienceA unique opportunity to step back and reflect, and work with peers on solutions and opportunities for your organization or division.

WHO ATTENDS

WHAT YOU GET

The program is specifically designed for organizations that seek to develop high performing employees to become catalyst of change and performance, and drive the success of the organization.

Attendants are managers and executives, and other high-potential employees who seek to further their leadership development, update or enhance their overall business acumen. They come from various functional areas and with various level of experience.

“Strategy, leadership, implementation, business management

fundamentals, confidence- that’s what our team members learned at Mini MBA and

that’s exactly what we wanted them to learn so they can become more effective

managers across our business”

Vice-President OperationsAccor Hospitality Group

Mini-MBA 21st Century Business essentials

Building foundational business acumen and capabilities through a one-of-a-kind learning experience

Experiential Learning. immersive learning experience that delivers intensely practical and immediately applicable tools and frameworks that unlock your potential.

Customized Program. tailored to your company’s specific objectives, and opportunities. An unparalleled setting for your team to step back, gain perspective and strategize for the future.

Top Faculty. all Harvard Business School educated and thought leaders who combine their expertise with real-world knowledge to add exceptional value to our clients. Passionate, engaged presenters who create vivid learning experiences

Mini Consult. up to one day consulting to apply the acquired learning and tools to an existing or current business situation. We work with your team to formulate strategies and implement solutions.

360 Workshop Kit and Cerificate. includes all workshops materials and case studies, 3 webinars, reference documents for proposals and contracts. Available in English and your local language.

Impact Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the impact of the program on your business, the cost of the program will be cheerfully refunded.

Leadership and Management in the 21st Century. Participants delve into what makes an organization succeed in the contemporary business environment. They explore the drivers of success and the mindset required of the employees of high-performing organizations

Creating Breakthrough Strategies. Participants explore the dynamics of strategy and leadership as they develop their capacity to analyze market and competitive forces and create winning propositions for their organizations.

Managing Profits Objectives and Strategy Implementation. It is always about execution. Participants get hands-on practice of the 4+2 formula for sustained business success and performance management.

Marketing and Advertising. Participants explore various frameworks and concepts in strategic marketing and consider how advertising plays an integral role in an organization's overall brand management.

Digital, Social and Data. Participants explore what matters within the local context and how the adoption of new marketing frameworks is set to drive the success of any business or product in the marketplace.

Finance and Accounting. What finance is for and why accounting control matters? Recognizing that sound financial analysis is critical to the success of any enterprise, participants develop their capacities to use financial data to assess business performance and ensure sufficient cash to meet the organization's needs.

Culture and Global Teams. To ensure the successful integration of a global workforce, participants explore the dynamics of leading and managing teams across borders and across cultures.

Organization Alignment. Leaders often have to reconfigure and align their organizations to deliver on the promise of new directions and strategies. Participants consider how various dimensions of an organization must fit together for the organization to be effective.

Integrated Global Supply Chain Management. Recognizing that all organizations now are in some way a part of the global business environment, participants learn about global supply chain management and its critical role in the development of successful business strategies.

Leading Change. In the contemporary business environment, the only thing constant is change. Participants consider the dynamics of change and how to lead individuals and organizations through a constructive and effective change process.

Leadership and Teams. Elements of emotional and social intelligence are considered as participants learn more about the challenges and opportunities of working in teams, both during the program and when they return to their organizations.

CURRILCULM HIGHLIGHTS

What it is

High-impact learning experiences tailored to your company's needs.

We work with organizations around the world to tailor the Mini-MBA program to each company's specific objectives. Our custom programs provide a one-of-a-kind learning experience that focuses on identifying critical issues and formulating solutions that deliver value for your company participants and your organization.

Custom programs can be exclusive or shared among 3 to 4 organizations. Shared-custom program brings the additional benefit of cross-industry exchange.

The Experience

Each custom program has one primary goal: to develop high-potential employees who can make a difference within the organization. Recognizing that individual companies face unique challenges, our institute works closely with you to develop a Mini-MBA program that meet the specific challenges of your organization within your industry.

Central to the program delivery is the Case Method, pioneered by Harvard Business School. In contrast to a lecture or panel-based approach to training, Case Method sessions is where participants become protagonists –instead of being just observers- in discussing real-world business cases about actual deals, business problems and potential solutions. In the custom program, case studies are selected to fit with the company’s objectives. New concepts, tools and frameworks are introduced as practical ways of addressing the issue or challenge at hands, cases being industry-specific allows for valuable benchmarking.

The Faculty Presenters

Every Mini-MBA program is developed and taught exclusively by seasoned industry professional who graduated from Harvard Business School. This ensures a consistency on the learning experience by delivering the exact kind of analysis and decisions-making frameworks used at HBS, including the Case Method.

Impact

Impact is felt at an individual, business unit and company level, and the profound personal transformations that occur on our program embed learning far deeper than most corporate program, leading to long-term tangible business impact. For both participants and their sponsoring organizations, the ongoing value of a custom Mini-MBA becomes evident in many ways. Executives will acquire a deeper, shared understanding of your company, as well as broader perspectives on the latest industry trends and strategies. Focused on improving leadership and teamwork skills, each program explores how to sustain higher levels of trust and transparency, while building more effective communication networks. Participants will leave inspired to accomplish corporate goals and committed to sharing their learning throughout the organization.

The Process

A team composed of CPI Executive Education and program staff works with you to design a program that meets your organization's specific needs. Based on the objectives outlined, they develop the appropriate curriculum and learning materials. Every aspect of a custom program—from classroom activities and web-based exercises to project teams, living groups, and social events—is tailored to optimize learning and maximize the educational process.

TYPICAL PROGRAM FORMAT

CUSTOM PROGRAM

TYPICAL PROGRAM DAY

Preparation Discussion Group

Session ICase or Presentation

Session IICase or Presentation

Lunch

Session IIICase or Presentation

Session IVLeadership Skills Training

Applied LearningCompany Case Specific

PROGRAM DATE | FEES | CONDITIONS

Session dates: 7-11 September, 2015

Custom Shared Session – Minimum 3 companies – Euro 6 000 up to 10 participants per company

Individual session (one company) – Euro 15 000 up to 20 participants per company

Open enrolment: Price per person: Euro 1 200

All prices are quoted without VAT.

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PAYMENT

Pay pal direct, Credit Card, or Wire Transfer

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation’s requests must be made in writing or email to IB Consult BG Director, will be subject to a euro 300 administrative fee. Cancellations must be received 4 weeks before the start of the workshop to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be granted thereafter.

LOCATION: Hotel HILTON, Sofia, Bulgaria

 

Customized ProgramsSvetoslav Mladenov, Executive Directorsvetoslav@ibconsultbg.eu IB Consult BGTzar Osvoboditel 14, fl.3Sofia, BulgariaTelephone: +359 889 777 900FAX: +1 877 623 7181

Our custom program are a powerful way to move an organisation and its individuals to new perspectives and behaviors. Contact us to discuss the Mini-MBA Program