Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Online / Live
14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Corporate strategy decides where an organisation competes, how it allocates resources across businesses and how it creates value as a whole. It requires rigorous analysis and clear choices.
This Aractech workshop covers corporate strategy concepts, portfolio analysis, growth strategies, diversification and synergies, mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, resource allocation, parenting advantage and strategy implementation. Participants develop a corporate strategy outline.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain corporate strategy concepts
- Analyse business portfolios
- Evaluate growth and diversification options
- Assess synergies and parenting advantage
- Evaluate M&A and partnership options
- Allocate resources and plan implementation
Who should attend
Target audience
- Strategy directors and managers
- Senior executives
- Corporate development professionals
- Business unit heads
- Board members
- Consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Strategy frameworks
- Portfolio workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Presentations
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Corporate Strategy
- Business versus corporate strategy
- Value creation
- Corporate purpose
- Coffee break
- Corporate purpose (continued)
- Strategic ambition
- Exercise: Strategy review
Day 2
Portfolio Analysis
- Portfolio matrices
- Business attractiveness
- Competitive position
- Coffee break
- Competitive position (continued)
- Cash flows
- Workshop: Portfolio analysis
Day 3
Growth Options
- Organic growth
- Diversification
- Internationalisation
- Coffee break
- Internationalisation (continued)
- Synergies
- Exercise: Option evaluation
Day 4
Inorganic Strategies
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Alliances
- Divestments
- Coffee break
- Divestments (continued)
- Parenting advantage
- Case study: Portfolio restructuring
Day 5
Resource Allocation and Implementation
- Capital allocation
- Governance
- Strategy execution
- Coffee break
- Strategy execution (continued)
- KPIs
- Capstone: Corporate strategy outline
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Corporate Strategy Development Workshop (PSM-014) cover?
This course covers Planning and Strategy Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Strategy directors and managers, Senior executives, Corporate development professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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