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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers, directors, and other professionals responsible for planning and leading projects and programs will benefit from this course. Overview Describe common communication barriers Understand how to use effective interpersonal skills in their spoken and written communications Analyze the pillars of organizational awareness Apply principles of effective facilitation Understand how to adapt their approach to different learning and communication styles Effective communication is how employees and management interact to reach organizational goals. Getting this right results in a happier, more engaged workforce who get more done. Unfortunately, there are often significant barriers ? language, culture, distrust, distance ? to effective communication. The activities and discussions in this workshop will help you identify the essential elements of effective communications within your organization and develop communication strategies that harness both interpersonal and organizational awareness to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and increase productivity. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. A History of Organizational Communication A Historical Perspective Classic vs. Human Relations Communications Generational and Technological Change Digital Communication Effectiveness of Communication Channels 2. The Effectiveness of Interpersonal Skills Limitations of Self-Awareness Transactional Analysis Connecting with Powerful Communication Active Listening Non-Verbal Communication Written Communication The Power of Facilitation 3. The Pillars of Organizational Awareness Culture and Behavior Creating Psychological Safety Inclusion and Belonging Sweaty-Palmed Conversations Care and Challenge Each Other 4. The Adaptation of Communication Strategies Factors in Communication Communication Barriers Adapting to Different Learning and Communication Styles Communication Strategies Across Time Position and Posture Additional course details: Nexus Humans Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) 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 Communicating Across Your Organization (Second Edition) 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 Professionals desiring to be able to communicate clearly and concisely in their writing will benefit from this course. Overview Awareness of common spelling and grammar issues in business writing. Basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction. Basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports. Collaborative writing techniques, tools and best practices Tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports In this course, you will learn the essential skills needed to organize your thoughts and select the best words and phrases to clearly convey them in writing. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Working With Words Monitoring Spelling, Grammar, and Verb Tense Creating a Reference Sheet 2. Constructing Sentences Recognizing Sentence Parts Classifying Sentence Type Increasing Readability with Punctuation 3. Creating Paragraphs The Three Basic Components Organization Methods 4. Finding Facts Identifying and Using Key Resources Fact-Finding and Information Gathering 5. Collaborative Writing Clarifying the Objective Collaborative Writing Strategies and Patterns 6. Types of Collaborative Business Writing Applying Different Construction Techniques Cut & Paste, Puzzle, Sequential Summative Integrating Construction 7. Collaborative Tools and Processes Planning and Revision Creating Outlines and Storyboards Building Team Cohesion 8. Writing Meeting Agendas Choosing an Agenda Format Structuring and Writing the Agenda 9. Writing E-Mails, Reports and Proposals Addressing Your Message Using Proper Grammar and Defining Acronyms Structuring, Formatting, and Writing Your Report Additional course details: Nexus Humans Writing for the Business Professional 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 Writing for the Business Professional 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 Professionals desiring to develop meaning engagement strategies to better connect with leadership, peers, and clients. JOB ROLES: Personal Development Leader of Teams/Projects Leader of Managers/Departments Leader of Organizational Strategy Overview Develop better strategies in preparation and execution with audiences of all kinds Engage audience members more deeply and intently Optimize ability to prepare delivery, style, and transparency in sharing information Deliver your message with more clarity, purpose, and passion Create deeper meaning in who you are as a leader for others What?s the difference between good engagement and incredible engagement? How do you know when your audience, employees, or teammates are committed to everything you say and do? The answer is Authentic Engagement. When you notice amazing leaders, you will notice they possess all seven of these traits, regardless of whether they have been in the profession twenty years or twenty weeks. This course is the map toward shaping the next wave of leaders, regardless of style, audience, or modality! The question is: Are you ready to embark on your voyage? In this course, you will learn how to authentically engage others, build a more purposeful message that resonates, and learn the strategies to gain stronger engagement and input back from the people you work with. