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This hands-on workshop is designed for those who have attended the Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Jewellery, or those who have some prior experience in photography.We will begin by creating mood boards, which will serve as inspiration for how you approach photographing your work. We will then explore a range of lighting styles and techniques and how to achieve them. There will be plenty of opportunity to practise these techniques throughout the day, with Cathy giving guidance and feedback. You are welcome to bring some of your jewellery, together with any props or stands, as well as any photographic equipment you may have (you can use either a camera or a phone, and a tripod is highly recommended). WHEN: Saturday 28th September 10 – 3.30pm WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Cathy Pyle WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? This hands-on workshop is designed for those who have attended the Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Jewellery, or those who have some prior experience in photography.We will begin by creating mood boards, which will serve as inspiration for how you approach photographing your work. We will then explore a range of lighting styles and techniques and how to achieve them. There will be plenty of opportunity to practise these techniques throughout the day, with Cathy giving guidance and feedback. You are welcome to bring some of your jewellery, together with any props or stands, as well as any photographic equipment you may have (you can use either a camera or a phone, and a tripod is highlyrecommended). Cathy Pyle is an experienced professional photographer and teacher of adults, who works with creatives, small businesses and magazines across the UK. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT IS INCLUDED? WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Bring along your smart phone and any props of camera equipment you would like to use or need some advice using. We will have backgrounds and some props you are welcome to use. You will be moving around the workshop, within the corridor area and outside to explore different environments to photograph your work. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

This one-day workshop is a hands-on introduction to photographing jewellery, aimed at jewellers who are considering or just beginning to sell their work. We’ll look at the why and the how of creating a consistent and considered style for presenting your work either online or for marketing materials. We’ll cover the basic kit you’ll need; the best camera settings to use; different lighting styles and how to achieve them; and composition and styling using a range of backgrounds and props to bring your images to life. No previous photography experience is needed. You’re welcome to use a phone camera or SLR/mirrorless camera, as you prefer, and to bring with you any other photography kit or props you may have, although this is not necessary. Cathy Pyle is an experienced professional photographer and teacher of adults, who works with creatives, small businesses and magazines across the UK. WHEN: Saturday 10th August 10-3.30pm WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Cathy Pyle WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? This one-day workshop is a hands-on introduction to photographing jewellery, aimed at jewellers who are considering or just beginning to sell their work. We’ll look at the why and the how of creating a consistent and considered style for presenting your work either online or for marketing materials. We’ll cover the basic kit you’ll need; the best camera settings to use; different lighting styles and how to achieve them; and composition and styling using a range of backgrounds and props to bring your images to life. No previous photography experience is needed. You’re welcome to use a phone camera or SLR/mirrorless camera, as you prefer, and to bring with you any other photography kit or props you may have, although this is not necessary. Cathy Pyle is an experienced professional photographer and teacher of adults, who works with creatives, small businesses and magazines across the UK. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: No experience is required to attend this course. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT IS INCLUDED? WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Bring along your smart phone and any props of camera equipment you would like to use or need some advice using. We will have backgrounds and some props you are welcome to use. You will be moving around the workshop, within the corridor area and outside to explore different environments to photograph your work. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Project Management Template Kit and Checklists

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Unlike other weekend classes which involve completing a specific project, this class hands the control over to you. You are able to design and make a project of your choice, that may be a project with the aim to practice a certain skill, or maybe you are looking to make a special present, or create something you have always wanted to own, this class provides you with the tutor support, professional tools and a friendly, welcoming environment to make your own designs. This is for current term time or summer term time students only. WHEN: Saturday 3rd August 10-5pm 2024 TUTOR: Sarah Reece WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Sarah Reece WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? Unlike other weekend classes which involve completing a specific project, this class hands the control over to you. You are able to design and make a project of your choice, that may be a project with the aim to practice a certain skill, or maybe you are looking to make a special present, or create something you have always wanted to own, this class provides you with the tutor support, professional tools and a friendly, welcoming environment to make your own designs. This is for current term time or summer term time students only. Our workshop is equipped with everything a jeweller could wish for. You will have your very own solid jewellers workbench to work on to complete your projects and your own tool kit meaning you won’t have to wait for tools. Your bench is also equipped with its own pendant motor. In the workshop you will also find soldering equipment on each bench, a wide range of professional stone setting tools for various stone setting styles, a wide range of hand tools, texturing tools, a rolling mill, a hydraulic press, polishing equipment, dapping tools and punches, all of which will allow you the chance to create your designs within a professional setting. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You must be enrolled on our term time class or summer term or have experience. CLASS SIZE: 7 WHAT IS INCLUDED? All tools and consumables are supplied Please bring refreshments The cost of this course does not include materials. WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Please bring any PPE, snacks and drinks to each session. We regret we can’t offer tea and coffee at the moment due to Coronavirus. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange.

