1073 Communication courses in Ellon delivered Live Online

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it?s one that many people struggle with. This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. 1 - Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Review 2 - Working with Words Spelling Grammar Creating a Cheat Sheet 3 - Constructing Sentences Parts of a Sentence Punctuation Types of Sentences 4 - Creating Paragraphs The Basic Parts Organization Methods 5 - Writing Meeting Agendas The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Agenda 6 - Writing E-mails Addressing Your Message Grammar and Acronyms 7 - Writing Business Letters The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Letter 8 - Writing Proposals The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Proposal 9 - Writing Reports The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Report 10 - Other Types of Documents Requests for Proposals Projections Executive Summaries Business Cases 11 - Proofreading and Finishing A Proofreading Primer How Peer Review Can Help Printing and Publishing 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Writing 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 Business Writing 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.

Successful communications are all about making the message as simple as possible – but this can be difficult when the subjects we're talking about are inherently complicated.  Academic institutions, tech companies, health organisations, charities and many others have complex ideas, processes and systems at the heart of what they do.  This course is for anybody who needs to distill information down into key messages for important stakeholders, funders and investors, decision makers and members of the public.  You’ll learn proven techniques for grabbing attention and changing minds through presentations and public speaking, infographics and data visualisations, and written reports and online posts.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve. Sample learning content Session 1: Understanding your audience Matching your objectives to your audience's motivations. Identifying the right tone and language. Understanding how, where and when your audience wants to be spoken to. Session 2: Refining your objectives  Breaking down strategic aims into tactical steps Metrics and milestones: defining and measuring progress and success. Rapidly building a brief for your communications. Session 3: Telling the story  Using metaphors, visuals, comparisons to frame your narrative. From slide decks to online campaigns - choosing the right formats for delivering your message. Selecting communications channels to maximise reach and impact. Session 4: Keeping it going  Processes and systems for launching and maintaining communications campaigns. Building social proof – creating and curating content. Troubleshooting and preparing for common challenges. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “We’ve now worked with Alan for almost 3 years, and during that time he has continued to deliver the highest quality training for our clients and delegates. Alan’s passionate delivery style has continued to deliver innovative training solutions to over 1500 delegates across the public, private and voluntary sector. Each of our courses with him has always delivered exceptional feedback and satisfaction levels.” Joe Barlow | Head of Programme, Understanding ModernGov

Effective Personal Productivity will help you in four crucial areas: Become highly organised and effective in your own area of day-to-day responsibility. Set and track personal and team goals, manage priorities and hit project deadlines. Improve delegation and communication skills, ensuring the right work is done the right way by the right people. Identify areas for continual improvement in and outside of work and implement strategies to maintain a healthy, well-balanced life.

Insightful leaders understand the importance of employee collaboration and a solid team ethos. Highly efficient and self-learning teams only achieve top performance when leaders and team members are aligned with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion. This is a highly interactive and tailored workshop with two tracks: Upper Management Track and Midde Management/Staff Track. Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in all industries Program Details For Upper Management Teams Module 1 – The Empowered Leader: 15 Characteristics Module 2 – Communication and Listening Skills Module 3 – Empowering and Respecting Employees Module 4 – (DEI) Principles for Full Cultural Inclusivity For Middle Management & Staff Teams Module 1 – Typical Struggles Module 2 – Support for Growth Module 3 – Get Inspired Module 4 – See What it Looks Like Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 16 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Corporate DEI Program One Pager

This highly interactive workshop will give your management team the skills and the tools necessary to understand relationships and behavioral styles of employees, improve performance and efficiency, and adopt solutions and strategies to increase your competitive edge. Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in all industries Program Details Peak Performance Part I: Observation, Assessment and Determination The final objective of this workshop is a full understanding of how managers can assess their employees for optimal behavioral team communication and assignments. Peak Performance Part II: High Efficiency Teams The final objective of this workshop is a full understanding of how managers can create High Efficiency teams taking into accounts skills and behaviors. Peak Performance Part III: Self-Learning Teams The Final objective of this workshop is KPIs agreed upon and commonly shared by employees and managers to allow employees to self-manage their learning and measure their progress monitored by managers. Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 12 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Corporate Peak Performance Program One Pager

Satellite comms training course description A theory based course providing a foundation in how satellite communication systems work and the terminology used in the field. What will you learn Describe the satellite communications architecture. Recognise where to use satellite communication systems. Explain how satellite communications systems work. Satellite comms training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with satellite systems. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Satellite comms training course contents Satellite systems architecture Suppliers, bearers, teleports, subscribers, components, how satellite communications works. Terminals Antenna, VSAT, circulators, filters, LNA, HPA, up/ down converters, modems. Satellites Satellite components, payloads, satellite types: GEO and non-GEO. Satellite transmission Satellite C and Ku bands, Modulation, AM, FM, PSK, QPSK, FDMA, CDMA. Satellite services Regulatory issues; DVB and video distribution via satellite; how reporters uplink news, Internet services over DVB; broadband services; multicast internet services via satellite; multimedia meshed networking using VSATs; military small terminal satcoms. Satellite engineering Link budgets, Spectrum analysis, Power meter

