Developing the GM Mindset in the New Normal:
Unleashing a Strategic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
and its Aftermath

Strategic Context:

We are in the midst of the worst economic shock in the Philippines and the world since World War II, brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The challenge today is how companies can recover from this shock, make the right adjustments to quickly adapt to the new normal, and re-imagine their businesses, as necessary, to rapidly re-ignite growth for the future. 

This workshop was developed to help managers rise above their functional perspectives and think strategically and holistically – like general managers – to respond accurately to any situation, of which the new normal is but one, albeit major, iteration of business reality.

We believe a functional manager’s effectiveness is significantly enhanced if the individual has a general management mindset. The rationale is simple: unless a manager gets the whole picture, he or she will never get the right picture.

The 5 modules of the workshop are as follows:

1. What is my business model? How adaptable is it to the new normal?

2. What are the strategic and major operational issues confronting my business in the new normal?

3. How can I strategically innovate to re-ignite growth for my business in the new normal, and prepare it for the next crisis?

4. What new mindsets and skill sets must I and my organization adopt to effectively transition to the new normal?

5. How do I pivot my organization’s culture to adapt to the new normal, while supporting business purpose?

This program is customizable to any business.

For a more comprehensive presentation of this program online, give us a call.

Rave Reviews about DEVELOPING THE GM MINDSET IN THE NEW NORMAL

“The program is very relevant and timely. All topics are beneficial and helpful to us in this trying times. The course helped us analyze clearly our strategies and plans, check whether it is still applicable in this new normal, and strategize our decisions like a true GM, looking at all angles.”
Group Sales & Marketing Manager of a leading cement company

“Your sharing of life experiences is inspiring and motivating as I strive to see how we could apply this to our own situation. I understand the difficulties of workshops virtually but the breakout sessions over Zoom helped. I feel that we have grown with you and I believe I have tried to implement what I learned from each workshop.”
Country Medical Lead of a multinational pharmaceutical company

“It is very timely and helpful in verbalizing the challenges we’re facing today and finding solutions applying what we’ve learned from the course/program."
Financial Services & Accounting Manager of a brewery

“The program provides a holistic and step-by-step guide to business, how it should properly respond and what steps it should take into consideration. It is an honor to learn from one of the most successful GMs in the world. There is no doubt on the facilitator’s abilities, expertise, and experiences in delivering the course with precision."
Finance Controller of an international brewery

“Enlightening! Deep realization on the current condition of the business and what steps we need to take to be able to bounce forward, not bounce back."
Operations Manager in a major mall business

Rave Reviews about DEVELOPING THE GM MINDSET (2-day in-person seminar)

“Developing the GM Mindset Workshop is an MBA session in 2 days! Very intellectual and applicable to our day-to-day tasks! This is such a wonderful experience to be part of this seminar. Excellent facilitator. All participants are engaged all throughout the session. He was able to relate his Del Monte experience in banking. I would love another session with him.”
Area Head (Metro Manila) of a leading banking corporation

“Developing the GM Mindset by Alex Castillo is nothing short of spectacular. The principles are clearly the result of real-world experience by Alex. I was witness to many of the examples that Alex cites in the seminar, having worked for Alex in Del Monte in my final 10 years there. I know that these are tried and tested, and I am now applying these principles in my current employment. This is an investment in time that all management teams should have the opportunity to participate in."
Chief Operations Officer of a major food company

"Program is very organized and relevant to what the company is at present and delivers for the future. The facilitator is very engaging, down-to-earth and he guided us through real experiences spiced with humor.”
Legal Affairs of a liquor company

"I like how you broke down the topics into smaller portions for us to understand. The exercises and group discussions really helped. We also understand each other’s businesses. Thank you for a very engaging and fruitful workshop.”
HR Manager of a brewery

"Mr. Alex Castillo is very engaging. The wisdom and sharing of his vast experience provides valuable learning experience and inspiration.”
Product Development Manager of a leading food products supplier