Commercial Awareness
Build the commercial awareness, strategic thinking and partnership skills to contribute meaningfully to organisational success.
Audience
This one-day commercial awareness course is designed for senior professionals who shape strategy and business decisions, including:
Pe-requisites
No prior knowledge required.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualUnderstanding Commercial Awareness
What commercial awareness means and how organisations create value.Strategic Thinking in Practice
Shift from operational to strategic focus and adopt a leader's mindset.Internal and External Business Influences
Use SWOT and PESTLE to read internal and external forces shaping performance.Project Management for Commercial Success
Define clear objectives, manage stakeholders and deliver business benefits.Developing Strong Business Partnerships
Build trust with stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.Inspiring and Communicating the Vision
Communicate strategic direction with clarity and confidence.Creating a Customer-Focused Approach
Embed customer insight into strategic and commercial decisions.Personal Action Planning
Reflect on insights and set next steps for strategic development.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
Introduction to Interview Skills (For Interviewers)
Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Menopause Support at Work
Turn menopause policies into practical, consistent workplace support through confident conversations and effective implementation.
