Course Code: stratfin
Duration: 16 hours
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Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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Course Outline:

Financial Insight in the Business Environment 
Duration: 1 session (4 hours, including breaks)


Objectives:
• Understanding essential financial concepts for business decision-making
• Interpreting and utilizing financial documents
• Applying strategies for cash flow management and risk assessment


Modules and Activities:

  1. Fundamentals of Financial Insight
    o The importance of financial thinking in business
    o Case studies: Correct financial decisions vs. common mistakes
  2. Financial Document Analysis
    o Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement
    o Exercise: Interpreting a set of real financial documents and identifying critical points
  3. Financial Indicators for Decision Management
    o Profitability, liquidity, solvency
    o Simulation: Comparing the financial performance of two companies and recommending a strategy
  4. Cash Flow Management and Cost Optimization
    o Factors influencing cash flow
    o Practical activity: Creating a cash flow optimization plan for a fictional business
  5. Applied Project: Developing a Financial Strategy
    o Participants will develop and present a financial strategy for a hypothetical business, including forecasts and risk reduction strategies

Evaluation and Conclusions
• Project presentations and feedback
• Discussion on the applicability of concepts in the business environment
• Additional resources for further study

Value-Added and Optimization-Oriented Thinking
Duration: 1 session (4 hours, including breaks)


Objectives:
• Identifying and analyzing unnecessary costs without compromising quality
• Developing a strategic perspective on resource optimization
• Applying innovative methods to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction


Modules and Activities:

  1. Fundamentals of Value-Added Thinking
    o The difference between cost reduction and strategic optimization
    o Exercise: Analyzing a typical cost reduction scenario vs. an optimization strategy
  2. Identifying and Analyzing Unnecessary Expenses
    o Methods and tools: Lean Thinking, process analysis, Value Stream Mapping
    o Practical activity: Mapping a process and identifying waste points
  3. Maximizing Efficiency Without Sacrificing Quality
    o How to maintain or improve quality while optimizing costs
    o Simulation: Creating a waste reduction strategy in a fictional department
  4. Innovation and Value Creation Through Optimization
    o Encouraging a continuous improvement mindset in teams
    o Case studies: Companies that increased efficiency without reducing essential resources
  5. Applied Project: Personalized Optimization Strategy
    o Participants will develop and present an optimization plan for their organization, including specific efficiency measures and estimated customer impact

Evaluation and Conclusions
• Project presentations and constructive feedback
• Discussion on the application of concepts in their organizations
• Resources and recommendations for further development and long-term implementation

Strategic Thinking and Planning / Time and Priority Management
Duration: 1 session (8 hours, including breaks)


Objectives:
• Developing strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Improving planning and organizational techniques
• Increasing efficiency in time and priority management


Modules and Activities:

  1. Introduction to Strategic Thinking and Planning
    o Fundamental principles of strategic thinking
    o Interactive exercise: Analyzing successful strategies vs. strategic failures
  2. Methods and Tools for Effective Planning
    o Eisenhower Matrix, SMART Method, Backward Planning
    o Practical activity: Creating a strategic plan to achieve a professional goal
  3. Time and Priority Management in the Business Environment
    o Identifying "time thieves" and optimizing daily routines
    o Simulation: Planning a workweek using efficient techniques
  4. Decision-Making and Flexibility in Planning
    o Managing changes and uncertainty
    o Case studies: Adapting a strategy to unpredictable conditions
  5. Applied Project: Developing a Personalized Productivity Plan
    o Participants will create a personalized strategic plan applicable to their professional activity, including priorities, objectives, and an optimized calendar

Evaluation and Conclusions
• Project presentations and feedback
• Discussion on the applicability of concepts in professional activities
• Resources and recommendations for continuous development