814 Personal Development courses in Edinburgh delivered Live Online

This virtual training will give you the confidence to deliver one to ones that will ensure practitioners leave the session feeling recognised, empowered and with achievable goals. In this training we explore: * The dos and don'ts. *  The impact of good sessions for practitioners wellbeing, motivation and progression. * How the leader can prepare. * How to set SMART Goals. * How practise documents can support your sessions. * How to ask questions and what questions do you ask? * How to follow up after the session. As part of this training you will receive a  list of  20 possible questions to ask during your one to one sessions.

We're passionate about equipping churches to respond to domestic abuse. Our Domestic Abuse Awareness course will help you explore key questions around the issue of domestic abuse, like how to recognise the signs of domestic abuse, why domestic abuse happens, and how to start supporting survivors.

Self-help and relaxation skills and exercises for stressed, burned out SEN parents and carers

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers Overview The learning objectives for DOL include a practical understanding of: - DevOps and time to market - The business and IT perspectives - Key differences between DevOps IT and traditional IT - Planning and organizing - Understanding performance and culture - Measurement differences - Designing a DevOps organization - Focusing on what matters - Ideas for organizing workflows - Sharing information - Defining meaningful metrics - Value stream mapping - The Spotify Squad model - Managing culture change - Popular tools and key practices - Putting it all together The DevOps Leader course is a unique and practical experience for participants who want to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps. Leading people through a cultural transformation requires new skills, innovative thinking, and transformational leadership. Leaders up, down and across the IT organization must align and collaborate to break down silos and evolve the organization. The course highlights the human dynamics of cultural change and equips participants with practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as understanding Value Stream Mapping. Prerequisites * DevOps Foundation 1 - DEVOPS AND TIME * What Is DevOps? * Why Do DevOps * Companies Doing DevOps * The Magic Equation 2 - KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DEVOPS IT AND TRADITIONAL IT * What Sets DevOps IT apart from Traditional IT * How DevOps IT is Organized Differently * How to Perform to a Different Standard * How to Use Different Measurements 3 - BECOMING A DEVOPS ORGANIZATION * Transformational Leadership * Redesigning An Organization for DevOps * Design Principles * Focus * Work * Information * Metrics 4 - VALUE STREAM MAPPING * What is Value Stream Mapping? * Why Do We Need to Use this Framework? * Types of Maps * How to Create a Value Stream Map? * Types of Data to Collect * How to Handle Exceptions 5 - VALUE STREAM MAPPING EXERCISE 6 - SQUAD ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL * Conway's Law * The Problem with Silos * Spotify?s Squad Organization Model (Structure, Roles) * Squads * Tribes * Chapters * Guilds * How to Reorganize in Order to Move to this Model 7 - MANAGING CULTURE CHANGE * What is Culture and How Does it Impact Performance? * Types of IT Culture * Cultural Traits of a DevOps Organization * How to Manage Change 8 - CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE * Types of IT Culture * What is a DevOps Culture * How To Manage Change * The Three Phases Of Change * Types of Changes That Need to be Implemented 9 - POPULAR DEVOPS TOOLS AND PRACTICES * DevOps Tools Periodic Table * Top DevOps Tool Categories * Common and Popular Practices 10 - BUILDING A BUSINESS CASE 11 - BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER 12 - ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 13 - EXAM PREPARATIONS * Exam Requirements, Question Weighting, and Terminology List * Sample Exam Review ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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.

Empowering women towards a path of heightened clarity, confidence, and unwavering belief in their vision and desired direction.

Get to the heart of what matters to you. This course will empower you to gain clarity, find meaning and motivate yourself to achieve the things you care about with energy and grit. You will learn practical tools you can use in your day-to-day life.

