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Definition and types of matrix organisational structure, its advantages and disadvantages, and use of matrix management in business.

Pros and cons of functional organisational structure and dividing your business into specialised departments such as IT, marketing or operations.

Pros and cons of geographical organisational structure for businesses that have offices or units in different geographical locations.

Pros and cons of product organisational structure or organising your business in separate divisions based around specific products or services.

Understand the features, advantages and disadvantages of hierarchical organisational structure and find out how tall hierarchy could benefit your business

Understand the features, advantages and disadvantages of flat organisational structure and find out why you may need to flatten your organisation.

Different types of business organisational structure, their pros and cons, and the reasons why you might want to change your business structure.

Certain types of legal documents can help you protect your company interests, as well as collaborative interests in business collaboration.

Step-by-step guidance on setting up a collaborative network, the information you might need to share and the tasks you might need to carry out.

Different stages of business collaboration and the key elements that make them successful.

Overview of the different types of business networks and common collaboration networking models.

Benefits of working collaboratively with other business, academia and trade bodies.

What is a collaborative business network, how to set one up, and how collaborative growth can help you innovate, build capacity and increase profits.

How to follow information security best practices to make the best use of technology for your business.

Stay ahead of your competition by using innovative best practice and continuous improvement.

Understand the key processes and tools needed to achieve best practice and alignment in sales and marketing.

How to improve your operational performance by introducing best practice methods and processes across your business.

Examples of HR best practice and the importance of following tried and tested best practices for managing staff in your business.

Find examples of management best practice and tools to help you manage performance and staff across your business.

Understand what best practice means in business, and how it can impact your business operations, competitiveness and profitability.

Find out how introducing best practice and better ways of working can help your business grow and adapt to change.

Understand the different types of business growth and common pitfalls, and find advice to help you decide when and how to grow your business.

How to plan for business growth, what to include in your business growth plan and why you should regularly review it.

How to identify and overcome the challenges and the pitfalls that you may encounter while growing your business

How to grow a business through market penetration, market/product development, diversification and partnerships.