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This module delves into frameworks for analysing competitive environments and crafting effective strategies. Over the course of one week, participants will be guided through the development of a comprehensive business plan. The programme culminates in a presentation to actual investors or stakeholders. By the end of the module, delegates will produce a detailed business plan that sets clear objectives, showcases innovative ideas, and outlines strategies for achieving financial viability and growth.
Register a Standard Account (R2,500 per year). This account gives you full access to SME Tools required for all trainings.
For more information: businessplan@superdealmaker.com or Tel: 015 296 4695
This lesson provides an introduction to the process of developing a business plan. The day's schedule is divided into knowledge and practical modules.
This session will cover the fundamental concepts of creating a business plan. Topics include:
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During this session, we will analyse several case studies to understand the practical application of business planning concepts. Key case studies include:
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To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to:
This session focuses on teaching participants how to recognise and seize potential business opportunities by understanding market needs, analysing trends, fostering innovation, and performing competitive analysis. Participants will learn to identify gaps in the market, spot future demands, and develop unique solutions, all through videos, readings, and quizzes.
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This session guides participants through assessing the viability of a business idea and understanding the target market by conducting market research, performing SWOT analysis, and feasibility studies, and profiling customers. Participants will gain the skills needed to critically evaluate their ideas and market landscape, supported by videos, readings, and quizzes.
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In this session, participants will learn to create an operational plan that includes defining objectives, managing resources, developing processes, and managing risks. The focus is on ensuring efficient business operations through practical planning, supported by videos, readings, and quizzes.
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Teams regroup to develop their business plans
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop a business plan that also addresses how the project will be executed and market targeted.
Develop a Business Plan that Addresses Project Execution and Market Targeting: The business plan will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the market targeting strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
In this lesson, the delegate will learn to conduct a thorough industry analysis, covering market size, growth, trends, and the competitive landscape. Additionally, they will understand how to develop a marketing plan, including setting objectives, identifying target markets, analysing competition, and creating effective strategies to attract and retain customers.
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In the lesson on Financial Projections, the delegate will learn how to forecast future revenues, expenses, and profitability. They will gain skills in creating detailed financial statements, understanding cash flow, and using various financial models to predict business performance, aiding in strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Lesson Facilitation:
Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your business idea, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This is an all-day session where teams will practically execute their business plan. Each team will work on implementing their strategies and bringing their business plan to life.
In this session, we will cover two key topics:
Learn the importance of establishing efficient systems and procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency in your business activities. Understand the principles of good corporate governance and how to apply them to enhance accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior in your organisation.The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their business plan.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their business plan execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on the following criteria, with each criterion worth 4 points:
Scale:
4 points:
3 points: Effective financial management with minor gaps.
2 points: Basic financial management with noticeable gaps.
1 point: Poor financial management with significant gaps.
0 points: No financial management strategy presented.
Scale:
4 points: 100-80% of forecasted gross profit.
3 points: 79-60% of forecasted gross profit.
2 points: 59-40% of forecasted gross profit.
1 point: Below 40% of forecasted gross profit.
0 points: No gross profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted net profit.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted net profit.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted net profit.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted net profit.
0 points: No net profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
0 points: No return analysis or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: Positive cash flow from operating activities.
0 points: No positive cash flow from operating activities.
Learner will submit a business plan within 7 days after the session. The business plan will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the market targeting strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
At the end of each quarter, a comprehensive review will be conducted to assess the implementation of the business plan. The evaluation will focus on the following criteria, with each criterion carrying a maximum of 20 points. Points will be awarded based on the team's actual performance and achievements:
Scale:
4 points:
3 points: Effective financial management with minor gaps.
2 points: Basic financial management with noticeable gaps.
1 point: Poor financial management with significant gaps.
0 points: No financial management strategy presented.
Scale:
4 points: 100-80% of forecasted gross profit.
3 points: 79-60% of forecasted gross profit.
2 points: 59-40% of forecasted gross profit.
1 point: Below 40% of forecasted gross profit.
0 points: No gross profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted net profit.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted net profit.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted net profit.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted net profit.
0 points: No net profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
0 points: No return analysis or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: Positive cash flow from operating activities.
0 points: No positive cash flow from operating activities.
This module is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to develop a comprehensive access markets and marketing plan within one week. The primary objective is to enhance market share, attract new customers, and boost profitability. Throughout the module, delegates will create a market access plan that sets clear objectives, fosters innovation, ensures effective execution, and ultimately increases both customer base and revenue.
