The Fast Track MBA

Course Code:	2034
Dates:	On a date of your choice
Venue:	TBA
Course Fees:	Available on application
CPD Credits:	-

This is an in-house only course.

The Fast Track MBA Programme Course Outline

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How this course works: the pick and mix modules

This Fast Track MBA course is designed to meet the specific needs of the sponsoring organisation. It is module based; companies should choose between those offered in a pick and mix approach. Typically Stage One will deliver one two-day module per month over six months, to give a good grounding and provide a working understanding of the concepts. Each module will have one full day devoted to applying the concepts learned to the industry as a whole and the sponsoring organisation in particular. To become conversant with all of the major tools and techniques of an MBA, if required, you may create a Stage Two programme, choosing as many specific topics as relevant to your company's working needs.

There are two compulsory modules: Strategic Thinking and the overview of The Financial Services Industry. With those exceptions, each module is a stand alone course and can be taken in any order. The concept is to create a picture as in a jigsaw, not to layer bricks as in a wall.

Training Approach

This is a fast-paced, high-learning course designed to deliver real business skills. Facilitated learning format. You will learn by active participation during the seminar through the use of the training materials, seminar manual, group exercises, practice and action planning. Numbers should be limited, so that every delegate may receive personal attention.

For further information please contact us on 01327 858 292. The course will include relevant, industry-specific, training consultants. Our tutors have all had real business experience, they are not just academics passing on the theory and they can relate to the issues you face.

Overview of Modules offered:

Module 1

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Market Sectors	The Principles for Businesses and Approved Persons
Role of the Treasury and the Influence of the European Union	The Conduct of Business Rules
Achieving Authorisation	Communications from the FSA
The Supervision Approach	The Financial Risk Outlook
Enforcement Actions	Future Challenges and Changes

Module 2

STRATEGIC THINKING


Macro- and Micro-Economics	Integration and Expansion Strategies
The Trading Environment	Competitive Strategies
Industry Analysis	Culture, Ethics & Ethos
Business Opportunities and Threats	Creating Corporate Alignment
SWOT Analysis	Visioning
Impact On My Organisation	Creating a Corporate Strategy - Our Future Direction

Module 3

MARKETING

The 7 Steps of Marketing Strategy Development	The Marketing Mix
The Buying Process	Positioning and Our USP
Market Segmentation	Advertising & Promotions
Differentiation vs Cost Leadership	Marketing Economics
Product Life Cycle	Customer Relationship Management
Understanding Margins & Pricing Strategies	Where Do We Want To Be?

Module 4

FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS

The Nature of the Firm	Different Models of Growth
Understanding Financial Statements	Supply and Demand
Ratio Analysis	Opportunity Cost
Management Accounting	Elasticity
Forecasting & Budgeting	Marginal Utility

Module 5

TALENT MANAGEMENT, SUCCESSION PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCES

The Strategic Management of Staff	The Role of Motivation, Empowerment, Delegation
Planning for Organisation Goals	Performance Appraisals
The Learning Organisation	The Nine Box Talent Matrix
Succession Planning	Effective Monitoring and Control
Talent Management	Reward Systems

Module 6

LEADERSHIP

Principles of Leadership	Leader Traits & Skills
Leaders vs. Managers	Discovering the Voice of Authority
5 Leadership Behaviours	Leadership Communication
Situational Leadership	Transformational Leadership
Developing Leadership Competence	Defining the Essence of Your Leadership

Module 7

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT

What is Change?	Importance of Culture
Generic Change Strategies	Creating Culture Change
‘Whole Systems’ Thinking	Cultural Transformation Toolkit
Organisational Change	From Rules to Principles-Based Regulation
Human Response to Change	Implementing a Change Programme
Change Management	The Way Forward

Module 8

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Basics of Organisational Behaviour Related to Management	Human Challenges in the Work Place
Organisational Models and Structures	Stress and Well-Being at Work
Influence Processes in Organisations: Power, Politics, Leadership.	Contemporary Theories of Motivation
Managing Transitions: Organisational Culture and Change	Organisational Control and Reward Systems
Workgroup Dynamics and Group-based Problem Solving.	Job Design and Employee Reactions to Work

Module 9

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Operations Research	Systems and Controls
General Management Principles	Operational Risk Management
The Management System	The Role of Compliance
Process and Structures	Thinking LEAN
Understanding Business Improvement Techniques	Creating Continous Improvement

Module 10

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Role of the Project Manager	Calculating Loading Requirements
Planning and Defining the Process	Planning Resources for Multiple Projects
Feasibility, Estimating Time and Cost	Applying the Theory
Contingency and How to Build It In	Problems – Why practice is not often like theory
Dependencies, Network Analysis and the Critical Path	Financial Monitoring

Module 11

YOU AS A LEADER

Getting to Know Yourself	How Do You Respond to Change?
Assessing Your Strengths	Your Decision-Making Syle & Problem Solving
Recognising Your Weaknesses	Teams and Your Place Within Them
Identifying Your Management Style	Conflict Resolution Tecniques
Assertiveness	Discovering the Voice of Authority
Delegation	How to Get Results Through People

Module12

LEADERSHIP, TEAM-BUILDING AND COACHING

Characteristics of a Good Leader	Teams and Teams Roles
Leadership vs Management	The Role of a Coach
Power and Leadership	Motivation, Delegation and Empowerment
The Big Three Management Styles	Creating High Performance Teams
Human Behaviour Theories	Key Problems of Working with Virtual Teams
What is Team Leadership?	Managing Virtual Teams Effectively

Module 13

ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Managing Knowledge for Competitive Advantage	Defining Intellectual Capital
Organisational Structures	Knowledge Management
Creating a Learning Organisation	Hot to Build Communities of Practice
Organisational Learning Frameworks	Creating a Culture of Knowledge Sharing
Identifying Core Competencies	Tools for Creating Organisational Memory
Strategies for Building Core Competence	Strategic Story Telling

Module 14

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Globalisation Forces at Work	Adapting Management Style for Cultural Differences
International, Multinational, Transnational or Global?	Creating Cultural Synergy and Multi-Cultural Teams
Developing Cultural Competence	'One-Size' Doesn't Fit All
Dimensions of Culture	Communicating Across Cultures
Cultural Differences in Work Related Values	Effectively Managing Across Cultures

Module 15

KEY MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND SKILLS

According to Company Needs: Up to 4 of these topics over two days

Customer Relationship Management	Customer-Centric Strategies
Demand Chain Management	Process Control
The Balance Scorecard	TQM: LEAN Thinking
EFQM: The European Excellence Model	Six Sigma
The Learning Organisation	Benchmarking
Building Core Competence Strategies	Dilemma Reconciliation
Knowledge Management	Conflict Resoution
Managing Diversity	Presenting to Persuade
Enterprise Management Systems	Communicating, Influence and Persuasion
The Experience Econcmy	How To Put Your Point Across in Just a Minute

Booking

If you are interested in booking this course, or if you have any questions, please call call us on 01327 858307.


Corporate Training Partnerships Ltd, London Office: 60 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9EA. Tel: 0203 1705779 Management Training Centre: Whittlebury Hall, Whittlebury, Near Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8QH. Tel: 01327 858292 \| Fax: 01327 858219