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.
Best Practices for Building Your Cross-Cultural Proficiency Join Christa Kirby for this presentation from IIL's International Project Management Day Online Conference discussing best practices for building your proficiency working with cross-cultural teams. This video covers best practices for leading both virtual and cross-cultural teams, touching on common pitfalls related to both. 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 Power of Vision in the Digital Age What's the secret behind running a successful project? Everyone is looking for the magic bullet, the secret sauce, or the universal solution. It's not just a matter of having the right people on the project, it's also knowing what the vision is and what the purpose behind the vision is. But there is more to it. And what are the challenges and opportunities with running a successful project in the digital age? During this session, we elaborate on this and give you some tips to apply this to your project environment as well. 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.
Behavioral Aspects of Leadership Leadership requires absolute trust of your team and others. The objective of this presentation is to demonstrate strategies for integrating behavior aspects of leadership into our current methodologies. PMPs are taught that project managers must balance management and leadership. Leadership is vital to success, but project managers rarely have time to even think about, let alone demonstrate it. Many project managers end up confused and frustrated by the challenges to improve leadership skills. This video demonstrates strategies for integrating behavioral aspects of leadership into our current methodologies. 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.
Enabling Agile Adoption for U.S. Government Agencies This session will cover what creative procurement approaches work in the Government marketplace, as well as how leaders can best support this shift to disciplined execution and continuous innovation. 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.