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Master Class in
Flexible Business Models
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MAURITIUS
MASTER CLASSES
The Master Class in Flexible
Business Models as a
development opportunity
In order to remain sustainably
competitive in an ever-changing
business environment, business
leaders are required to move beyond
mere strategic planning towards
flexible business model design and
implementation – specifically on the African continent.
USB-ED offers a Master Class in Flexible Business Model Design and
Implementation that is aimed at introducing and enhancing these skills
as a competitive differentiator for business leaders. Through being
exposed to a combination of practical, experiential and theoretical
best practices in the domain of business modelling, participants
are equipped to design flexible business models for their specific
businesses to remain sustainably competitive.
In collaboration with
When & where
MAURITIUS
12 – 13 February 2015
Class times: 08:15–17:30
Venue: Maritim Hotel - Le Chateau
Mon Désir
Visit us at
www.usb-ed.com
INSPIRING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACROSS AFRICA
Master Class in
Flexible Business Models
Fees* Rs 35 000
Who should attend?
This Master Class is suitable for senior or experienced leaders who take
responsibility for the strategic direction-setting of the organisation or business
unit, and specialists who advise on the future strategy of the organisation or
business unit. Participants should be ready to be enthused with fresh ideas
and best practices regarding strategic management.
What does the master class cover?
• Thinking systemically about business models: How to progress from
analytical static paradigms of thought regarding business models to more
fluid systemic and flexible thought paradigms – the evolution of business
modelling and implementation
• Paradigm shifts in managing complexity: How to become better at
managing amid a changing environment, and how to using flexible
business modelling mastery as a competitive advantage
• Business modelling: How to design flexible business models based on
scenario-planning
• Aspects of flexible business model design: The content, structure and
governance of flexible business models
The content will be presented through a combination of best practice
illustrations in the form of case studies and facilitated dialogues. The
learning experience will be grounded on strategy theory.
Special Rates:
Registration before 31 December 2014:
Rs 31 500 per participant
Group bookings (more than four
participants per company):
Rs 33 250 per participant
Fees include programme fees, learning
material, lunch and refreshments, and is
payable in full prior to the commencement
of the programme.
* Please note that programme fees, faculty and
dates are subject to change.
What will be required of you?
This master class is for your personal
development only. There will be no
assignment to complete.
Admission requirements
No
formal
tertiary
qualifications
are required. Participants should be
competent in the English language,
with sufficient ability to write, read and
comprehend learning material, as well as
to follow and participate in discussions on
management issues.
MQA approval
This master class is MQA approved.
What is your return on investment?
The Master Class is aimed at providing businesses with a means to
sustainable competitiveness in a changing business environment. Agility
and adaptability are both enablers and differentiators of businesses and need
to form part of the overall culture of competitiveness and behaviour of the
business and its people. The successful participant will be equipped to:
• Evaluate the principles and aspects involved in designing flexible business
models
• Motivate the differentiating power of sustainable business model flexibility
• Redesign the process and framework for designing flexible business
models
• Review sustainable competitiveness through business model flexibility
Enquiries
Mauritius
Dr Marietjie van der Merwe
Tel: +230 529 18584
Email: [email protected]
South Africa
Ilonka van der Sandt
Tel: +27 11 460 6984
Email: [email protected]
About us
USB Executive Development
(USB-ED) is the public executive
development company within
the University of Stellenbosch
Business School (USB). USBED offers open-enrolment
programmes for the individual,
in-house and customised
programmes for organisations, and
strategic consulting. We collaborate
with international business
schools and leading corporate
partners to offer our participants
world-class business learning
opportunities. As USB-ED is the
executive development arm of the
USB, all programmes presented
must adhere to and fall within the
quality assurance and accreditation
regulations which govern the USB.
Where we are
USB-ED has a presence in
Cape Town, KwaZulu Natal and
Johannesburg (South Africa).
We also offer programmes in
13 African countries including
Gaborone (Botswana), Nairobi
(Kenya), Maseru (Lesotho),
Matsapha (Swaziland), Namibia,
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia,
Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia,
Mauritius and Saudi Arabia.
Centres of Excellence
Global Natives
• Transnet Centre for the Business
Management of Projects
• Centre for Positive People at
Work
Accreditation
South Africa
The University of Stellenbosch
Business School (USB) is accredited
with the Higher Education Quality
Council (HEQC) of the Council on
Higher Education (CHE) under the
auspices of Stellenbosch University.
Public higher education institutions,
such as USB-ED, do not however
receive provider accreditation/
registration numbers from the
Department of Education or from
SAQA. Employees may include our
programmes in their work place
skills plans (WSP).
Global Natives LTD is an innovative
business solutions provider whose
core mission is to nurture sustainable
business growth through:
•
Impactful Training
•
Targeted Consultancy Services
•
Cutting-edge Management
Solutions
For more information:
www.globalnatives.com
International
USB is a member of leading bodies
in the international and African
business school community such
as the Association of African
Business Schools (AABS) and the
Global Business School Network
(GBSN). The USB’s international
standing and reputation is
confirmed by the triple crown
international accreditations, EQUIS,
AMBA and AACSB.
USB-ED realises the importance
of sound research to support both
academic and practical learning.
Having identified core areas of
research, USB-ED inaugurated the
following Centres of Excellence:
All open-enrolment
programmes may be
presented in-house,
anywhere in Africa.
• Centre for Business in Society
• Centre for Applied
Entrepreneurship
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Tel: +27 11 460 6984 Email: [email protected]
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