Session 1 – The Why
(Monday 19 April 2021)
1. Understanding your personal ‘why’ to start a business
2. Purpose vs profit motivations
-- Break (5 minutes) --
3. Entrepreneurial skills and characteristics
4. Importance of self-management as an entrepreneur
Session 2 – The Process Element (Basic Components)
(Wednesday 21 April 2021)
1. The lean start up methodology
2. Importance of experimentation, iteration and failure
-- Break (5 minutes) --
3. Money matters
Session 3 – The Process Element (Advanced Components)
(Monday 26 April 2021)
1. Business structures
2. Securing a competitive advantage
-- Break (5 minutes) --
3. Growth and exit strategies
Session 4 – The Human Element
(Wednesday 28 April 2021)
1. Building, managing and leading teams
2. Value of mentors and networks
-- Break (5 minutes) --
3. Complexities of communication
Dates, Times and Delivery:
The Starting a Successful Business (Online) course will run over two weeks, from 19 - 28 April 2021, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Each session will be two hours, including a 5-minute break between some of the topics.
These live video sessions will be held at 11:30 – 13:30 (UK time) on:
- Monday 19 and 26 April
- Wednesday 21 and 28 April
A world clock, and time zone converter can be found here: https://bit.ly/3bSPu6D
No attendance at Oxford is required and you do not need to purchase any software.