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers and other professionals who want to gain the critical skills to successfully interact with or lead others through cooperative teamwork, as well as those desiring to improve their overall communication skills will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the difference between hearing and listening Enhance interpersonal relationships through the use of verbal and non-verbal communication Apply techniques to move towards high-quality conversation Create a positive impression through a powerful introduction Influence others through sharing perspectives and opinions constructively Use logic and emotion to persuade and collaborate Identify ways of sharing thoughts and opinions constructively Prepare for and conduct simple negotiations This course will prepare students for the collaborative situations inherent in every facet of business, whether working with colleagues, partners, vendors, or clients. 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 Importance of Interpersonal Skills 2. Verbal Communication Techniques Hearing versus Actively Listening Connecting with Powerful Communication 3. Non-Verbal Communication Understanding the Elements of Vocal Delivery Interpreting and Applying Body Language Building Self-Awareness 4. Creating a Powerful First Impression Creating a Powerful Introduction Cultivating Your Impact 5. The Art of Conversation Mastering the 4 Levels of a Conversation Moving a Conversation Along Applying Tools for Deepening Conversation 6. Influence and Persuasion Influencing Others Seeing the Other Side Building Bridges Extending Your Influence 7. Interacting Positively Applying Logic and Owning Emotions Disagreeing Constructively Bringing People to Your Side Building Consensus 8. Negotiation Basics Planning for Negotiation Managing the 4 Stages of Negotiation Arriving at an Agreement Additional course details: Nexus Humans Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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.

This course is intended for Beginner-Moderate exposure is recommended for this course. The topics covered are cumulative in nature, and they require minimal understanding of email applications and composition. Overview The objective of the course is to give students the information needed to create emails that are written in a succinct, effective, and user-friendly manner. Students will learn how to set up an email subject, salutation, and will then work on how to write a credible email. In this course, students will learn about e-mail policies and learn how to write professional e-mail memos that convey appropriate messages. 1 - E-mail basics E-mail characteristics Writing online versus on paper Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail Understanding the cultural significance of e-mail E-mail programs Using an e-mail program to send e-mail When to use e-mail Communicating by e-mail Understanding when to avoid using e-mail Writing an e-mail message Using the MAIL acronym 2 - E-mail policies Company policies Avoiding improper e-mail messages Ensuring employee compliance to e-mail policies Copyright laws, viruses, and liability Avoiding copyright infringement Avoiding viruses Identifying e-mail liability 3 - E-mail features and security Features of an e-mail program Using attachments Using priority labels and signature files Features of an e-mail program Using attachments Using priority labels and signature files Discussing e-mail program options Securing e-mail Using encryption and digital signatures Using passwords 4 - E-mail messages Message headers Using headers E-mail message body Including proper greeting Structuring an e-mail message Closing an e-mail message 5 - E-mail effectiveness E-mail recipients Considering the factors that determine e-mail writing Anticipating recipient reaction Message management Managing your e-mail effectively 6 - Netiquette guidelines Netiquette style Using proper tone Following formatting guidelines Emoticons and abbreviations Using emoticons and electronic abbreviations 7 - Composing online correspondence Online communication Achieving the objective of the message Language and punctuation Improving online writing style Using punctuation correctly Efficient writing habits Constructing sentences Constructing paragraphs Editing e-mail messages

We are delighted to share that we are now running our GP Admin Development Programmes Live Online! If your team have had enough of pre-recorded courses then this is perfect!  We are delivering the content online - Live!  Teams can get involved, interact with each other, and have great discussions. We deliver a suite of programmes to support the development pathway of GP admin staff.  Just £79+vat pp for a half day workshop with resources. The first in the series is: Positive & Proactive Communication for Effective Call Handling This workshop will provide an opportunity to look at how we positively communicate with others - taking into account patients expectations, stereotypes, our role, and how to have the best interactions! We add value by discussing the importance of their roles, exploring how change impacts us and patients, and how we can choose to respond. We couple this with a deeper exploration of communication techniques that leads to a greater understanding of how we can communicate using positive intention & language. It's suitable for all staff (new and more experienced). We also encourage the line manager to participate so that they can follow up on the content using our manager support pack - enabling staff to sustain and embed the learning. The programme will cover the following: The Heart Of The Surgery Changes & Choices Patient Experience Effective Communication Managing Other’s Emotions & Challenging Patients Importance of Signposting Keeping Motivated Creating New Habits We will be running multiple dates so that you can enrol small groups of staff any one time, leaving you enough people to man the helm!If you have any questions then please do get in touch,lucy@thedevelopmentpeople.co.uk

This highly interactive, tailored program will give your HR team the skills and tools necessary to understand why employees leave and how to stop attrition from happening at your organization. Participants Will Learn : Adaptive Solutions for Employee Retention Leadership as a Tool for Retention Fiercely Competitive: How to Attract the Best Talent Out There with DEI Program Details Digitally delivered Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Delivered in bite-sized, 1- hour sessions Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in the industry Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 12 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Contents Module 1 : Why Employees Leave Module 2 : Top 3 Reasons and Solutions Module 3 : Leadership and Communication Module 4 : Adaptive Solutions Module 5 : Modern Leadership Theories and Practices Module 6 : Situational Leadership and Behavioral Style Management Module 7 : Characteristics of Optimal Leaders Module 8 : DEI, the Gender Gap, and Cultural Diversity Module 9 : DEI and Gender Gap Resolution as Strategic Advantages Module 10 : Supervisor and Management Solutions Module 11 : Mental Health Support, Meaningful Work, ad Career Advancement Module 12 : Work Flexibility and Remote Work Integrations Netwomen HR & DEI Program One Pager UK