The e-learning course, based on thbook Capital Allocation and Value Creation, is designed as an introductory programme for leaders, finance professionals and board members who want to strengthen their understanding of:
How value is created through ROIC, growth and earnings quality
Capital allocation as a strategic capability
Investor-style thinking applied inside corporates
Financial targets, incentives and long-term value creation
Common behavioural and governance pitfalls in capital deployment
The ambition is to translate principles from value investing and capital markets into practical management tools.
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Torbjörn Arenbo