Name: Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop in Bedford
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edinburgh

This highly participative 2‐day intensive training course focuses on developing the essential skills required for group facilitation in the workplace setting. The course focuses on all the process of group facilitation essential for today&rsquo;s fast paced and ever changing workplace.A facilitator is someone who uses knowledge of group processes to formulate and deliver the needed structure for meeting interactions to be effective. A facilitator focuses on effective processes (meeting dynamics) allowing the participants to focus on the content or the substance of their work together.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">This seminar will enable the participants to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Facilitate and host meetings so that the real issues are reached quickly and fairly</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Apply smart neutrality to focus all the different views in the room and organise them into a</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">coherent whole</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the context and dynamics from which specific issues arise &ndash; particularly in the oil</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&amp; gas sector</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop skills in practical communication that opens up the possibility for change</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">ObjectivesBy the end of the programme, participants will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn about key competencies and tools of facilitation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the main factors of group dynamics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand how to stimulate group participation and positively handle conflict</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know about the design of meetings for maximum knowledge transfer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to deal with difficult participants of all types</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Receive valuable coaching and feedback on own communication style</li></ul>Training MethodologyDynamic presentations support each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion. There will also be numerous practical sessions where participants have the opportunity to participate and experience topics taught. Case studies, DVD&rsquo;s, small group work, exercises and coaching will be used to facilitate learning.Who Should Attend?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">All staff who need to facilitate meetings and events</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Course OutlineDay 1 &ndash; Key Competencies and Tools of Facilitation<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Group facilitation techniques and methods</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Role of facilitator versus leader</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">An analysis of poor meetings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Running effective meetings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to choose the appropriate meeting role: Chair (Leader), Administrator, Facilitator and Participant</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Active listening, clarifying, questioning to manage meeting behaviour and contributions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Your facilitators&#39; toolbox<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Icebreakers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Seatingdynamicsand&lsquo;bodylanguage&rsquo; o Venueandset‐up</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cross cultural communication and meetings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessing your personal communication style</li></ul>Day 2 &ndash; Understanding Group Dynamics, Conflict &amp; Decision Making<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Group dynamics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stages of group development</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Decision making techniques<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brainstorming o PMI</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sixthinkinghats o Gridanalysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Nominalgrouptechnique o Delphi</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Force‐fieldanalysis</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Reaching Consensus</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Avoiding Groupthink ‐ avoiding fatal flaws in group decision‐making</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Handling group conflict</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Working with difficult people</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Evaluating facilitation</li></ul>

This highly participative 2‐day intensive training course focuses on developing the essential skills required for group facilitation in the workplace setting. The course focuses on all the process of group facilitation essential for today’s fast paced and ever changing workplace.
A facilitator is someone who uses knowledge of group processes to formulate and deliver the needed structure for meeting interactions to be effective. A facilitator focuses on effective processes (meeting dynamics) allowing the participants to focus on the content or the substance of their work together.



This seminar will enable the participants to:
Facilitate and host meetings so that the real issues are reached quickly and fairly
Apply smart neutrality to focus all the different views in the room and organise them into a
coherent whole
Understand the context and dynamics from which specific issues arise – particularly in the oil
& gas sector
Develop skills in practical communication that opens up the possibility for change



Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will:
Learn about key competencies and tools of facilitation
Describe the main factors of group dynamics
Understand how to stimulate group participation and positively handle conflict
Know about the design of meetings for maximum knowledge transfer
Learn to deal with difficult participants of all types
Receive valuable coaching and feedback on own communication style
Training Methodology
Dynamic presentations support each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion. There will also be numerous practical sessions where participants have the opportunity to participate and experience topics taught. Case studies, DVD’s, small group work, exercises and coaching will be used to facilitate learning.
Who Should Attend?
All staff who need to facilitate meetings and events



Course Outline
Day 1 – Key Competencies and Tools of Facilitation
Group facilitation techniques and methods
Role of facilitator versus leader
An analysis of poor meetings
Running effective meetings
How to choose the appropriate meeting role: Chair (Leader), Administrator, Facilitator and Participant
Active listening, clarifying, questioning to manage meeting behaviour and contributions
Your facilitators' toolboxIcebreakersSeatingdynamicsand‘bodylanguage’ o Venueandset‐up
Cross cultural communication and meetings
Assessing your personal communication style
Day 2 – Understanding Group Dynamics, Conflict & Decision Making
Group dynamics
Stages of group development
Decision making techniquesBrainstorming o PMISixthinkinghats o GridanalysisNominalgrouptechnique o DelphiForce‐fieldanalysis
Reaching Consensus
Avoiding Groupthink ‐ avoiding fatal flaws in group decision‐making
Handling group conflict
Working with difficult people
Evaluating facilitation

Buon Consultancy

Action Learning Facilitator

Facilitation Skills

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills Training Course (£1450 total for this 2-day course for a group of 4-10 participants)

General admission

Bedford

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview:</h1>This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.Course Contents:Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.Course Topics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Qualities of an Effective Leader&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Leader or Manager?&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">That Vision Thing&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Developing Your Team Goals&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivation&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">What Motivates?&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Being Consistently Different&nbsp;&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Three Key Skills of Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Instant Results Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Can Do Coaching Practice&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</li></ul>Course Feature:By the end of this training you will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</li></ul>Certification:Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from MangatesWho can Attend?Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:

With this course, you will be able to provide the skills, guidance, and empowerment to your team of managers. They will then be better suited in leading and motivating their team and thus produce fantastic results. To be a successful manager means having a wide range of skills. Through this workshop, you will be able to disperse your knowledge and experience throughout your leadership team.