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. The CYA Model of Preparation Preparing Your Content Learning the 4-Square to Holistic Content Delivery Getting Ready for the Seven C?s for Engagement Preparing for Yourself and Audience 2. Preparing Yourself and The Power of Your Delivery Understanding the Power of Delivery and Style Learning when to be Transparent in your Approach Understanding How You Shine Remotely vs. Face-to-Face Understanding Your Command Knowing What and When to Change Your Approach Building Better Efficacy and Confidence 3. Capturing, Building, and Connecting with the People You Engage Learning the Differences between Surface-Level Engagement and Deeper Connection Understanding the Four Levels of Audience to Build Relationships Developing Captivation Techniques with Engagement Establishing Clarity through Depth and Alignment Connecting Deeper and Establishing Trust 4. Going Beyond for Completeness Looking to the Future of Engagement, Technology, and Leadership Plotting Your Next Course for Delivery Using the Anchor Guide to Renew Your Approach Mapping the Next Steps Additional course details: Nexus Humans Mastering Meaningful Engagement 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 Mastering Meaningful Engagement 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 The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and who has the responsibility to achieve and improve the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Choose an optimum site for mission-critical data centre based on current and future needs? Describe all components that are important for high availability in a data centre and how to effectively setup the data centre? Name and apply the various industry standards? Describe the various technologies for UPS, fire suppression, cooling, monitoring systems, cabling standards, etc, and to select and apply them effectively to cost-efficiently enhance the high-availability of the data centre.? Review the electrical distribution system to avoid costly downtime? Enhance cooling capabilities and efficiency in the data centre by using existing and new techniques and technologies for the increased cooling requirements of the future? Design a highly reliable and scalable network architecture and learn how to ensure installers apply proper testing techniques? Create effective maintenance contracts with equipment suppliers ensuring the best return on investment? Setup effective data centre monitoring ensuring the right people get the right message? Ensure proper security measures, both procedural and technical, are established to safeguard your company's valuable information in the data centre The course will address how to setup and improve key aspects such as power, cooling, security, cabling, safety, etc., to ensure a high available data centre. It will also address key operations and maintenance aspects. The Data Centre, it?s Importance and Causes for DowntimeData Centre Standards and Best PracticesData Centre Location, Building and Construction Selecting appropriate sites and buildings and how to avoid pitfalls Various components of an effective data centre and supporting facilities setup Raised Floor/Suspended Ceiling Uniform, concentrated and rolling load definitions Applicable standards Raised Floor guidelines Signal Reference Grid, grounding of racks Disability act and regulations Suspended ceiling usage and requirements Light Standards Light fixture types and placement Emergency lighting, Emergency Power Supply (EPS) Power Infrastructure Power infrastructure layout from generation to rack level ATS and STS systems Redundancy levels and techniques Three-phase and single-phase usage Power distribution options within the computer room Power cabling versus bus bar trunking Bonding versus grounding Common Mode Noise and isolation transformers Distribution boards, form factors and IP-protection grades Power quality guidelines Real power versus apparent power How to size and calculate load in the data centre Generators Static and dynamic UPS systems, selection criteria, how they operate and energy efficiency option Battery types, correct selection and testing Thermo-graphics Electro Magnetic Fields Electrical fields and magnetic fields definitions and units of measurements Sources of EMF Effects of EMF on human health and equipment (H)EMP Standards EMF shielding solutions Equipment Racks Rack standards, properties and selection criteria Security considerations Power rail/strip options Cooling Infrastructure Temperature and humidity recommendations Cooling measurement units and conversion rates Sensible and latent heat definitions Differences between comfort and precision cooling Overview of different air conditioner technologies Raised floor versus non-raised floor cooling Placement of air conditioner units and limitations to be observed Supplemental cooling options Cold aisle/hot aisle containment Water Supply Importance of water supply and application areas Backup water supply techniques Designing a Scalable Network Infrastructure The importance of a Structured Cabling System Planning considerations Copper and Fiber cable technology and standards ANSI/TIA-942 Cabling hierarchy and recommendations Testing and verification SAN storage cabling Network redundancy Building-to-building connectivity Network monitoring system requirements Fire Suppression Standards for fire suppression Detection systems Various total flooding fire suppression techniques and systems, their benefits and disadvantages Handheld extinguishers Signage and safety Regulatory requirements and best practices Data Centre Monitoring Data centre monitoring requirements EMS versus BMS Water leak detection systems Notification options and considerations Operational Security and Safety Practices Data centre security layers Physical, infrastructure and organisational security Safety measures and essential signage Labelling Choosing a labelling scheme Recommended labelling practices Network labelling Documentation How to setup proper documentation Document management policies and procedures Cleaning Cleaning practices for the data centre MTBF/MTTR Standards and definitions Calculation models The ?real? value Maintenance Contracts/SLA/OLAEXAM: Certified Data Centre Professional Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) 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 Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) 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 The target audience for the DevSecOps Foundation course are professionals