This new course is for individuals who are looking to improve private equity practices in value through strategy. It will identify and manage key risk factors by implementing successful strategies.
This course is recognised as a registered CPD accredited provider with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 14 CPD hours.
This course is recognised as a registered CPD accredited provider 2010 with the Chartered Institute of Management (CIMA). 14 CPD hours.
This course is recognised as a registered CPD accredited provider 2010 with the Bar Standards Board (BSB). 14 CPD hours.
Content
This course will include approaches to strategy, including strategic models and assessing scope to create value through the following methods:
Repositioning, change in business models, organic revenue growth and management change.
Participants will work in teams to analyse the strategy of an LBO and prepare a presentation summarising their findings.
- Managing value through strategy
- Managing change & risk
- Frameworks for strategic context of investee companies
- Strategy case study
- Key performance indicators
- Assessing management and organisational culture
Target audience
We recommend 2 years industry experience.
All training courses are available to members and non-members of the BVCA. For a full breakdown of training course prices click here.
Duration
2 days, non-residential
Testimonials
A thought-provoking course which stimulated some good debate. The guest speakers were particularly valuable
(Paul Reading, LDC)
Heather Lightbody
Heather Lightbody specialises in training with a focus on private equity, valuation and M&A. She has both a professional and personal interest in private equity, analysing VC purchases and exits and their impact on the broader corporate finance market. Heather worked with Esso Petroleum for five years in a range of finance functions. After completing an MBA at London Business School in 1985 Heather was an M&A consultant for five years. She worked for Yamaichi International for seven years in M&A, Eastern Europe coverage, debt and equity capital markets, and was appointed Executive Director in 1994. Heather joined DC Gardner Training in 1998 and was Managing Director from 1999 to 2004.
