Strategic Value Creation: Transform Strategy Into Sustainable AdvantageNEW

With Columbia Business School’s Strategic Value Creation: Transform Strategy into Sustainable Advantage program, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire business value chain by exploring seven key value drivers: corporate purpose, the product market, human capital, materials and capacity, tech options, funding strategy and capital allocation, and stewardship and risk management
• Develop the ability to critically assess a company's stated strategy and ensure it is robust and evidence-based
• Learn to stress test strategic visions with concrete proof points of success
• Enhance their capacity to estimate future business prospects and navigate complex business environments effectively

The Strategic Value Creation: Transform Strategy into Sustainable Advantage program is tailored for high-level executives and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of what strategic value creation is and enhance their decision-making capabilities. Ideal participants include:

• Board Directors: Directors and board members aiming to enhance their contributions to boardroom discussions on strategic value creation, creating a sustainable advantage, and ensuring their organizations' long-term success.
• CEOs and General Managers: Chief Executive Officers and General Managers responsible for overseeing overall business operations and strategic planning, looking to maximize value from limited resources across various industries.
• Entrepreneurs and Private Equity Executives: Entrepreneurs and private equity executives seeking a deeper understanding of business risks and opportunities, enabling them to make informed investment decisions and drive business growth.
• Investors and Financial Analysts: Investors, portfolio managers, and financial analysts interested in forecasting business trends and assessing company value, enhancing their ability to make strategic investment decisions.
• Senior Executives in Strategic Roles: Senior executives, including Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), and Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs), looking to align their organizations' resources with strategic value creation initiatives.

The Strategic Value Creation: Transform Strategy into Sustainable Advantage program is designed to help participants—board directors, senior managers, venture capitalists, private equity strategists, bankers, and M&A advisors— develop a deep understanding of what strategic value creation is and how businesses create and distribute value. Over three immersive days, participants will explore the entire value chain by examining the seven key value drivers. Participants will develop skills to assess a company's strategy, stress test its vision with concrete proof points, and accurately estimate its future potential, ensuring their communication resonates with the right investor audience. The strategic value creation program curriculum includes:

1. Lectures: Engage in interactive exercises and dynamic sessions over three in-person days at our Manhattanville campus to deepen participants understanding of key concepts.
2. Case Studies: Delve into detailed explorations of real-world scenarios that illuminate key program concepts, providing a practical foundation for understanding complex issues.
3. Expert Panels: Gain insights from panels featuring industry leaders who address emerging issues in the field of corporate governance, bridging academic theory with real-world application.

Corporate Purpose: Understand the foundational purpose of your business. Explore the core mission that drives your organization and learn how to articulate this purpose effectively to inspire stakeholders, guide strategic decisions, and create a sustainable advantage. 

The Product Market: Delve into the intricacies of your market. Identify your customers and the problems your business aims to solve. Analyze your solutions, evaluate barriers to imitation, and determine your serviceable obtainable market. Understand the competitive landscape, revenue sustainability, and the methods of distribution and payment for your products or services.

Human Capital: Examine the talent behind your company. Learn how to effectively manage and leverage human capital to drive organizational success. Understand the role of leadership and team dynamics in achieving business goals.

Costs of Materials and Capacity: Explore the costs associated with delivering your products or services. Assess the resources at your disposal and how they are being utilized. Gain insights into optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation.

Funding Strategies and Capital Allocation: Analyze the financial backbone of your business. Understand various funding strategies, how obligations are serviced, and the liquidity risks involved. Learn how to allocate incremental capital effectively to support growth and stability.

Tech Options: Navigate the unique challenges of tech-driven businesses. Address issues such as rapid growth rates, negative net income, scale economies, and intangible assets not reflected on balance sheets. Develop strategies to manage these complexities and leverage technology for competitive advantage.

Stewardship and Risk Management: Evaluate management performance and compensation strategies. Identify and assess the risks and opportunities within your business. Learn to implement robust risk management practices to safeguard and enhance business value.

Valuation: Determine the intrinsic value of your business and compare it to the current market price. Gain the tools to conduct thorough valuations and understand the factors that influence your company's worth.