Leadership and ManagementBusiness Model Innovation and Competitive Strategy
Incumbent businesses across Africa's fastest growing sectors are being challenged by leaner, digitally native competitors that redesign the business model rather than simply the product. This course uses the business model canvas and structured competitive analysis tools to help participants rethink how their organisation creates, delivers and captures value, then pressure test new models against likely competitor responses.
Course objectives
- Map an existing business model using the business model canvas
- Identify sources of disruption and competitive threat within an industry
- Design and evaluate alternative business model innovations
- Apply competitive analysis frameworks to anticipate rival responses
- Pilot and validate a new business model element with limited risk
Who should attend
- Innovation and new business development managers
- Product and commercial strategy leaders
- Chief executives of small and mid sized enterprises
- Corporate strategy and business development analysts
- Entrepreneurs scaling beyond an initial product offering
Course outline
- 01The business model canvas and value proposition design
- 02Sources of industry disruption in African markets
- 03Competitive analysis and rival response mapping
- 04Generating and evaluating business model innovations
- 05Piloting and validating new business models
- 06Scaling a validated business model innovation
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 20 November 2026 | Online, Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 28 February to 2 March 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 9 to 11 April 2027 | Online, Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 8 to 10 June 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 19 to 21 July 2027 | London, United Kingdom | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |