Mini MBA - Business Strategy Consulting

Learn the basics of business strategy consulting, strategic thinking and planning, and growth strategies such as Blue Ocean.

Instructor

John

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

Anyone wanting to learn about MBA-level Business Strategy Consulting
Anyone seeking to apply Business Strategy concepts to their Business or in Consulting
Anyone studying business at either Bachelor’s or Master’s level
Anyone taking or considering applying for an MBA or working in Business Strategy Consulting
Anyone seeking to make themselves more valuable in Business and at their job
Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to understand Entrepreneurship fundamentals
Business executives who want to grow their Business Fundamentals knowledge
Anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of Business Strategy Consulting

What you’ll learn:

Mini MBA Foundations of Business Strategy Consulting
Business Strategy Design including the Business Model Canvas, Lafley and Martin’s Five Step Strategy, and Hambrick and Fredrickson’s Strategy Diamond
How time impacts Business Strategy – Life Cycle Models for Industry, Business, Products and Funding
Business Strategy of the External Environment using PEST and PESTEL Analysis
Strategic Thinking using Internal/External Analysis using SWOT, TOWS and SOAR Analysis
Michael Porter’s Industry and Competitive Analysis using Five Forces, Generic Strategies and Value Chain Analysis
Strategic Planning using the Boston Consulting Group BCG Growth Share Matrix
Entrepreneurship Fundamentals of Competitive Advantage using Core Competency, VRIO Framework, USP and the ADL Matrix
Business Management Growth Strategy Options using the Ansoff Product Market Matrix, Organic vs Inorganic Growth, and Blue Ocean Strategies
How to connect Strategy and Finance with a Three Statement Integrated Financial Model
Strategic Planning with Four and Six Step Processes and Mintzberg’s Five Configurations
Nine Cases Studies with Templates and Solutions

Requirements:

No prior knowledge is required to take this course

If you are looking for the most comprehensive, MBA-level Business Strategy Consulting course, you have come to the right place.

Business Strategy is a cornerstone of Business Management Consulting which you need to study and understand, but I want to make it as easy as possible for you, whether you are a Startup or a CEO!

The Business Strategy Process can be simply summarised:

Set Objectives
Company and Market Analysis
Strategic Option Evaluation
Financial Confirmation
Strategy Selection

We harness these key topics to help you with your Strategic Thinking and Strategic Planning.

I spent two years studying Business Strategy for my MBA at City University Business School (formerly Cass) in London, one of Europe’s leading business schools. Most courses try to teach business strategy along with lots of other MBA subjects such as marketing, organisational behaviour, leadership, finance etc. This course is pure Business Strategy from formulation to implementation!

If you are looking for the most comprehensive MBA Business Strategy Training, then it’s time to take action!

Don’t delay – it’s time for you to take action and start mastering Business Strategy!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned Management fundamentals.

