An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Managing Collaborative Development
Due Diligence in Building Investor and Partner Relations
Course Overview
This GLOMACS training course on Managing Collaborative Development focuses on the challenges and rewards of development through collaboration. It sets out a detailed process that clarifies how alliances and joint ventures should be structured and managed and enables delegates to familiarise themselves with leading-edge thinking and best practice in this increasingly important activity.
This high-level 5-day GLOMACS training course will examine in depth the unique managerial challenges that a collaborative development approach presents and will demonstrate how to apply due diligence in making operating decisions that maximise the potential for achieving and sustaining profitable growth through selection of best available investors and partners.
Due diligence is required across all business decisions that affect every aspect of an organisation’s activities. Within the scope of development based on balancing effective internal and external relationships we focus on the unique managerial challenges of meeting the requirements of multiple players – our own organisation, investors, partners. We will study in detail how to create and apply a structured business process that is aimed at increasing the impact and potential of the choices we make in attracting investors and partners in taking our business forward.
This GLOMACS training course on Managing Collaborative Development will highlight the following key topics:
- Aligning the needs and strategies of multiple stakeholders
- The principle of stakeholder value and its strategic relevance
- Turning an independent investor into a committed partner
- Continuous improvement and innovation in these major relationships
- “Collaborate To Compete” – the new concept in business development
Training Outline
DAY 1: Understanding the Requirements of Due Diligence in Investor Evaluation
- How an investor analyses and evaluates an investment opportunity?
- Understanding the Criteria and Approaches of Different Types of Investor
- The Investor’s Perspective – profitability, growth, future viability
- A Due Diligence Model that Facilitates and Supports our Choice of Investor
- Managing Investor Relations as our Organisation Develops and Changes
DAY 2: Understanding the Requirements of Due Diligence in Partner Evaluation
- The Strategic Rationale for Partnership
- The Various Forms of Partnership
- The Process of Partner Identification
- Financial Evaluation of Potential Partners
- Non-financial Evaluation of Potential Partners
DAY 3: Applying Due Diligence in Evaluating Partnerships
- Identifying Resources Required – complementary or additional
- Determining the Characteristics of Potential Partner(s)
- Tools and Techniques for Initial Screening
- The Guiding Principle of “Tissue Match”
- Reducing the Long List to a Short List
- Refining the Short-list Process
- Summary of the Complete Process and Agreeing the Short List
DAY 4: Applying Due Diligence in Managing Partnerships
- The Managerial Differences between a Strategic Alliance and a Joint Venture
- The Process of Agreeing the Business Case
- Negotiating the Terms of an Alliance or a Joint Venture
- Choosing the Most Effective Partnership Structure
- The Life-cycle of the Partnership and the Challenge of Renewal
DAY 5: Applying the Complete Seminar to the Needs of the Company
- Use of Relevant Data and Information to Support Decisions
- Due Diligence in Aligning Strategy and Operations
- Due Diligence in Scenario Forecasting and Strategic Choice
- How to Apply Themes 1-5 in this Company
- Discussion – Interaction – Agreeing Priorities for the Company
- Delegates’ Personal Plans for Follow-up Action
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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