LOOKING FOR: MG, TEEN, YA , ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Susan Yearwood, literary agent at Susan Yearwood Agency, began her career in publishing in the early ’90s, gaining valuable experience at Virago, now part of Little, Brown Book Group, an imprint of Hachette UK and Penguin Books Ltd, Penguin Random House. Susan Yearwood Agency was founded in 2007, starting the successful careers of debut writers Kerry Young, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and Prajwal Parajuly, shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. She is currently looking for more contemporary romance, particularly with a cosy cottage setting similar to Suzanne Snow’s The Cottage of New Beginnings or with a marketable twist such as Love Letters on Hazel Lane by Jennifer Page. Also, historical romance, including books that are slightly speculative, such as Guinevere: The Dragon Ring by Fil Reid, and women’s fiction with protagonists in either their 20’s or 30’s. She is looking forward to reading more crime fiction and thrillers, including psychological thrillers and domestic suspense. In non-fiction, she is eager to find more lifestyle titles, particularly in self help and personal development/memoir, including personal finance/business titles that are practical as well as aspiring, such as Black Girl Finance: Let’s Talk Money by Selina Flavius. Attach a book proposal with your initial two chapters. The first draft of your title does not have to be complete at this stage, however, for memoir complete a first draft, at least. She would also love to read more children’s fiction: 9-12 year old, teen and YA. For both adult and children's fiction submissions, please attach a cover letter, synopsis and a 5,000 word extract from the initial pages of your novel.  For non-fiction please send a book proposal with your initial two chapters . The first draft of your title does not have to be complete at this stage, however, for memoir complete a first draft, at least.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Susan is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking this session you agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline to agent121@iaminprint.co.uk. Please note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Sunday 9 June 2024

Learn Excel tricks of the trade and some quick easy wins, to make time spent on spreadsheets efficient, effective and painless!

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers and other professionals who want to gain the critical skills to successfully interact with or lead others through cooperative teamwork, as well as those desiring to improve their overall communication skills will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the difference between hearing and listening Enhance interpersonal relationships through the use of verbal and non-verbal communication Apply techniques to move towards high-quality conversation Create a positive impression through a powerful introduction Influence others through sharing perspectives and opinions constructively Use logic and emotion to persuade and collaborate Identify ways of sharing thoughts and opinions constructively Prepare for and conduct simple negotiations This course will prepare students for the collaborative situations inherent in every facet of business, whether working with colleagues, partners, vendors, or clients. 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 IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 2. VERBAL COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES * Hearing versus Actively Listening * Connecting with Powerful Communication 3. NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION * Understanding the Elements of Vocal Delivery * Interpreting and Applying Body Language * Building Self-Awareness 4. CREATING A POWERFUL FIRST IMPRESSION * Creating a Powerful Introduction * Cultivating Your Impact 5. THE ART OF CONVERSATION * Mastering the 4 Levels of a Conversation * Moving a Conversation Along * Applying Tools for Deepening Conversation 6. INFLUENCE AND PERSUASION * Influencing Others * Seeing the Other Side * Building Bridges * Extending Your Influence 7. INTERACTING POSITIVELY * Applying Logic and Owning Emotions * Disagreeing Constructively * Bringing People to Your Side * Building Consensus 8. NEGOTIATION BASICS * Planning for Negotiation * Managing the 4 Stages of Negotiation * Arriving at an Agreement ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers, directors, executives, and others responsible for leading teams, overseeing projects, and developing new leaders will benefit from this course. Overview Bring about valuable and positive change in those you lead Increase engagement, motivation and morale in your team Enhance performance of individuals and the team Provide an authentic role model that inspires followership Develop others into leaders This course will help students develop authentic leadership qualities that motivate and drive others to reach their full potential, and become the transformational leaders of the future. 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. DEFINING TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP * Comparing Leadership Styles * Developing the Attitudes and Beliefs of a Transformational Leader 2. BEING AN AUTHENTIC LEADER * Knowing Who You Are * Fostering Authenticity and Credibility 3. DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP PRACTICE * Following the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership 4. BUILDING ENGAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION * Understanding the Drivers of Employee Engagement * Motivating Like a Transformational Leader 5. OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE * Coaching for Performance * Supporting Performance through Partnership * Unlocking Potential * Developing and Transforming Careers 6. MENTORING LEADERS * Growing Leaders * Putting Relationships First * Focusing on Character * Capitalizing on Strengths * Showing Optimism and Not Skepticism * Seeking Passion and Success 7. COMMITTING TO TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP