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Financial Tools & Techniques: An Overview of Successful Methodologies

Ref FI 621
Dates 22 - 26 November 2010
Venue Geneva
Fees US$ 4450
CPE Credits 30

INTRODUCTION

This programme provides an in-depth overview and analysis of the most successfully selected and implemented financial tools and techniques employed in building world class organizations. Developed in co-operation with Bain & Company, an internationally renowned management consulting firm, each tool and technique will be comprehensively examined in order to understand their measurement, performance and management reporting benefits along with the potential effects of increasing shareholder values. Important learning components of the programme include:

  • Understanding and analyzing the most widely-recognized management tools and techniques that have global recognition and wide acceptance by prestigious, world class organizations
  • Familiarize delegates with sophisticated topics that could enable them to provide and lead meaningful introductions of the concepts to their own organizations
  • Use of case studies, illustrations and other practical examples in applying or implementing each tool and technique

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Financial and operational personnel in need of expanding their education and training in the areas of planning, strategy, business processes and performance measurements
  • Financial advisors, accountants, business consultants, corporate directors or anyone else directly or indirectly involved in establishing planning or strategy for an organization

PRE-REQUISITE

  • Basic understanding of financial statements, operating and financial systems and general business concepts

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

  • Introduce and analyze financial and operating tools and techniques that are adaptable to all types of organizations
  • Discuss the selection criteria for each tool and technique and provide real-life case studies and examples to demonstrate implementation processes
  • Provide theoretical and technical understanding as to how each tool and technique supports timely and useful information to decision makers
  • Compare and contrast the various tools and techniques to determine which ones are best suited for a particular organization

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

DAY 1

Defining the Needs and Performance Measurements of the Modern Organization

  • Strategic Planning
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Decision Rights Tools

The Efficient Allocation of Intangible Financial Resources

  • Collaborative Innovation
  • Knowledge Management

DAY 2

Strategies for Understanding the Needs of Customers

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Voice of the Customer Innovation
  • Loyalty Management Tools
  • Online Communities

DAY 3

Analyzing Financial Performance with Best Practices

  • Benchmarking
  • Core Competencies

Corporate Finance Strategies Employed in Maximizing Shareholder Values

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Growth Strategy Tools

DAY 4

Improving Financial Results by Changing Manufacturing Performance Goals

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Total Quality Management

Focusing on Existing Operations to Achieve Better Performance

  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Supply Chain Management

DAY 5

Using Financial Data to Implement Strategic Changes

  • Price Optimization Models
  • Scenario and Contingency Planning

Evaluating Opportunities to Streamline Operations for Value

  • Outsourcing
  • Shared Service Centers
  • Downsizing

 

 

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