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Negotiation is a pervasive activity that permeates all spheres of human endeavour. Particularly, within the realms of international relations, labour management relations, international and domestic trade, equipment sourcing, peacemaking with host communities, marketing of organisational products/services and the development of various forms of strategic alliances etc.; negotiation becomes a compulsory…

Who should attend:

This programme will benefit Material/Equipment Procurement Officers. Trade Union officers. HR managers that negotiate with unions. Public relations officers that have the responsibility of resolving external organisational conflicts. Lawyers Marketing/Sales personnel. Negotiators with banks. Others that are often engaged in varied forms of negotiation.

Key Benefits
At the end of this programme, you will be able to: Provide a conceptual and strategic framework in preparing for different negotiation encounters. Navigate the psychology of negotiation. Hone your communication skills during negotiation. Present a lucid understanding of the negotiation process Shed light on all forms of negotiation styles…

Many organisations are increasingly putting women in leadership positions as they have become a dominant force in the workplace. Despite different challenges, many women are rising to top management positions in the private and public sectors of the economy. Women leaders, like their male counterparts, have the responsibility to drive…

Who should attend:

The programme is targeted towards: Women in senior management positions Women in top management positions in medium-sized businesses Professionals, consultants, and owner-managers

Key Benefits
At the end of the programme, participants would be able to do the following: Sharpen their leadership skills to be more effective leaders.  Derive more from subordinates and colleagues by having a better understanding of human behaviour. Acquire more emotional intelligence and negotiation skills  Make more effective decision-making. Develop an executive coaching…

Logistics and supply chain management has been described as the planning and coordination of the activities necessary to achieve the desired levels of service at the lowest possible cost. The seminar explores key managerial tasks that should be coordinated and controlled to achieve an efficient and effective logistics and supply…

Who should attend:

This programme will benefit: Logistics and supply chain managers, material management managers and those who are relatively new to the profession. Also, the programme will cater to those in public sector logistics.

Key Benefits
Participants on this programme will acquire and internalise the skills and tools necessary to efficiently and effectively manage their organisation’s logistics and supply chain and especially during difficult times.

The world is ‘full’ of operations, some more visible, others less so. In all organisations (private companies, NGOs, and public sector), operations must be managed. Even the units/ departments within these organisations must also manage their operations, whether it is about sales, or even report writing in administration units and…

Who should attend:

This programme will benefit all executives with the responsibility of managing operations in manufacturing companies, NGOs, service companies including hospitals, Insurance, banking and finance and transport sectors.

Key Benefits
At the end of this programme, you will be able to: Acquire and apply analytical capability to manage any form of operations. Develop skills and competencies to optimize organisation’s resources and achieve key targets.

Typically, many businesses in Nigeria have always encouraged reactive procurement management, which hurts corporate governance and profitability. The consequence of poor procurement management manifests in extensive delay, high cost, and abandoned projects. Also, in most sectors of our economy, contract expenditures are in excess of 50% of company revenue and…

Who should attend:

This programme will benefit: Procurement/Contracting Managers, Supply chain and administrative managers of banks and public sector companies

Key Benefits
At the end of this programme, you will be able to: Learn the skills and tools for efficient/effective procurement management Apply the skills/tools to improve your organisation’s procurement Learn to apply specific skills in different contexts.

In today’s global and dynamic business environment, the need to quickly deliver on new business initiatives is becoming a critical competitive success factor. Increasingly, organisations are using projects to introduce new products and innovations to the business environment. Hence, effectively managing projects, tight schedules and budget is becoming an important…

Who should attend:

This programme will benefit: Project managers and programme coordinators Executives, senior managers, project engineers in telecommunications, IT, and manufacturing firms Managers and executives who are responsible for sponsoring, evaluating or monitoring projects in the service sector (banks, insurance, healthcare, etc.) Partners and senior associates in architectural and engineering firms

Key Benefits
At the end of this programme, you will be have a sound knowledge of the following: Project evaluation and selection Understanding of the strategic role of projects Organisational concepts for projects Project planning and scheduling Cost estimation and budgeting Resource management Stakeholder management Risk management Procurement and contract administration Project…

The need to develop effective business performance improvement strategies has never been greater in Nigeria than it is today. The economy is growing slowly, and it is characterised by high cost of funds, materials, and services. Companies in all sectors are therefore seeking new ways to improve their financial performance,…

Who should attend:

This programme is specially designed for Senior Executives of organisations with responsibilities for business process/quality improvement.

Key Benefits
Participants will learn different practical approaches and methods for improving the performance of their business process towards achieving corporate goals.

The program is designed to provide experienced managers with strategic, marketing or commercial responsibilities – with new marketing concepts and a framework for winning in tough markets: Boost your strategic thinking about the strategic marketing in an economic recession and understand how to create and capture more value Gain insights…

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Strategic Marketing in Action is for mid-level and senior managers with strategic, marketing or commercial responsibilities. Participants generally have at least 10 years of work experience in marketing or other fields in a firm that serves end-consumers, retailers, industrial buyers, governments, NGOs or other stakeholders

Key Benefits
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to: Analyse and understand customer engagement strategies especially during a challenging economic period Analyse a variety of marketing management challenges in a recession and discuss the strategic responses to these challenges  Underscore the numerous market penetration strategies adoptable in a…

Guided by senior members of LBS’ marketing faculty — experts in business-to-business marketing — you will gain exposure to their leading-edge thinking on successful business practices and explore the fundamentals and best practices of B2B marketing strategy in depth. Highly interactive and focused on practical application, this programme teaches you…

Who should attend:

Managers who are responsible for brands and want to refine their skills Marketers looking to develop their capabilities in brand building Leaders hoping to elevate the role of branding in their organization

Key Benefits
At the end of the programme, you will have the ability to Understand why brands matter so much and how they boost sales and create value Appreciate why building a strong brand is such a challenge Learn how to craft distinctive brand positioning and then create a brand experience by…

In the current marketing environment, the greatest opportunity lies in analytics-enabled marketing. Today’s marketing managers are expected to use data to make better marketing decisions from promotion strategy to campaign optimisation and pricing improvements. To generate actionable insight, they rely on a vast array of tools and technologies from providers…

Who should attend:

Mid-level managers at large and mid-size companies who are responsible for connecting marketing analytic insights and business actions Executives and entrepreneurs from organisations tasked with making data-driven marketing decisions Product management, brand management, sales and strategic professionals

Key Benefits
Upon completion of this programme, participants will: Gain foundational understanding of analytics that drive business outcomes and marketing return on investment Understand the marketing decision process and frameworks for segmenting your business market Improve B2B marketing strategy analytical skills Learn customer value models tailored to their marketplace Understand and appreciate…

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