What Will I Learn? Apply Mike Clayton's powerful OATS principle to gain control of your working day Balance the extremes of your personality to find productivity, success, and happiness in the middle Schedule activities into your day for maximum productivity and minimum work left over at the end of the day Set goals so that you really do achieve them Distinguish between what is important in your life, and what is merely urgent Tame your to do list and convert it into your formula for productive delivery Handle your backlog of work calmly and effortlessly Avoid the multi-tasking trap, to get more gone, more quickly and with fewer mistakes Handle interruptions by applying the five strategies to keep control of your day Distinguish between overwhelm and overload, and apply successful strategies to each Overcome the stress of feeling overwhelmed, by seizing control using Mike's awesome seven-step procedure Avoid those fatal four words: 'leave it with me' Create real extra time in your day by delegating effectively Become a master of time estimation Schedule your time to produce better work and get more done Say 'NO' with confidence, to keep in control of your time and, ultimately, to increase the respect people have for you ... and, finally, you will learn why your attitude to time affects everything Requirements You don't need anything to take this course; just step on in... Description Time management is an essential skill to be able to work more efficiently and finish more tasks on schedule. If you struggle to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner, this Practical Time Management Diploma will give you the tools and techniques to maximize your effectiveness, minimize wasted time and control your workload. You'll learn to analyze workloads, prioritize tasks, overcome procrastination and create time management systems that increase productivity and effectiveness for yourself and your staff. This course will help you to develop a positive and effective approach to manage your time and workload. You will learn how to eliminate, delegate, and streamline your tasks and examine the reasons why some people procrastinate and what can be done about it. Practical Time Management: if you want to DO MORE, GET MORE, LIVE MORE. It is based on Mike's best selling three-hour live seminar and contains nearly two and a half hours of video, and a wealth of templates for you to download and adapt to your work. Are you a bit like these people? 'Without a doubt, the most interesting and useful seminar I have ever been on. Thank you for giving me back time in my life.' Ian Walker, Carl Kammerling International 'Probably the best spent 4 hours in a long time!' Peter Corke, Chesterfield Borough Council 'Extremely useful and thought provoking.' Maggie Reardon, DWT Legal 'Excellent. Really concise and covered a wide range of topics and techniques.' Ben Shipley, Articad Ltd 'Concise, clear, energising, inspiring.' Anthony Denny, East Publishing 'I learned a handful of extremely valuable tools to assist me in managing myself.' Nicholas Pearce, Beaney Pearce 'Interesting insightful course. I gained lots of useful ideas to start implementing at work.' Aiofe Ferguson, Octavia Housing 'Brilliant food for thought. Useful, practical ideas.' Jackie Smith, phonics4 .co .uk 'Concentrated useable techniques to practically improve time management - Informative, enlightening and great value for money.' Ian Thomas, Village Hotels 'Inspiring and motivating. Whole life approaching tips to use. A good all-round event' Anita Wadhaven, Department of Health 'Excellent session. Worthwhile attending even if you have read Mike's book. Mike's approach to help people form their own system promises to be highly effective. I can't wait to plan and start the new me!' Caroline Wiggins, Business Accent PR 'Really interesting and insightful. Learnt some really good tips which will be useful in both work and personal life.' Wing Sze Wong, TCS Europe Ltd Practical Time Management - if you haven't got enough hours in a day! Based on a lifetime of getting things done and hitting deadlines, Dr Mike Clayton combines psychological principles with powerful practical solutions to show you how you can: • Spot what's important, and focus on it to really make a difference • Enjoy productive time and take the chore out of work • Programme your mind for productivity • Make multi-tasking work for you • Schedule your activities to get more done and leave time for yourself • Say NO to things that just get in the way You will learn how you can... • Balance the extremes of your personality to find productivity, success, and happiness in the middle • Apply Mike Clayton's powerful OATS principle to gain control of your working day • Schedule activities into your day for maximum productivity and minimum work left over at the end of the day • Set goals so that you really do achieve them • Distinguish between what is important in your life, and what is merely urgent • Tame your to do list and convert it into your formula for productive delivery • Handle your backlog of work calmly and effortlessly • Avoid the multi-tasking trap, to get more gone, more quickly and with fewer mistakes • Handle interruptions by applying the five strategies to keep control of your day • Distinguish between overwhelm and overload, and apply successful strategies to each • Overcome the stress of feeling overwhelmed, by seizing control using Mike's awesome seven-step procedure • Avoid those fatal four words: 'leave it with me' • Create real extra time in your day by delegating effectively • Become a master of time estimation • Schedule your time to produce better work and get more done • Say 'NO' with confidence, to keep in control of your time and, ultimately, to increase the respect people have for you ... and, finally, you will learn why your attitude to time affects everything Dr Mike Clayton Mike is on of the UK's leading personal effectiveness and project management trainers. He has over 20 years' experience of training professionals, managers, and team-members throughout the UK and in Europe and the US. He is the author of thirteen top-selling business, management, and personal effectiveness books, including four on time management topics: Brilliant Time Management (in its second edition as: How to Manage your Time). (Pearson, 2011 and 2015) Powerhouse: Turbo-boost your Effectiveness and Start Making a Serious Impact (Capstone/Wiley, 2015) The Yes/No Book: How to do less... and achieve more (Pearson, 2012) Brilliant Stress Management (in its second edition as: How to Manage Stress). (Pearson, 2011 and 2015) Your Unconditional, No-questions, 30-Day Guarantee The best way to assess how valid this material is in you culture is to try it out. I am so confident that this course will change your life that I offer you an unconditional, no questions asked, full 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee. If you don't think this will give you the tools to do more with your time, then just ask for your money back. What if you have questions? I will be on hand to answer your questions if you get stuck, puzzled, or just want to know more. As a professional trainer, this is what I do, and I promise to respond within 24 hours of your question arriving with me from Udemy. Enroll Now Enroll for this course now, so you can start to regain control of your life straight away. Who is the target audience? This course is designed for you if you want to get do more, get more, and live more. If you are busy and you want to get even more done... If you are overwhelmed, and you want to feel more in control... If you can't help yourself from saying 'yes' to things you ought to say 'no' to... If things always take longer than you expected... If you don't know how to plan your time in a way that works for you... If you just don't have enough time. If this sounds like you, then just step on in... Start Here and Learn the Basics 5 Lectures Trailer: Why You Need this Course FREE 00:03:00 Five Attitudes to Time... and the secret to fulfilment 00:08:00 How to Make Dull Activities Interesting 00:09:00 Why You Cannot Manage Time FREE 00:04:00 The OATS Principle FREE 00:10:00 Outcomes: Setting Great Goals and Knowing What is Important Why Goal-setting Works 00:05:00 Set the SMARTEST Goals 00:10:00 Is it Important... or is it just Urgent? 00:07:00 Activities: Being Able to Get Things Done Avoid the 'To Do Tyranny' 00:05:00 The OATS Principle and the Powerhouse Loop 00:03:00 What to Do about To Do items that Hang Around 00:05:00 How to Remember what's Outstanding 00:01:00 How to Clear a Backlog 00:06:00 Four Questions to Guide your Response to a Task 00:05:00 Time Management Solutions to Common Challenges What are Overload and Overwhelm? 00:03:00 How to Deal with a feeling of Overwhelm 00:06:00 Are you an Elephant or an Octopus? 00:03:00 Multi-tasking, and how to do it well... if you must! 00:07:00 How to Delegate Effectively 00:11:00 Timing and Scheduling: How to Structure Your Day for Productivity How to get Really Good at Estimating 00:06:00 How to Schedule your Day 00:05:00 When to Schedule Activities into your Day 00:06:00 Conclusions: What to Do when All Else Fails The Ultimate Time Management Tool: How to Say NO 00:05:00 How would you like $86,400? 00:03:00 A Final Thought 00:01:00