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Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Welcome To This Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course!
	Downloadable Course Resources	00:00:00
	Welcome To This Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course	00:00:00
	Mini MBA Business Strategy – Executive Summary – What You Will Learn	00:00:00
Section 2 - What Is MBA-Level Business Strategy?
	What Is Business Strategy?	00:00:00
	Business Vision And The Mission Statement	00:00:00
	The Strategy Hierarchy Within A Firm	00:00:00
Section 3 - Mini MBA: Designing Your Business Strategy - Startup Or CEO!
	Introduction To Business Strategy Design	00:00:00
	Business Model Design With The Business Model Canvas	00:00:00
	Business Model Canvas Template	00:00:00
	Lafley And Martin’s Five-Step Strategy Model	00:00:00
	Hambrick And Fredrickson’s Strategy Diamond	00:00:00
Section 4 - Mini MBA: Business Strategy Over Time: Life Cycle Models
	Understanding Life Cycles	00:00:00
	The Industry Life Cycle	00:00:00
	The Business Life Cycle	00:00:00
	The Product Life Cycle	00:00:00
	The Corporate Funding Life Cycle	00:00:00
Section 5 - Mini MBA: External Strategic Environment Of The Firm: PEST And PESTEL Analysis
	Section Introduction: External Analysis Using Broad Factors	00:00:00
	PEST Analysis	00:00:00
	PESTEL Analysis	00:00:00
	PESTEL Analysis Template	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: PESTEL Analysis Of Starbucks	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: PESTEL Analysis Of Starbucks	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: PESTEL Analysis Of The Global Aviation Industry	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: PESTEL Analysis Of The Global Aviation Industry	00:00:00
Section 6 - Strategic Options Arising Internal And External Analysis: SWOT, TOWS And SOAR
	Strategic Options From Internal And External Analysis	00:00:00
	SWOT Analysis	00:00:00
	Conducting A SWOT Analysis	00:00:00
	SWOT Analysis Template	00:00:00
	TOWS Matrix Analysis	00:00:00
	TOWS Analysis Template	00:00:00
	SOAR Analysis	00:00:00
	SOAR Analysis Template	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: SWOT Analysis – Amazon	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: SWOT Analysis – Amazon	00:00:00
Section 7 - Michael Porter - Industry Analysis, Generic Strategies, And Competitive Advantage
	Michael Porter And Business Strategy Analysis	00:00:00
	Industry Analysis And Introducing Michael Porter	00:00:00
	Competitive Forces Model – Porter’s Five Forces	00:00:00
	Full List Of Porter’s Five Forces Factors	00:00:00
	Michael Porter’s Five Forces Template	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: Porter’s Five Forces – Global Aviation Industry	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: Porter’s Five Forces – Global Airline Industry	00:00:00
	Generic Strategies And Industry Forces	00:00:00
	Michael Porter’s Value Chain Analysis	00:00:00
	Value Chain Analysis Template	00:00:00
Section 8 - Strategic Prioritization: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth Share Matrix
	Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix	00:00:00
	BCG Matrix And The Life Cycle	00:00:00
	BCG Matrix Advantages And Disadvantages	00:00:00
	Adapting The BCG Matrix	00:00:00
	Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix Template	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: BCG Matrix – Facebook	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: BCG Matrix – Facebook	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: BCG Matrix – Apple	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: BCG Matrix – Apple	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: BCG Matrix – Unilever	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: BCG Matrix – Unilever	00:00:00
Section 9 - MBA Strategy: Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage
	Competitive Advantage – Deriving Strategy From Inside The Firm	00:00:00
	Core Competency	00:00:00
	VRIO – Resources To Competitive Advantage	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: Core Competency – Apple	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution: Core Competency – Apple	00:00:00
	Defining The Unique Selling Proposition	00:00:00
	ADL Matrix – Understanding Your Competitive Position	00:00:00
	ADL Matrix Template	00:00:00
Section 10 - Strategy MBA: Growth Strategy Options
	Ansoff Product Market Matrix – How To Grow Your Business	00:00:00
	Organic Vs Inorganic Growth	00:00:00
	Internal And External Growth Strategies Expanded	00:00:00
	Case Study Exercise: Amazon’s Growth Strategy	00:00:00
	Case Study Solution – Amazon’s Growth Strategy	00:00:00
Section 11 - Strategic Responses To Mature And Declining Markets
	Blue Ocean Strategy	00:00:00
	Blue Ocean Case Study – Apple	00:00:00
	Comparing Red Ocean And Blue Ocean Strategies	00:00:00
	How To Survive In An Over Fished Ocean	00:00:00
Section 12 - How To Create A Comparative Competitive Analysis On A Page
	How To Create A Comparative Competitive Analysis On A Page	00:00:00
Section 13 - Connecting MBA Strategy And Finance With Financial Modelling
	Making The Connection Between Strategy And Finance	00:00:00
	What Is An Integrated Financial Model?	00:00:00
	Key Drivers Of An Integrated Financial Model	00:00:00
	Model Structure	00:00:00
	Detailed Model Schedules	00:00:00
	Chart Of Accounts	00:00:00
	Financial Statement Inputs And Outputs	00:00:00
	10 Steps To Building An Integrated Financial Model	00:00:00
Section 14 - Strategy MBA Implementation: Understanding The Strategic Planning Process
	Summary Of The Strategic Analysis Process	00:00:00
	Understanding The Strategic Planning Process	00:00:00
	Four Step Strategic Management Process	00:00:00
	Strategy Formulation In Six Steps	00:00:00
	Mintzberg’s Five Configurations	00:00:00
Section 15 - Summary And Wrap Up - Congratulations On Completing This Strategy MBA Course!
	Course Summary And Wrap Up	00:00:00