The Sixsess Consultancy The Business Growth Masterclass for Founders, Entrepreneurs and SMEs - Practical Strategies for Growth

Summary

The Business Growth Masterclass by The Sixsess Consultancy, led by Barry Eustance and Chris Fox, focuses on providing founders, entrepreneurs, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical strategies for growth.

The course emphasises interactive learning, allowing participants to develop their own strategies using the StratNavApp, a software platform designed to streamline the strategic planning process.

Key topics include understanding the strategy cycle, analysing the business environment, competitor analysis, and the importance of collaboration and feedback in executing strategies.

The course aims to equip attendees with the tools and insights needed to make informed strategic decisions and drive business growth.

Takeaways

• The course is designed for small to medium-sized enterprises.
• Interactive learning allows participants to develop their own strategies.
• StratNavApp integrates key models for effective strategy development.
• The strategy cycle is a continuous process, not a one-time event.
• Understanding the business environment is crucial for strategy.
• Competitor analysis is essential for successful strategic planning.
• Scenario planning helps prepare for future uncertainties.
• Setting direction involves making informed choices.
• Execution requires clear planning and resource allocation.
• Collaboration and feedback enhance strategy effectiveness.

Titles

• Unlocking Business Growth Strategies
• Mastering Strategy for SMEs

Sound Bites

• "The course is highly interactive."
• "Strategy is fundamentally about choice."
• "Measuring results is key to effective strategy."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Business Growth Masterclass

02:05 Understanding Strategy and Its Importance

04:10 Course Structure and Interactive Learning

06:08 The Role of StratNav App in Strategy Development

08:44 The Strategy Cycle: A Continuous Process

11:12 Analysing the Business Environment

13:26 Competitor Analysis and Scenario Planning

15:56 Collaboration and Feedback

17:34 Setting Direction for Strategic Growth

Useful Links

The Sixsess Consultancy’s Training Courses

https://sixsess.org/training/

The Sixsess Consultancy’s About Page

https://sixsess.org/about-us/

Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

StratNavApp Home Page
https://www.stratnavapp.com/

Chris Fox’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscfox/

Keywords

business growth, strategy, SMEs, StratNavApp, interactive learning, competitor analysis, scenario planning, execution, measurement, collaboration, The Just Great People Podcast

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