Day One: Foundations of Commercial Awareness
- Introduction to Commercial Awareness and its importance
- Differentiating Commercial Awareness from Business Acumen
- Basics of supply and demand and their impact on pricing and decision-making
Day Two: Market Understanding
- Conducting effective market research and analysis
- Identifying target markets and customer segments
- Analyzing market trends and competition
Day Three: Financial Fundamentals
- Introduction to financial statements and their interpretation
- Understanding key financial ratios and metrics
- Budgeting and financial planning
Day Four: Strategic Decision Making
- Fundamentals of strategic planning
- SWOT analysis and its role in decision-making
- Managing risks and considering ethics in business decisions
Day Five: Business Operations and Adaptability
- Understanding supply chain management and operations
- Embracing innovation and change
- Integrating commercial awareness into daily decision-making