This course provides an in-depth understanding of the assessment of a venture opportunity.
Entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and product managers are continuously on the lookout to identify
value driven solutions to challenges and problems in society through applying a process of opportunity
assessment. The process involves the evaluation of business ideas to determine if these idea have the characteristics of becoming commercially viable opportunities that are worth pursuing and committing resources to.
Key areas that are covered in this course are critically assessing the problem/opportunity (for which a
solution is being proposed), the context and market conditions in which it is being exploited, the
existing legislation, and potential competitors. A business strategy is designed through the
development of a robust business model that ensures there is a good fit between the problem and
solution; the product and the market; and the business model and the market. All these elements
need to be present in order to build a sustainable venture.
Through the creation of a clear value proposition for your product, service, or experience, you will
learn to build and test your business model. Case studies and real-world problems provide the context
for learning whilst practical application integrates learning, and the ability to continue to use this
assessment process to assess other opportunities in the future.
Day 1 Introduction to the course – setting the workshop context and learning objectives
• Introduction to the basics of problem identification and confirmation as the basis for a new
opportunity
• Identify and apply key criteria to assess the quality of an opportunity
• Develop a value proposition using a business model template to assess and validate a new
opportunity
Day 2 Simulation activity
• Undertake activities to assess various customer segments and validate opportunity
• Identify and assess the quality of future revenue streams
• Design marketing and distribution channels, identify partners, and determine resource needs
• Identify costs, assess risks, and prepare a budget
• Implement strategies and iterate business model to align with changing business objectives