Business Wars

First phase — Data analysis

You are given the reports of the company you have taken over the management for

Financial analysis

• Understanding company profit and loss and balance sheet data
• Understanding the sources of profit and the sources of loss
• Building on the profits and fixing the problems that cause the loss

Analysis of brands

• Understanding market research data: how do own brands differ from what the marketplace wants?
• Understanding the products needed for long-term success
• Adjusting brand position by marketing or content to create more success

Analysis of markets/consumers

• What is each market's most profitable segment?
• How do we develop flexible approaches to suit different countries and different product categories?

Analysis of competitors

• Who are our main competitors?
• What are their strength and weaknesses?
• How to gain a competitive advantage?

Second phase — Practicing different strategies

Strategy development and implementation

INNOVATION

Focuses on launching new brands that meet emerging consumer needs and requirements

COST DRIVEN

Focuses on minimizing costs wherever possible, this approach aims at creating and maintaining the leanest possible cost structure

VOLUME DRIVEN

Expand production to take advantage of cost efficiency as output expands

Third phase — Simulation

• The comprehensive software calculates the response to each decision made by the teams and accurately imitates market behavior.
• The new companies' financials and market research studies illustrate the market development and companies' performance.
• Key lessons are reinforced with detailed coaching, additional lectures and workshops, as well as feedback on the impact of strategic and tactical decisions made during the simulation

Outcomes of the game