Shift Masterclass Series
BusinessFit SA
Shift Masterclass Series
“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela
By the end of the SHIFT Journey, participants move beyond insight into measurable action. The focus is on real business shifts that can be seen, tracked, and sustained.
The SHIFT Difference
SHIFT is built on action learning – where participants tackle real challenges in their own business, supported by a comprehensive assessment of each area, peer learning, and facilitated reflection.
Each module stands on its own, but together they create a structured journey that strengthens the business as a whole.
Participants apply learning directly to their business, during and between sessions.
Shift Masterclass Series – Modules
Each module is practical, focused, and designed to help participants take immediate action in their business. Sessions are interactive and grounded in real business challenges. In-class sessions are 6 hours in duration, while webinars are designed as focused sessions of 2–4 hours
The Founder Experience: Understanding Strengths and Managing Gaps (In-Class or Webinar)
A reflective and practical session that helps founders step out of “do-everything” mode. Participants identify their strengths, recognise gaps, and lead the business - with clarity, confidence, and positive energy. You define where to focus your time and where to build support to strengthen the business.
Understanding the Business and the Market (In-Class or Webinar)
This module builds clarity on how the business creates value. Participants define their target market, understand customer needs, assess competitors, and identify where to sharpen their value proposition and market positioning.
Managing the Money (In-Class or Webinar)
A practical session focused on financial confidence. Participants learn how to interpret key numbers, manage cash flow, price effectively, and use financial information to make better day-to-day decisions.
Leading the Business Through People (In-Class | 1 Day)
Focuses on practical leadership capability. Covers setting direction, leading through change, driving accountability, holding effective conversations, and aligning team effort to business priorities.
Operations: The Engine Room of Your Business (In-Class or Webinar)
Strengthens the core of how the business runs. Covers process efficiency, quality, and performance management to ensure operations consistently support delivery and growth.
Supply Chain: Managing Cost and Deadlines (In-Class or Webinar)
Focuses on controlling costs and improving reliability. Participants learn how to manage suppliers, stock, and delivery timelines to support profitability and customer satisfaction.
Business Growth: Achieving Your Goals (In-Class | 6 hours)
Translates ambition into execution. Participants define clear growth goals, identify the key levers to achieve them, and build a focused plan to move the business forward with discipline.
Regulatory Compliance: Key Requirements and Practical Guidance (Webinar | 2–4 hours)
Makes compliance simple and manageable. Covers essential requirements for SMEs and provides clear guidance on what must be in place to operate responsibly and build credibility with customers and partners.
People Foundations: Key Requirements (Webinar | 2–4 hours)
Covers the essentials of managing people well. Includes practical HR templates, contracts, and policies to support compliant, consistent, and effective people management in a growing business.
Governance and Risk: Key Elements for Growing Businesses (Webinar | 2–4 hours)
Introduces practical governance disciplines and risk awareness. Covers KING V cfor SMEs. Helps participants put simple structures in place to improve oversight, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth.
Impactful Presentations and Pitches (Webinar | 2–4 hours)
Builds confidence in communicating the business clearly. Participants learn how to structure and deliver compelling presentations for customers, partners, funders, and other stakeholders.
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