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A good script is the bottom line of any film project. Without it you don’t get the commission, the best actors, the desired result. Film and television are collaborative mediums, so how should a Director and a Writer collaborate to achieve the best outcome?

Portfolio Management Executive Briefing The central focus is to provide insight, direction, and motivation that enables organizational leadership to effectively align and connect an organization's investments in business change (projects and programs) at all levels (strategic, tactical, and operational) through utilization of a portfolio management system. Furthermore, this program provides clarity and key guidance necessary to select and support the right executive-level portfolio management champion - the key sponsor, overseer, and leader for achieving and sustaining organizational effectiveness and expected business value that is derived through portfolio management. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: List the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking strategic objectives with the initiatives in the organization Initiate activities for the introduction of portfolio management in an organization through a PMO or similar Establish or improve a portfolio governance structure Articulate the need to participate in Stage Gate Reviews Demonstrate the importance of Multi-criteria Analysis Describe the main functions and structure of the portfolio definition and delivery boards Foundation Concepts Benefits Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Categories Portfolio Infrastructure Setup, Structure, and Roles and Responsibilities Multi-criteria Analysis About Optimism Bias Portfolio Operations Portfolio Governance, Delivery Board Stage Gate Reviews (coupled to funding) Approaches to Implementing Portfolio Management Implementation approaches Champion role Maturity levels

Selling in a Downturn - A one-day workshop for Sales Professionals dealing with the specific challenges of selling and staying motivated in an economic downturn.

The Site Safety Plus SMSTS course was introduced on 1 April 2002 as part of the Site Safety Plus CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme. All Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates issued after 1st January 2001 are valid for a five year period from the date of issue. The two day refresher course will enable current SMSTS certificate holders to renew their qualification, however this course can only be attended by current and valid CITB SMSTS certificate holders. The CITB SMSTS Refresher certificate training course is designed to ensure that personnel maintain and up-date their current health and safety knowledge. The course covers changes to legislation, approved codes of practice and best working practice within the industry. Individuals wishing to renew their SMSTS training certificate must provide a copy of the original five-day course certificate. Details of the course venue and the date of the course should also be provided if known. Only those individuals who have passed the five day course and provided evidence of this will be eligible to take the two day refresher course. Objectives of SMSTS Refresher Courses APPRECIATE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION ACCIDENT CAUSES COSTS AND REASONS FOR PREVENTION UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL SYSTEM RELEVANT LEGISLATION APPROVED CODES OF PRACTICE GUIDANCE NOTES CODES OF PRACTICE AND CASE LAW CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS MONITOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SUB-CONTRACTORS DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO OPERATIVES AND SUB-CONTRACTORS Course Duration: 2 Days SMSTS Refresher Training Course Assessment Assessment is determined by reaching a minimum level of achievement against four criteria: FULL ATTENDANCE OF ALL TRAINING COURSE SESSIONS PERFORMANCE IN EACH OF THE FOUR CORE EXERCISES AN OVERALL REVIEW BY THE COURSE TUTOR A PASS MARK IN THE 25 QUESTION MULTI-CHOICE PAPER Successful candidates will be awarded the Site Safety Plus CITB Construction Site Management Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS). This certificate will remain valid for 5 years.

Introduction to Agile and Scrum This half-day course provides an overview of Agile principles and mindset, and the Scrum framework as a key Agile approach. It will provide you with the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. Lastly, as Agile is looked upon more frequently as an alternative delivery method, you will review situations where Agile can be adapted outside of software development, where it is most commonly used. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts and roles and responsibilities Illustrate Agile approaches outside of Software Development Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile Benefits Agile Methods Overview of Scrum Scrum Overview Scrum Events Scrum Artifacts Scrum Roles Definition of Done Agile Approaches Outside of Software Development Agile in other environments Product Development Course Development Marketing Agile Project Candidates Summary What Agile is not... Concerns and Pitfalls

Emotional Intelligence Training

Mastering Critical Conversations We will explore various obstacles to delivering 'challenging' messages effectively, including those that come from the external environment as well as those we encounter internally. After gaining insight into the brain science behind the biology of conflict and emotion, we will then examine a 5-step framework for delivering difficult messages. Paired and small group activities comprise a large portion of this interactive course, which culminates in a role play. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize how a perceived threat by the brain translates into a physiological response of fight, flight, or freeze Utilize various techniques to mitigate an 'amygdala hijack' state Leverage a 5-step model to deliver 'challenging' news effectively Managing Difficult Conversations Obstacles to managing difficult conversations Understanding human nature Brain Science and the Biology of Emotion The unique challenge of social and emotional learning The limbic system and the amygdala hijack Self-regulation strategy for the amygdala hijack Delivering Challenging Messages Managing difficult conversations 5 steps for delivering a challenging message Verbal active listening techniques Preparing to deliver a challenging message (scenarios) Conversations Involving Emotion and Conflict Two types of conflict Spectrum of responses to conflict Psychological type preferences and conflict Creating an action plan

Mastering Critical Conversations: In-House Training We will explore various obstacles to delivering 'challenging' messages effectively, including those that come from the external environment as well as those we encounter internally. After gaining insight into the brain science behind the biology of conflict and emotion, we will then examine a 5-step framework for delivering difficult messages. Paired and small group activities comprise a large portion of this interactive course, which culminates in a role play. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize how a perceived threat by the brain translates into a physiological response of fight, flight, or freeze Utilize various techniques to mitigate an 'amygdala hijack' state Leverage a 5-step model to deliver 'challenging' news effectively Managing Difficult Conversations Obstacles to managing difficult conversations Understanding human nature Brain Science and the Biology of Emotion The unique challenge of social and emotional learning The limbic system and the amygdala hijack Self-regulation strategy for the amygdala hijack Delivering Challenging Messages Managing difficult conversations 5 steps for delivering a challenging message Verbal active listening techniques Preparing to deliver a challenging message (scenarios) Conversations Involving Emotion and Conflict Two types of conflict Spectrum of responses to conflict Psychological type preferences and conflict Creating an action plan

Introduction to Agile for Executives This session provides executives with an overview of Agile values and principles, the key benefits of an Agile approach, and its differences with the traditional Waterfall method. During the session, we compare and contrast the major Agile methods, with an emphasis on Scrum, as the most popular in the market. And most importantly, we present some criteria for Agile Transformation, possible certifications to pursue, and what is needed at the senior leadership level to achieve the best business results. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the basics and benefits of using an Agile approach Describe the Scrum framework, its events, artifacts, and roles and responsibilities Illustrate an Agile approach outside of Software Development Define Scaled Agile Determine how to support an Agile transformation for your organization Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Introduction What is Agile? Agile benefits Agile myths and realities Overview of Agile Methods Overview of Agile methods Scrum method Lean and Kanban methods Criteria and certifications What Executives Need to Know About Agile Agile is not just for IT Agile can be scaled Agile transformation needs your support Summary and Next Steps Review Personal Action Plan

Project management; Ipswich; Suffolk; Switch Direction; Dan Cocksedge