OverviewRead any book or article on strategy, participate in a seminar or workshop on strategy, and the one thing that’s lacking, the central notion, is a broader discussion of “capabilities.”  Capabilities are almost always described in terms of how much we need them and how they should be aligned with strategy, but attempts to fully describe what they are, how to identify them, how to assess them or how to build them, are few and far between.Why Should You AttendAll Advantage is Temporary!Typically, when asked “what are the top business challenges executives must pay attention to” the responses are similar: the competitive landscape has changed and new models of competitiveness are needed to deal with these challenges. This reveals a new reality demanding an approach that enables firms to better serve their customers and to differentiate themselves from their competitors.  Areas Covered in this WebinarAt the conclusion of this webinar, you will have a clear understanding of:A capabilities-based perspective on strategyBuilding business capabilityAssessing your capabilities architectureSources of capabilities and how to select themSteps to a capabilities ‘gap analysis training’Process for shaping capabilitiesReconfiguring your value chainKey issues in building the ‘capable enterprise’You will learn how to craft a framework for superior performance by understanding how to build strategic planning for capabilities.  What are your strategic capabilities? Capabilities are “the things you do best.” They are the collective abilities of the organization to accomplish strategic objectives; the know-how that enables your organization to perform; the unique skills and processes needed to fill the gap between strategic intention and competitive outcome. They represent your company’s ability to successfully apply knowledge to the use of resources in pursuit of your goals.Are you a capable enterprise? A ‘capable enterprise’ is one that is able to consistently achieve superior performance, deliver superior value to its customers, innovate more rapidly, is difficult to imitate and is more profitable. A capable enterprise is one that has developed and sustained a few vital capabilities – one that believes that its competitive success depends on being the best at what it does.Learning ObjectivesDevelop a capabilities-based perspective on strategyHow to identify strategic capabilitiesHow to conduct a capability ‘gap analysis’A process for shaping capabilitiesDescribe key issues in building the ‘capable enterprise’Who Will BenefitCEOsBusiness Unit LeadersHR/OD ProfessionalsMid – Senior Level ProfessionalsAnyone interested in learning more about strategy and capabilityLevelIntermediate