Manager Management takes a special type of leader. This workshop will expand your participant's knowledge and provide a way for them to teach and lead new and experienced managers. As every manager knows that learning never stops, this workshop will have something for everyone.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course you will be able to: 

Identify, relate to, and put into practice the four characteristics of highly effective managers.
Plan, prioritize and delegate effectively.
Understand how to manage performance in such a way as to get the very best from your people.
Use a range of strategies for managing and developing a highly motivated and effective team.
Recognise the need for change in today’s business reality and be able to manage change.
Engaging and understanding others using a range of techniques.

Agenda:

Module One: Grooming a New Manager
Set Specific Goals
Authority (What They Can and Can"t Do)
Create a Shared Vision
The More they Learn, the More Responsibility They Get
Case Study
Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Measuring Performance
Staying Within Their Budget
Setting Measurable Objectives
Skip Level Feedback
Collaborate on Criteria to be Evaluated
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Motivating Managers
Provide the Needed Resources
Bonuses and Incentives
Give Credit for Good Work
Keep Them Challenged
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Signs of Poor Management
Missed Deadlines
Team Turnover
Losing Customers
Little or No Growth
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Trust Your Team of Managers
Do Not Micromanage
Promote Open and Honest Communication
Reward Initiative
Trust, But Verify
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: When an Employee Complains about their Manager
Keep the Information Confidential
Gather Information from Both Sides
Coach or Delegate the Solution
Follow-up with the Manager or Employee
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Coaching and Mentoring (I)
Writing Performance Reviews
Provide Clear and Timely Feedback
Praise in Public, Criticize in Private
Make Sure Your Door is Always Open
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Coaching and Mentoring (II)
Offer Advice, Not the Solution
Create a Supportive Environment
Building Ownership
360 Degree Feedback
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: When Do You Step In?
Unsafe or Dangerous Events
Legal Ramifications
Severe Financial Costs
Repeated Failures after Coaching Has Occurred
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Remember These Basic Qualities
Express Confidence in Their Abilities
Practice What you Preach
Have an Open Door
Their Success is Your Success
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Manager Management Skills

Mangates

Manager Management 1 Day Training in Bedford

Manager Management 1 Day Training Bedford

The sale ends 10 days before the event starts.

Early Bird Fee

The sale ends 5 days before the event starts.

Standard Fee

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

In the competitive construction industry, the need for training is more vital than ever. Organizations that devote resources to professional development are more likely to see higher productivity and greater efficiency. On-the-job training can provide crucial knowledge to perform tasks at hand, but the best professionals constantly seek to learn about new techniques and technologies to improve their performance on-site and in the office.

Our Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides project managers the chance to sharpen the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level. PMC provides the ideal opportunity for project managers to gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive. This program will provide participants with skills they can immediately implement on the job and in the field. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over an intense week of workshops, assignments, and team-building activities.

PMC participants experience an interactive program that explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. PMC provides participants with practical solutions to current industry challenges they can take back to immediately impact performance and improve project results.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

● Identify the importance of pre-planning and its correlation with a company’s bottom line.
● Discuss the impact of low job site productivity on the project contractor, craftsperson, project owner, and designer.
● Discuss information required to evaluate and select subcontractor and vendor services and material and equipment purchases.
● Identify legal actions, or lack thereof, that can have far-reaching legal consequences for the project manager, their company, and many others.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

1.Project Planning
Importance of pre-planning.
Developing comprehensive project plans.
Correlation between planning and profitability.
Tools and techniques for effective planning.

2.Safety Management
Importance of safety in construction.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
OSHA regulations and compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

3.Construction Productivity
Factors affecting job site productivity.
Techniques to improve productivity.
Measuring and tracking productivity.
Case studies of productivity improvements.

4.Subcontractor & Vendor Management
Evaluating and selecting subcontractors and vendors.
Contract negotiation and management.
Performance monitoring and quality control.
Building and maintaining strong relationships.

5.Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Basics of CPM scheduling.
Developing and maintaining project schedules.
Identifying and managing critical paths.
Tools and software for scheduling.

Day 2:

1.Claims Management
Types of claims in construction.
Preventing and managing claims.
Documentation and communication strategies.
Dispute resolution methods.

2.Legal Issues & Contract Clauses
Key legal concepts in construction.
Important contract clauses and their implications.
Managing legal risks and liabilities.
Case studies of legal issues in construction.

3.Cost Control
Budgeting and cost estimation.
Tracking and controlling project costs.
Analyzing cost performance.
Techniques for cost reduction.

4.Project Recordkeeping
Importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Types of project records and documentation.
Best practices for maintaining records.
Tools for efficient recordkeeping.

5.Communication
Importance of effective communication.
Strategies for improving communication.
Tools and technologies for communication.
Case studies of communication failures and successes.

6.Time Management
Techniques for effective time management.
Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Tools for time tracking and management.
Case studies of time management in construction.

7.Problem Solving & Decision Making
Techniques for problem-solving.
Decision-making frameworks.
Analyzing and evaluating options.
Case studies of problem-solving in construction.

8.Innovation
Importance of innovation in construction.
Identifying and implementing new technologies.
Encouraging a culture of innovation.
Case studies of successful innovation.

Conclusion: 

The PMC course aims to equip project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the construction industry. By addressing the critical areas of project management, participants will leave the course with practical strategies and tools to enhance their performance and drive their projects to success.
Who Can Attend?
The Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training course is designed for:

Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.
Construction Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects who want to improve their management techniques and project outcomes.
Site Supervisors: Supervisors and foremen seeking to gain a deeper understanding of project management principles and practices to better support project managers.
Engineers and Architects: Professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction projects who want to enhance their project management knowledge and skills.
Construction Professionals: Anyone in the construction industry, including estimators, planners, and coordinators, aiming to improve their project management capabilities and advance their careers.
Business Owners and Executives: Owners and executives of construction companies who want to ensure their project managers and teams are well-equipped with the necessary skills to drive project success and business growth.
Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aspiring to move into project management roles within the construction industry, seeking foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for the transition.
HR and Training Managers: Human resource and training managers responsible for the professional development of their company's construction management teams.
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for attending the PMC course, having a basic understanding of construction processes and some experience in construction project management will be beneficial. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Taking the Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training Course In-House
1. Customization to Your Needs:
● The course can be tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of your organization, ensuring the content is relevant and directly applicable to your projects and team dynamics.

2. Convenience and Flexibility:
● Conducting the training in-house eliminates the need for travel, saving time and reducing costs for your employees. It also allows for scheduling flexibility to fit the course around your team's availability.

3. Team Building and Collaboration:
● In-house training fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging team building and improved communication among your employees. It provides an opportunity for your team to work together on practical exercises and case studies, strengthening their ability to collaborate effectively on future projects.

4. Immediate Application:
● The skills and knowledge gained during the course can be immediately applied to your current projects, leading to quick improvements in productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.

5. Cost-Effective:
● In-house training is often more cost-effective than sending multiple employees to external courses. You save on travel and accommodation expenses, and there are often discounts available for group bookings.

6. Consistent Training:
● Ensuring that all relevant team members receive the same high-quality training ensures consistency in the application of project management principles and practices across your organization.

7. Confidentiality:
● In-house training allows your team to discuss sensitive and proprietary information freely without concerns about confidentiality. This can lead to more open discussions and practical problem-solving sessions.

8. Enhanced Engagement:
● Training conducted in a familiar environment can increase engagement and participation. Employees may feel more comfortable and willing to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities.

9. Long-Term Benefits:
● Investing in in-house training demonstrates your commitment to employee development, which can boost morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their professional growth.

10. Direct Access to Trainers:
● Having trainers on-site allows for more personalized interaction, immediate feedback, and the opportunity to address specific concerns or questions that arise during the training.

11. Aligns with Organizational Goals:
● In-house training can be aligned with your organizational goals and strategies, ensuring that the skills and knowledge gained are directly contributing to your company's overall objectives.

12. Follow-Up Support:
● Trainers can offer follow-up support and coaching to ensure that the concepts and techniques learned during the course are successfully implemented in your organization.

13. Increased Productivity:
● With the entire team trained together, there is a reduced learning curve, leading to quicker implementation of new practices and increased productivity.

14. Industry-Relevant Case Studies:
● Trainers can incorporate industry-relevant case studies and examples specific to your organization, making the learning experience more relatable and impactful.

By choosing to conduct the PMC 2 Days Training course in-house, your organization can maximize the benefits of professional development, ensuring that your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive construction industry.

Construction Management

Project Manager

Construction Project Manager 2 Days Training in Bedford

Milton Keynes

Manager Management 1 Day Training in Milton Keynes

Manager Management 1 Day Training Milton Keynes

Whilst intuition and reasonableness are important aspects of responding to conflict it is not enough to rely on these things if we are going to be consistent and fair, prevent further harm being done and arrive at lasting solutions. People therefore need a framework within which they can discover what works well or them and how effective they can really be at resolving their own conflicts or intervening as a Manager. This course covers mediation and workplace conflict resolution skills suitable for people in all type of organisations.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Course ObjectivesAt the completion of this course participants should be able to:1. Understand the positive and negative aspects of workplace conflict2. Apply effective communication strategies to resolve workplace conflict situations3. Understand the stages of workplace mediation4. Use basic mediation skills to resolve conflict in the workplaceCourse Content<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Resources for responding to conflict</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analysing Your Conflict Handling Behaviour (styles)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Resolving and Managing Conflict</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Workplace mediation stages and process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use and limitation of workplace mediation</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please Note: This course is not intended to equip or accredit participants to be &lsquo;mediators.&#39; Mediation training can require up to sixty hours of instruction. This course will cover introductory skills‐based training only.</div>Course InstructorTony Buon, Dip. Wel., B.A (Psych), M.A (Hons) M. Litt (eqiv) DipMed, GradEdu, CEAP, Cert. Med, MMII, RCMCTony is a very experienced mediator, workplace psychologist, coach and author. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Registered Civil and Workplace Mediator (CMC). Tony has over thirty years&rsquo; experience working with some of the world&rsquo;s leading organisations in over 30 countries.Tony holds graduate and post‐graduate degrees in psychology, behavioural sciences, and workplace education. Tony has taught Leadership, Psychology, and Human Resources Management up to Master&rsquo;s Level in Universities and Colleges in Australia and the UK and has also taught on an accredited M.B.A. programme.Tony has worked with a number of leading organisations including Aberdeenshire Council, Amnesty International, ADCO, AXA, BUPA, Coca‐Cola, CSR, Diageo, Dolphin Energy, Dublin Airport Authority, DuPont, DWP, IFNGO, International Olympic Committee, London Hospital, Midlothian Council, MOJ, NHS, Scottish Police College, Shell, Talisman, and University College London.

