Business Acumen For Leaders
Students will learn to understand the mechanics of the organization reading and interpreting financials, making sound business decisions, and setting a course while also developing the skills to guide and direct your workforce.
This course may earn a Credly Badge.
- Price: $1500.00
- Duration: 2 Days
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
- DIR Discount: 35.0%
Why choose TOPTALENT?
- Get assistance every step of the way from our Texas-based team, ensuring your training experience is hassle-free and aligned with your goals.
- Access an expansive range of over 3,000 training courses with a strong focus on Information Technology, Business Applications, and Leadership Development.
- Have confidence in an exceptional 95% approval rating from our students, reflecting outstanding satisfaction with our course content, program support, and overall customer service.
- Benefit from being taught by Professionally Certified Instructors with expertise in their fields and a strong commitment to making sure you learn and succeed.
Course Outline
1 – Gaining a Wider Perspective
- Understanding Business Acumen
- Improving Long and Short Term Interactions
- Finding and Recognizing Growth Opportunities
- Making Mindful Decisions
- How to Relate to Others
2 – Understanding the Numbers
- Developing, Defining, and Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Keeping Up with the Business
- Understanding Sales, Costs, and Profit Margin
- Monitoring Assets, Liabilities, Equity, and Financial Ratios
- Reviewing Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements
3 – Management Considerations
- Recognizing Talent and Organizational Management
- Thinking Critically – Asking the Right Questions, Evaluating the Situation, and Making the Decision
- Leveraging the Organization – Investing in Employees and Customers, Process Improvement, and Goal Alignment
4 – Business Ethics
- Ensuring Ethical Obligations are Met
- Understanding Roles and Responsibilities
- Balancing Personal and Organizational Ethics
- Managing Ethically – Maintaining the 4 P’s
5 – Business Etiquette
- Maintaining Etiquette across Communication Platforms – Email, IMs, and Telephone
- Following Etiquette in Meetings
- Delivering Etiquette in Customer Interactions
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will know how to:
- Recognize the importance of the big picture in business planning
- Leverage financial information to make sound business decisions
- Identify the importance of other financial levers to your business
- Understand the importance of ethics on long term business success
- Appreciate how business etiquette affects your organizational success
Question: What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Answer: Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Question: How do I enroll for this class?
Answer: Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
Question: What happens once I purchase a class?
Answer: You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
Question: What is your late policy?
Answer: If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
Question: What happens when I finish my class?
Answer: You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.