This is a very unique course and extremely timely. As both European and World Markets get more competitive a key concern of corporate management is how to add value. This course, given by a leading expert in the field, builds on both practitioner knowledge and academic research to help managers develop an agenda for value creation.

I strongly recommend this programme. Professor Ilídio Barreto is a very well qualified course leader. Managers who take this course will find robust and useful frameworks, and find many practical and useful tools to help them in their work. 

*Distinção dada pela SMS aos académicos que mais contribuíram para a evolução da Estratégia.

This program was able to convey a pragmatic and positive view of strategic management. From the beginning, we are equipped with several management tools that help us analyze the best way to create and increase value. In addition, we face a well-established combination of theory and practice, providing sturdiness to the knowledge acquired. All this is possible due to the unique commitment and dynamism printed by Professor Ilídio Barreto, which makes this experience even more rewarding. I recommend the program not only for its usefulness and knowledge but also for the unique and motivating experience.

Throughout the program, we went beyond the theory. It was a period full of current small cases in which the group, already interesting by itself, learned, discussed and shared their points of view, based on the different experiences of each one. The course creates a bridge between Strategic Management and Value Creation, and endogenous and external effects on organizations. Well structured, the program is interesting from day one.

O programa GE - Gestão Estratégica e Criação de Valor ministrado pelo Professor Ilídio Barreto é sem duvida nenhuma uma verdadeira "peça de arte" que qualquer profissional da área dos negócios deve ambicionar ter. Digo "peça de arte" pois cada curso é único e é dado com um nível de energia, entusiasmo e profissionalismo raramente visto. No programa são usados casos práticos que enquadram de forma soberba as várias matérias do programa, tornando assim matérias de alguma complexidade em matérias ao alcance de formandos com menor preparação em Gestão, Finanças ou Economia. O Professor Ilídio Barreto conseguiu ao longo do programa manter o nível de entusiasmo elevadíssimo junto do grupo e agitando sempre as consciências sobre temas mais fraturantes e abordando as matérias por ângulos que normalmente ficam esquecidos e dessa forma não permitem as tomadas de decisão estratégicas mais adequadas nas empresas. O simulador utilizado no curso é de alta qualidade pois permite de uma forma muito simples colocar em prática todos os ensinamentos que o programa proporciona ao mesmo tempo que dá possibilidade de treinar trabalho em equipa. Pessoalmente o programa foi-me muito útil pois além das matérias teóricas aprendidas ou relembradas permitiu-me fazer novas abordagens aos desafios mais estratégicos que me são colocados na minha atual função.
 

It was a privilege to participate in the Strategic Management and Value Creation Program, where I was very interested in the topics covered and a wealth of opportunity to learn new skills with Prof. Ilídio Barreto. His scientific knowledge and total willingness to clarify details and create value for my skills has brought me a very rewarding experience, leading me to a deeper look into the continuity of this path, implanted in an increasingly competitive and constantly changing world. An encouragement to a vision of excellence and continuously distant.

The Strategic Management and Value Creation program stands out for the quality and actuality of the cases analyzed, accessible to different academic backgrounds and professional experiences. The great experience of Professor Ilídio Barreto, his energy, involvement in the theme and experience are a plus for the program. In conclusion, I have to highlight the "simulator", which creates a tremendous intensity in the way of applying the concepts acquired in a more practical way and which defers us to a decision-making process based on what is the creation of value for the shareholder, keeping always in mind the consumer trends, consumers, competitors and the market. The theme of value creation should be in the top of mind for managers.

In an ever changing world, managers need to focus on knowledge and information. This program, with an excellent teacher and the correct positioning, consolidates principles and opens new horizons, inducing us to think of decisions that create value, by means of carefully chosen case studies.