Register a Standard Account (R2,500 per year). This account gives you full access to SME Tools required for all trainings.
For more information: businessplan@superdealmaker.com or Tel: 015 296 4695
This module is designed to help learners understand and navigate the different aspects of entering and succeeding in various markets. It aims to provide a comprehensive guide for businesses to effectively enter and compete in various market segments by understanding and implementing appropriate strategies for each type of market.
This session will cover the fundamental concepts of how to access markets. Topics include:
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Market Case Studies: Real-world examples illustrating successful market access strategies. Learners will understand practical applications, challenges, and solutions faced by businesses through detailed case studies. Key case studies include:
Lesson Facilitation:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to the following, with each allocated 4 points:
This lesson focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to identify and develop new markets for their business. By the end of this lesson, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the steps involved in developing new markets and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to expand their business successfully.
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This lesson is designed to provide participants with comprehensive insights and strategies on how to effectively access and penetrate consumer markets. By the end of this lesson, participants will have a solid understanding of how to access consumer markets and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to successfully market their products or services to a wide consumer audience.
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This lesson is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively enter and thrive in business markets (B2B). By the end of this lesson, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to access business markets and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to successfully market their products or services to other businesses.
Lesson Facilitation:
Teams regroup to develop their business plans
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop a market access plan that also addresses how the project will be executed and market targeted.
As part of your practical project, you will be tasked with the following activity:
Groups will be assessed based on their practical project. The assessment will focus on the following criteria:
This lesson is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively enter and compete in government markets. By the end of this lesson, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to access government markets and will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully compete for government contracts.
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This lesson aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter and compete in export markets. By the end of this lesson, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to access export markets and will be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to expand their business internationally.
Lesson Facilitation:
Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your market access strategy, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This is an all-day session where teams will practically execute their market access strategy. Each team will work on implementing their strategies and bringing their market access strategy to life.
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Learn the importance of establishing efficient systems and procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency in your business activities. Understand the principles of good corporate governance and how to apply them to enhance accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior in your organisation.The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their market access strategy.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their business plan execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on the following criteria, with each criterion worth 4 points:
Scale:
4 points:
3 points: Effective financial management with minor gaps.
2 points: Basic financial management with noticeable gaps.
1 point: Poor financial management with significant gaps.
0 points: No financial management strategy presented.
Scale:
4 points: 100-80% of forecasted gross profit.
3 points: 79-60% of forecasted gross profit.
2 points: 59-40% of forecasted gross profit.
1 point: Below 40% of forecasted gross profit.
0 points: No gross profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted net profit.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted net profit.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted net profit.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted net profit.
0 points: No net profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
0 points: No return analysis or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: Positive cash flow from operating activities.
0 points: No positive cash flow from operating activities.
Learner will submit access to market strategy within 7 days after the session. The access to market strategy will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the market targeting strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
At the end of each quarter, a comprehensive review will be conducted to assess the implementation of the access to market strategy. The evaluation will focus on the following criteria, with each criterion carrying a maximum of 20 points. Points will be awarded based on the team's actual performance and achievements:
Scale:
4 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 20% or more.
3 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 15-19%.
2 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 10-14%.
1 point: Year-on-year revenue growth of less than 10%.
0 points: No revenue growth or a decline in revenue.
Scale:
4 points: Profitability improved by 15% or more.
3 points: Profitability improved by 10-14%.
2 points: Profitability improved by 5-9%.
1 point: Profitability improved by less than 5%.
0 points: No improvement in profitability or a decline in profitability.
Scale:
4 points: Return on assets improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Return on assets improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Return on assets improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Return on assets improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in return on assets or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Equity/total assets ratio improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in equity/total assets ratio or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Significant improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 20% or more).
3 points: Moderate improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 10-19%).
2 points: Slight improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 5-9%).
1 point: Minimal improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by less than 5%).
0 points: No improvement or negative cash flow from operations.
This Finance and Investment module is designed to guide participants in developing a robust funding strategy over one week, culminating in a presentation to real investors or stakeholders. Delegates will create a detailed funding plan that sets clear objectives, fosters innovation, ensures effective execution, achieves significant impact, and delivers measurable results, equipping them with the skills to confidently present their strategies and drive financial success.
