An MGA Training Programme
MBA Essentials

Learn How to Effectively Lead An Enterprise, Starting with its Competitive Position and Marketing Execution. Get Versed in Leadership Techniques, Operational Management and on How to Understand and Manage Financials


BY Joel Kornreich

Former Banking CEO

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Dates
8-9 April 2026

Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue
Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

Fee
RM 2,500
per person
The cost of the programme includes lunch and other refreshments, as well as programme materials for one participant. It is not inclusive of any applicable taxes.
This programme can be delivered in-house for your organisation.If you would like to discuss further on having this in-house and/or have any questions about the programme, please contact us at info@manafgardner.com or +603-3001 0326.

This two-day program seeks to equip its participants with a practical knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of an MBA education. The participants will get a clear understanding of the concepts needed to lead a successful commercial enterprise, and practical examples of their application.

The course will guide participants in understanding and describing their business’ competitive value proposition and its target market. They will learn how their brand fits their business model and how to apply the marketing techniques to compete effectively.

The program will then give participants the fundamental tools needed to effectively manage their enterprise for its sustainable success. They will learn how to effectively recruit the right talent, organise and manage their teams, how to navigate change management and implement effective incentive structures.

They will then focus on operational management, learning how to think about process and productivity optimisation, service excellence, and using data to drive good decisions. They will also learn how to conduct effective business negotiations.

Finally, the participants will learn how to understand and manage the financial aspects of their business, starting with the concepts of balance sheet, income statements, cash ow and the ratios that measure the health of the enterprise. They will also practice effective budgeting and forecasting.

Programme Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:

  • Define their business model, value proposition and competitive position
  • Use the right tools to lead and motivate high-performance employees
  • Analyse and adapt processes for improved efficiency and better client experience
  • Understand the drivers of their business’ nancial health and create a financial plan

Learning Methodology

The programme will feature trainer-led presentations and practical case studies, alongside hands-on workshopping of customer journey design to support real-world application. Participants will engage in break-out discussions and peer collaboration to deepen insight and share best practices. Throughout the programme, attendees will apply each concept directly to their own workplace challenges, ensuring relevance, clarity, and immediate practical value

Participant Profile

The program is designed for all Middle Managers, whether they are on sales, marketing, or product side or they are in operations, technology, risk or support functions and need to sharpen their knowledge of business management, marketing and financials.

Programme Faculty

Joel Kornreich

Joel Kornreich

Former Banking CEO



Joel Kornreich is a senior banking executive with over 30 years’ experience in consumer and commercial banking in Europe, US and Asia, heading several consumer banking franchises of Citi, and more recently, serving for 8 years as CEO of Alliance Banking Group in Malaysia. He also served as a Director of Citi International Plc, Chairman of Citi Belgium and Chairman of ASEAN Finance Corp in Singapore.

His career focus is business transformation and restructuring, digital development and sales and service culture implementation, based on maximising Net Promoter Scores at all customer touchpoints and simplifying client experience. Alliance Banking Group achieved the second overall NPS at the end of his tenure.

Joel holds a Master of Science in Business Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, from the Solvay Business School of Brussels. Joel is on alumnus of the Judge Cambridge University Business School.
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