Course Information
Course Overview
Mini MBA - Think Like a McKinsey Consultant | 15+ Strategy Frameworks, 5 Case Studies | For Startups, MBAs & CEOs
What separates successful business leaders from the rest? Strategic thinking. This course gives you the exact frameworks used by McKinsey consultants, Fortune 500 executives, and top MBA programs—taught by an investment banker with 30+ years of Managing Director experience and an MBA with Distinction.
In just 6 hours and 44 minutes across 87 video lectures, you'll master the complete toolkit of business strategy—from industry analysis to competitive positioning to financial modelling. No fluff, no theory for theory's sake. Every framework comes with real-world case studies (Starbucks, Amazon, Apple, Unilever) and downloadable templates you can use immediately.
What You'll Master:
Strategic Analysis Frameworks: PEST, PESTEL, SWOT, TOWS, SOAR, Porter's Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis
Business Design Tools: Business Model Canvas, Lafley & Martin's Five-Step Strategy, Hambrick's Strategy Diamond
Competitive Positioning: BCG Matrix, ADL Matrix, Core Competency, VRIO Analysis, Blue Ocean Strategy
Growth Strategy: Ansoff Matrix, Organic vs. Inorganic growth, Market Entry strategies
Strategy Implementation: Mintzberg's Five Configurations, Integrated Financial Modelling, Strategic Planning Process
This Course Includes:
15 comprehensive sections covering the complete strategy lifecycle
5+ detailed case studies with exercises and solutions
13 section quizzes to test your understanding
Downloadable templates, slide decks, and frameworks
Who This Course Is For:
Entrepreneurs and startup founders developing business strategy
Managers seeking promotion to senior leadership roles
MBA students and recent graduates entering consulting or corporate strategy
Consultants building their strategic analysis toolkit
Anyone who wants to think and communicate like a top-tier strategy consultant
Join thousands of students who have transformed their strategic thinking. Enroll now and start building your consulting-grade strategy skills today.
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John
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Course Content
- 15 section(s)
- 87 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Welcome to this Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course!
- Section 2 What is MBA Level Business Strategy?
- Section 3 Mini MBA: Designing Your Business Strategy - Startup or CEO!
- Section 4 Mini MBA: Business Strategy Over Time: Life Cycle Models
- Section 5 Mini MBA: External Strategic Environment of the Firm: PEST and PESTEL Analysis
- Section 6 Strategic Options arising Internal and External Analysis: SWOT, TOWS and SOAR
- Section 7 Michael Porter - Industry Analysis, Generic Strategies and Competitive Advantage
- Section 8 Strategic Prioritisation: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth Share Matrix
- Section 9 MBA Strategy: Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage
- Section 10 Strategy MBA: Growth Strategy Options
- Section 11 Strategic Responses to Mature and Declining Markets
- Section 12 How to Create a Comparative Competitive Analysis on a Page
- Section 13 Connecting MBA Strategy and Finance with Financial Modelling
- Section 14 Strategy MBA Implementation: Understanding the Strategic Planning Process
- Section 15 Summary and Wrap Up - Congratulations on Completing this Strategy MBA Course!
What You’ll Learn
- Develop strategic thinking skills and create effective strategic plans aligned with business objectives., Analyze company and market dynamics to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge., Evaluate strategic options and assess their potential impact on business success., Understand the financial aspects of strategy implementation and confirm strategic decisions., Master the selection of effective strategies through comprehensive business models and frameworks., Apply PEST, PESTEL, SWOT, TOWS, and SOAR analyses for strategic insights and decision-making., Utilize Porter's Five Forces, Generic Strategies, and Value Chain Analysis to achieve competitive advantage., Implement growth strategies and navigate Ansoff's Product Market Mix, organic vs. inorganic, and Blue Ocean concepts., Evaluate competitive landscape using matrix approaches and analyze core competency through VRIO analysis., Connect finance and strategy through an integrated financial model and execute strategic planning using Mintzberg's Five Configurations., Enroll today and gain the essential skills to excel in Business Strategy Consulting. Unlock your potential for success now!, Downloadable Slide Decks available for every lecture in the course
Skills covered in this course
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