The aim of this programme is to provide current / prospective senior project managers with an in-depth review of the role and importance of project management in the organisation. It focuses on the strategic role of the project manager and aims to draw out the full scope of the role and how it impacts on project performance. The five key objectives of this programme are to enable the participants to: Identify the characteristics and attributes needed by project managers in ensuring the organisation is recognised as an industry leader in delivering successful projects Understand the full scope and impact of the project manager / leader's role in managing projects or programmes to maximise benefit to the business Define the hallmarks and skills required to manage significant business projects or project portfolios Develop an understanding of the skills required and their impact on the project through case study work and syndicate exercises Benefit from an effective forum for exchanging experience and fostering a sense of team spirit and mutual support between senior project managers DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) A vision of future opportunities and challenges The impact of project managers / leaders on future success 2 The determinants of success The contractor's perspective The client's perspective Success and failure: factors that determine the project outcome The impact of the project manager 3 Case study: Project Giotto How successful was this project? What were the primary factors that influenced the outcome? How relevant are these factors to current projects? Feedback and review 4 Project team exercise A practical exercise demonstrating the role of the project manager in managing the interfaces between the client, the project team and suppliers Review - what skills are required to be a 'world class' project manager? 5 The role of the Project Manager The role and skills of the 'world class' project manager The three key dimensions of effective project leadershipManaging influential stakeholdersManaging project performanceManaging the project team Project leadership skills appraisal (individual review) DAY TWO 6 Managing influential stakeholders Project management and the art of leadership Who are the influential stakeholders and how do they affect the project? What we need to do / not do, to build successful working relationships 7 Case study: Understanding the customer What are the likely problems the project manager will encounter? What should the project manager do to ensure an effective partnership? 8 Managing project performance Issues affecting commercial performance Joining up the project life-cycle: getting performance from inception to closure The roles of project manager, line manager and project sponsor 9 Project team exercise: Making the promise / delivering the promise An exercise demonstrating the commercial and team leadership skills needed by the project manager Review - what must the project manager do to optimise project performance? 10 Managing multi-functional project teams The challenges of building effective, multi-functional project teams Co-ordinating work across functional and organisational boundaries Maintaining strategic focus and balancing priorities 11 Making it happen Individual action planning Syndicate discussion 12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) What will we do differently? How will we make it happen? Conclusion
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This is a basic course for IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS users. Overview Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Navigate within a DOORS database Create structured data in a DOORS formal module Modify existing data in a DOORS formal module Review existing data in a DOORS formal module Create relationships in a DOORS database Report on relationships in a DOORS database This course is for new IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS (DOORS) users. It introduces basic DOORS concepts and functionality. It includes hands-on exercises that teach users to create, edit, manipulate, and analyze requirements data in DOORS. Unit 1 Navigating a DOORS Database Unit 2 Viewing information Unit 3 Editing information Unit 4 Structure Unit 5 Capturing additional information Unit 6 Working with Microsoft Word documents Unit 7 Locating information Unit 8 Manipulating the display Unit 9 Creating traceability Unit 10 Traceability analysis Unit 11 Object linking and embedding Unit 12 Discussions Additional course details: Nexus Humans QN101G IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS V9.6 - Foundation 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 QN101G IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS V9.6 - Foundation 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 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for Intermediate Users of Office 365 and Excel Overview Creating Advanced Formulas Analyzing Data with Logical and Lookup Functions Organizing Worksheet Data with Tables Visualizing Data with Charts Analyzing Data with PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts Inserting Graphics Enhancing Workbooks This course builds upon the foundational Microsoft Office Excel 2016, you create advanced workbooks and worksheets using advanced formulas and organizing your data into tables. Excel Intermediate Learn how to navigate Pivot Tables, (for example, Create a Pivot Table/ add data/ Add calculations); Formulas, Data organization (for example, multiple worksheets) Excel Advanced Data Analysis (for example, sparklines) , Macros (making changes to macros) and Building A Fast Dashboard (PivotCharts, slicers, etc.) Office 365 Training Getting More with OneDrive Office 365 Training When is a Team a Team? Includes Using Video with Audio, Exploring Teams/Navigating among Teams etc.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for New Account Executives Overview Ramp-up on Systems, CRM, LMS and Sales Model Training New Hire Training New Hire Training
