Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Title:  Competitive Strategy - Growth Strategy

Course ID:   260413 0101 073ESH

Course Dates :          13/04/2026            Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s  Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Category:          Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management 

Course Certified By:

  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training


* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Course outlines

Course

 Competitive Strategy - Growth Strategy

Outlines

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches how to design and scale growth strategies that produce measurable results. You will learn to diagnose competitive position, size opportunities, and pick the most viable paths to growth. The program focuses on practical tools, case work, and templates you can apply in your organization. Clear choices and disciplined execution are treated as the core drivers of successful growth.

Objectives

Assess the organisation's current competitive position and identify the most attractive opportunities for sustainable growth.
Evaluate and prioritise growth options using proven strategic frameworks, market analysis, and commercial evidence.
Develop practical growth strategies that balance market expansion, product innovation, partnerships, and operational capability.
Create implementation roadmaps with clear priorities, resource requirements, risk mitigation measures, and performance indicators.
Produce executive-ready growth plans that align strategic objectives with measurable business outcomes and long-term competitive advantage.

Who Should Attend?

Corporate strategy directors and strategic planning managers.
Business development managers responsible for market expansion.
Product managers leading growth initiatives and portfolio development.
Marketing directors and commercial managers driving customer acquisition and market growth.
Senior executives and business owners responsible for organisational growth strategy.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Growth Strategy

1. Principles of Business Growth
- Sources of sustainable growth
- Growth versus profitability
- Strategic growth objectives

2. Assessing Competitive Position
- Market position analysis
- Competitive strengths and weaknesses
- Identifying strategic advantages

3. Diagnosing Growth Readiness
- Organisational capabilities
- Resource assessment
- Barriers to growth

Day 2 – Market Opportunity Analysis

1. Market Analysis
- Market size and segmentation
- Customer needs assessment
- Industry growth trends

2. Identifying Growth Opportunities
- Existing market expansion
- New market entry
- Product and service opportunities

3. Opportunity Prioritisation
- Evaluating commercial potential
- Risk and return assessment
- Selecting strategic priorities

Day 3 – Growth Strategy Models

1. Growth Frameworks
- Market penetration strategies
- Market development strategies
- Product development strategies

2. Diversification and Innovation
- Adjacent market opportunities
- Business model innovation
- Strategic diversification options

3. Competitive Growth Decisions
- Differentiation strategies
- Strategic partnerships
- Competitive positioning for growth

Day 4 – Planning and Executing Growth

1. Building a Growth Roadmap
- Strategic milestones
- Resource allocation
- Implementation sequencing

2. Managing Growth Risks
- Market risks
- Operational risks
- Financial and execution risks

3. Performance Measurement
- Growth KPIs
- Monitoring strategic progress
- Continuous strategy refinement

Day 5 – Practical Growth Strategy Workshop

1. Growth Strategy Development
- Analysing a business growth challenge
- Selecting appropriate growth options
- Developing strategic recommendations

2. Executive Presentation
- Presenting growth plans
- Justifying strategic choices
- Responding to executive questions

3. Action Planning
- Creating an implementation roadmap
- Defining success measures
- Course review, feedback and personal action plan