Seminar 1 : Corporate governance & financial culture
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Seminar and program introduction
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BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
Module 1: Business Model -
FINANCE FOR EXECUTIVESModule 1: Introduction to Financial Statements
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Module 2: Key Financial Ratios
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Module 3: Cash Flow Management
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Module 4: Budgeting and Forecasting
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Module 5: Investment Decision-Making
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Module 6: Company's valuation from a PE perspective
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GOVERNANCEModule 1 : Introduction to corporate governance
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Module 2 : Governance structures in multinational companies
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Module 3 : Role of the Board, Key Committees and other governance bodies
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Module 4 : Governance and ethical leadership
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Module 5 : Risk management and compliance
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Module 6 : Leadership and governance in crisis management
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Module 7 : Governance and digital transformation
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1B WORKSTREAMSModule 1 : Safety and performance
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Module 2 : Ramp up & succeed in our projects
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Module 3: Getting the teams on board
Module 3: Cash Flow Management
Topics
1. Types of Cash-Flow
• Operating, investing, and financing cash flows give a complete view of a company’s cash position
• Key Insight: Positive cash flow from operations is critical for sustaining daily business activities, while investing cash flow reflects the company’s commitment to long-term growth (CapEx and R&D)
2. Cash-Flow Management Strategies
• Efficient working capital management, accurate forecasting, and careful CapEx planning are essential for maintaining liquidity
• Key Insight: In the chemical industry, managing working capital (inventory, receivables) is vital, while defense contractors must manage delayed payments and milestone-based revenues
3. Industry-Specific Challenges
• Cash flow issues in both industries arise due to long contract cycles (defense) and fluctuating input costs (chemicals)
• Key Insight: Proactive management of cash inflows and outflows is critical to navigating volatility and ensuring sustainable operations