Project Management Template Kit and Checklists

What Will I Learn? Handle themselves and be seen by peers and their bosses as managers, rather than as capable doers. Manage the people in their group or team, setting effective goals, delegating, and giving feedback. Communicate at a managerial level to negotiate, motivate, and resolve conflict. Deploy five of the most essential tools for any manager to have in your toolkit. Present, solve problems, manage their time, and deal with colleagues in a confident, assertive way. Deal with poor performance, and develop staff. Develop their team and harness the power of a team, dealing with setbacks in team dynamics and running good team meetings. Requirements You won't need any materials or specific knowledge to do this course. However, experience of organisational life will help you to put these modules into context. Description Are you a new manager, and looking to improve your management skills? Then you have come to the right place. This New Manager's Five-week Success System: 25 Days > Management course is designed for new managers who have not had any training in management. This highly engaging management course is intended to take you through the topics you need to know for enhancing your management abilities. It is a quick course helps you build a comprehensive and accurate structure. It also aims to give you clarity where there might not be any right now through a step-by-step process. This course covers area such as Personal Effectiveness, Managing Individuals, Communication Skills, Team Management and Manager's Toolkit efficiently. Dr Mike Clayton - my Management Story Hi, I'm Mike Clayton. I've been training new managers for nearly 20 years. And I was once that new manager myself, so I know the challenge of going from a doing role to a managing role. It doesn't matter how good you are at doing: management is something new.So, I have included in this course all the things I most wish I'd known when i started managing teams of colleagues. And I have created it around nuggets of advice that you can put straight into action: 100 of them.Using thee tools, ideas, and methods, I was promoted from Manager to Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting in one year - the minimum possible. Here's what you'll get... At the end of this course, you will be able to manage your team well... and to do so with confidence. You will be ready to take your place as an effective manager in your organization. In this course, you'll get 25 modules, covering all the basics of management. They are split into five sections with five themes: personal effectiveness communication skills managing individuals managing teams manager's toolkit Take a look at the 25 lectures in the curriculum to see what you'll be covering, in more detail. So, that's one group of five videos a week: one a day. Each video gives you four essential tips that you can apply straight away to get guaranteed results. They build up into an indispensable list of 100 'do this' essentials that will transform your ability to get results. Do you want to succeed quickly? ...or fail slowly? Take this course if you aim to succeed in management, and you want to make a rapid start. ... Especially if you are in a management role for the first time and feel out of your depth, without the support and guidance you need. Let Mike Clayton, with 20 years of being a manager and training managers, be your guide. Do You Have to do One-a-day for Five Weeks? No. That structure makes it easy for people with only a few minutes to spare, each day. If you prefer to work through them, faster, or to dip in and out, or to watch what you need, when you need it... That's all fine by me. And however you watch these videos, don't forget: I will be here to answer any questions you have. Your Unconditional, No-questions, 30-Day Guarantee The best way to assess how valid this material is in you culture is to try it out. I am so confident that this course will change your life that I offer you an unconditional, no questions asked, full 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee. If you don't think this will give you the tools to do more with your time, then just ask for your money back. And What if you have questions? I will be on hand to answer your questions if you get stuck, puzzled, or just want to know more. As a professional trainer, this is what I do, and I promise to respond within 24 hours of your question arriving with me from Udemy. Enroll Now