2012 Entrepreneurial Academy

2012 Entrepreneurial Academy   INTRODUCTION    Everyone can set up a Company & tick the right boxes, but what does it take to succeed as an Entrepreneur?   GOAL To empower aspiring and existing entrepreneur to succeed   VISION To promote self- reliance and sustainable lively-hood among Nigerian’s youths and women   MISSION To build and equip entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, techniques, networking method and mentoring required to maintaining & sustaining successful business.   DURATION 8 Weekends of Intensive Training for Both Existing and Aspiring Entreprenurs  (July 21 - September 8, 2012) Every  Saturdays.   TARGET AUDIENCE i.   Aspiring and ii.  Existing Entrepreneur iii. Those who are Curious                          OBJECTIVES The academy will help entrepreneurs attain maximum success and excellence in their business To build a network of like-minded entrepreneurs to share knowledge &  experiences and create new business opportunities or prospective cooperation To develop entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, resourcefulness and leadership capacity   BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS Peer –to- peer mentoring and mastermind classes Exchange experiences and lessons Staying accountable to peers, mentors and coaches Direct access to Finance for start-up /expansion Business / Investment Forum Highly Subsidized Consulting Services for critical issues of human resources management, accounting and bookkeeping, business strategy, legal advice and marketing etc. Networking Opportunities. Organizing to networking events to enable alumni to interact with and receive practical solutions from industry leaders, successful business people, and leading business consultants and with interactive sessions where mentors are invited to offer practical solutions to business problems.   MODULES / CURRICULUM MODULE I: Business Law MODULE II: Entrepreneurship MODULE III: Resources, Resourcing & Resourcefulness ( Financial Management) MODULE IV: Leadership and It’s function MODULE V: Goal Setting MODULE VI: Sales & Marketing Strategies MODULE VII: Introduction to Project Management MODULE VIII: Building an Excellence- Based Business/ Customer Services MODULE IX: Personal and Organizational Development Strategies MODULE X: Positioning for Funding and Investment MODULE XI: Identifying Business Opportunities in Nigeria ( 50 Business Opportunities) MODULE XII: Business Development MODULE XIII: Principles of Success MODULE XIV: Effective Communication tools MODULE XV: Understanding the use of your gifts,  talents and potentials MODULE XVI: Time Management MODULE XVII: Health Management MODULE XIV: Practical workshops / Live Interactive Sessions with Successful  Entrepreneurs   FACULTY: Our Faculty consists of Vibrant and Seasoned entrepreneurs, mentors and coaches in order to influence participants with their wealth of knowledge and experience. Listed below are some from our unexhaustive list:  Prof. Pat Utomi: A professor of political economy and management expert, Co- founder Lagos Business School, now Pan- African University. A research Associate, the Harvard Business School Boston USA A member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Institute of Directors, IOD, Nigerian Economic Summit Group and Nigerian Economic Society.  Olakunle Soriyan: Principal Transformational Strategist, CEO Olakunle Soriyan Company. He stands out as a professional speaker who has been able to carve a nitch in the corporate world for close to 2 decades with the ability to instigate your thinking. His debut productivity tool, Living Internationally Paradigm, currently stands out for both personal and corporate productivity. Olakunle Soriyan is an ergonomics consultant of high pedigree, and personal coach to many individuals and organizations. He is a highly resourceful speaker and trainer on workplace issues, business growth and entrepreneurial success, organizational and personal effectiveness.  Sam Oye :Is an inspirational speaker, leadership coach and a prolific author with great capacity to connect with diverse audience hence,He holds a B.Sc degree in Geology from The University of Ibadan, Certificate in Leadership from the Institute of National Transformation- Nigeria, Recently selected by the United States Government to represent Nigeria at the 2010 International Visitor Leadership Program in USA. He also has an Advanced certificate in Program Monitoring & Evaluation ( M&E) from FactfindersCSL (UK).  Lanre Olusola: Peak Performance Catalyst, UK Certified Life Coach, Alumnus Harvard Business School Boston, USA, and CEO Impression Management Consulting – LAGOS. Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT) Therapist, practitioner in Matrix Re-imprinting practitioner and Neuro Linguistic Programming ( NLP)  Osayi Alile Oruene: An Executive Director, FATE Foundation holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Lagos, and a Master’s degree in public Administration Pi Alpha Alpha from Rutgers University, New Jersey, United States of America. A seasoned manager with a track record of outstanding performance in community, economic and social development achieved through collaboration with socially responsible businesses and individuals. Osayi anchored the delivery of a FATE’s mission through strategic direction, implementation and overall coordination for the Foundation’s activities.   