A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Globalisation and Deglobalisation

The Search for a New Strategic Direction

Globalisation and Deglobalisation
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

21-25 Apr 2025
Amsterdam
$5,950
25-29 Aug 2025
London
$5,950
01-05 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

Training Overview

Training Overview

Has the COVID-19 crisis halted globalization? Are we witnessing a shift from free trade to aggressive protectionism? What trends and developments will shape your business in the future, and what implications do they hold for your organization? This course aims to contextualize these pressing questions, providing both positive and negative perspectives that will influence our collective future.It is designed to equip managers and leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of global trends and developments.

Globalization has been a defining force for businesses in the 21st century, impacting everything from basic research and product creation to post-sale customer support. The opening of markets and the rapid spread of information have reshaped our understanding of business potential. However, signs of a shift toward uncertainty and protectionism are emerging, and it is crucial for managers to recognize the implications of global trends on every decision and action.

This training course will cover:

  • A detailed analysis of the world economy and outlook to 2030
  • The transition process from a national to a global organization
  • Strategic and operational challenges in building a global entity
  • Supply chain management issues in a multicultural context
  • Forecasting and planning amid significant uncertainty

What are the goals?

At the end of this training course participants will be able to:

  • Understand how and why the world economy is changing
  • Align strategic and operational objectives in response to global change
  • Balance technical efficiency and risk management in decisions
  • Identify the key factors for success in building a global organisation
  • Lead their teams in contributing to the process of globalisation

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Experienced strategic planners, operations team leaders and managers
  • Staff who have an interest in an international management position
  • Senior banking, finance and legal specialists
  • Systems analysts in supply chain design and supply chain management
  • Technical professionals including those in research and development
  • Managers involved in cross-cultural alliances and joint ventures

Please note that this course does not require specialist knowledge of economics.  However, delegates will need to have a lively interest in the challenges of international business and contemporary socio-political relationships. 

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The training course will be based on leading edge teaching/learning approaches to ensure maximum interaction and discussion of the subjects that are presented. The main objective will be to create an interactive approach at all stages, and delegates will be encouraged to offer ideas and questions that relate directly to their own specialisms.  This will include the following methods.

  • Course leader’s presentation of the principles of the subject
  • Subject-specific presentations
  • Expert short video presentations on specific topics
  • Case examples and case studies
  • Group work and group discussions on current company issues.

The course leader will also refer to real-life examples of global economic and business development projects in which he has been personally involved.

The Course Content

Day One: The Changing Priorities of Global Business
  • Megatrends - developments in the world economy
  • What is driving structural shift in the world economy
  • The changing role of the international financial institutions
  • What does globalisation mean in post-COVID conditions?
  • Is “deglobalisation” beginning to affect our organisation?
  • How can organisations balance global and local decisions?
Day Two: Strategic Management in Global Organisations
  • Strategic planning: national – multinational – global
  • A global planning framework for organisational development
  • Risk analysis and risk management in global development
  • The changing financial structure of organisations
  • Understanding and managing value migration
Day Three: Operational Management in Global Organisations
  • Coordinating and controlling a global business
  • Regulating global business – corporate governance
  • Managing the first stages of globalisation
  • Managing the secondary stages of globalisation
  • Balancing global and local operational activities
  • Taking an organisation forward for the longer term
Day Four Theme: Globalisation and Deglobalisation – The Supply Chain Dimension
  • The relevance of organisational alignment and agility
  • Human resource development in a global operation
  • Collaboration and alliances - the emerging organisational form
  • The strategic significance of supply chain design
  • Effective management of dispersed operations
  • Communications - the key to effective global performance
Day Five: Globalisation and Deglobalisation: Economics, Politics and Management
  • What do we learn from the 2008-2015 financial crisis?
  • What do we learn from the 2019-2020 COVID-19 crisis?
  • Positive and negative outcomes of globalisation
  • The anti-globalisation movement and its potential influence
  • Summary and overview of the whole course