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Strategic Planning and Business Growth STRAT-008

Competitive Strategy

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Competitive Strategy.

Programme at a glance
ReferenceSTRAT-008
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Competitive Strategy. It develops practical capability in Competitive Strategy through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Competitive Strategy.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in Competitive Strategy.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Competitive Strategy.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Competitive Strategy.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Competitive Strategy.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve competitive strategy or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Competitive Strategy. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Competitive Strategy. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Competitive Strategy. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Competitive Strategy. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Competitive Strategy.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

Competitive Strategy: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of Competitive Strategy

Current practices and emerging trends in Competitive Strategy

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Competitive Strategy

Diagnostic assessment of current Competitive Strategy practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Competitive Strategy

Industry structure

Five Forces

Competitor analysis

Strategic groups

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Competitive Strategy

Customer value

Cost leadership

Differentiation

Focus strategies

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Competitive Strategy

Capabilities and resources

Value chain

Market positioning

Competitive advantage

Day
05
Module 5

Competitive Strategy: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Substitution and disruption

Strategic moves

Business model considerations

Competitive intelligence

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.