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Overview

This programme provides business leaders with both a conceptual understanding and a practical toolkit to formulate and implement coherent strategies. Participants will learn how to develop a strategic framework for creating and sustaining competitive advantage and re-thinking strategy in the light of new economic and business realities in emerging markets like Pakistan.

Special Feature

• A team of faculty members from Cambridge University and KSBL; a combination of cutting edge knowledge and local environmental realities.
• Real Life Case Studies where participants will develop and apply analytical tools and frameworks in a wide variety of situations. The discussion will span both global as well as local industries and firms.
• Guest Speaker(s) who established and led blue-chip organization(s) in Pakistan.

Learning Methodologies

Use of diverse adult learning methodologies like interactive lectures, exercises, case studies, guest speaker session and group activity to ensure that maximum learning takes place.

Key Takeaways

By the end of this programme, the participant would be able to:

	Develop an in- depth understanding of strategy formulation and implementation
	Analyse their competitive environments
	Identify innovative and sustainable business models
	Establish an understanding of how network effects work in various industries
	How to think strategically about portfolios of businesses
	How to think about corporate strategies based on related and unrelated businesses
	Appreciate the types of leadership that successful growth strategies require
	Acquire improved strategic thinking capabilities
	Gain a deeper appreciation of the Pakistani corporate and business environment

Value Addition for Organisation

The programme allows participants to evaluate and assess their capabilities and competitive positions in particular industries. Furthermore, it encourages them to reflect on future shifts in the competitive environment and how they need to gear up for it.

Coverage

Day 1
	The Strategic Management Process
	Major Schools of Thought-Five Forces and Resource Based View
	Building Competitive Advantage
	Strategy in the New Economy
	Learning from Emerging Market
Day 2
	Institutional Voids & Conglomerates
	Industry Analysis- Banking
	Pakistan Evolving Business Landscape & Competitiveness
	Strategy & Structure
Day 3
	Blue Ocean Strategy + Implementation
	Concluding Session

Audience

If you are a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Heads of Business Units/ Divisions/ Departments, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Strategy Officer (or equivalent role), or Managing Director, this programme is for you.

Testimonials

"Excellent case studies applied to the region we are in. Faculty kept our attention. The program had an agenda and it met the programme."

Mr. Sohail Habib

Director Professional Services,
The Aga Khan University Hospital

"It is an interesting and informative programme which gives useful insight into the business environment of Pakistan in both local and global political/socio/ economic technological context."

Mr. Khawar Khan

Head of Business Development
Glaxo SmithKline Pakistan Ltd.

"I really enjoyed the subject; the sessions were excellent and made the programme. Administration and organization of the program was excellent!"

Mr. Aasim Wajid Jawad

SVP, Financial Controller
United Bank Limited

Participating Companies in Previous Programme Included

Adamjee Insurance Co. Ltd.		AkzoNobel Pakistan
Bayer CropScience Pvt. Ltd.		Dawood Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd.
Descon Engineering Ltd.		Engro Corporation
GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Ltd.		HSBC Bank Middle East
IGI Investment Bank		International Industries Ltd.
Meezan Bank Limited		Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd.
Pakistan International Airlines		Philips Electrical Industries of Pakistan Ltd.
The Aga Khan University Hospital		United Bank Limited

Faculty Profiles

PKR 105,000/- each participant

	Discount Options: 1) 10% discount for each additional participant (after the first) from the same organisation.
	2) 10% discount for any individual enrolling in more than two programmes during the applicable year.
	This is regardless of whether the person applies in an individual capacity or is nominated by an organisation.

For Inquiry or Registration, please contact us at:

	UAN: (92 21) 111 11 KSBL (5725)
	PABX: (92 21) 34855382 Ext: 552, 557 & 551,
	Email: execed@ksbl.org     Website: www.ksbl.org