strategy insight lab
STRATEGY INSIGHT LAB IS A PROJECT DELIVERED BY CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL, CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, BOCCONI UNIVERSITY, THE LONDON GROWTH HUB AND CAVENDISH ENTERPRISE FOR THE DELIVERY OF A TRAINING PROGRAMME TO UK MICROBUSINESSES (0-9 EMPLOYEES).
The first round of applications ended on January 27th. If you would like to be informed on future editions and related initiatives please fill in the form below
THE TRAINING IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE
programme
Strategy Insight Lab combines a dynamic and engaging approach to business with rigorous methodology developed in partnership with academics and business experts in management.
As part of the project, businesses will receive a three-month business support programme, to support them develop management skills following tried and tested methodologies developed by academic experts and experienced business mentors.
The project will use interactive and hands on materials, to enable businesses to implement changes to their business practice from the first session.
why STRATEGY INSIGHT LAB
Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate of participation. They will also be invited to dedicated exclusive monthly events and networking opportunities.
Successful participants may also apply to participate in Strategy Insight Lab's annual Investor Demo Day, which is scheduled for the end of 2019.
Strategy Insight Lab is offered free of charge as part of a research programme.
Academic support
Cass Business School and University of Oxford, in collaboration with Bocconi University, will provide their world-renowned expertise in the field of management and entrepreneurship to deliver cutting-edge business knowledge to business owners
The programme is free of charge!
INSTRUCTORS
In-class activities are led by renowned experts in the fields of entrepreneurship, business coaching and management consulting.
Their expertise will be pivotal to the course and complement every learning activity
Our experienced instructors will tailor sessions and activities to businesses’ needs and provide constant feedback to allow for continuous improvement.
Elena Novelli
Professor of Strategy
Cass Business School
Project Manager
Teppo felin
Professor of Strategy
University of Oxford
Arnaldo camuffo
Professor of Business Organization
Bocconi University
ALFONSO GAMBARDELLA
Professor of Management
Bocconi University
Chiara spina
Doctoral Candidate in Management
Bocconi University
Sean is a graduate of the London School of Economics and a certified member in the Mind Gym Coach Network, an experienced Business Mentor and Independent Consultant.
Sean co-founded a multi-channel retail and hospitality company in London, creating and training highly successful and customer-centric teams.
SEAN ATTWOOD
For the last 20 years Luke has been working in the telecoms sector in strategic technology marketing roles building and launching next generation wireless services. With the advent of IOT he branched into digital health establishing his own business in the corporate wellness space developing an online physical activity challenge designed to motivate daily physical activity and drive a behavioural change.
LUKE MURRELL
Duncan is a 2-time co-founder and business advisor. He has worked for more than 25 years in the UK, Australia, Asia, Europe and the US.
His primary business skills and experience includes investment readiness, growth, operations and talent acquisition.
During this time, he developed MVP’s, worked in clinical trials to help validate their products and sold into B2B enterprise clients, schools and partners
DUNCAN KNIGHT
Sriram is the Global Lead for Disruptive M&A at Deloitte, a proposition to advise companies on growth opportunities through acquisitions and investments in innovative start-ups.
He is globally recognised as a thought-leader in M&A and disruptive innovation and his work has been featured in Financial Times, WSJ, The Economist and NY Times.
SRIRAM PRAKASH
Norbert Lurz is a former Senior Executive of global Consumer Goods Companies Procter & Gamble, Gillette and Reckitt Benckiser, where he served in both operational and strategic roles of increasing responsibility in Marketing, Sales, General Management, and as Global Division Head and CEO for Western Europe.
He has a business passion for “winning” through brands, innovation and people.
NORBERT LURZ
Nicolai Schumann is a certified trainer and holds a Master of Media Management as well as a Master of Business Administration. He founded and ran several start-ups including Major Films, a story & screenplay development company, and Alice’s Pig, an international fashion label.
He has recently founded the storytelling consulting firm Universal Storyteller.
NICOLAI SCHUMANN
EVENTS
Exclusive monthly events with thought-leaders to discuss about the most current business issues and offer amazing networking opportunities.
Check out what is next on the list below!
MAY 2019
Innovation Culture Road Map: How can Companies Successfully Create an Innovation Culture?
Today's economy is undergoing a radical shift that forces companies and business people to adapt to profoundly changed environments.
The need to innovate is pushing companies to invest in designing new environments where ideas are nurtured and employees feed their creativity.
Together with Niren Chaudhary, CEO @ Panera Bread, we will explore how innovation can be integrated into the company's culture.
Partnerships
We are at the intersection of insightful management research and solid business practice
To apply for this free business support programme you need to be a microbusiness (0-9 employees) and hold a unique UK business identification number (i.e. Business Name, Business Postcode, Companies House Registration Number, VAT Number, PAYE Number or Unique Tax Reference Number)
Dates & location
The business support programme for SME owners, will take place at
Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y8TZ
starting in February 2019 and finishing in April 2019.
The programme comprises 7 meetings, each one lasting 3 hours. Participants are expected to attend at least 5 of the 7 core meetings.
The programme will be delivered in two cycles, one scheduled on Saturdays and one scheduled in the evenings of weekdays (on either Wednesdays or Thursdays).
When filling in the form below, you will be invited to indicate your preference for either one of the two cycles.
