Open Training Programmes

Introduction to Business and Sustainability Leadership

Programme :
At Profitability, we have developed a business simulation that allows participants to make decisions and see the impact of adopting ESG practices. They can try different business approaches and see how things change. It's a fun and no-risk way of learning.

The programme also includes a facilitation of a case study titled McDonald's Beef Supply Chain : A Sustainability Conundrum that examines whether McDonald's will be successful in decarbonizing its business or would it continue to choose profitability over environmental sustainability?

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the sustainability value proposition
2. Discover optimal approaches to "Doing Good" and "Doing Well"
3. Learn how global companies integrate sustainability with business strategy.
4. Understand the trade offs to satisfy different stakeholder groups

Business Acumen for HR Professionals

Programme :
This programme is for HR Professionals who want to improve their business acumen, be part of decision making processes, present business cases and help drive business performance. The experiential nature of this programme teaches how business really works and how strategic direction affects daily operations, and what they in HR can do to move the numbers in the right direction.

Anchored on a business simulation that highlights the challenges of managing a business in a competitive environment, the programme gives an global overview of how a company works, and to make the learning of strategy, marketing, and financial concepts as easy and enjoyable as possible. HR related financial exercises are interspersed within the simulation to enhance the learning.

Learning Outcomes
1. Gain a big picture understanding of how businesses apply strategy to deliver business results.
2. Know how to interpret and analyse financial statements and ratios.
3. Gain the ability to discuss business challenges with line managers.
4. Understand how business ROI is computed.
5. Create value through HR interventions that apply financial and business analysis.