What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it?s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. 1 - Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives 2 - The Big Picture What is Communication? How Do We Communicate? Other Factors in Communication 3 - Understanding Communication Barriers An Overview of Common Barriers Language Barriers Cultural Barriers Differences in Time and Place 4 - Paraverbal Communication Skills The Power of Pitch The Truth about Tone The Strength of Speed 5 - Non-Verbal Communication Understanding the Mehrabian Study All About Body Language Interpreting Gestures 6 - Speaking Like a STAR S = Situation T = Task A = Action R = Result Summary 7 - Listening Skills Seven Ways to Listen Better Today Understanding Active Listening Sending Good Signals to Others 8 - Asking Good Questions Open Questions Closed Questions Probing Questions 9 - Appreciative Inquiry The Purpose of AI The Four Stages Examples and Case Studies 10 - Mastering the Art of Conversation Level One: Discussing General Topics Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences Our Top Networking Tips 11 - Advanced Communication Skills Understanding Precipitating Factors Establishing Common Ground Using ?I? Messages 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations Additional course details: Nexus Humans Communication Strategies 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 Communication Strategies 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience includes System administrators, IT administrators, Maintenance personnel, Procurement personnel, Inventory personnel, Asset managers and work managers. The audience also includes consultants that are looking to gain an understanding of Maximo Asset Management 7.6.x. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to perform the following tasks: Describe the Asset Management Lifecycle in Maximo Query and Retrieve Data Describe options available for various applications Describe and use the different Maximo applications and functions as they relate to business processes Enter core data elements and data structures This course helps clients to make informed business decisions with the design and planning of their implementation. Consultants gain a foundation on which to build their product knowledge and skill set. The foundation also helps in working with clients to obtain optimal value from the product. It provides the fundamental concepts and setup considerations of the various business areas that Maximo supports and, as a bonus section, the new Work Center functionality. This course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and labs that cover applications, processes and interrelationships within Maximo. IBM Maximo Asset Management Overview This unit provides a high-level overview of IBM Maximo Asset Management framework architecture and its key element and components. You learn about strategic asset management with IBM Maximo Asset Management to manage assets through their life cycle. You also discuss implementation considerations and system configuration as they pertain to integrations, reporting, and business processes. Item Planning and Setup This unit focuses on the planning and setup of inventory item and asset configurations. You use the applications to set up inventory items and asset configurations in Maximo. Assets This unit focuses on the creation of assets and how they are used in Maximo Asset Management. You will learn the applications that can create assets, associate assets to people and locations and learn how to move assets between locations. Work Management This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for work management with the generation and processing of work orders to completion. This unit will include the new Work Centers that came available in Maximo 7.6.0.5. Work Centers are made available for Business Analyst, Supervisors and Workers complete the work order tasks. We will also look at the new Inspection Form tool. Purchasing This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for procurement, starting with generating purchase requests, then processing them, and completing them. Developer and System Administration Each lesson in this unit focuses on different aspects of entering records into the database. This unit is also an overview of the different applications and setup options that are available with IBM Maximo Asset Management. The focus is on using applications that are primarily used for building (setting up) the database. Additional course details: Nexus Humans U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x 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 U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x 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.
Building High-Performance Teams: Virtual In-House Training This course pulls together the most current and popular theories and writings on this complex topic and presents this amalgamated view in a highly interactive workshop and activity-based approach. Students will understand and have the skills required to build and participate in high-performance project teams and will possess the insight to proactively affect change within their respective organizations by guiding the existing culture to one that promotes high performance. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define a team and describe the optimum team size for effective performance Describe characteristics and guiding behaviors of high-performance teams Describe the major elements of each development stage in two distinct models Recognize cultural barriers in achieving high performance List the attributes of a high-performing corporate culture Assess your own corporate culture Discuss corporate leadership as a factor in building high-performance project teams Describe the three A's of selecting team members State three leadership responsibilities Describe leadership responsibilities, styles, and roles List and describe the eight components of the team charter model for building high-performance teams Foundation Concepts The Nature of Teams Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Understanding Team Development Stages of Team Development - Model 1 Stages of Team Development - Model 2 Designing a High-Performance Culture Corporate Cultures Corporate Leadership Establishing the Attributes of High Performance Choosing the Right People Team Effectiveness Team Leadership The Team Charter Model
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, corrective action coordinators or managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their ability to solve recurring problems. Overview Learn how to initiate a root cause analysis and gather data for investigating process and non-process incidentsDemonstrate how to collect data through interviews and analysisApply powerful techniques to identify and know the difference between symptoms and root causesLearn to know when to use the appropriate technique in root cause identification Learn how to avoid future incidents by developing appropriate recommendations to address causal factors and root causes Develop a process to identify systemic problem areas In this course, participants will learn to apply several practical, systematic methods for analyzing incidents and problems to uncover root causes. Understanding of these techniques will be reinforced by classroom exercises. Introduction & Objectives What is a 'Problem?' Why Problems Persist What is A Root Cause? Why Root Causes are important How to Organize for an RCA RCA Roles and Responsibilities Assemble your RCA Team Modes of Communication How to Resolve Conflict Case Study Exercise Select the Problem to Analyze Define the selection criteria Plan and estimate tasks for the team Finalize the plan and gain agreement among your stakeholders Case Study Exercise Define the Problem What to look for - Problem-as-Given (PAG) vs. Problem-as-Understood (PAU) Developing your problem statement Refining the problem specification Case Study Exercise Identify the Source of the Problem Discuss when to use the appropriate analysis technique to determine the problem source Process Diagram Forms & Checklists Statistical Sampling Fishbone Diagram Surveys Charts - Line, Scatter, Bar, & Pie Case Study Exercise Solution Options Analysis & Selecting the 'Best Fit' How to approach different solution options Brainstorming Weighted Evaluation Selecting the appropriate option Hold an Retrospective on your approach Planning the proposal Case Study Exercise Putting RCA into Practice Create a Root Cause Analysis program within your organization How to develop appropriate recommendations to address root causes at various levels to avoid future incidents Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA10 - Understanding Root Cause Analysis 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 BA10 - Understanding Root Cause Analysis 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 Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders engaged in improving the delivery of products and services that meet user needs through the use of Microsoft SharePoint; Anyone who wants to improve their Business Analysis skills; Project stakeholders concerned with SharePoint requirements. Overview Plan, manage and close requirements for a project in reduced time using good business analysis practices Minimize project uncertainty and risk by applying good techniques Ensure your project delivers required functionality and adds value to the business Create an environment of self-management for your team that will be able to continuously align the delivered product or services with desired business needs, easily adapting to changing requirements throughout the process. Requirements can change frequently during a SharePoint project, and therefore projects need a streamlined, flexible approach to requirements change management. SharePoint professionals want to develop systems and services which are both high-quality and high-value, and the easiest way to achieve this is to implement the highest priority requirements first. This enables the projects to maximize value for their stakeholders. Introduction ? Roles involved in a SharePoint project The opportunities and challenges of a SharePoint project The business analysis process BA role vs. project manager role BA / PM competencies Case Study Exercise Understanding SharePoint Requirements Business, User, Functional, Quality-of-service and implementation requirements Requirements vs. specifications Requirements vs. business rules Risk management and risk response strategies Analyzing requirements Characteristics of effective requirements Case Study Exercise SharePoint Requirements Modeling Identify high level scope Identify initial requirements stack Identify an architectural vision Plan your iteration Iteration modeling Model storming Test driven development Case Study Exercise The Change Management Process Managing the Solution Scope and Requirements Capturing the Requirements Traceability Maintaining the Requirements for re-use Managing Requirements Conflicts Preparing the Requirements Package Building the Requirements communications plan Case Study Exercise Assessing & Validating Requirements Validating and verifying SharePoint Requirements Creating a master test plan Create test scenarios and test cases Case Study Exercise Additional Information Useful books and links on managing requirements and projects for SharePoint initiatives
Become a Certified Digital Leader Designed for: IT managers and business managers Consultants Project managers Key take aways from this leadership course (non-technical): Be comfortable with digital trends and technologies Leverage digital for your business Organise digital and manage digital transformation successfully Module 1 - Digital concepts Digital building blocks Digital lifecycle Big Data strategy Module 2 - Digital strategy Strategy Golden triangle of digital transformation Opportunity analysis Module 3 - Digital marketing Advertising Funnels E-commerce Module 4 - Digital economy Competitive landscape Influencers Legislation Module 5 - Digital finance Digital investments Defining budgets for digital ROI of digital marketing Module 6 - Information risks Information security concepts AI risks Privacy and Intellectual Property Module 7 - Organising digital Organisational design Iterative approaches Module 8 - Leading the digital workforce Digital mindset Robots & human workforce Industry 4.0 Module 9 - Leading Digital Transformation programmes Product development & Innovation Programme management Organisational change Case studies 3 business cases
Leadership is about 'getting stuff done'. This course concentrates on just that. In a complicated world, it helps leaders to ensure that the right stuff gets done at the right time and in the right way.
A unique Zoom Motivational-Networking Group meets every Wednesday from 1-15 pm (BST). Each week I have a different theme. It is based on my Monday morning Blog. Three questions are talked through in breakout rooms on Wednesday at 1-15 pm Motivational-Networking Group. It works and works very well because it brings together people from around the world who are able to talk about their businesses and what they do and would like to accomplish in their lives. Many different problems are raised during the meetings by the people in the group but mainly it helps others on their business journey. Couple this with Gurugeoffrey’s Motivational talking by imparting his 50-plus years of business knowledge, lecturing, workshops, after-dinner talks and all this with his anecdotal experiences.