Register a Standard Account (R2,500 per year). This account gives you full access to SME Tools required for all trainings.
For more information: businessplan@superdealmaker.com or Tel: 015 296 4695
This lesson provides an introduction to the process of developing access to funding strategy. The day's schedule is divided into knowledge and practical modules.
This session will cover the fundamental concepts of creating access to funding strategy. Topics include:
Lesson Facilitation:
During this session, we will analyse several case studies to understand the practical application of access to funding concepts. Key case studies include:
Lesson Facilitation:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
Teams will identify an existing local business and assist them in accessing funding within 4 days. The selected business should not have funding as the main contributor to their current operations.
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to:
Lesson Objective: To understand the basic concepts of incentive schemes, grants, and credit financing and their roles in economic development.
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Lesson Objective: To provide an overview of bootstrapping strategies and equip learners with the knowledge and tools to successfully launch and grow a business with minimal external funding.
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In this session, participants will learn to create an operational plan that includes defining objectives, managing resources, developing processes, and managing risks. The focus is on ensuring efficient business operations through practical planning, supported by videos, readings, and quizzes.
Lesson Facilitation:
Teams regroup to develop their access to funding strategies
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop access to funding strategy that also addresses how the project will be executed and funders targeted.
Lesson Objective: To provide an understanding of the commercial funding landscape and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to secure loans, lines of credit, or other commercial financing options for their business.
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Securing commercial funding is a crucial step for businesses looking to expand, innovate, or stabilize their operations. This lesson will guide you through the various avenues available for commercial funding, including bank loans, venture capital, and alternative financing options. You'll learn the key criteria lenders look for, how to prepare compelling financial documents, and develop a persuasive business plan. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the application process with confidence and access the commercial funding your business needs to thrive.
Lesson Facilitation:
Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your business idea, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This session is an all day and will involve teams actively working on their strategies to secure funding. During this time, each team will put their plans into action, making real efforts to obtain the necessary funds for the business they have chosen to assist. The focus of the session is on practical execution, where teams will move beyond planning and theory to actual implementation and hands-on work to achieve their funding goals.
In this session, we will cover two key topics:
The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their access to funding strategy.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their access to funding strategy execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on funding plan and secured funding, with each criterion worth 20 points:
Funding Plan and Secured Funding for Their Own Business: Learners should make a presentation and submit the following evidence in their POE (Portfolio of Evidence) within 30 days.
This one-week module is designed to empower participants to craft and implement a comprehensive project management plan. By the end of the course, delegates will have developed essential skills to set clear objectives, foster innovation, ensure effective execution, and achieve impactful results. Participants will learn to manage projects efficiently, track progress, and deliver measurable outcomes, equipping them with the expertise needed to lead successful projects from start to finish.
Register a Standard Account (R2,500 per year). This account gives you full access to SME Tools required for all trainings.
For more information: businessplan@superdealmaker.com or Tel: 015 296 4695
This lesson provides an introduction to the process of developing a project management plan. The day's schedule is divided into knowledge and practical modules.
This session will cover the fundamental concepts of creating a project management plan. Topics include:
Lesson Facilitation:
During this session, we will analyse several case studies to understand the practical application of project management planning concepts. Key case studies include:
Lesson Facilitation:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to:
The lesson on "Understanding Project Development Principles and Practices" focuses on teaching the structured approach required to manage and execute projects successfully. It covers the phases of the project life cycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing—and emphasises the application of key project management principles, such as managing scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholders. The lesson aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to ensure that projects meet their objectives, are completed on time and within budget, and satisfy stakeholder expectations by systematically addressing project requirements and challenges through established methodologies and best practices.
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The lesson on defining and planning a project teaches how to establish a clear project framework by outlining goals, deliverables, and tasks. It covers creating a scope statement, scheduling, budgeting, and identifying resources, along with managing risks and communication. The goal is to equip learners with the skills to effectively manage projects from start to finish.
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The lesson covers how to identify potential project threats, assess their impact, and develop strategies to mitigate them. It emphasises proactive risk assessment and response planning to minimise negative effects on project outcomes.
Lesson Facilitation:
Teams regroup to develop their project management plans
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop a project management plan that also addresses how the project will be executed and market targeted.