Enroll for this course now, so you can start to regain control of your life straight away. Who is the target audience? This course is designed for new managers ... or soon to be, new managers. This course is perfect if you are strong technically or functionally, but have had little or no training in the craft of management. Take this course if you aim to succeed in management, and you want to make a rapid start. And particularly take this course if you are in a management role for the first time and feel a little out of your depth, without the support and guidance you need. Assessment & Certification: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to buy an internationally recognised Accredited Certificate of Achievement from iStudy. You can however also buy a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Week 1: Personal Effectiveness - How to be an Awesome Professional Monday: Self-confidence FREE 00:06:00 Tuesday: Personal Time Management FREE 00:10:00 Wednesday: Assert Yourself 00:09:00 Thursday: Problem Solving 00:06:00 Friday: Presenting 00:07:00 Week 2: Managing Individuals - How to Get the Best from your People Monday: Goal Setting 00:02:00 Tuesday: Delegation FREE 00:06:00 Wednesday: Feedback 00:04:00 Thursday: Poor Performance 00:07:00 Friday: Coaching 00:06:00 Week 3: Communication Skills - How to Make your Management Voice Heard Monday: Listening 00:03:00 Tuesday: Motivating FREE 00:07:00 Wednesday: Meetings 00:04:00 Thursday: Negotiating 00:05:00 Friday: Conflict 00:04:00 Week 4: Team Management - How to Create and Keep a High Performance Team Monday: The Power of Teams 00:04:00 Tuesday: Team Development 00:08:00 Wednesday: Team Maintenance 00:06:00 Thursday: The Four Essentials of Team Management 00:07:00 Friday: Team Meetings 00:04:00 Week 5: Manager's Toolkit - How to Adapt to Whatever the Job Throws at You Monday: Emotional Intelligence 00:03:00 Tuesday: Transactional Analysis 00:09:00 Wednesday: The SCOPE Process FREE 00:02:00 Thursday: Selecting Management Styles 00:04:00 Friday: The Powerhouse Loop 00:02:00

Description: People are racing in the modern world yet cannot balance the time, work an life. Struggling to manage your time? Learn the excellent techniques of managing your time and meet the work deadline through the Diploma in Practical time Management course. Time Management helps you to plan and use your time precisely and wisely to complete your works. One of the practical methods of Time Management is given by Mike Clayton. In his book Brilliant Time Management, he proposes simple OATS principle that teaches you the practical ways of controlling your time. Throughout the Diploma in Practical time Management course, you will learn the OATS principles of managing time along with the necessity of time management, setting goals, overcoming challenges, and so on. Upon completion, you will be able to choose the right and appropriate ways for you to manage your time. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Diploma in Practical time Management is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Diploma in Practical time Management is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Start Here and Learn the Basics 5 Lectures Trailer: Why You Need this Course 00:03:00 Five Attitudes to Time and the secret to fulfilment 00:08:00 How to Make Dull Activities Interesting 00:09:00 Why You Cannot Manage Time 00:04:00 The OATS Principle 00:10:00 Outcomes: Setting Great Goals and Knowing What is Important Why Goal-setting Works 00:05:00 Set the SMARTEST Goals 00:11:00 Is it Important or is it just Urgent? 00:07:00 Activities: Being Able to Get Things Done Avoid the 'To Do Tyranny' 00:06:00 The OATS Principle and the Powerhouse Loop 00:03:00 What to Do about To Do items that Hang Around 00:06:00 How to Remember what's Outstanding 00:02:00 How to Clear a Backlog 00:07:00 Four Questions to Guide your Response to a Task 00:05:00 Time Management Solutions to Common Challenges What are Overload and Overwhelm? 00:04:00 How to Deal with a feeling of Overwhelm 00:07:00 Are you an Elephant or an Octopus? 00:04:00 Multi-tasking, and how to do it well if you must! 00:08:00 How to Delegate Effectively 00:12:00 Timing and Scheduling: How to Structure Your Day for Productivity How to get Really Good at Estimating 00:07:00 How to Schedule your Day 00:05:00 When to Schedule Activities into your Day 00:07:00 Conclusions: What to Do when All Else Fails The Ultimate Time Management Tool: How to Say NO 00:05:00 How would you like $86,400? 00:03:00 A Final Thought 00:02:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00