Analytics for Business Strategy: Core Executive Skills

This course uniquely combines business strategy scenarios, metrics, advanced analytic approaches, and the simplicity of
Excel examples for real-world applications.
The course covers
Strategic Metrics
,
Strategic Scenarios
, and
Strategic Decision Models
with downloadable examples in Excel. You should learn techniques and practical tools for selecting the most effective strategic option for your business. You should learn how to quantify your business strategy decision. You should learn how to test strategic scenarios for your business and test various market conditions. You should learn how to construct a
Monte-Carlo model in Excel
to predict business outcomes in uncertain environments. You should learn the most commonly used strategic metrics and the formulas behind them.
The course consists of
23 lectures + bonus
, split into three chapters.
Chapter 1. Strategic Metrics
You should learn:
9 sets of commonly used strategic metrics
Monetary and non-monetary metrics classification
Formulas behind the strategic metrics
Business areas of use for each strategic metric
Chapter 2. Strategic Scenarios
You should learn:
3 fundamental business scenarios
Strategic approaches for each scenario
Strategic models for each strategic approach
Chapter 3. Strategic Decision Model
You should learn:
3 types of strategic decisions
Decision models for each type of strategic decision
Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix and SWOT analysis
Analytical Hierarchical Process
Monte-Carlo Simulations
Downloadable Excel spreadsheet examples for each decision model
This course has
downloadable Excel files
with examples that you can use for practice.
Who this course is for:
Corporate employees who want to broaden their responsibilities
Independent entrepreneurs who want to build a better business
MBA students who want to make a successful carrier
Individuals who challenge making appropriate decisions