Strategic Management Training Course

This training is designed to support individuals considering the implementation of or involvement in a balanced scorecard initiative.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with international candidates.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, or advanced-level professionals who wish to identify, attract, and engage with top international talent.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Sell Candidates the Opportunity & Partner with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, or advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn, and transform into today's top leaders. It is also suitable for companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A brand's digital presence is vital for a business's survival in today's interconnected world.

This instructor-led, live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who wish to strengthen a business's online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation through a comprehensive Online Brand Audit.

The sum of various online touchpoints ultimately shapes how target audiences perceive your company and influences their decision to engage in business with you.

Conducting an online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses looking to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning within a specific market.

In addition to assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your brand's owned online assets, this audit dissects how your brand is discussed on online channels that your business does not own, thereby evaluating brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you will be empowered to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business goals.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it intersects with many other disciplines within an organization; from customer experience and online user journeys to uncovering insights and developing marketing strategy and planning.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and build industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

Acquire a thorough understanding and valuable insights into the significance of investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. The training is delivered interactively and incorporates several case studies to facilitate learning.

Enterprise IT governance is crucial for synchronizing technology initiatives with business strategy, guaranteeing value delivery, and managing risk.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level IT governance professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management while preparing for advanced-level certification.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimize value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realization.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimization and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Audience

This course is designed for analysts and forecasters who wish to initiate or enhance their forecasting capabilities. It covers areas such as sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply forecasting.

Description

Participants will be guided through a series of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are essential for predicting future trends based on historical data.

The course utilizes standard tools such as Microsoft Excel or various Open Source programs, particularly the R project.

The principles taught in this course can be applied across any software platform, including SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, and others.

This instructor-led, live training in Norway (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace with confidence.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Construct and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Leverage OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

Overview

This intensive 5-day programme is designed to enhance delegates' capabilities in strategic thinking, planning, and management, covering the tactical and operational necessities for successful execution within high-pressure environments. The curriculum addresses critical challenges such as conflict resolution, change management, leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, participants are encouraged to exchange experiences and challenges to formulate practical, work-oriented solutions that can be immediately applied in their professional roles.

The primary goal of the programme is to empower executives with the ability to scan the business landscape to identify profitable opportunities and devise strategies for securing a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive market. Additionally, the programme offers insights into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen executives' capacity to navigate the complexities and uncertainties associated with managing high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify and describe the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and its influences on the organisation;
• Assess resources both internal and external to the organisation;
• Explain different approaches to managing strategy and its integration into the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend those most suitable for the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing a new strategy, including team conflict management;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management;

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops, enriched by case studies drawn from published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies, applying the material to the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a central component.

This course is designed for decision-makers whose primary role is not to perform calculations or analysis themselves, but to comprehend these processes and select appropriate statistical methods for an organization's strategic planning.

For instance, a participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before determining whether a product should be launched.

If you require a longer course that covers the fundamentals of statistical thinking, please review our 5-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led live training in Norway, we guide new managers through the essential concepts of strategic thinking, applying theory through task-based activities grounded in real-world scenarios. Participants have a unique opportunity to adopt new mental models, apply key concepts to resolve issues, reflect on the relevance of these principles to their own roles, and exchange perspectives with the instructor and fellow trainees.

This training programme is tailored for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts seeking to enhance their strategic planning capabilities. Rather than focusing on academic theory, it is designed to help you put your aspirations into action immediately.

The course emphasizes strategic planning for businesses where adaptability and continuous learning are paramount. It concentrates on corporate and investment strategies, supported by current, real-world case studies. Each participant will have the chance to develop a strategic plan and gain practical insights on how to implement it effectively.