Develop a Business Plan That Addresses Project Execution and Market Targeting: The project management plan will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the market targeting strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
This lesson focuses on the essential aspects of project management: implementation, monitoring, and control. You'll learn how to effectively execute project plans, track progress through various monitoring techniques, and apply control measures to ensure the project stays on course. By mastering these skills, you will be able to manage projects efficiently, address any issues promptly, and achieve your project goals successfully.
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This lesson focuses on the essential steps for successfully completing a project. It covers finalizing activities, obtaining stakeholder acceptance, conducting reviews, documenting lessons learned, and properly archiving documentation. You'll also learn how to release project resources and communicate the project's closure. By mastering these steps, you'll ensure efficient and effective project closures.
Lesson Facilitation:
Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your business idea, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This is an all-day session where teams will practically execute their project management plan. Each team will work on implementing their strategies and bringing their project management plan to life.
This session covers two key topics:
Learn the importance of establishing efficient systems and procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency in your business activities. Understand the principles of good corporate governance and how to apply them to enhance accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior in your organisation.The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their project management plan.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their project management plan execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on the following criteria, with each criterion worth 4 points:
Scale:
4 points:
3 points: Effective financial management with minor gaps.
2 points: Basic financial management with noticeable gaps.
1 point: Poor financial management with significant gaps.
0 points: No financial management strategy presented.
Scale:
4 points: 100-80% of forecasted gross profit.
3 points: 79-60% of forecasted gross profit.
2 points: 59-40% of forecasted gross profit.
1 point: Below 40% of forecasted gross profit.
0 points: No gross profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted net profit.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted net profit.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted net profit.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted net profit.
0 points: No net profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
0 points: No return analysis or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: Positive cash flow from operating activities.
0 points: No positive cash flow from operating activities.
Learner will submit a project management plan within 7 days after the session. The project management plan will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the market targeting strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
At the end of each quarter, a comprehensive review will be conducted to assess the implementation of the project management plan. The evaluation will focus on the following criteria, with each criterion carrying a maximum of 20 points. Points will be awarded based on the team's actual performance and achievements:
Scale:
4 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 20% or more.
3 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 15-19%.
2 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 10-14%.
1 point: Year-on-year revenue growth of less than 10%.
0 points: No revenue growth or a decline in revenue.
Scale:
4 points: Profitability improved by 15% or more.
3 points: Profitability improved by 10-14%.
2 points: Profitability improved by 5-9%.
1 point: Profitability improved by less than 5%.
0 points: No improvement in profitability or a decline in profitability.
Scale:
4 points: Return on assets improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Return on assets improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Return on assets improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Return on assets improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in return on assets or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Equity/total assets ratio improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in equity/total assets ratio or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Significant improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 20% or more).
3 points: Moderate improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 10-19%).
2 points: Slight improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 5-9%).
1 point: Minimal improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by less than 5%).
0 points: No improvement or negative cash flow from operations.
In this module, delegates will create a robust supply chain management Strategy aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing competitive advantage, and increasing profitability. Participants will gain practical insights and tools to optimize their supply chain processes, streamline operations, and drive overall business performance.
Register a Standard Account (R2,500 per year). This account gives you full access to SME Tools required for all trainings.
For more information: businessplan@superdealmaker.com or Tel: 015 296 4695
This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of supply chain management. We will explore the key components of a successful supply chain, from sourcing and procurement to production, inventory management, and logistics.
Supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for optimizing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. This lesson introduces SCM concepts, including procurement, production, distribution, and logistics, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Understanding SCM helps streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Topics include:
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Supply chain management case studies offer a real-world perspective on the theories and concepts learned in the classroom. By examining how different companies have tackled supply chain challenges and opportunities, students can gain valuable insights into best practices and potential pitfalls. Topics include:
Lesson Facilitation:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module:
Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution.
Participants will be divided into teams to work collaboratively on developing a business plan. This session includes:
This session includes:
The team should focus on understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses to allocate roles effectively, optimising overall team performance. The assessment will be based on how well the team presents their approach to the following, with each allocated 4 points:
The lesson on managing demand in supply chain focuses on techniques and strategies to predict, influence, and meet customer demand efficiently. It covers demand forecasting, inventory management, collaboration with suppliers and customers, and the use of technology to optimise supply chain responsiveness and reduce costs, ensuring timely product availability.
