Strategic Management Training Course

This training program aims to support individuals considering the implementation of a Balanced Scorecard project or those actively involved in such initiatives.

This instructor-led live training, accessible in Greece (online or onsite), is intended for beginner, intermediate, and advanced professionals aiming to source, attract, and engage international candidates.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate cultural nuances effectively.
• Comprehend legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Implement global employer branding strategies.
• Leverage global talent sources and recruitment channels.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-, intermediate-, and advanced-level professionals seeking to find, attract, and engage with top international talent. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment.
• Compare the use of LinkedIn Standard versus LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Master Boolean Search Techniques.
• Effectively pitch opportunities to candidates and collaborate with Hiring Managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.  

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADS
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A robust digital presence is vital for any business's survival in today's interconnected world.

This instructor-led, live training is designed for marketing professionals at all levels who wish to enhance their business's online brand positioning, assess brand performance, and manage brand image and reputation by conducting a comprehensive Online Brand Audit.

The cumulative effect of various online touch points ultimately dictates how your target audiences perceive your company and whether they decide to engage in business with you.

Conducting an online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning within a specific market.

Beyond assessing your brand’s owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit dissects how your brand is discussed on external channels outside your control to evaluate overall brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you will be equipped to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with broader business objectives.

Although categorized under 'Brand Management', this course intersects with numerous other disciplines within an organization, from customer experience and online user journeys to insight gathering and marketing strategy and planning.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and build industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the value derived from investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. The training is delivered interactively and incorporates a variety of case studies to enhance learning.

Effective enterprise IT governance is crucial for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring the delivery of value, and managing risk.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level IT governance professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management while preparing for advanced-level certification.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimize value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realization.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimization and sourcing decisions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Target Audience

This course is designed for analysts and forecasters looking to introduce or enhance their forecasting skills. These skills are applicable to a wide range of areas, including sales forecasting, economic forecasting, technology forecasting, supply chain management, and demand or supply forecasting.

Course Description

This course guides participants through a series of methodologies, frameworks, and algorithms that are essential for predicting future trends based on historical data.

The course utilises standard tools such as Microsoft Excel or certain Open Source programs, with a particular focus on the R project.

The principles taught in this course can be applied using any suitable software, such as SAS, SPSS, Statistica, MINITAB, and others.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

Overview

This five-day programme is designed to equip delegates with advanced strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, covering the tactical and operational necessities for successful execution in high-pressure environments. Participants will address critical challenges such as conflict resolution, change management, effective leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, delegates will share their experiences and challenges to co-create practical, work-oriented solutions that can be immediately applied in their professional roles.

The primary aim of the programme is to empower executives to scan the business landscape for profitable opportunities and develop strategies that secure a competitive advantage in today's crowded marketplace. Additionally, the course provides insights into leadership best practices and behaviors, strengthening executives' capacity to navigate the complexities and uncertainties associated with managing high-performance organizations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by organizations;
• Describe various approaches to organizational development planning;
• Analyze the current business environment and its influencing factors;
• Evaluate internal and external organizational resources;
• Explain strategies for managing strategy and integrating it into the business plan;
• Assess alternative development strategies to recommend those best suited to the firm’s needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs of implementing a new strategy, including team conflict management;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyze the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from new strategy implementation;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully execute strategic plans;
• Outline the key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed or established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course combines facilitated workshops with case studies derived from published real-life examples and practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to collaborate in small groups to synthesize ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organizations or departments. Open forum discussions will also play a central role in the learning process.

This course is designed for decision-makers whose primary objective is not to perform calculations or conduct analysis themselves, but to comprehend these processes and select the most appropriate statistical methods for their organization's strategic planning.

For instance, a prospective participant may need to decide how many samples must be collected before determining whether to launch a product.

If you require a more comprehensive course covering the fundamentals of statistical thinking, please consider our 5-day 'Statistics for Managers' training.

In this instructor-led, live training in Greece, we guide new managers through the core concepts of strategic thinking, applying theory to practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

Designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts seeking to build strategic planning capabilities, this training course bridges the gap between theory and action. It is not an academic exercise but a practical guide to turning your aspirations into reality from day one.

The curriculum emphasizes strategic planning for dynamic businesses, where agility and continuous learning are paramount. By leveraging current, real-world examples, the focus remains on corporate and investment strategy. Each participant will have the chance to draft a strategic plan and understand how to execute it effectively in practice.