Agile Business Strategy & Value Creation

An Interactive 10 - Day Training Course

Agile Business Strategy & Value Creation

Value Creation Strategy, Agile Strategy and Financial Analysis

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22 Jul - 02 Aug 2024
Barcelona
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London
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The concept of Agile came to prominence in the late 1990s as a result of perceived difficulties with existing solutions that were rigid and plan driven practices. Traditional methods of business strategies were seen as inefficient to enhance business performance due to the rise of new technology and the increasing volatility of the business environment. The Agile business strategy aims to seek balance planning and control with execution and feedback. This Agile Business Strategy & Value Creation training course focus on the importance of open communications amongst stakeholders and a culture of openness and learning. It encourages toward individual interactions, collaboration and effective responsiveness to change.

By attending this training course, delegates will learn the importance of agile business strategy in improving decision making process within the organisation, minimizing the level of uncertainty and create value for the organisations. Delegates will be able to assess and make a good judgement of value creating strategies within the organisations. The training course will cover a range of theory and principals and provide practice examples to illustrate the importance of Agile business strategy in creating value for the organisations. 

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • The significance of agile business strategy in strengthening decision-making process from the financial perspective
  • How to assess the business performance and how to improve the business using Agile Strategy?
  • The role of Agile Strategy in planning and control and financial analysis
  • How Agile Strategy assists organisations in making sound investment decisions using traditional time-adjusted measures and risk analysis?
  • The ability to come about an Agile Strategy to build-up performance indicators and dealing with unexpected variance

This training course is split in two modules:

MODULE I - Agile Business Strategy and Organisational Development for Sustainable Growth

MODULE II - Value Creation

Each modules is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates with will maximise their benefits by traking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

Participants attending this Agile Business Strategy & Value Creation training course will be able to:

  • To implement Agile Strategy to improve business performance, its success and promote value creation 
  • Understanding the important factors to consider when implementing Agile Strategy in decision making process
  • Understand how Agile business approach minimizes uncertainty within the organisations 
  • Comprehend the impact of higher level of uncertainty to the Value Creation Strategy
  • Evaluate the value creation strategy using Agile Business Strategy approach
  • Understand the importance of Agile Strategy in valuation creation

The training course will be delivered through a combination of presentations, group discussions, and exercises. The comprehensive training course manual has been developed to be practical, easy to use and facilitate learning. Multimedia presentations will feature video case studies as well as the opportunity to hear experts from a variety of disciplines.

The organisation will have the following benefits:

  • The importance of implementing Agile business strategy and its impact on value creation
  • How Agile Strategy assist managers in making better financial decisions?
  • The importance of Agile strategy to the long and short-term planning and enhancing growth strategies
  • Understanding how Agile Strategy could be implemented in improving budgeting and variance analysis for the organisation
  • The application of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and other appropriate techniques through the lens of Agile business strategy.
  • How corporate value and shareholder value may be increased through the use of Agile strategy within the organisations?

Delegates will develop an understanding of:

  • Choosing Agile strategy relevant for the organisation.
  • How to analyse and interpret the financial statements and propose Agile strategy in enhancing potential performance?
  • Developing Agile Strategy and incorporate within the financial aspects to enhance the performance.
  • Broadening their role in the company and appreciate the importance of using Agile Strategy to improve operational performance.
  • Liaising effectively with other professionals on financial issues and implementing Agile Strategy
  • Creating of corporate value and shareholder value when implementing effective Agile Business Strategy

This Agile Business Strategy & Value Creation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Financial Officers, Controllers, and Accountants
  • Treasurers, Corporate Planning, and Business Development Professionals
  • Sales and Marketing Professionals
  • Managers from any other non-financial areas willing to understand the financial aspects of analysis, planning, and control
  • Middle and Junior Management as a useful element in their career advancement.
Module 1: Agile Business Strategy and
Organisational Development for Sustainable Growth

Day One: Organisation Business Strategy for an Agile World

  • Key Strategy and models and concepts
  • Defining Agile Strategy: Its roots in Kaizen
  • The importance of tactical and operational planning
  • Managing direct and rapid change
  • Creating the ‘hazy’ vision in uncertain times
  • Developing an agile strategy

Day Two: Agile Organisational Development (OD) Strategy

  • Defining Organisational Development (OD)
  • The importance of OD in organisational success
  • Workforce planning: Ensuring capability
  • Talent and Succession Planning: The life-blood for success
  • Creating the agile organisation
  • OD strategy: Lessons learnt

Day Three: Building the Organisation Team Structure

  • Understanding agile team dynamics
  • Factors in creating agile teams
  • Team roles: Profile assessment
  • Operating with a virtual / remote team
  • Team performance measures: Self-motivating teams
  • Developing a team culture

Day Four: Tactical Operations: Quick, Rapid Decision-Making

  • Responsive tactical reviews and SCRUM methods
  • Conditions needed for daily briefings
  • Conducting agile meetings: Overcoming blockers and resistance
  • Rapid decision-making tools and techniques
  • Asking the right questions for multiple operational goals
  • Ensuring actions are implemented

Day Five: Communicating the Agile Plan

  • Lessons learnt from history: Agile implementation
  • Principles of business communication
  • Developing a communication plan
  • Engaging key stakeholders and delivering your message
  • Embedding agile into the organisation
  • Summary work and next steps
Module 2: Value Creation

Day Six: The Financial Economic Decision-Making

  • The practice of financial/economic analysis
  • The value-creating company
  • Corporate value and shareholder value
  • A dynamic perspective of business
  • The agency problem and corporate governance
  • Implications of agency problems for organisations

Day Seven: Assessment of Business Performance

  • The nature of financial statements
  • The context of financial analysis and decision-making
  • Ratio analysis and business performance
  • Management’s point of view
  • Owners’ point of view
  • Lenders’ point of view
  • Ratios as a system – pyramids of ratios
  • Integration of financial performance analysis
  • Economic value added (EVA)
  • Predicting financial distress

Day Eight: Analysis of Investment Decisions

  • Applying time-adjusted measures
  • Net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR)
  • Strategic perspective
  • Refinements of investment analysis
  • Equivalent annual cost (EAC)
  • Modified internal rate of return (MIRR)
  • Sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, simulation, and NPV break-even

Day Nine: Projection of Financial Requirements

  • Interrelationship of financial projections
  • Operating budgets
  • Standard costing and variance analysis
  • Cash forecasts and cash budgets
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Dynamics and growth of the business system
  • Operating leverage
  • Financial growth plans
  • Financial modelling

Day Ten: New Integrated Performance Measurement Systems

  • Beyond Budgeting: Integrating Financial and Pre-financial Information
  • The Drivers of Value Creation
  • The Balanced Scorecard
  • Strategy Maps
  • Integrated Reporting

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at info@energytraining.ae.

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at inhouse@energytraining.ae to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations 

Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to info@energytraining.ae. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at info@energytraining.ae

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at info@energytraining.ae. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggested a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.

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