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MGT-128 Strategic Alliances


Description

*This course is also available as a live distance learning course*

A 5-day training course which examines how to build and manage successful strategic alliances.

Learning ObjectivesAt the completion of this training, participants will be able to:
  • Articulate the value of strategic alliances and partnerships
  • Define the Strategic Alliance Life Cycle (SALC)
  • Use the SALC in planning and executing a strategic alliance
  • Identify critical operational success factors for a successful strategic alliance
  • Identify key aspects of how to develop an organization to succeed in partnering

 

Topics

*Note: Neotelis courses are updated regularly and so these topics may be subject to change on an ongoing basis

Overview of strategic alliances & partnerships

  • Definition
  • Types of alliances
  • Motives to enter strategic alliances
The Strategic Alliance Life Cycle Model (The SALC)
  • Overview
  • Why have a structured approach
SALC Step 1: Setting Up
  • Aligning with corporate strategy
  • How alliances fit
  • Using the SALC
  • Tools
SALC Step 2: Partnering
  • Selection criteria
  • Identifying potential partners
  • Assessing compatibility
SALC Step 3: Design, Structure, Kick-off
  • Developing a joint business plan
  • Building a business case
  • Governance structure
  • Negotiating a win-win agreement
  • Alliance management structures and metrics
SALC Step 4: Run, Manage
  • Managing the alliance
  • Developing and implementing joint plans and initiatives
  • Going to market together
SALC Step 5: Continuous Evaluation, Assessment
  • Managing for results
  • Periodic reviews: internal and joint
  • Realignment
  • Optimising the alliance
SALC Step 6: Transform, Exit
  • Transform
  • Exit
Critical success factorsCommon caveatsDeveloping an organization to succeed in partnering

Target audience

  • Executives, decision-makers, strategists, planners and other staff who have responsibilities in developing, managing and operationalizing strategic alliances.

Methodology

A combination of engaging activities and dynamic presentations to stimulate and maximize participants' learning.

Methodology

Location

A selection of Neotelis' training courses is held in various cities around the world. Please contact us at training@neotelis.com for the complete Yearly Training Calendar.

Locations




Neotelis can also deliver in-house sessions of this course specifically for your organization. Please contact us at training@neotelis.com for more information and a Proposal.



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