Developing Effective Telecoms Strategies - an Executive MBA

Duration: 5 Days
Price: �4995* Plus Applicable Taxes

Date:
	13 - 17 Dec 10	London	Register

Day 1: Strategic Thinking - Day 2: The Market Reality - Day 3: Evolving the Business Day 4: From Business Concept to Profit - Day 5: Bringing it all Together

MODULE 7 Presentation of Research Papers & Models

MODULE 8 Meeting the Needs of a Changing World � (Interactive)

This workshop session provides an opportunity to discuss the evolution of the telecoms business environment within the wider economic environment. Out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged in order to gain a clearer understanding of how communications must change to meet the requirements of both developing and developed economies.

Trends and Changing Dynamics
The Impact of Regulatory Changes
The Impact of Technology Evolution
The Impact of Changing Customer Requirements
The Impact of Changing working practices � the role of eWorking, ICT, and Telecoms

Market Drivers
Regional Power Implications � from West to East
The 5 Year and 10 Year View

MODULE 9 Evolution of the Telecoms Value Chain

The Value Chain within the industry seems to experience constant change. This session builds on the previous one and looks at how changing business models and industry dynamics are modifying the value chain, and how operators, vendors, and service providers can position themselves to maximise their own ROI.

The Likely Value Chain

Connectivity
Service/Content Provision

Broadcasting and TV
The Ongoing Role of the Operator

Business as usual � What will happen?
Business Evolution � Meeting the Shifting Financial Outlook

The Ongoing Role of Vendors
The Evolving Role of the Content/Service Provider
Financing the Operation and the Financial Markets
The 5 Year and 10 Year View

MODULE 10 A Look at What�s Happening Out There

This session provides a chance to look at what operators and vendors in different regions are currently doing to position themselves for future success. Initial analysis and assessments are made.

Operator Case Studies

Strategic Statements
Financial Priorities
Changing Business Models
Changing Customer Propositions

Vendor Case Studies

Strategic Statements
Financial Priorities
Supporting the Operator � Partner or Provider
Ensuring a place in the Value Chain

Service/Content Provider Case Studies

Types of Service/Content Provider � not a single model
Strategic Statements
Changing Business Models
Financial Priorities
Realising the Value of Content
Telecoms as a Distribution Channell

Convergence and Blurring of Roles

MODULE 11 Positioning for the Future � what should you do, and how do you do it? (Group work)

Using the group case-study, participants are asked to work in their groups to analyse and assess the requirements of their own simulated business, Initial thoughts are presented at the end of the session, and the work is then carried on into the full business simulation for further development and presentation on day five.