Learn strategy & consulting skills
Learn the proven problem-solving techniques of leading management consulting firms. Courses can be tailored to a diverse set of audiences - from senior executives to postgraduate students.
I've taught people from firms of all sizes, from FTSE-listed companies to small businesses and start-ups. Course formats range from a specific theme (e.g., market size estimation) to bespoke training courses for board members with follow-up 1:1 coaching.
My postgraduate courses have been created for, and delivered to, triple-accredited institutions including Imperial College, Cambridge University and other leading academic institutions internationally.
Strategy
Formulation
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Strategic problem solving techniques, as used used by leading consulting firms and in-house strategy teams.
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Frameworks for business goal setting, new market assessment, competitor analysis, M&A feasibility and business model design. Extensive use of case teaching methods.
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Client relationship skills from the "rational" development of the problem statement and hypothesis generation, to the "emotional" preparation of stakeholders and ultimately gaining buy-in to the recommendation.
Board-Level Communication
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Storyboarding, slide design and structured executive-level writing skills.
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Assistance for client teams that require support on the preparation of stakeholders & key messages for Board presentations.
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Communication techniques for sharing insights with - and making recommendations to - Board-level audiences.
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1:1 coaching is available either as an integral part of a training course or on an ad-hoc basis.
Postgraduate Education
I've designed and delivered over 80 postgraduate-level modules across the spectrum of strategy & management.
Student comments:
"James' many years in consulting are evident…from his slides to his commentary and the way he thinks and responds to questions. He always has constructive feedback”
"This class was absolutely amazing, it was incredible. I enjoyed [how we] learned about strategies, mixed with the practicality of the simulation.”