Lesson Facilitation:
The lesson on "How to Implement Strategic Sourcing" focuses on guiding businesses through the process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers that align with their strategic goals. It covers steps like analysing spend, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and fostering supplier relationships to optimise costs and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Lesson Facilitation:
The lesson "How to Manage Logistics Effectively" focuses on optimising the flow of goods from origin to destination, ensuring timely delivery, minimising costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. It covers key strategies in transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and the use of technology to streamline logistics operations..
Lesson Facilitation:
Teams regroup to develop their business plans
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Develop a business plan that also addresses how the project will be executed and market targeted.
As part of your practical project, you will be tasked with the following activity:
Groups will be assessed based on their practical project. The assessment will focus on the following criteria:
The lesson "How to Manage Production" teaches strategies for overseeing the manufacturing process, from planning and scheduling to quality control. It emphasises optimising resource use, improving efficiency, and maintaining product standards to meet demand. Key topics include production planning, process management, and continuous improvement technique
Lesson Facilitation:
The lesson "How to Measure Supply Chain Performance" teaches methods for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations. It includes metrics such as inventory turnover, order accuracy, and delivery performance. The focus is on using data and analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimise overall supply chain performance.
Lesson Facilitation:
Team regroup to secure resources needed to execute your supply chain strategy, including:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
This is an all-day session where teams will practically execute their supply chain strategy. Each team will work on implementing their strategies and bringing their supply chain plan to life.
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following modules. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Learn the importance of establishing efficient systems and procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency in your project activities. Understand the principles of good corporate governance and how to apply them to enhance accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior in your project.The group presentation will be based on how they set up systems, processes, and procedures, as well as the corporate governance of the project. Teams will be evaluated on their ability to implement these elements effectively in their supply chain strategy.
Duration: 1 hour per team (including questions and answers)
Each group will present their business plan execution, focusing on the following:
To excel in your Capstone Project, it's crucial to thoroughly familiarise yourself with the following module. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective project execution. Mastering the content will ensure you're well-prepared to tackle project challenges and achieve outstanding results.
In this module, participants will learn about:
The group presentation will be assessed based on the following criteria, with each criterion worth 4 points:
Scale:
4 points:
3 points: Effective financial management with minor gaps.
2 points: Basic financial management with noticeable gaps.
1 point: Poor financial management with significant gaps.
0 points: No financial management strategy presented.
Scale:
4 points: 100-80% of forecasted gross profit.
3 points: 79-60% of forecasted gross profit.
2 points: 59-40% of forecasted gross profit.
1 point: Below 40% of forecasted gross profit.
0 points: No gross profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted net profit.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted net profit.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted net profit.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted net profit.
0 points: No net profit calculation or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: 50-30% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
3 points: 29-20% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
2 points: 19-10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
1 point: Below 10% of forecasted return on assets/investment.
0 points: No return analysis or figures presented.
Scale:
4 points: Positive cash flow from operating activities.
0 points: No positive cash flow from operating activities.
Learner will submit supply chain strategy within 7 days after the session. The supply chain strategy will be assessed during the presentation based on three key criteria: First, the clarity and detail of the project execution plan. Second, the effectiveness of the supply chain strategy. Lastly, the overall presentation and feasibility of the plan will be reviewed, focusing on organisation, feasibility of financial projections, and professionalism of the presentation.
At the end of each quarter, a comprehensive review will be conducted to assess the implementation of the supply chain strategy. The evaluation will focus on the following criteria, with each criterion carrying a maximum of 20 points. Points will be awarded based on the team's actual performance and achievements:
Scale:
4 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 20% or more.
3 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 15-19%.
2 points: Year-on-year revenue growth of 10-14%.
1 point: Year-on-year revenue growth of less than 10%.
0 points: No revenue growth or a decline in revenue.
Scale:
4 points: Profitability improved by 15% or more.
3 points: Profitability improved by 10-14%.
2 points: Profitability improved by 5-9%.
1 point: Profitability improved by less than 5%.
0 points: No improvement in profitability or a decline in profitability.
Scale:
4 points: Return on assets improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Return on assets improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Return on assets improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Return on assets improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in return on assets or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 10% or more.
3 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 7-9%.
2 points: Equity/total assets ratio improved by 4-6%.
1 point: Equity/total assets ratio improved by less than 4%.
0 points: No improvement in equity/total assets ratio or a decline.
Scale:
4 points: Significant improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 20% or more).
3 points: Moderate improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 10-19%).
