Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
Managers who understand how the whole business makes money contribute far more than those focused only on their own function. This programme builds commercial awareness and the habit of thinking several moves ahead.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Reading the commercial drivers behind business performance
- 02Connecting departmental decisions to profit and cash outcomes
- 03Analysing competitors and market conditions with practical frameworks
- 04Using tools such as SWOT and PESTLE to scan the environment
- 05Identifying opportunities and risks earlier than rivals
- 06Framing internal proposals in commercial and financial terms
- 07Thinking several moves ahead of immediate operational demands
What you will gain
- Read the commercial drivers behind business performance
- Connect departmental decisions to financial outcomes
- Analyse competitors and market conditions
- Identify opportunities and risks early
- Frame proposals in commercial terms
- Think beyond immediate operational demands
Who should attend
- Middle and senior managers
- Functional heads
- Managers preparing for wider responsibility
- Business unit leaders
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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