Business Acumen

Finance and Key Performance Indicators - learn to speak the language of business - finance! "Connect the dots" in how a company makes money and discover how business decisions impact performance. Interpret the critical financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and analyze quantitative data (financial ratios and "KPIs").

Cross-Functional Decision-Making - practice integrated business thinking and learn how to align business functions/processes.

Marketing & Operations - segment customers, promote the business, build capacity/service levels, and coordinate staffing. Make choices between investment opportunities using Net Present Value (NPV) and Break-Even analyses.

Strategic Thinking/Planning

Strategy and Long-Term Positioning - understand the current state of a company using SWOT analyses, establish a company mission, set long-term objectives and goals, identify and implement strategies, and execute tactics.

Competitive Analysis - analyze competitive positioning and develop plans to differentiate the company.

Leadership and Teamwork

Leadership - learn the key elements of leadership, the critical qualities of a leader, and distinguish between leadership and management. Improve emotional intelligence.

Teamwork - work as a group to make decisions. Practice team dynamics.