The MBA Toolkit Book Series
Learn to conquer any challenge with strategic precision. We take complex topics which would take months to learn and translate them into key learning outcomes that will help you stand out from the completion. The topics discussed in the book are MBA level and will help you leapfrog your peers at a fraction of the cost of an MBA semester. The knowledge delivered is practical, simple to follow and takes the shortest amount of time to learn. The key topics covered include:
- Strategic Analysis: Understand your goals and analyse the current landscape to craft a winning strategy.
- Developing a Strategic Plan: Make informed decisions on what actions to take and what to avoid to achieve your objectives.
- Implementing the Plan: Execute your strategy with precision, aiming for unparalleled success
The course is designed to empower learners with essential skills and tools to analyse, plan, and implement winning strategies in any organisational environment. Starting with foundational concepts, we’ll equip you with skills like critical thinking and reflective practice, essential for tackling complex business challenges. This course is perfect for professionals at any level looking to strengthen their strategic thinking, enhance decision-making skills, and achieve impactful results. With practical examples, step-by-step guidance, and a focus on real-world applications, you’ll finish this course ready to deliver strategic initiatives with confidence.
Module Highlights:
Course Introduction – Begin with the core skills you need for success, from critical thinking to reflective practice, setting the stage for strategic success.
Strategic Analysis – Dive deep into analytical frameworks like PESTEL, VUCA, Porter’s Five Forces, and VRIO, learning how to evaluate both external and internal factors that influence strategic decisions. You’ll also master tools to assess financial performance and perform a thorough SWOT analysis.
Strategic Planning – Learn to craft strategic plans that align with organisational goals, using practical tools like TOWS and suitability, acceptability, and feasibility criteria to prioritise initiatives for real-world success.
Implementing the Strategic Plan – Discover actionable methods to bring your strategy to life with project management tools such as balanced scorecards and effective risk and issue management techniques. This module also covers change management, innovation, and adapting to new challenges as they arise.
Strategy Overview – Conclude with a holistic view on strategy, operations, and tactics, providing clarity on the phases of strategy development and offering guidance on next steps for continuous improvement.