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Participants interested in a general overview of SAP ERP Financials; Project team members in the organization and design phase of an SAP ERP Financials implementation In this course, students will identify the areas of the SAP ERP Financials solution, describe the capabilities of the SAP ERP Financials solution using business processes, & apply the SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) in the SAP ERP Financials solution. Course Outline SAP ERP Financials - Introduction & Overview Positioning SAP ERP Financials Business processes (and their integration) in the SAP ERP Financials solution Financial Accounting: General Ledger Accounting Financial Accounting: Accounts Payable Management Accounting: Internal Order Financial Accounting: Asset Accounting Financial Accounting: Accounts Receivable Improving the End-To-End Process of Receivables Management
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for individuals responsible for developing and implementing effective storage management techniques. Overview Establish a DFSMS configuration to automatically enforce your installation's storage management policies Convert service level requirements into appropriate parameters for data class, storage class, management class, and storage groups Create and test Automatic Class Selection (ACS) routines Convert volumes and move data to system-managed volumes with DFSMS Data Set Services (DFSMSdss) Specify appropriate management class and storage group parameters for DFSMS Hierarchical Storage Management (DFSMShsm) processing of system-managed data sets Plan to maintain your DFSMS environment using Naviquest Establish procedures to control, manage, and recover the storage management subsystem with ISMF and operator commands Develop a DFSMS implementation plan In this course you will learn how to plan and implement DFSMS and learn how to manage temporary and permanent data sets with an emphasis on disk storage. Course introduction and DFSMS overview Specify the storage administration functions that can be automatically performed by the system Identify the types of data set services that need to be established by negotiating service level agreements Correlate data set service requirements to the SMS configuration components: data class, storage class, management class, storage group, and automatic class selection routines Activating SMS Identify the functions eligible for exploitation with the installation of DFSMS Data Facility Product (DFSMSdfp) and the activation of SMS Create SMS control data sets Code SYS1.PARMLIB operands necessary to bring up SMS Create a minimal configuration Activate a configuration Writing ACS routines Identify the purpose of the ACS routines Develop an understanding of the statements Differentiate between literals and masks Describe the read variables available in the ACS routines Managing temporary data sets Create/alter storage classes and storage groups Identify steps to install and use the starter set Write ACS routines to handle temporary data sets Activate a system to manage temporary data sets Code commands to change volume/group SMS status Issue operator commands to display current status Exploiting DFSMS Describe the purpose of the data class Identify the features that the data class can exploit Create data sets using the space parameter Define Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) and volume attributes for data class Identify special data sets and their exploitation through the data class Managing permanent data sets Create/alter data classes, storage classes, management classes, and storage groups Translate current (DFSMShsm) service level agreements to management class parameters Identify alternatives and concerns for standard naming conventions Establish the controls for automatic backup of data sets Establish the controls for automatic volume dump Write ACS routines to manage permanent data Create a configuration that manages permanent data sets Create a new managed data set Identify function of storage class exit provided by Custom-Built Installation Process Offering (CBIPO) and resulting System Management Facility (SMF) records Using Naviquest Create test cases using Naviquest Perform storage administration tasks in batch Create online DFSMS reports Create model commands using Naviquest Use the COPYFILT macro Device preparation and data movement Initialize volumes as system-managed Move data into/out from system-managed control Convert volumes to/from system-managed Move data to utilize new hardware capabilities Controlling DFSMS Code commands to change SMS volume/group status Issue commands to save configurations and use alternate Active Control Data Set (ACDS) Issue command to use alternate Communication Data Set (COMMDS) Issue VARY SMS commands Communicate with the security administrator about storage management requirements Additional considerations Establish a plan for implementing SMS Locate sources of implementation planning checklists Identify the tools available to document the current system Identify multiple site considerations for recovery and exploitation Additional course details: Nexus Humans SS84 IBM DFSMS Implementation 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 SS84 IBM DFSMS Implementation 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.
