1. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Business Management Start-up an SME “the right way” Start-up an SME “the right way” Performance Measurement - KISS Performance Measurement - KISS The 10 Step turn-around The 10 Step turn-around Your optimum cost base Your optimum cost base Centralise for Added Value Centralise for Added Value The All Round manager The All Round manager

2. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Start-up an SME “the right way” Do your homework My core area ? Assess potential with realism Choosing the right partner Business Plan Financing Do I need a coach / confident ? Don’t underestimate the admin Never too late 2 u-turn Key TOOLS

3. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Performance Measurement - KISS What to manage & Why (strategic : tactical) Cycles & frequency of review What to measure & how Generic vs Industry / Company measures Presentation for interpretation Responsibility & Accountability Exception mgmt & Business Review Communication methods Targets : Standards : Objectives Key TOOLS

4. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking The 10 Step Turn-around If it was simple why hasn’t it been done If it is simple then why are you waiting Can you see the bottom of the barrel Fully understanding the problem Shaping the ideal environment Bridging the gap How are your team shaping up A sound review process Will things have really changed if you left

5. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Your Optimum cost base Know what you’re spending What, Where, Why ? Control – commitment stage ! Accountability & Ownership What should we be spending Cost reduction & Avoidance Spending to save Key TOOLS

6. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Centralise for Added Value Horses for courses Motives & Objectives 100% Commitment ? Which functions WhereBenchmarking Planning & Implementation Key TOOLS

7. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking The All Round Manager The makings of a “Good Manager” Time management Project management HR Management Environment awareness Financial management Personal Management TOOLS & Skills

8. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Business Tools You know it, but don’t realise it You know it, but don’t realise it Sound Benchmarking & Networking Sound Benchmarking & Networking Stay focussed on the process Stay focussed on the process Failure to Implement ? Failure to Implement ? Presenting “whilst they Listen” ! Presenting “whilst they Listen” ! Fumbling Thru Finance Fumbling Thru Finance

9. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking You know it but don’t realise it COMMON TOOLS Change & project management Change & project management Process Analysis Process Analysis Computer literacy Computer literacy Planning & presentation Planning & presentationAPPLICATION Business Performance Business Performance Business Controls Business Controls Buying & Selling businesses Buying & Selling businesses

10. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Sound Benchmarking & Networking Do I know it all YES – retire on your millions NO – how to learn more, EFFECTIVELY Benefits & Pitfalls Where, How & Who with Pay it forward ? INTERACT – its not all that scary !

11. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Stay Focussed on the Process Understanding how it works Management by walking about Ignorance through arrogance Stepping out of your office to research Documentation & Presentation Review & Feedback Implementation & Monitoring TOOLS

12. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Failure to Implement ? Where did nearly there get anyone ? Surviving without Project Mgmt skills ? Global & Cross-functional applications 2 Eyes, 2 Ears & 1 Mouth – conclusion ? Project Management Skills & Techniques TOOLS – Pen / Paper, MS Office / Project

13. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Presenting “whilst they listen” Why would they listen to me ? Planning & Environment Software choice Content & Research Integrating all elements of my content Watching & Listening TOOLS

14. POWERTRAIN Core Learning, Interaction, Application, post-event Networking Fumbling Thru Finance Understanding the food chain Fundamental Financial basics Sector specific issues What should I expect from Finance Skills I should expect in Finance Blinded by Terminology ?