Smith Bam:  A senior Consultant with Purd Consulting. He has a Doctorate in leadership. He is the author of ten books and a regular guest on national television, with numerous awards. He has served as a leadership and customer service trainer to companies such as Zenith Bank, Skye bank, Wema Bank Plc., Global Daniels MFB Abuja, I.G.I, Guardian Express Assurance, Northwest petroleum and Gas Calabar, Nigeria Tribune, Onet Telecom, Odua Investment Group of Companies etc. He is the one of the minds in the continent.   David Lawale: An ex- banker who headed the commercial banking team of two businesses office. He is a credit and marketing consultant, life transformation trainer and author. David has recruited for and trained banks, corporate organizations, schools etc.He has re-branded organizations and has also shared public and private training platforms with the likes of Prof. Pat Utomi, Fela Durotoye, Chairman of clear essence, CEO of HiTV etc. David has a degree in Human Resourses- Industrial Relations and Personel Management.   Kola Aina: Is a strategy and finance professional. Currently he is a Partner at PD Consulting. A firm that offers advisory and training in the area of Management, Strategy and Finance, helping companies and individuals become high performers. He is also Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer of Emerging Platforms Ltd. - a Software and Technology firm that specializes in Mobile Platforms, Authentication, Verification and Data Analytics. Has successfully nurtured start-ups and has prior experience in corporate finance, administration, corporate turnaround and strategy. Godwin Uwuba’men: Godwin Uwuba’men is a personal discovery coach and mentor with a background in Real Estate consulting. He obtained an MBA in Human resource Management and became a member of the intentionally acclaimed Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. He is also an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (ANIM). Deji Jemiyo: Holds a B.Sc (Civil Engineering) from University of Ibadan. He has several post graduate certificates including the prestigious advanced strategic Project Management Certificate (Villanova University, USA), PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, QMS Auditor, Change Management Practitioner. An MBA Scholar at University of Liverpool. Deji is a Project Management Professional with broad-based consulting and, project management experience garnered over 10 years of working on a wide range of project development, deployment and management experience. He was a project Engineer, Engineering division of NNPC and part of the OPMT (Owners’ Project Management Team) on several joint ventures project with other Oil and Gas Multinationals. He worked as a research assistant in the operation department of Lagos Business School developing and implementing different products/services analysis. Deborah Ajai: CEO El-bethel Global Initiative. Holds Higher National Diploma in Banking & Finance, PGD in Financial Management from Ladoke Akintola University, Advance Certificate in Project Monitoring & Evaluation from Factfinders Consultancy Service Limited, Lead (UK), Basic certificate in Leadership, Daystar Leadership Academy Lagos, Social Sector Management, Pan- African University Lagos. She has over 7 years worked as Finance Officer with both local and international NGOs. Deborah is a consultant in entrepreneurship and NGO management, leadership and organization development. Life coach and mentor to many young people.   CURRICULUM Leadership &Organizational Behaviour Business Finance & Accounting Innovation & Creativity Marketing & Sales Techniques Legal & Regulatory Frame work Busiiness & ICT Goal Setting, Vision & Mission Development Entrepreneurship Business Plan Development 10. Excellence- Based Customer Service 11. Positioning for Funding and Investment 12. Project Management 13. Organization Development and Branding 14. Health Mannagement 15. Talents & Potentials development for profitability 16. Field Trip/ Business Excursion LivInteractive sessions with Captains of Industries Training Methodology Our approach is second-to-none, interactive, friendly and needs focused. The participants shall be given Training Courseware while illustrations shall be based on factual data where appropriate. Our training model encompasses: Interactive Lectures PowerPoint Presentations Group Work and Assignments Cases, Games and Exercises Field tours SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT At the end of our intensive trainings, the participants would have become a changed agents, installed a culture of transparency and accountability,  elevate core values in their social and economic lives, developed their entrepreneurial and leadership skills and core competence in their various spheres of influence by translating the teachings into practical and thereby living  a sustainable life with positive impact on their social, moral and economic lives and contributing meaningfully towards national development.