Whilst intuition and reasonableness are important aspects of responding to conflict it is not enough to rely on these things if we are going to be consistent and fair, prevent further harm being done and arrive at lasting solutions. People therefore need a framework within which they can discover what works well or them and how effective they can really be at resolving their own conflicts or intervening as a Manager. This course covers mediation and workplace conflict resolution skills suitable for people in all type of organisations.



Course Objectives
At the completion of this course participants should be able to:
1. Understand the positive and negative aspects of workplace conflict
2. Apply effective communication strategies to resolve workplace conflict situations
3. Understand the stages of workplace mediation
4. Use basic mediation skills to resolve conflict in the workplace
Course Content
Resources for responding to conflict
Analysing Your Conflict Handling Behaviour (styles)
Resolving and Managing Conflict
Workplace mediation stages and process
Use and limitation of workplace mediation
Please Note: This course is not intended to equip or accredit participants to be ‘mediators.' Mediation training can require up to sixty hours of instruction. This course will cover introductory skills‐based training only.
Course Instructor
Tony Buon, Dip. Wel., B.A (Psych), M.A (Hons) M. Litt (eqiv) DipMed, GradEdu, CEAP, Cert. Med, MMII, RCMC
Tony is a very experienced mediator, workplace psychologist, coach and author. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Registered Civil and Workplace Mediator (CMC). Tony has over thirty years’ experience working with some of the world’s leading organisations in over 30 countries.
Tony holds graduate and post‐graduate degrees in psychology, behavioural sciences, and workplace education. Tony has taught Leadership, Psychology, and Human Resources Management up to Master’s Level in Universities and Colleges in Australia and the UK and has also taught on an accredited M.B.A. programme.
Tony has worked with a number of leading organisations including Aberdeenshire Council, Amnesty International, ADCO, AXA, BUPA, Coca‐Cola, CSR, Diageo, Dolphin Energy, Dublin Airport Authority, DuPont, DWP, IFNGO, International Olympic Committee, London Hospital, Midlothian Council, MOJ, NHS, Scottish Police College, Shell, Talisman, and University College London.

Mediation

Workplace Mediation & Conflict Resolution (£695 total for this 1-day course for a group of up to 12 people)

Construction Project Manager 2 Days Training in Milton Keynes

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
This practical sales skills training has been developed for salespeople or people who are required to sell as part of their role. This course is applicable for both people relatively new to sales as well as those who have a lot of experience as the content is flexible enough to adapt to suit the audience.
If you want your team to exceed sales targets and gain instant results, this sales training is for you!
Course Contents:
The core aim of this sales skills training is to provide you with a set of tools that can be practicably used in your role as salesperson
The skills provided are simply a collection of valuable methods of achieving sales. There are many tips and techniques that will be incredibly useful and will help you personally develop a successful sales approach whilst enhancing your performance.
Course Topics:
The skills have been produced from many year’s experience in sales and have been tried and tested in a business environment.
Introduction, the 80:20 Rule – Why 20% of salespeople produce 80% of the business
The Perfect Salesperson –  What makes a perfect salesperson and how do the participants individually compare? An exercise which helps the participants appreciate that they need to develop further
Goal Setting – Why and how to set personal performance goals. Followed by an exercise on setting these goals
Build Trust – Developing trust and rapport with a prospect and understanding why this is crucial to their success.
Ask the Right Questions – Developing questioning skills and realising that it is often questions that will develop sales rather than a just a good pitch. With example questions
Engage the Customer – Understanding the life time value of a customer, serving them better and ensuring they perceive the value of the relationship
Be Specific – Adapting their approach to suit the individual customer with an activity related to identifying the specific benefits to the customer
Make Your Customer Smarter – Realizing that customers are now more willing to be educated on products and services and often have already researched prior to the sales conversation. How to deal with this with regards the participants specific products/service
Maximize Your Efficiency – Learning from missed sales and developing further skills to overcome this
Catch Yourself Doing it Right – You can learn from good stuff too!
Know Your Products – An in-depth look at specific products and how to educate themselves in order to maximize sales through product knowledge
Develop a Competitive Advantage – A series of questions that will put the participants one step ahead of the competition
Handle Objections – Identifying typical objections and preparing responses to them in order to practice until they are welcomed with open arms. Also includes set techniques to overcome objections
Ask for the Business – Ensuring the participants can spot buying signals and know how to respond to them in order to lead the prospect to close. Specific advice on closing questions
Follow Up After the Sale – Ensuring that the complete sales process is seamless and the participants understand their responsibilities with regard to creating an exceptional customer experience
Apply the Skills in Your Role – A session on ensuring the learning from the session is practically applied in the participant's role.
Course Feature:
At the end of this sales skills training course your participants will be able to:
Explain what sets the best salespeople apart
Follow set personal goals to sales success
Use a series of practical sales skills to increase their selling potential
Practically apply these skills to their sales role
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Practical Sales Skills.

Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop in Milton Keynes

In order to really do something with care, you have to put some passion to it. This cannot be more true when it comes to customer service. The more it is genuine, the more it is powerful and this is what I love to transmit. With more than 13 years of experience in customer service and all the required accreditations/qualifications, I am using my expertise and vision I have for customer service to make make the best long-term impact on your customer experience and clientele satisfaction. If you want to improve your or your employees&#39; customer service skills and deliver an amazing experience to your customers, feel free to check out my Training course focusing on telephone etiquettes, communication and behaviours.Delivered both on-site and online, this course has been specifically tailored to cover key topics&nbsp;crucial to customer success and to improve customer service abilities. Topics covered:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Basics of customer relationship</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Customer care &ndash;from a powerful mindset to a perfect attitude</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Showing genuine care to generate trust</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Identify, anticipate and fulfil your customer needs</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Managing and exceeding your customer expectations</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The keys to success to effective complaints handling</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Understanding your clients&rsquo; perspective better</li></ul>Length: 3 hours Feel free to reach out if you want to know more or enquire my course!

In order to really do something with care, you have to put some passion to it. This cannot be more true when it comes to customer service. The more it is genuine, the more it is powerful and this is what I love to transmit.

With more than 13 years of experience in customer service and all the required accreditations/qualifications, I am using my expertise and vision I have for customer service to make make the best long-term impact on your customer experience and clientele satisfaction.



If you want to improve your or your employees' customer service skills and deliver an amazing experience to your customers, feel free to check out my Training course focusing on telephone etiquettes, communication and behaviours.
Delivered both on-site and online, this course has been specifically tailored to cover key topics crucial to customer success and to improve customer service abilities.


Topics covered:
Basics of customer relationship
Customer care –from a powerful mindset to a perfect attitude
Showing genuine care to generate trust
Identify, anticipate and fulfil your customer needs
Managing and exceeding your customer expectations
The keys to success to effective complaints handling
Understanding your clients’ perspective better
Length: 3 hours


Feel free to reach out if you want to know more or enquire my course!

Beyond Satisfaction - Customer service Training

Customer Experience

Customer Care

Customer Service

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Customer Relations

Customer Success (CS)

Customer Journey

Customer Relationship Management

Hospitality Management

Hospitality & Tourism

Dealing With Difficult Customers

Customer Experience Management

If you want your employees to improve their customer service skills and deliver an amazing experience to your customers, feel free to check out my Training course focusing on telephone etiquettes, communication and behaviours.

All you need to know about telephone etiquettes, communication and behaviours

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Overview:
The meaning of Soft Skills can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be that unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication. It can be the special way that you show confidence in a challenging situation. The events can become more easily managed with this great workshop.
With our 10 Soft Skills You Need workshop your participants will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of soft skills. By managing and looking at how people interact and seeing things in a new light, your participants will improve almost every aspect of their careers.
Target Audience:
Professionals who are interested in learning 10 Soft Skills.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, Individuals will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:
What are Soft Skills?
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Time Management
Attitude and Work Ethic
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Confidence
Ability to Learn From Criticism
Networking
Agenda:
Module One: What are Soft Skills?
Definition of Soft Skills
Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient
Professionalism
Learned vs. Inborn Traits
Case Study
Module One: Review Questions
Module Two: Soft Skill 1: Communication
Ways We Communicate
Improving Non-Verbal Communication
Listening
Openness and Honesty
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Soft Skill 2: Teamwork
Identifying Capabilities
Get Into Your Role
Learn the Whole Process
The Power of Flow
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Soft Skill 3: Problem Solving
Define the Problem
Generate Alternative Solutions
Evaluate the Plans
Implementation and Re-evaluation
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Soft Skill 4: Time Management
The Art of Scheduling
Prioritizing
Managing Distractions
The Multitasking Myth
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Soft Skills 5 and 6: Attitude and Work Ethic
What Are You Working For?
Caring for Others vs. Self
Building Trust
Work Is Its Own Reward
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Soft Skill 7: Adaptability/Flexibility
Getting over the Good Old Days Syndrome
Changing to Manage Process
Changing to Manage People
Showing You"'re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Soft Skill 8: Self-Confidence
Confident Traits
Self-Questionnaire
Surefire Confidence Building Tactics
Build Up Others
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Soft Skill 9: Ability to Learn From Criticism
Wow, You Mean I’m Not Perfect?
Listen With An Open Mind
Analyze and Learn
Clear the Air and Don"t Hold Any Grudges
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Soft Skill 10: Networking
Redefining Need
Identifying Others" Interests
Reaching Out
When to Back Off
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words From The Wise
Review Of The Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading
Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

10 Soft Skills You Need 1 Day Training in Milton Keynes

Building Better Careers with Soft Skills: 1-Day Workshop in Milton Keynes

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

Anyone in a position of managing or leading others will benefit from the message delivered by these managing performance training. 

This training set out to help you to manage the performance of your workforce through common sense techniques that focus on the effective use of communication and goal setting to improve productivity and increase morale and motivation. 

The session will steer away from the procedural, form-filling approach to performance management/appraisals and instead focus on the skills required to effectively cooperate with team members, develop their skills and ensure they feel incentivised to succeed. With the techniques outlined in this training course you will feel empowered to enhance the performance of your team and begin to collaborate with them to improve their behaviors and ability in their role. 
Course Contents:
Managing Performance to Increase Productivity with our Quality Training

Management is ultimately about getting things done through others. Without a structured and clear approach to managing performance, where employees know what is expected of them and how they should approach their role, a manager is unable to effectively meet the level of productivity that is required. This will reflect badly on them and can impact on their own development. 

