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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone who needs an understanding of IT Service Management to help deliver better value to customers. It is appropriate for all IT staff and management, as well as customers who work closely with IT to support business requirements. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the ITIL© 4 Foundation certification and who want to prepare for ITIL© 4 Foundation exam. Overview By the completion of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the 7 Guiding Principles, 4 Dimensions of Service Management, 34 ITIL© Practices, and the new Service Value Chain that incorporate the core of ITIL© version 4. ITIL© is the world?s leading best practice framework for implementing IT Service Management. ITIL version 4 introduces IT Service Management through the lens of a Service Value System (SVS), which provides a holistic end-to-end view of how to successfully contribute to business value, and also how to leverage concepts from models such as Lean IT, Agile, DevOps and Organizational Change Management. This foundational course immerses you in the guiding principles, dimensions, and practices of ITIL© 4. This course will earn you 21 PDUs. This class includes an exam voucher. 1 - ITIL 4 OVERVIEW * Introduction to ITIL * Key Concepts of ITIL 2 - THE ITIL FRAMEWORK * The Four Dimensions of Service Management * The ITIL Service Value System 3 - THE ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES * Focus on Value * Start Where You Are * Progress Iteratively with Feedback * Collaborate and Promote Visibility * Think and Work Holistically * Keep It Simple and Practical * Optimize and Automate 4 - THE ITIL SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM (SVS) * Governance * The Service Value Chain * Continual Improvement 5 - KEY ITIL PRACTICES * Continual Improvement * Service Level Management * Change Control * Incident Management * Service Request Management * Service Desk * Problem Management 6 - OTHER ITIL PRACTICES * General Management Practices * Service Management Practices * Technical Management Practices

This 2 hour session will combine knowledge as well as practical interactive scenarios to work through to assist delegates in evaluating themselves to identify areas they might need to improve on.  The course will cover: * The purpose of the role (reminder) * How the role has evolved * What lessons can be gained so far * How do you create a culture of compliance * What good systems, policies and procedures look like * Easy tips on what, where and how you should be looking TARGET AUDIENCE This online course is suitable for those new to the COFA role, those supporting the COFA and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities. RESOURCES An information pack including the course slides, scenarios and suggested answers will be provided to all delegates, which may be useful for ongoing reference. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER SARAH CHARLTON, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/sarah-charlton/] Sarah has a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. Her career spans over 35 years working within the legal sector, fulfilling roles from COFA through to CEO. During her career she has worked with a number of legal regulators, professional bodies and government organisations. Sarah has been a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management throughout her career, qualifying as a Fellow member in 2005. Sarah also served as chairperson between 2010-2012 and continues to serve as an Executive Council Member.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Focus on Value * Start Where You Are * Progress Iteratively with Feedback * Collaborate and Promote Visibility * Think and Work Holistically * Keep It Simple and Practical * Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Digital Technology * Digital Business * Digital Organisation * Digitisation * Digital Transformation * Business Strategy and Business Models * Digital and IT Strategy * Products * Services * Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN * Environmental Analysis * External Analysis: PESTLE * Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS * How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is * How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy * Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry * Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION * Ecosystem * Industry/Market * Organisational * Influenced factors * Achieving Customer/Market Relevance * Achieving Operational Excellence * Internal and External Focus * Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance * Customer Journeys * Omnichannel Delivery and Support * Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support * Customer Analytics * Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches * How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management * Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following * Financial Policies * Portfolio Optimization * Funding Projects, Products and Services * Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation * Charging Models * Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation * Context of Digital and IT Strategy * Identify Risk * Assess Risk * Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk * Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques * Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites * How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy * How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY * How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations * Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation * Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: * Large-Scale Transformation * Incremental Transformation * Mergers and Acquisitions * Individual Changes * Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) * How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy * Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for New, soon-to-be or future IT managers & those working toward their ITMLE Certification will benefit from this course. Overview Developed by an experienced CIO, and then vetted by a board of senior IT industry executives, the ITMLP shows that those who successfully complete the ITMLP Final Exam bring credible and validated industry knowledge to the organizations they serve. The IT Management & Leadership Professional Bootcamp (ITMLP) is the first step for full IT Executive Certification (ITMLE). This Bootcamp covers IT topics vital to success for new/would-be IT managers. TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP * Life as a Technical Manager * Influence-Based Technical Leadership * Managing Hybrid and Virtual IT Teams IT METHODOLOGY AND INNOVATION * Methodology Overview * IT Megatrends * Creating Innovative IT Solutions BUSINESS OF IT * IT Funding and Cost Center Management * IT Vendor Management * IT Internal Client Service

Based on our extensive work and experience with leaders, both in the private and public sectors, this ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring programme has been designed to develop the capability of leaders to positively impact the performance of individuals and teams. We are experts at unlocking peak performance. Coaching and mentoring improves relationships, performance and engagement. This programme has been created to sharpen a leader's skills - enabling them to balance control, commitment and empowerment through productive conversations with individuals and teams. Scroll down to find out more about this ILM Level 5 qualification, or use the buttons below to jump straight to the scheduled course dates and prices. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with The BCF Group, which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE SYLLABUS The syllabus of the ILM Level 5 Qualification in Business Coaching and Mentoring is comprised of six modules, covering the following: MODULE ONE INTRODUCTION * 1.1) Explore the myths * 1.2) What is coaching and mentoring? * 1.3) What is business coaching? * 1.4) Thoughts and perceptions * 1.5) 7 competencies of a coach * 1.6) Definitions - Mentoring / Consulting / Coaching / Therapy / Counseling MODULE TWO MODELS AND PRACTICE * 2.1) The Wheel of Life * 2.2) Johari's Window * 2.3) KASH - Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Habits of an effective coach * 2.4) STAR / GROW model * 2.5) Effective use of Paradigm cards * 2.6) Practice and feedback MODULE THREE BUILDING THE RELATIONSHIP * 3.1) Self-management * 3.2) How motivation works * 3.3) Personality & behavioural traits * 3.4) Rapport and trust MODULE FOUR COMMUNICATION AND PRACTICE * 4.1) Non-verbal communication * 4.2) Effective communication * 4.3) Questioning through 2nd/3rd/4th level questioning * 4.4) Building a bank of coaching questions * 4.5) Practice and feedback MODULE FIVE STRUCTURE * 5.1) Introduction * 5.2) The coaching cycle * 5.3) How to give feedback * 5.4) The COMET model * 5.5) Executive coaching * 5.6) Psychometrics * 5.7) Closing the coaching session MODULE SIX WELL-FORMED OUTCOMES * 6.1) Challenge and focus steps * 6.2) Coaching goals * 6.3) Establishing the gap analysis * 6.4) Using diagnostic tools * 6.5) SMART objectives * 6.6) Designing & planning focus steps * 6.7) Gaining commitment * 6.8) Practice and feedback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS IT FOR? Business coaching is the skill to have in today's rapidly changing business climate. People and team development through business coaching is fast, efficient and cost effective, and will get you measurable results. The ILM Level 5 Qualifications in Business Coaching and Mentoring are highly accessible and have been designed for all tiers of director, management and supervisory level, or indeed anyone involved in people development. With a business-relevant, tried-and-tested approach, we encourage participants to bring live business issues and case histories with them on the course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION Upon completion of this programme all attendees will receive the 'ILM Endorsed Programme in Business Coaching & Mentoring' certificate. Participants will also be eligible to receive ILM letters after their name; either AMInstLM (Affiliate/Associate Member Institute Leadership & Management) or MInstLM (Member Institute Leadership & Management). As with all ILM Accredited Programmes, participants will need to complete the post-programme activity in order to achieve their full 'ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management' certificate. These elements have been designed in order to show to the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) that you are able to put the skills and techniques learned on the programme into practice. Full support and guidance is provided for completing these final elements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED ACTIVITIES PRE-COURSE We ask you to come prepared with issues which you are currently experiencing that you would be happy to discuss and be coached on. We also send out a short document containing questions and exercises which will help our coaches understand you better and work with you in order to receive the best training. POST-COURSE To achieve this ILM qualification, participants will have to complete the following post-course activities: 3 x work-based assignments need to be completed within 1 year from attendance and registration. Embedded in the assignments, the Certificate will require delegates to complete 18 hours of coaching or mentoring activity with 2-3 people. The Diploma will require delegates to complete 54 hours of coaching or mentoring with 4-9 people. Tutor guided learning will take on the format of book and video reviews with ongoing tutor guidance and support via phone, Skype or face-to-face. Optional: Self-initiated 2 x 45 min executive coaching sessions per delegate to offer a coaching best practice view. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE MATERIAL Each participant will be issued with a workbook to assist them both during and after the course, which will contain information, guidance and forms to assist with the coaching sessions. Participants will also complete a Paradigm psychometric report [https://www.dicksontraining.com/paradigm-psychometrics/index.php] and receive a year's membership with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN-HOUSE & CLASSROOM COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE We have developed an alternative to traditional face-to-face training that continues to provide a full learning experience, and allows delegates to learn effectively whilst self-isolating from home. This is how it looks: Delegates booked on Classroom and In-House courses will continue to have access to their trainer online throughout the days that the course is booked to run. Prior to a delegate's course start date, they will be enrolled on our e-learning platform (in partnership with BCF Group [https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/business-coaching/ilm-level-5-business-coaching-and-mentoring.php]) for the course they are booked on to. They will also be given contact information for their trainer, and details of how to access the online workshops. Delegates will not require any special IT equipment. A desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a mobile phone with internet and audio capability is all that is required. Delegates taking ILM Qualifications will then proceed to the book review, video review and work based assignments with 12 months tutor support as appropriate, and in line with our previous arrangements. We hope you agree that this blended learning experience represents the safest way to continue supporting our clients and delegates during the Coronavirus disruption. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULED COURSES CLASSROOM COURSE - NOTTINGHAM (NG12 4DG) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months. Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat * 03-04 October 2023 * 22-23 February 2024 CLASSROOM COURSE - READING (RG41 5QS) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months. Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat * 14-15 September 2023 * 14-15 December 2023 * 14-15 March 2024 ZOOM™ COURSE Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same. The only difference is that we split the course into four half-day sessions to make it easier on your eyes! Diploma: £1,795 + vat | Certificate: £1,495 + vat * September 2023 - 25th Sep (morning), 25th Sep (afternoon), 26th Sep (morning), 26th Sep (afternoon) * November 2023 - 6th Nov (morning), 6th Nov (afternoon), 7th Nov (morning), 7th Nov (afternoon) * January 2024 - 11th Jan (morning), 11th Jan (afternoon), 12th Jan (morning), 12th Jan (afternoon) * March 2024 - 11th Mar (morning), 11th Mar (afternoon), 12th Mar (morning), 12th Mar (afternoon) * May 2024 - 14th May (morning), 14th May (afternoon), 15th May (morning), 15th May (afternoon) * July 2024 - 9th Jul (morning), 9th Jul (afternoon), 10th Jul (morning), 10th Jul (afternoon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DICKSON TRAINING LTD Founded in 1985 in Yorkshire, we have built an impressive and loyal client base. Our partnerships are built by consistently delivering outstanding development solutions and working in close collaboration with our clients, resulting in us becoming a leading UK and international training provider.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for New managers wanting to become skilled in their management roles will benefit from this course Overview Describe the roles that a manager has in an organization Identify and nurture talent in your team Build a management vision for success Create strategies to motivate and empower your team Combine leadership qualities and influence skills to motivate your team Plan and manage effective meetings In this course, students will learn how to confidently acquire and build these skills through relevant discussions, team and individual activities. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. THE MANAGER\'S ROLE * Distinguishing a Manager\'s Role from Function Understanding Interpersonal, Informational, and Decision Roles 2. BUILDING A SHARED VISION * Defining a Shared Vision Building a Strong Vision Creating and Communicating a Vision Statement Identifying Benefits of Your Vision 3. LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE * Identifying the Characteristics and Qualities of a Leader Modeling the Way and Enabling Others to Act Encouraging Your Inner Innovator and Mastering the Art of Persuasion Creating Mutual Respect Effectively Communicating and Reasoning with Others 4. NURTURING TALENT * Calibrating Talent Finding and Nurturing the Attributes that Meet Your Requirements Articulating Culture and Hiring for a Cultural Fit Looking to the Future - Developing and Executing a Plan Succession Planning Creating and Fostering Employee Engagement Coaching, Training, and Development 5. DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT * Working with Workgroups and Teams Delegating Progress Tracking and Reviewing Results 6. BUILDING A BETTER MEETING * Planning and Preparing a Meeting Identifying Proper Participants Creating an Agenda Evaluating the Use of Technology ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Evolving into the Manager Role training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Evolving into the Manager Role course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience include, but is not limited to:   Relationship managers Customer experience (CX) managers Account managers Service delivery managers Service desk managers Service Level Managers Enterprise Architects Service and Solution Architects Business Analysts Product Owners Marketing Managers Project Managers Portfolio Managers Supplier relationship Managers Vendor Managers Contract Managers Customer experience/User experience Designers Consultants Overview The purpose of this course is to give the delegate the