If you're looking for a short, sharp high-impact intervention that will help motivate and inspire your sales team then a 'bite-sized' session could be just what you're looking for. We have a range of sessions that can be delivered on an 'off-the-shelf' basis, or they can be tailored to your specific requirements or, of course, we can develop something specifically for you on an entirely bespoke basis. And the length of the session is entirely up to you - 45-minutes, an hour, a half-day - whatever you prefer. Sessions can be run for small groups as part of your regular team meetings or they can be delivered for larger audiences, conference-style - the choice is yours. The session outlines below are just to give you an idea of the possibilities. If one of them whets your appetite please just give us a call on 01582 463463 to talk through what we can do for you - we're here to help!
These sessions are for everyone who signs up to our Digital Course 'Build a Brand for Your Online Business: 90-Day Jumpstart' These short interactive sessions are help once per-month and give you the chance to ask our team any questions you may have regarding implementing strategy or anything regarding your experience on the course so far!
This programme concentrates on the core planning skills needed to develop sound practical project plans in a team environment. This enables the plan to be modified should requirements change or difficulties arise. The programme also gives participants the confidence to practise those skills and apply them in the work environment and deliver their projects more successfully in the future. Participants learn fundamental project management concepts and terminology, demystifying the project management process, and, in particular, how to: Break a project down into manageable sections and ensure nothing is left out Understand and apply estimating techniques to develop realistic estimates Sequence work effectively and carry out critical path analysis to determine project duration and which tasks to pay closest attention to Manage project risk effectively to protect project value Monitor, control and re-plan the project to best keep it on track Close out the project and ensure the project comes to an orderly end 1 Introduction Self-introductions and personal objectives Course objectives Sharing of project issues 2 Project management concepts Characteristics of a project and what should be kept as operational responsibilities Understanding the triple and quadruple constraints - and their limitations Prioritising requirements through the MOSCOW technique Product v project life cycle Key project roles and responsibilities - the importance of sponsorship and clarity of roles 3 Starting a project, and the importance of the terms of reference / project brief Avoiding the pressure to 'just do it'! The importance and benefits of planning The best time to learn! Initial project documentation - the BOSCARDI approach 4 Breaking the work down Understanding alternative breakdown structures such as the product breakdown structure and work breakdown structure Guidelines for creating a work breakdown structure to ensure the full work scope is identified 5 Estimating Alternative estimating techniques and associated confidence levels Further considerations - loss and resource factors 6 Organising the work Use of network diagrams to develop a clear sequence of work Critical path analysis and calculating the project duration and task float - and usage 7 The management of project risk Understanding the nature of project risk The risk analysis and risk management processes How to best manage threats and opportunities Running a risk workshop Using the risk register 8 Scheduling the work The importance of the Gantt chart and understanding its limitations The Gantt chart layout and using alternative views such as the tracking Gantt Using alternative dependencies 9 Resource issues Assigning resources and resolving resource overloads Crashing and fast-tracking your project and potential issues to look out for 10 Controlling the project The control cycle and alternative feedback mechanisms Alternative progress reporting Assessing the impact The importance of re-planning The benefits of control Change control - the importance of impact analysis The steps of change control and the use of the issue register 11 Closing the project The project closure checklist Reviewing the project - things to avoid Developing meaningful lessons and ensuring they are applied effectively The post-project review - its importance to the organisation
This programme provides an intensive, two-day overview of the key elements of operations management, including an array of practical tips and tools to help managers be more proactive and effective in the operations management environment - whether that's in an industrial manufacturing context or in operational leadership in the service sectors. At the end of the programme, participants will: Understand the 6Cs approach to operations management Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness towards being a more effective operations manager Be able to prepare an action plan for the critical first (or next) 100 days in their operational leadership role 1 Introduction What is Operations Management and where does it fit in? What makes a successful Operations Manager? Introducing the 6Cs of Operations Management 2 Context Link to business strategy Making a year plan Performance measurement 3 Controls Governance Reputational controls Costs and budgets Quality Operational 4 Customers Internal External Stakeholder management 5 Communication Planning Meetings Reporting Emails Notices Networking Walking the talk 6 Care People Safety, Health, Environment & Security Assets 7 Continuous improvement Process Product Proactivity Link to KPIs and Year Plan 8 Putting it all together Action planning for the first (or next) 100 days Conclusions