In today's complex business environment leaders are faced everyday with making decisions about how to maximize their time, productivity, and business results. Making good decisions requires not only effective time management and judgment, but also an in-depth knowledge of your organization's business model and strategy and the ability to understand how you contribute to the bottom line. The challenge is that most leaders lack the business understanding required to make decisions from a business perspective.

Introduction

1. Business Literacy

• The Business Model
• The Strategic Planning Process
• The Strategic Vision Framework
• The Balanced Scorecard and KPIs

2. Financial Acumen

• Financial Statements
• The Balance Sheet
• The Income Statement
• Cash Flow Statement
• Financial Ratios

3. Summary

Perform Phase

• Introduction
• Suggested Activities