This program is to develop leaders of cooperatives to be more profitable and competitive, to be entrepreneurial in managing their activities.
OBJECTIVES:
This training program is meant to give the participant an insight into the processes of business start up.
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
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Day 1
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Introduction
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Registration
Opening Ceremonies
Personal/Group Dynamics
Surfacing and Levelling of Expectations
CEFE Concept: Overview
Administrative Details
Learning Contract
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Understanding Importance of Entrepreneurship
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Structured learning Exercise
ENTRESOC
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Module 1
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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Competencies
- Self-assessment
- 10 Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs) Form, Pearl Game
- Case Study: The Successful Entrepreneur
- Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
- Personal Values and Vision
- Goal Setting: Form
- Strategeering: Dart Exercise
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Day 2
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Module 2
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Matching the coop and the Project
- Idea Generation
- Idea Screening
- Macro Screening
- Micro Screening
- SWOT Analysis
- Personal Balance Sheet (PBS)
- Idea Selection Workshop
- Opportunity Id: Lecturette
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Module 3
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Introduction to Business Plan
Envelope Game
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Module 3-A
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Marketing Aspects
- Marketing Concepts
- Marketing Strategies
- Marketing Mix
- Pricing
- Market Research
- Fieldwork Interview
- Marketing Plan Assignment
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Day 3
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Module 3-B
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Production Aspects
- Pancake Exercise
- Production Concepts
- Production Process and System
- Plant Layout / Site
- Production Cost
- Production Plan Workshop
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Module 3 - C
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Organization and Management
- Paper Tower Making
- Organizing the Business
- Management Concepts and Principles
- O & M Plan Workshop
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Day 4
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Module 3 - D
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Finance Aspects
- BEST Game, Modules 1 & 2
- Finance Concepts and Principles
- Total Project Cost
- Profit and Loss Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Financial Ratios
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Day 5
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Module 4
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Viability Test
- Packaging of the Business Plan
- Final Presentation to the Bankers
- Negotiation Skills : Shoemaker Case
- Networking Skills: Cocktail Party
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