2 points: Slight improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by 5-9%).
1 point: Minimal improvement in cash flow from operations (e.g., positive cash flow increase by less than 5%).
0 points: No improvement or negative cash flow from operations.
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The programme is primarily targeted at corporate and institutional-sponsored candidates, as well as private groups of at least 12 individuals with registered businesses. Each delegate is required to pay a minimum fee of R4,800 per skills programme (study block). This structure is designed to facilitate group learning and ensure that participants benefit from a collaborative educational environment, enhancing their ability to effectively start, operate, manage, and grow their business ventures.
| Skills Programme | Assessment Criterion |
|---|---|
| How to develop a business plan | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify business opportunities, conduct research, create a financial plan, develop markets, access financing, apply risk management, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, identify stakeholders, and provide financial information during business plan development. |
| How to access markets | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to develop markets, identify business opportunities, facilitate access to financing, apply risk management, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, identify stakeholders, and provide accurate financial information during the development and implementation of market access processes. |
| How to access business funding | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify and facilitate access to various types of financing mechanisms, such as national incentive schemes, grants, angel investing, and credit financing. They will also be evaluated on their skills in identifying business opportunities, conducting thorough research, operationalising strategies, creating comprehensive financial plans, and analysing industry trends. This process will guide them on how to effectively access business funding and leverage financial resources for business growth and sustainability. |
| How to manage business finances | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to provide accurate and up-to-date financial information about the business. This includes preparing and analysing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and financial ratios. Additionally, delegates will be evaluated on their capability to identify business opportunities, conduct thorough research, operationalise strategies, create comprehensive financial plans, and analyse industry trends during the development of a robust financial management system. |
| How to manage projects | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to define and plan projects, apply risk management, identify business opportunities, develop markets, access financing, design learning programmes, implement business administration, manage logistics, engage stakeholders, and ensure fairness and accountability during project management. |
| How to implement systems and procedures | Delegates will be assessed based on their ability to implement basic business administration, control measures, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and the quality management system. |
| How to build a learning organisation | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to design outcomes-based learning programmes, facilitate learning using a variety of provided methodologies, conduct outcomes-based assessments, moderate outcomes-based assessments, and evaluate a learning intervention using provided evaluation instruments. |
| How to manage supply chain | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to manage demand, acquisition, logistics, production management and performance measurement. |
| How to manage stakeholders | Delegates will be assessed on their ability to identify key stakeholders, identify stakeholder management requirements, develop a stakeholder engagement process, communicate with stakeholders, and resolve stakeholder conflicts |
Delegates should demonstrate a thorough understanding, practical application, and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant study block topic. This includes not only grasping the fundamental concepts but also being able to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Additionally, delegates should exhibit the ability to analyse and interpret information related to the topic, showcasing their comprehension through thoughtful discussion and problem-solving. Their proficiency should reflect an integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to address challenges and leverage opportunities within the scope of the study block.
The programme begins with an online Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pre-assessment, enabling current competence to be taken into consideration. Each study block has been designed as an action-learning programme. Work schedules are planned and implemented as learning-from-work activities and learning-through-work activities. Group learning is recommended where participants map out their own learning schedule, which may exceed one year. Each of the 10 skill programmes are facilitated over a three to five day period. A delegate support workshop is scheduled after each theory, practical and workplace assignment to assist candidates in completing the module. Case studies that involves developing problem-solving, teamwork and decision-making skills and allows participants to learn by doing, applying what they have learned to a real organisational issue.
Syndication: Delegates are divided into groups of four to five people called syndicates. Each syndicate is responsible for preparing independent but related tasks. Based on the outcomes of the study block, teams will develop and carry out a real-world project.
Is the presentation well-organised and easy to follow? Are the key points clearly articulated?
Are the visual aids and materials used effectively to enhance understanding? Do they complement the oral presentation?
How well did the learners engage with the audience? Were there interactive elements such as Q&A sessions or discussions?
A winner (both practical and workplace) will be selected each day from Day 1 to Day 4 (If implementation spans more than one day, it will still be considered a single day, and the video presentation should still be 5 minutes.) based on the assessment criteria and the quality of the video submissions. Each video should showcase the participation of all team members in their respective roles, clearly capturing the day’s activities and addressing the specific assessment criteria for that day. On Day 5, an ultimate winner will be chosen. Rewards will be given to the winning teams, with prises varying according to the day's sponsors.
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