Therefore, managing performance can be one of the single most important things for a manager to get right. This requires a goal-focused, common-sense approach to working with employees that ensures they are motivated and focused on success.

These ‘Managing Performance’ training course materials will provide you with everything you need to develop the skills and build the confidence of your management audience.
 
Ultimately, the aim of these managing performance training course materials is to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to help you develop a team of high performing employees that are focused on success.
Course Topics:
The Importance of Managing Performance – Establishing the key elements to a managing performance approach, why this is important and the benefits it can have for a manager. 

Making Performance Management Work – Changing current perceptions to performance management and highlighting the key factors that will help make it a success for managers. 

Setting Goals – Identifying what makes goal setting work and how it underpins the entire managing performance process. Linking goal setting to record keeping to ensure effective processes.

Reasons for Poor Performance – Highlighting the underlying factors behind poor performance and individual mindsets. 

Helping Poor Performers – Focusing on behaviour and results – translating ‘attitude’ to observed behaviours and looking to create improvement opportunities. Activities that review specific workplace scenarios. 

Developing Average Performers – Knowing values and motivators, what drives performers and how to get the best out of their performance whilst still encouraging them. 

Guiding High Performers – Establishing boundaries, creating opportunities, giving feedback and knowing when to praise. 

Managing Conflict and Discipline – Resolving conflict issues and embracing the opportunity disagreement can provide. Looking at the key components of discipline and following a set structure for implementation. 

The ‘DESC’ Model – Provision of a communication model that assists participants with structuring conversations around performance issues.

Performance Conversations – A practical activity following theoretical set-up that allows participants to practice and review the skills of effective performance communication. 
Who can attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Managing Skills can attend this training.
Course Feature:
At the end of this managing performance, you will be able to
Manage performance by setting clearly aligned goals that are documented 
Identify causes of poor performance whilst working with employees to improve and develop 
Recognise and communicate success, focusing on behaviour and result
Cooperate with employees in order to increase productivity, morale and motivation.
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate.

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop in Bedford

Stratford

The Temporary Works Supervisor course will provide you with knowledge of the role. You will also gain a good understanding of risk management on a temporary works site.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, the delegate will gain knowledge of:
Have gained an understanding of the importance of cooperation and teamwork on a temporary works site
Understand the legal duties of the role
Have a stronger awareness of risk management on-site as well as the roles of a supervisor and their fellow employees on site
Leave the course with an understanding of the “4C’s”, Communication, Cooperation, Coordination and Competency
Course Content:
Different groups and types of Temporary Works
BS5975:2019
CDM Regulations
Legislation and Codes of Practice
Temporary Works Register, Design Brief and Design
Case studies, policy and procedures, Standard solutions and permitted drawings
Risk assessments, method statements
Safe systems of work
The roles and duties of a Temporary Works Supervisor
Assessment:
To successfully complete the course, you will need to get 72% or above in the final exam. The trainer encourages the delegates to be interactive and involved throughout the training.
Certificate:
The certificate for this course is valid for 5 years.
Instructions
Please note all Temporary Works Supervisor courses with the venue “Remote Learning” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call.
This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course.
Further attendee information will be sent in a separate email, please check your inbox.

SMC Safety Solutions

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

General Admission

Southend on Sea

Droitwich Spa

Southampton

Portsmouth

Rotherham

Manchester

Leeds

Bingley

Newport

Peterborough

Milton Keynes 

Dartford

Paisley

Derby

Birmingham

Luton

Hull

Northampton

Berkshire

Liverpool 

Swansea

Essex

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (Foundation Degree Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M00 - Introduction:
Learning outcomes, Assumptions and Overview.
M01 - Basic Phlebotomy - revision:
Recap of basic phlebotomy theory and practice - precursor to
the advanced course.
M02 - Aspirated and Vacuated Systems:
Open systems (Syringe & Needle), closed systems (Vacutainer & Monovette), Alternative closed systems, Using Monovette - aspiration and evacuated techniques, monovette adapter systems.
M03 - Specialised and Advanced Phlebotomy Equipment:
The centrifuge - overview. Safe operation and use. Managing a centrifuge breakage or spillage.
Equipment and practices in unusual situations.
Patients with special needs and requiring specific attention.
Equipment preparation for blood samples that are collected at
0 degrees, 37 degrees C and other non-standard conditions.
A look at advances in technology and how to use the latest devices.
M04 - Point of Care Testing:
What is POC Testing? Advantages, Disadvantages and Clinical
Outcomes. Comparison of POC with lab testing. 10 common POC tests. Roles for phlebotomists performing POC Tests.
M05 - Neonates and Children:
Sample collection from new-born to pre-adult. A detailed overview of legal principles of law including child consent and child protection for phlebotomists. Neonatal and child blood collection equipment.
A comprehensive look at heel and finger-prick procedures including
microtainers, lancets and capillary tube collection. Detailed heel prick procedure. Paediatric finger prick collection. The life-threatening hazard of over-collecting. Communication techniques in differing age bands.
Consent and the law. Basic principles of lawful consent for neonates and paediatric patients. Child protection.
Detailed analysis of neonatal and paediatric blood collection including Guthrie card collection. Neonatal bottles - colours and tests. Paediatric blood gases collection.
Butterfly needles - when to use. Blood tests during pregnancy. Neonatal blood screening - nine conditions covered. Bilirubin in neonates.
M06 - Geriatric Patients:
The challenges of phlebotomy in older people. Understanding skin changes and venepuncture implications. A profile of common
geriatric blood tests. Age related problems. Procedural precautions.
M07 - Special Procedures:
Drawing blood from back of hand. Drawing blood from lower limb veins. Managing the unwilling or difficult patient. Managing the psychiatric patient. Managing the isolated patient. Non-routine blood tests. Managing the latex allergy patient (type 1 and type 4 reactions). Latex indicators. Sample handling - non-routine procedures. Drug trials and research projects.
M08 - Special Tests and Sample Handling Procedures:
A look at sample collection at specific times of day and night,
samples that are protected from light, collected on ice and
collected at body temperature. Procedures for each group - collection notes, analytic time, optimal collection time and notes for each group.
M09 - Advanced Phlebotomy Tasks:
Additional procedures. Maintaining POC equipment. Stock control and stock rotation. Quality control. Data entry. Product evaluation. Training and competency evaluation.
M10 - Alternative Environments:
A step-by-step look at non-clinical phlebotomy environments including private testing, DEFRA, forensic and police, cord blood collection, DNA analysis, veterinary services, overseas and volunteering.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM)
MORNING , AFTERNOON OR EVENING SESSION:

1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
- Classroom - health & safety briefing, schedule overview.
- Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration. Unpacking and overview of your training kit.
2 - Syringe and Needle (open system): Correct use and applications.
3 - Monovette (open and closed systems):
Using the Monovette system in aspiration mode - correct use and applications.
Using the Monovette system in evacuated mode - correct use and applications.
4 - IR Vein Detector:
Demonstration of the IR vein detector for assisting in detection of difficult veins.
5 - Veins in back of hand:
Detecting suitable veins in the back of the hand.
6 - POC testing:
Point of Care Testing - use of glucose meter to demonstrate a typical POC test procedure. Correct use and overview of other POC test devices.
7 - Using lancets (finger collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for POC testing and whole blood micro-collection.
8 - Using lancets (heel collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for neonatal blood spot tests (Guthrie Test).
9 - Capillary collection
Using glass capillary tubes for micro-collection. Correct use and handling.
10 - Microtube collection
Correct use of BD Microtainers (and similar micro-collection bottles) - collection and handling.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6)

    FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification

    Nationally Recognised certificate

    Dually accredited: Open College Network  and CPD

    Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems

    Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options

    Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep)

    Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

    This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course  or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below)

    Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.


Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

This driver CPC course - Customer Service &amp; Manual Handling is suitable for LGV &amp; PCV and will cover:Company &amp; Driver Image,&nbsp;Who Customers Are and What They Want,&nbsp;Communication Skills,&nbsp;Giving Good Customer Service,&nbsp;About Manual Handling,&nbsp;The Spine,&nbsp;Manual Handling Injuries and Their Costs,&nbsp;Regulations,&nbsp;Manual Handling Risk Assessment,&nbsp;Safe Handling Techniques,&nbsp;Manual Handling Equipment.All courses start at 07:45 hrs and finish at 15:45 hrsAll courses are 8 hours long with included 2 breaks of 15 minutes and a lunch break of 30 minutes.Approval: This course is registered with JAUPT as approved for Driver CPC qualification.Course Approval Number: CRS18242/475.On completion of the course all attendees will receive certificate of attendance.Please note repeat courses are not accepted by DVSA and by joining this course you confirm that you are aware of the modules covered by you and certify that, if you have covered these before you are happy to repeat the modules due to needing further education on the subject.

This is an International Driver CPC - 7hours course - Rules of the Road & Customer Service and it is suitable for LGV & PCV and will cover:
Requirements, Speed Limits, SMART Motorways, Highway Code, Road Signs, Bridge Strikes, Mobile Phones, Sat-Navs, Traffic Accident Procedures, Company & Driver Image, Who Customers Are and What They Want, Communication Skills, Giving Good Customer Service.
All courses start at 07:45 hrs and finish at 15:45 hrs
All courses are 8 hours long with included 2 breaks of 15 minutes and a lunch break of 30 minutes.
Approval: This course is registered with JAUPT as approved for Driver CPC qualification.
Course Approval Number: ICRS24736/475.
On completion of the course, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Please note repeat courses are not accepted by DVSA and by joining this course you confirm that you are aware of the modules covered by you and certify that, if you have covered these before you are happy to repeat the modules due to needing further education on the subject.

PETM

HGV Driver

7.5 Ton Driver

Driver CPC

Rules of the Road & Customer Service - International CPC - Online

Master plant tinctures are sacred, natural extracts derived from powerful Amazonian plants, each carrying unique healing properties. 

Used traditionally in shamanic practices, these tinctures provide a gentle, yet profound way to heal, release emotional blockages, and restore physical vitality. 

When you purchase these tinctures, you're contributing to the preservation of indigenous traditions as the Medicine Woman who makes them donates 50% of the proceeds to the Shipibo community in Iquitos, the true guardians of these medicines. 

The medicine women who makes them, fasts for 2 days before preparing them to ensure there is no external energy influencing the tinctures. The tinctures are also buried with the plant they are made from for 2 weeks to help strengthen their essence. 

