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ONE DAY MBA: Mastering the Fundamentals of Business Leadership
3-Hour (Virtual)
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Noah Barsky
Live on Zoom
11am - 2pm EST | 10am - 1pm CST | 8am - 11am PST
$395 (US) per person
You Will Learn: Business Acumen
What You'll Walk Away With
  • Strengthen your ability to contribute to strategic success by demonstrating an understanding of business dynamics.
  • Gain practical knowledge of key financial indicators and business performance metrics to drive informed decisions.
  • Use financial literacy to enhance your professional development and accelerate your career.
You'll also walk away with recognized continuing education credits (CPE and SHRM), a certificate of completion, and a shareable digital badge for LinkedIn or other platforms. These can highlight your expertise to your manager and help strengthen your professional profile.
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About This Session

Thriving in the digital era demands strategic vision and a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics. Yet, many leaders and their teams struggle when workplace expectations extend beyond their core expertise. Despite abundant data, many find it challenging to fully grasp their organization’s strategic objectives, competitive positioning, operational processes, and key performance metrics.

This program leverages tools and techniques from top global MBA programs to empower leaders with essential skills. Participants will learn to effectively communicate strategy, evaluate financial performance, manage risks, and foster accountability. The session also explores how sharpening business acumen can ignite curiosity, cultivate a culture of success, and drive transformative career growth. Leaders can enhance their influence and lead with greater impact by bridging the gap between strategic priorities, financial realities, and performance expectations.

Topics Covered
Business Strategy: Aligning Vision, Mission, and Competitive Advantage
  • Understanding the differences between mission, vision, and strategy
  • Achieving strategic clarity to drive long-term success
  • Engaging in high-impact, strategically relevant initiatives
Financial Acumen: Mastering Business Finance for Better Decision-Making
  • Understanding financial statements and extracting key insights
  • Navigating budgets and financial reports with confidence
  • Effectively communicating financial needs and resource allocation
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving for Business Success
  • Identifying and leveraging key performance metrics for sustained success
  • Distinguishing between valuable insights and distracting noise in decision-making
  • Developing a "know decision, know outcome" mindset to assess risks and rewards
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation while maintaining strategic discipline
Dr. Noah Barsky
Dr. Noah Barsky is an award-winning professor in Graduate and Executive business programs at the Villanova University School of Business. Dr. Barsky develops and delivers executive education programs for various Fortune 100 companies, professional services firms and industry associations. His programs challenge audiences to think differently and are well remembered for their lasting value. Dr. Barsky has also authored five books and over 100 articles in various academic and professional forums, including Forbes, The Economist, ReWorked, The Cutter Business Technology Journal and Advances in Business Education and Training.
Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development
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