including: Anyone involved or interested in learning about DevSecOps strategies and automation Anyone involved in Continuous Delivery toolchain architectures Compliance Team Business managers Delivery Staff DevOps Engineers IT Managers IT Security Professionals, Practitioners, and Managers Maintenance and support staff Managed Service Providers Project & Product Managers Quality Assurance Teams Release Managers Scrum Masters Site Reliability Engineers Software Engineers Testers Overview You will learn: The purpose, benefits, concepts, and vocabulary of DevSecOps How DevOps security practices differ from other security approaches Business-driven security strategies and Best Practices Understanding and applying data and security sciences Integrating corporate stakeholders into DevSecOps Practices Enhancing communication between Dev, Sec, and Ops teams How DevSecOps roles fit with a DevOps culture and organization In this course, students will gain a solid understanding of how DevSecOps provides business value, enhancing your business opportunities, and improving corporate value. The core DevSecOps principles taught can support an organizational transformation, increase productivity, reduce risk, and optimize resource usage. This course explains how DevOps security practices differ from other approaches then delivers the education needed to apply changes to your organization. Participants learn the purpose, benefits, concepts, vocabulary and applications of DevSecOps. Most importantly, students learn how DevSecOps roles fit with a DevOps culture and organization. At the course?s end, participants will understand ?security as code? to make security and compliance value consumable as a service. This course prepares you for the DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF) certification. Realizing DevSecOps Outcomes Origins of DevOps Evolution of DevSecOps CALMS The Three Ways Defining the Cyberthreat Landscape What is the Cyber Threat Landscape? What is the threat? What do we protect from? What do we protect, and why? How do I talk to security? Building a Responsive DevSecOps Model Demonstrate Model Technical, business and human outcomes What?s being measured? Gating and thresholding Integrating DevSecOps Stakeholders The DevSecOps State of Mind The DevSecOps Stakeholders What?s at stake for who? Participating in the DevSecOps model Establishing DevSecOps Best Practices Start where you are Integrating people, process and technology and governance DevSecOps operating model Communication practices and boundaries Focusing on outcomes Best Practices to get Started The Three Ways Identifying target states Value stream-centric thinking DevOps Pipelines and Continuous Compliance The goal of a DevOps pipeline Why continuous compliance is important Archetypes and reference architectures Coordinating DevOps Pipeline construction DevSecOps tool categories, types and examples Learning Using Outcomes Security Training Options Training as Policy Experiential Learning Cross-Skilling The DevSecOps Collective Body of Knowledge Preparing for the DevSecOps Foundation certification exam Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevSecOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 DevSecOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers Overview The learning objectives for DOL include a practical understanding of: - DevOps and time to market - The business and IT perspectives - Key differences between DevOps IT and traditional IT - Planning and organizing - Understanding performance and culture - Measurement differences - Designing a DevOps organization - Focusing on what matters - Ideas for organizing workflows - Sharing information - Defining meaningful metrics - Value stream mapping - The Spotify Squad model - Managing culture change - Popular tools and key practices - Putting it all together The DevOps Leader course is a unique and practical experience for participants who want to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps. Leading people through a cultural transformation requires new skills, innovative thinking, and transformational leadership. Leaders up, down and across the IT organization must align and collaborate to break down silos and evolve the organization. The course highlights the human dynamics of cultural change and equips participants with practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as understanding Value Stream Mapping. Prerequisites DevOps Foundation 1 - DevOps and Time What Is DevOps? Why Do DevOps Companies Doing DevOps The Magic Equation 2 - Key Differences Between DevOps IT and Traditional IT What Sets DevOps IT apart from Traditional IT How DevOps IT is Organized Differently How to Perform to a Different Standard How to Use Different Measurements 3 - Becoming a DevOps organization Transformational Leadership Redesigning An Organization for DevOps Design Principles Focus Work Information Metrics 4 - Value Stream Mapping What is Value Stream Mapping? Why Do We Need to Use this Framework? Types of Maps How to Create a Value Stream Map? Types of Data to Collect How to Handle Exceptions 5 - Value Stream Mapping Exercise 6 - Squad Organizational Model Conway's Law The Problem with Silos Spotify?s Squad Organization Model (Structure, Roles) Squads Tribes Chapters Guilds How to Reorganize in Order to Move to this Model 7 - Managing Culture Change What is Culture and How Does it Impact Performance? Types of IT Culture Cultural Traits of a DevOps Organization How to Manage Change 8 - Culture and its Impact on Performance Types of IT Culture What is a DevOps Culture How To Manage Change The Three Phases Of Change Types of Changes That Need to be Implemented 9 - Popular DevOps Tools and Practices DevOps Tools Periodic Table Top DevOps Tool Categories Common and Popular Practices 10 - Building a Business Case 11 - Bringing it all Together 12 - Additional Sources of Information 13 - Exam Preparations Exam Requirements, Question Weighting, and Terminology List Sample Exam