Course Information

Introduction

This course teaches how value chains create and destroy competitive advantage. You will learn to map activities, trace profit pools, and link operational choices to strategic outcomes. Sessions combine proven frameworks with hands-on case work and company-specific exercises. The goal is clear: change where and how your organization competes to protect margin and grow revenue.

Objectives

1. Map your organisation's value chain at the activity level and quantify key cost and margin drivers.
2. Analyze competitor value chains to reveal threats, gaps, and profit-pool shifts.
3. Evaluate make, buy, partner and outsource options and choose the configuration that aligns with strategy.
4. Develop and test strategic options using simple financial and risk models to estimate impact.
5. Create a practical implementation plan with KPIs, timelines, and governance to capture identified gains.

Who Should Attend?

1. Head of Corporate Strategy / Strategy Director
2. Business Unit General Manager or Division Leader
3. Head of Operations or Chief Operating Officer (COO)
4. Corporate Development / M&A Manager
5. Supply Chain Director or Head of Procurement

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.