understanding to optimize the value of the journey for all stakeholders, for example, to convert opportunity and demand into value and to drive stakeholder value. Engagement is important in the optimization of service value because, as ITIL Foundation explained, service value is co-created through the involvement of users, customers, sponsors, service providers, or any other stakeholder. This course introduces ways and methods to drive stakeholder value and encourage stakeholders contribute to the creation of service value by exploring the following:   Value propositions Fostering relationships Keeping engagement channels open Shaping demand Designing service offerings Aligning and agreeing expectations Co-creating service experiences Realizing value This course covers key topics such as SLA design, multi-supplier management, communication, relationship management, CX and UX design, customer journey mapping, and more. It will provide candidates with the tools to increase stakeholder satisfaction which is integral to business success in the current competitive landscape. The associated certification exam voucher is included with this course. As an ITIL© Accredited Training Organization of PeopleCert, all students attending this training will be provided with the exam voucher as a part of delivery. HOW CUSTOMER JOURNEYS ARE DESIGNED * Understand the concept of the customer journey * Understand the ways of designing and improving customer journeys * HOW TO TARGET MARKETS AND STAKEHOLDERS * Understand the characteristics of markets * Understand marketing activities and techniques * Know how to describe customer needs and internal and external factors that affect these * Know how to identify service providers and explain their value propositions * HOW TO FOSTER STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS * Understand the concepts mutual readiness and maturity * Understand the different supplier and partner relationship types, and how these are managed * Know how to develop customer relationships * Know how to analyze customer needs * Know how to use communication and collaboration activities and techniques * Know how the ?Relationship management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to fostering relationships * Know how the ?Supplier management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to supplier and partner relationships management * HOW TO SHAPE DEMAND AND DEFINE SERVICE OFFERINGS * Understand methods for designing digital service experiences based on value driven, data driven and user centered service design * Understand approaches for selling and obtaining service offerings * Know how to capture, influence and manage demand and opportunities * Know how to collect, specify and prioritize requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders * Know how the ?Business analysis? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to requirement management and service design * HOW TO ALIGN EXPECTATIONS AND AGREE DETAILS OF SERVICES * Know how to plan for value co-creation * Know how to negotiate and agree service utility, warranty and experience * Know how the ?Service level management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service expectation management HOW TO ONBOARD AND OFFBOARD CUSTOMERS AND USERS * Understand key transition, onboarding and offboarding activities * Understand the ways of relating with users and fostering user relationships * Understand how users are authorized and entitled to services * Understand different approaches to mutual elevation of customer, user and service provider capabilities * Know how to prepare onboarding and offboarding plans * Know how to develop user engagement and delivery channels * Know how the ?Service Catalogue management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to offering user services * Know how the ?Service Desk? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to user engagement HOW TO ACT TOGETHER TO ENSURE CONTINUAL VALUE CO-CREATION * Understand how users can request services * Understand methods for triaging of user requests * Understand the concept of user communities * Understand methods for encouraging and managing customer and user feedback * Know how to foster a service mindset (attitude, behavior and culture) * Know how to use different approaches to provision of user services * Know how to seize and deal with customer and user ?moments of truth? * Know how the ?Service request management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service usage HOW TO REALIZE AND VALIDATE SERVICE VALUE * Understand methods for measuring service usage and customer and user experience and satisfaction * Understand charging mechanisms * Know how to assess service value realization * Know how to prepare to evaluate and improve the customer journey * Know how the ?Portfolio management? practice can be applied to enable and contribute to service value realization * ITIL© is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo? is a trade mark AXELOS Limited used, under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. IT Infrastructure Library© is a registered trade mark of the AXELOS Limited used, under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes New Horizons is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) for Peoplecert for ITIL4 Nexus Humans ITIL 4 Specialist Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV) with Exam training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the ITIL 4 Specialist Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV) with Exam course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This course has been designed and approved by the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management). The recognition from the ILM means delegates receive an ILM Recognised Certificate from the ILM upon successful completion of the course. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with The BCF Group [https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/interpersonal/train-the-trainer.php], which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE DETAILS NOTTINGHAM The BCF Group Ltd, 5 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4DG  Suitable for Wheelchairs All Nottingham courses are held at the head office of The BCF Group. The comfortable training suites (which are situated on ground level, as well as the toilet facilities, making them wheelchair-friendly) are fully air conditioned with natural daylight. Plentiful on-site free car parking is also available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN-HOUSE COURSES Our Train The Trainer course has been developed and refined over the many years we have been providing it to delegates from organisations in virtually every industry. The course syllabus is flexible and can be tailored to the specific requirements of your organisation and industry. If you would like to discuss how we can tailor this Train The Trainer course for you and/or run it at your premises, please contact us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULED COURSES CLASSROOM COURSE - NOTTINGHAM (NG12 4DG) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £895 + vat * 16-17 April 2024 - COURSE FULL * 29-30 April 2024 * 18-19 June 2024 * 15-16 August 2024 * 14-15 October 2024 * 03-04 December 2024 CLASSROOM COURSE - READING (RG41 5QS) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £895 + vat * 05-06 March 2024 * 25-26 June 2024 * 26-27 September 2024 * 05-06 December 2024 ZOOM™ COURSE Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same. Cost: £795 + vat * March 2024 - 25th March (morning), 25th March (afternoon), 26th March (morning), 26th March (afternoon) * May 2024 - 21st May (morning), 21st May (afternoon), 22nd May (morning), 22nd May (afternoon) * July 2024 - 18th July (morning), 18th July (afternoon), 19th July (morning), 19th July (afternoon) * September 2024 - 18th September (morning), 18th September (afternoon), 19th September (morning), 19th September (afternoon) * November 2024 - 13th November (morning), 13th November (afternoon), 14th November (morning), 14th November (afternoon) * January 2025 - 21st January (morning), 21st January (afternoon), 22nd January (morning), 22nd January (afternoon)

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, directors, managers, and others tasked with making important decisions for their organizations will benefit from this course. Overview Make intelligent decisions with limited time and information Reframe issues to ensure greater problem-solving accuracy Convert conflicting opinions into useful insights In this course, students will learn to evaluate options, generate possible solutions, and decide on logical strategies. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training. 1. THE COMPLEXITY OF DECISION MAKING * Establishing the Needs of the Organization * Defining Organizational Objectives and Goals * Measuring Your Goals * Calculating Probabilities of Success 2. DEALING WITH OPINION IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY * Understanding Theories of Decision-Making * Avoiding Irrationality * Being Aware of Risks * Reframing the Options * Asking the Right Questions * Knowing What You Want * Making Proper Comparisons * Working with Stereotypes and Expectations 3. ADAPTING DECISION STRATEGIES FOR A COMPLEX WORLD * Reviewing Your Plans * Engaging Stakeholders * Enlisting Your Network * Managing Risks * Planning for Risks - Avoidance, Mitigation, Transference, and Acceptance * Applying Complexity Theory and the Butterfly Effect * Adjusting Decisions * Building in Metrics & Measurements * Monitoring Progress and Managing Risks * Looking for Emerging Trends ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Making the Right Decisions Under Pressure training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Making the Right Decisions Under Pressure course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for IT Professionals who expect to or who have recently transitioned into a management role will benefit from this course. Overview Make a smooth transition into management Develop your authentic leadership style Engage and empower staff to achieve excellence Build high-performing, collaborative teams Apply delegation best practices Attract and retain great staff From developing an inspiring vision and empowering members to reach it, to meeting deadlines, and evaluating results. This course will teach students the skills and behaviors needed to successfully transition into an IT manager role. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. MAKING THE TRANSITION INTO LEADERSHIP * Defining Success * Developing Leadership Competencies * Acting as Leader, Liaison, Figurehead. Monitor, Disseminator, and Spokesperson * Allocating Resources * Acting Entrepreneurially * Negotiating and Handling Disturbances 2. BUILDING TRUST, ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT * Applying SCARF * Leading by Example with the 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence - Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skill * Engaging, Involving, and Motivating Others * The 4 Disciplines of Motivation - Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic * Working with Differing Personality Styles * Developing Your Leadership Psychological Toolkit * Discovering and Meeting Stakeholder Expectations 3. COLLABORATION & TEAMS * Creating, Facilitating, and Maintaining Teams * Building a Team through Culture, Human to Human Relationships, Effective Communication, and Setting and Meeting Goals & Objectives * Modern, Autonomous, Self-Organizing, and Cross-Functional Teams 4. BUILDING PEOPLE WITH CHALLENGING WORK * Willingness to Delegate * Delegating Successfully - Preparing and Researching, Clarifying the Intent of the Task, Planning Your Delegation, Delegating Responsibility and Empowering Your Staff to Take Action, and Providing Ongoing Support and Oversight 5. ATTRACTING AND KEEPING GREAT PEOPLE * Managing Performance * Knowing Your Staff * Checking Assumptions * Engaging Your Team * Leading and Coaching for Success * Managing Disruption