Review Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program: On-Demand This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. Green Belt is not just a role, it is also a competency required for leadership positions at many top companies. This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. With a real-world project focus, the series will teach the fundamental methodology, tools, and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control Process Improvement Methodology. This course is delivered through sixteen 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify strategies for effectively leading high performing process improvement teams Analyze whether projects align with business strategy Apply process improvement methodologies to DMAIC steps, based on real world scenarios Explain ways to appropriately respond to process variation Distinguish among best practice problem solving methodologies Evaluate and effectively communicate data-driven decisions, based on real world scenarios Introduction Lean Six Sigma & quality The vision The methodologies The metric Project Selection Why Projects Random idea generation Targeted idea generation CTQs (Critical to Quality) & projects Project screening criteria Quick improvements Introduction to Define Project Planning Developing the core charter Developing a project charter Facilitation Process Management Business process management Top-down process mapping Voice of the Customer Voice of Customer Stakeholder analysis Communication planning Kicking off the project Define Summary Introduction to Measure Data Collection Fact-based decision making Data sampling Operations definitions Data collection plan Measurement system analysis Graphical Statistics for Continuous Data Meet Six SigmaXL Graphical & statistical tools Data stratification Graphical Statistics for Discrete Data Pareto analysis Dot plots Plotting data over time: Looking for patterns Variation Concepts Variation is reality Special Cause and Common Cause variation Example of standard business reporting Individuals Control Chart Process Capability Genesis of process capability Calculating the metrics of Six Sigma Yield metrics: Measuring process efficiency Cost of Poor Quality The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Cost of Quality categories Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality Measure Summary Introduction to Analyze Process Analysis Introduction to process analysis Value-added analysis Cycle time analysis WIP & pull systems Analyzing bottlenecks and constraints Cause & Effect Analysis Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5-Whys analysis Graphical & statistical tools Advanced Analysis Why use hypothesis rests? Hypothesis tests Correlation and regression analysis Analyze Summary Introduction to Improve Solutions Creativity techniques Generating alternative solutions Solution selection techniques Introduction to Design of Experiments Introduction to DOE DOE activity Error Proofing Failure mode & effect analysis Poka-Yoke Project Management Fundamentals Successful teams Project roles Conflict management Standardization Standardization The Visual Workplace 5S Piloting & Verifying Results What is a pilot? Evaluating results Improve Summary Introduction to Control Statistical Process Control Review of Special & Common Cause variation Review of Individual Control Chart P-Chart for discrete proportion data Transition Planning Control plan Project closure Control Summary Summary and Next Steps

Mergers and Acquisitions - Virtual Learning Why Attend This practical course covers the key steps in the Mergers and Acquisitions(M&A) process, from the initial step of valuing the shares in a company through to closing the deal. Whether or not participants practice M&A, this course will provide them an insider's look into what is an undeniable major force in today's corporate arena. This course will give participants an A-Z understanding of the M&A process and the ability to evaluate whether a merger or acquisition fits with their organization's strategy. As a result they will identify the most lucrative M&A opportunities, select the best partners and get the maximum reward from the deal. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Identify attractive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) opportunities Formulate the initial steps and the preliminary agreements for a merger or acquisition Carry out a full due diligence into the state of affairs of a target company Understand the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) Take an active role in the exchange and completion stages of a merger or acquisition Be an effective part of the post-merger integration to ensure the smooth running of the new organization Target Audience This course is suitable for anyone involved in the identification, planning and execution of a Mergers and Acquisitions opportunity. This includes, CEOs, managing directors, general managers, financial directors, accountants, board members, commercial directors, business development directors, strategy planners and analysts, and in-house council. Target Competencies Identifying M&A opportunities Due Diligence Organizing Acquisitions Structuring Negotiations Post-acquisition Integration Post-acquisition Audit Note The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points. Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions ( M&A) Distinction between Mergers and Acquisitions Types of Mergers & Acquisitions Horizontal Vertical conglomerate Knowledge of areas of law required in M& A The Preliminary documents required in M&A Heads of terms- legally binding? Confidentiality - do they need to be in writing? Lockout/exclusivity agreements- requirements for enforceability How to structure the Acquisition Share sale Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's perspective Advantages and disadvantages from the seller's perspective Business sale Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's perspective Advantages and disadvantages from the seller's perspective Hive down A combination of assert sale and share sale Looking at different valuation techniques Real Estate Value Relief from Royalty Discounted Cash Flow Market Multiples Dividend Yield Net Assets The Due Diligence Process What is it? Why do it? Scope of due diligence Legal Financial  Commercial Operational The Purchase Agreements Share Sale Purchase Agreement v Asset Purchase Agreement v Business Purchase Agreements Provisions in a Share Purchase Agreement Importance of warranties and indemnities in purchase agreements Negotiating warranties from a Share Purchase Agreement Contractual protection for the seller  Disclosure letter Intellectual property What happens to IP in M&A  Stages of the IP during the M&A process Dispute Resolution in M&A Litigation Arbitration Mediation The Exchange and completion stages of M&A Seller's document Buyer's document The auction process The relevant stages Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's and the seller's perspective

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PMI-ACP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This course builds on the candidates' practical experience of Agile in the workplace to equip them with the broad range of knowledge and skills required for the PMI® Agile Certification exam. It will follow the PMI® requirements and reference the suggested reading list, including the Agile Practice Guide, but will not be limited to those areas. Within the profession and discipline of project management, Agile continues to develop as a significant and important aspect of bringing change to an organization. Where the products of change must be delivered to the business 'on time,' Agile is often the chosen methodology. In addition to equipping candidates for the PMI® Agile Certification examination, this course will also support candidates in taking a more informed and effective role in Agile projects. It will also enable them to take a significant role in encouraging and enabling the organization to become or develop as an Agile environment. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Appreciate the wider aspects of Agile project management tools and techniques Integrate various disciplines within Agile Tailor / customize Agile to suit the needs of different projects Prepare yourself for the PMI® Agile Certification examination Getting Started Introductions Agenda Expectations Foundation Concepts Defining 'Traditional' Project Management Project management parameters The 'traditional' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of the traditional approach Defining 'Agile' Project Management Project management parameters revisited The 'agile' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of agile Managing projects with traditional and agile methods Can the two approaches co-exist? Leveraging the benefits of both methods Options for using both methods on a project Avoiding the elephant traps Key aspects of the PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook Overview Eligibility requirements Exam information Exam Blueprint Continuing certification requirements Key aspects of the PMI Agile Certification Examination Content Outline Introduction Agile exam content outline Tools and techniques Knowledge and skills Domains and tasks (not examined) An Introduction to Agile and Implementing Agile Definable work vs. high-uncertainty work Project factors that influence tailoring The Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles Agile mindset Agile domains and tasks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Hard Skills' Planning, monitoring, and adapting The need for planning, monitoring, and adapting The Agile approach to planning and plans The Agile planning tools and techniques The Agile monitoring tools and techniques The Agile approach to adapting Product quality A definition of 'product quality' Setting the standard for product quality Agile tools and techniques for achieving product quality Risk management A definition of 'risk' What is 'at risk'? The acceptability of risks The Agile tools and techniques for managing risks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Soft Skills' The difference between PM 'hard and soft' skills Communications The importance of communications Forms of agile communications Communications within the project Communications from the project Communications to the project Making communications the cultural norm Interpersonal Skills Defining and understanding management Defining and understanding leadership Defining and understanding servant leadership Delegating vs. empowering Playing to people's strengths Overcoming the roadblocks Core Agile Tools and Techniques The philosophy of core Agile tools and techniques Agile estimation Will traditional forms of estimating work for agile? The relationship between estimating and guessing The relationship between estimating and sizing The where, who, and how of agile estimating Agile analysis and design Product analysis and design from a user point of view Product analysis and design from a supplier point of view Product analysis and design from an agile project point of view Value-Based Agile Tools and Techniques The role of value-based tools and techniques in bridging traditional PM with Agile Value-based prioritization Value-based prioritization and agile projects Investment appraisal methods Regulatory driven Customer driven Ranking methods (MMF, MoSCoW) Metrics What should we measure / track? Methods of measuring / tracking Adding value with metrics Process Improvement Value-stream analysis Value-stream mapping Agile Knowledge and Skills Context of Agile Knowledge and Skills vis-à-vis Agile Tools and Techniques Agile Knowledge and Skills Process focused People focused Product focused Project focused Exam Preparation and Course Closure The application process - where are you now? The 'Exam-Focused Journal' - what you still have to do Further preparation - self-study schedule Exam topic review Practice exam Practice exam debrief Course closure