Learning by doing
About us
DSK learning Ltd specialise in developing commercial and financial skills. Our learning consultants are experts in the design, development and delivery of tailored learning solutions. We de-mystify finance and commercial concepts and give people practical skills and knowledge that better equip them to carry out their roles.
Our learning philosophy is that learning should be fun and that people ‘learn by doing’. Many of our programmes employ business simulations to support learning in a safe, engaging and memorable learning environment.
Our Solutions
Our team have experience of developing commercial and financial acumen across all levels including
Entry Level - Being Business Ready
Essential financial literacy
Commercial realities of your organisation – where and how do we create value?
The financial facts of life – sales v profit v cash
Understanding what’s expected, responsibilities and controls
Managers - Commercial Competence
Budget management
Making better commercial decisions
Performance management – “you get what you measure”
Commercially informed conversations
Managing for better results
Leaders - the Big Picture
Strategic financial management
Understanding your FD’s agenda
Creating the right commercial and financial culture
Creating sustainable long term value
Corporate finance issues
Specialist roles
Financial analysis for regulatory purposes
Finance for sales – understanding your customers agenda
Finance for Procurement – healthy supplier relationships
Finance for lawyers / Business advisers/ consultants
Business Simulations
We offer access to a suite of business simulations to meet the needs of a range of audiences
These may be delivered virtually or face-to-face, and programme structures range from a couple of hours to intensive week-long graduate programmes.
Common features include:
· Participants working in teams in a competitive business simulation
· The ability to see the financial impact of your decisions first hand
· A safe environment to Improve commercial confidence and financial dexterity
· The opportunity for “learning by doing”.
What Do Our Clients Say?
“The facilitators were absolutely wonderful! They understood the material extremely well and articulated their knowledge and the instructions to the class expertly. The materials were also highly valuable”
“The program ran very smoothly from a tech perspective, the best I have experienced in an event of this kind. The pace was perfect for me. It applied some friendly pressure, ensured the group was focused but the deadlines were not unattainable….. I was engaged for the entire week. Materials were great and the complexity was perfect. It felt reflective of the real world, the real-time feedback was detailed but if there were any more variables to be across it would have been too much I think. A very well balanced program. Thanks for a great week!”
“I think this programme is well-designed. You can see how every single element is linked with financial performance, and the simulations are tailored in the way that it is close to real life situations whereby there are a lot of decisions makings and negotiations. Totally enjoy it!”
“I've done similar exercises in the past but haven't had the cause and effect illustrated to me so clearly.
This gave me the opportunity to gain a better appreciation of all of the nuances, learn from mistakes
and operate in a dynamic environment, which is more reflective of the real world.”
