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Strategy Bootcamp with Professor Nick Binedell

Create, execute and lead strategy across your organisation in uncertain economic and political times.

OVERVIEW

MoreThis two-day often than programme not, the will explore who should attend? relationshipthe challenges between and opportunities a corporate >> This programme has been designed for the senior executive and strategy,ahead for andorganisations the finance and function C-suite teams, in large corporates and in medium-sized businesses who want to enhance their ability to lead strategically; and ofstrategies a business for isdealing overlooked. effectively >> The programme is therefore suitable for CEOs, C-suite Organisationswith them. therefore miss out executives, leadership teams, and functional heads. on the opportunity to generate Professor Nick Binedell will facilitate key FOCUS AREAS thisfinancial programme value by in leveragingwhich you willthe strategic and financial functions of >> Tools and frameworks to understand uncertainty; have the opportunity to further >> Using simulations to understand complexity, competition and developthe organisation your strategic against leadership each other. unpredictability in markets; This is a programme for those who >> Learning about why the world “is the way it is”; skills to lead strategy design and >> Leading the organisation in uncertain contexts; executionwant to learn across about your the organisation, several >> Understanding what strategy is; whileaspects equipping of how strategy yourself andto better finance >> Understanding what leadership is; can interact, and how financial value >> Understanding what strategic leadership is; understand how economic and >> Leadership and decision-making under pressure; politicalcan be generated uncertainty in shouldthe process. inform >> Strategy design and execution; >> The practicalities and realities of designing and executing your strategic planning. strategies in organisations; >> Understanding the South African landscape; >> The role of the leader in setting the strategic agenda for the organisation; and >> Analysing business case studies and developing conclusions FACULTY: Professor Nick Binedell is that can be applied to your organisation. the former dean of GIBS (1999 - 2015), where he is now a lecturer. He also lectures in strategy at the How you will benefit Rotterdam School of Management. Nick’s academic At the end of the programme, you will be able to: qualifications include a PhD from the University >> Better comprehend the world we live and work in; of Washington in Seattle, and an MBA from the >> Understand the role of leaders in setting the strategic agenda . His area of expertise is for the organisation; in the field of strategy where he helps individuals, >> Understand and apply appropriate strategic frameworks; teams and organisations across the globe design >> Create and seek the opportunities that present themselves to your business, while at the same time ensuring threats and and execute corporate strategies. constraints are adequately dealt with; >> Appreciate the role of the leader in executing a strategy; >> Gain a better understanding of the political and economic dimensions of strategic leadership; >> Understand how the successes of other businesses can be applied in your organisation; >> Take heed of failures of other businesses and what lessons can be applied to your organisational context; >> Interpret and write a strategy; and >> Develop a sound action plan you can apply back in the workplace.

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For more information and an online application form, This programme can please visit www.gibs.co.za/stratbootcamp also be offered in-house for your organisation. Enquire about our Study & Stay packages at our on-site Illovo Hotel. 21026 GIBS, close to business. About GIBS

Founded in 2000, the ’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is an internationally accredited business school, based in , South Africa’s economic hub. As the business school for business, we focus on general management and aim to significantly improve responsible individual and organisational productivity and performance, in South Africa and in our broader African environment, through high quality business and management education. In May 2020, the annual UK Financial Times Executive Education rankings, a global benchmark for providers of executive education, once again ranked GIBS as the top South African and African business school. This is the 17th year running that GIBS has been ranked among the top business schools worldwide. As one of the leading business schools in South Africa and Africa, we inspire exceptional performance.

GIBS is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is a member of the South African Business Schools Association (SABSA), and the Association of African Business Schools (AABS).

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