Why Agile Practices Haven't Taken Over the World Yet Agile practices are without a doubt the most optimal way to handle any project, so why are organizations still dithering and trying to incorporate hybrid solutions? This video will help you understand the 5 major impediments that are preventing your organization from embracing Agile practices. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Making Your Agile Transformation Stick With the promise of delivering product faster, better and cheaper, most organizations today are either thinking about or are currently undergoing an Agile Transformation. Unfortunately, a large majority of transformations fail before those promises are ever realized. This session discusses common mistakes that organizations make and what you can do to avoid them. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Levers of Project Agility: Effective Sponsorship Levers of Project Agility: Effective Sponsorship You may be using agile processes in your projects, even have extended the use of agile management practices into other areas of business. However, lack of purposeful and appropriate sponsorship can stifle most projects. An under-engaged or over-enthusiastic sponsor can demotivate the team, slowdown decision making and disrupt even best agile processes. In this talk, we will examine the crucial role of the sponsor, their desired attributes and their relation with the project manager, product owner and scrum master to identify the risk factors and provide tips and tools for avoiding pitfalls and having effective sponsors. You may be agile, but a poor sponsor can still hamper project success. We'll examine this crucial role, ideal attributes, and provide tips to maximize sponsor effectiveness. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Educational Agility in the Modern World. Why School Leaders Need Agile/ SCRUM Strategies Our world is changing by the second. Each day, we race to catch up with mounting responsibilities, media streams, and new projects. As educational leaders, we work extensively to explore one pressing question: How do we wisely educate amidst a sea of constant change? In an era where information is plentiful, new strategies are in demand for learners. Schools, teachers, parents, and students need tools for centering ourselves and the important work we do. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the intersection of law and ethics, including major ethical perspectives, ethical decision-making models, and the relationship between law and ethics. Students will learn about the importance of setting an ethical tone at the top of an organization and the ethical decision tree for business leaders. The course will cover the short- and long-term returns and the promotion of ethical behavior and social responsibility in the marketplace. Students will also gain knowledge about the history and basic framework of antitrust laws, including horizontal and vertical restraints of trade, price discrimination, and concentrations of market power. The course will also explore antitrust enforcement, antitrust injury, limitations of antitrust enforcement, and antitrust considerations. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Law & Ethics: What Is Ethics? Major Ethical Perspectives. An Ethical Decision Model. Relationship b/w law and ethics. Ethical tone sets at the top. Ethical business leader decision tree. Tension b/w short- and long-term returns. Social Responsibility. Positive actions. Promoting ethical Behaviour. Moral of the marketplace. Antitrust: History and Basic Framework of Antitrust Laws. Horizontal Restraints of Trade. Vertical Restraints of Trade. Price Discrimination- The Robinson-Patman Act. Sherman Act, Section 2- Concentrations of Market Power. Acquisitions and Mergers under Section 7 of the Clayton Act. Unfair Methods of competition section 5 of the federal commission act. Antitrust enforcement. Antitrust injury. Limitations of antitrust enforcement. Antitrust considerations. This course aims to explore the intersection of law and ethics, with a particular focus on the major ethical perspectives and an ethical decision-making model. Students will examine the relationship between law and ethics and how ethical tone sets at the top of an organization. The course will cover topics such as the tension between short- and long-term returns, social responsibility, promoting ethical behaviour, and the morale of the marketplace. Additionally, students will learn about antitrust laws, including the history and basic framework of antitrust laws, horizontal and vertical restraints of trade, price discrimination, and concentrations of market power. The course will also cover acquisitions and mergers under Section 7 of the Clayton Act, unfair methods of competition under Section 5 of the Federal Commission Act, antitrust enforcement, antitrust injury, and the limitations of antitrust enforcement. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the intersection of law and ethics, including major ethical perspectives, ethical decision-making models, and the relationship between law and ethics. Students will learn about the importance of setting an ethical tone at the top of an organization and the ethical decision tree for business leaders. The course will cover the short- and long-term returns and the promotion of ethical behavior and social responsibility in the marketplace. Students will also gain knowledge about the history and basic framework of antitrust laws, including horizontal and vertical restraints of trade, price discrimination, and concentrations of market power. The course will also explore antitrust enforcement, antitrust injury, limitations of antitrust enforcement, and antitrust considerations. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Concept and Implications of Ethics and Antitrust in Business Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Concept and Implications of Ethics and Antitrust in Business Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Ethics and Compliance Officer Antitrust Attorney Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Business Ethics Consultant Antitrust Investigator Compliance Analyst Risk Management Specialist Business Conduct and Ethics Trainer Antitrust Litigation Specialist Corporate Responsibility Coordinator Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.
Financial Analysis: Finance Reports Course Overview Financial Analysis: Finance Reports is a practical course that helps you decode company reports like a pro. From understanding the income statement and balance sheet to evaluating cash flows and investment performance, this course gives you the tools to analyse financial health with confidence. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this instructor-led training uses real-world scenarios to teach key financial analysis skills. The course is fully online with recorded video lessons, allowing you to learn at your convenience and build a strong foundation in interpreting business performance. Extra Included: Free Accredited Certificate Included Lifetime Access Free Student ID Card Learning Outcome Understand the structure and purpose of a 10-K report Analyse profitability using income statements Evaluate operational efficiency and link it to financial results Conduct a balance sheet analysis to assess financial strength Examine cash flow generation and its impact Perform basic investment analysis and decision-making Why Choose This Course? Financial reporting can seem daunting, but this course breaks it down into clear, easy-to-follow steps. You’ll gain the skills to read and interpret reports used by analysts, investors, and business leaders. Perfect for aspiring finance professionals or anyone who wants to make smarter financial decisions. Who Is This Course For This course is perfect for anyone with basic BSL knowledge who wants to advance their skills. It's ideal for professionals in education, healthcare, or customer service, as well as anyone looking to communicate better with the Deaf community. Entry Requirements No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to learn and apply financial thinking. Accredited Certification After successfully completing the course, you can get a UK and internationally accepted certificate to share your achievement with potential employers or include it in your CV. For the PDF certificate, you’ll need to pay £9.99. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorstep by post.
The ability to identify and respond to changing trends is a hallmark of a successful business. Whether those trends are related to customers and sales, or to regulatory and industry standards, businesses are wise to keep track of the variables that can affect the bottom line. In today's business landscape, data comes from numerous sources and in diverse forms.
In the past, popular thought treated artificial intelligence (AI) as if it were the domain of science fiction or some far-flung future. In the last few years, however, AI has been given new life. The business world has especially given it renewed interest. However, AI is not just another technology or process for the business to consider - it is a truly disruptive force.
Personal Agility: Being Agile Starts with You The emphasis of agile has always been on the power of the team and the agility of the organization. However, we have skipped one important part: YOU as an individual! Being agile isn't about the processes or practices (we are just doing agile at that point) but about the shift needed in culture and mindset. The only way to change the culture is to take a human-centered approach by starting with ourselves first to understand our current beliefs and biases. During this session, participants will explore through a series of exercises how they currently embody the agile values and principles and where they struggle. Understand your own personal agility Understand the impact your agility has on how you operate within your teams and your organization Gain some new tools to support others in discovering their own personal agility and self-reflection