Workshops
Agora's facilitated workshops are engaging and interactive sessions designed to provide maximum value in a window of time that fits in your packed schedule. Typically, our workshops are held on-site, though virtual options are available. Most workshop sessions last about two days, with about a week of Agora preparation and a week of post-workshop activity for our advisory team. We know your time is valuable, so we take great care to ensure all time you spend with us is filled with engaging, interactive, and value-packed content.
Strategic Options & Direction Workshop
In our flagship workshop, you'll collaborate with Agora advisors to gain a comprehensive understanding of your business's future transition options. This two-day session will equip you with:
A Thorough Review of Transition Options
Explore all available paths for transitioning your business, including their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Success Factor
Grid
Develop a detailed grid that outlines your vision of success, including key milestones and metrics for achieving your goals.
Enterprise Value Assessment
Receive an estimated valuation of your business as it stands today, with insights into factors contributing to and detracting from its value.
Strategic
Priorities
Identify key priorities for yourself and your business to ensure alignment with your success objectives and stay on track for a successful transition.
acquisition strategy workshop
Acquiring a business is a high stakes game, but one that can be immensely rewarding if done right. This workshop shares wisdom from a lifetime in M&A, helping you understand how to align values and achieve success.
Multi-Year M&A Study Learnings
Gain practical wisdom from a multi-year study exploring the underlying reasons some acquisitions do great, while others (most others, in fact) fail.
The Value of Core Values
Learn more about what means to embrace the Value Aligned philosophy, and explore why such a simple concept can have such a major impact on success rates.
Value
Multiplication
Discover how you can redefine what a successful ROI looks like when acquiring businesses. We believe that you shouldn't just "add" to your business value when you can multiply it!
Case
Studies
We'll dive into real world examples of successful, and not-so-successful acquisitions, and uncover why it went the way it did.
Clarity &
Confidence
M&A can be complex at times, so our workshops always focus on education first, with a special focus on laying out the multitude of ways to approach it, then narrowing down to concepts that best fit your unique business.
Vision Crafting & Exit Strategy Workshop
Tailored for organizations with a defined end goal, this workshop focuses on refining and executing your exit strategy. Over two days, you'll work with Agora advisors to:
Refine Your
Vision
Solidify your end goal and ensure it aligns with your business objectives and personal aspirations.
Develop an Actionable Exit Strategy
Create a detailed plan that outlines the steps needed to achieve your desired exit, including timelines and key milestones.
Assess and Enhance Value
Review your business’s current value and identify strategies to maximize it in preparation for your exit.
Strategic
Implementation
Establish a clear action plan with priorities and responsibilities to ensure a smooth transition and successful realization of your end goal.
Thinking Like a Buyer Workshop
This two-day interactive workshop is designed to shift your perspective and enhance your understanding of what truly influences enterprise value from a buyer's standpoint. You and your leadership team will delve into critical factors that build or detract from your company's value, ensuring you're well-prepared for a successful exit. Key components of the workshop include:
Understanding Enterprise Value
Learn what drives and diminishes enterprise value through detailed discussions and real-world examples.
35-Point Exit Optimization Grid
Gain insights from a high-level review of your business, plotted on Agora's time-tested 35-point Exit Optimization Grid. This tool helps identify strengths and areas for improvement in your exit readiness strategy.
Red Flag
Analysis
Receive a comprehensive "Red Flag Analysis" that highlights critical areas needing attention. This analysis provides actionable recommendations on how to address these issues effectively.
Actionable
Recommendations
Develop a clear plan of action with specific next steps to enhance your business's value and prepare for a successful transition.
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