Instructions:
1. Dosage & Absorption
Empty Stomach for Optimal Absorption: Take your tincture on an empty stomach, ideally at least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after your last meal. This enhances absorption and allows the plant’s energy to work more directly.
Sublingual Method (Under the Tongue): Place the recommended number of drops directly under your tongue and hold them there for about 1-2 minutes before swallowing. This method allows the plant’s essence to enter your bloodstream more quickly and efficiently.
Swallowing & Following with Water: If needed, you can follow with a sip of water or herbal tea, but avoid strong flavours that might interfere with the plant’s subtle energy.
2. Dietary Considerations
Avoid heavy, overly processed, or highly stimulating foods (e.g., caffeine, sugar, alcohol, or spicy foods) before and after taking the tincture, as they may interfere with the plant’s effects.
Simple, grounding meals such as lightly cooked vegetables, whole grains, and herbal teas, support a clearer connection to the plant.
If fasting or eating lightly while working with the tincture, listen to your body’s signals and adjust as needed.
3. Setting an Intention
Focused Approach: Working with one plant tincture for 1-2 weeks with a clear intention allows for a deeper relationship with the plant’s wisdom. Reflect on what you’re calling in whether it’s emotional healing, clarity, protection, or insight.
Intuitive Use: While structured use can be powerful, you can also work with the tincture as needed, trusting your intuition to guide you. It is safe for daily use if you feel called to it.
Journaling & Reflection: Keeping a small journal can help you track any insights, shifts, or emotions that arise during your work with the plant.
4. Adapting the Experience to You
There’s no rigid rule - some people benefit from structured, intentional work, while others find a more fluid, intuitive approach works best.
Pay attention to how your body, emotions, and energy respond. If you feel resistance or discomfort, pause and reflect on what the plant might be showing you.
Trust your own process and know that the relationship with plant medicine is deeply personal.
By approaching master plant tinctures with respect, presence, and openness, you can allow their wisdom to guide you in a way that best serves your journey. 🌿✨

Delivery
All prices include postage packaging and UK delivery and will be shipped once back I'm back in the UK. Please provide your address when you order. 

Expected delivery date: April 16th-18th 2025. 

AVAILABLE TINCTURES: 
(NB: This is the up to date list and has changed since last year - no other tinctures are available at present.) 

Noya Rao - Noya Rao, known as the Tree of Light or Flying Tree, is a revered master plant that guides us toward balance, harmony, and profound self-awareness. It illuminates the path to inner truth, helping us gain clarity, insight, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. By working with this plant, we can develop a more organised and focused mind, sharpening our ability to discern what is real versus what is illusion. Noya Rao is known to activate intuitive capacities, expanding our awareness beyond habitual patterns and revealing unconscious assumptions that shape our perceptions of reality. By bringing these hidden beliefs to light, it empowers us to release limiting perspectives, build courage, and shift our worldview. This process of self-discovery is often accompanied by a sense of lightness, mental sharpness, and alignment with our highest truth. On a spiritual level, Noya Rao is often associated with dreamwork, lucid visioning, and profound states of meditation. It is said to help practitioners connect with the higher realms of consciousness, serving as a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds. By working with this master plant, we are invited to step into a state of greater alignment, authenticity, and wisdom, deepening our journey of transformation.
Chullachaqui - Cordia alliodora
Chullachaqui is a powerful plant ally with deep spiritual intelligence, offering a direct connection to the wisdom of the ancient forest. It is regarded as a guardian and protector, working as a bridge between human consciousness and the vast network of master plant spirits. This great tree is known for its ability to ground and stabilise the mind, making it particularly beneficial for those who experience anxiety, mental restlessness, or a sense of disconnection. Chullachaqui's energy brings the body into deep union with nature, helping to root scattered thoughts and emotions so that we can feel more centered, clear, and present. By settling the nervous system, it allows for a profound sense of calm and balance. Spiritually, Chullachaqui is said to open doorways to the wisdom of other master plants, making it a valuable ally for those working deeply with plant medicine. It enhances receptivity to the teachings of the forest and allows for a more harmonious exchange of knowledge between the plant world and the human spirit. This plant teaches respect, patience, and trust, reminding us that true wisdom is revealed through direct experience and deep listening.
Chiric Sanango Flower - Brunfelsia grandiflora
A powerful Master Plant and member of the nightshade family. The name Chiric means "cold," as this plant is traditionally used to remove cold from the bones, warming the body and relieving tension. It is commonly worked with to treat fevers, alleviate arthritis pain, and enhance circulation, while also being known to increase libido by stimulating vitality and flow. On a deeper level, Chiric Sanango penetrates the nervous and muscular systems, aligning the body's core structure and releasing stored tension. It works directly on the brain and neural pathways, facilitating a kind of neural reset that can promote mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of balance.
Bobinsana Flower - Calliandra Angustifolia
Bobinsana is known as a gentle spirit who heals and opens the heart. Deeply connected to the energies of love, compassion, and emotional resilience, she helps dissolve emotional barriers, fostering greater empathy and deeper connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. Working with Bobinsana can bring heightened clarity, emotional balance, and an expanded sense of oneness, allowing unconditional love to flow more freely. Often associated with lucid and vividly colorful dreams, Bobinsana is known to communicate through the dream space, offering guidance, insights, and emotional healing. She enhances intuition, focus, and spiritual clarity, making her a powerful ally for meditation, inner work, and creative exploration.
Marosa – Mauritia flexuosa
Marosa is a master plant known for awakening deep self-love, beauty, and emotional sensitivity. She works on the heart, softening emotional walls and helping us to reconnect with our vulnerability. Marosa teaches us to embrace love without fear, whether it be romantic, self-love, or universal love, helping us open to deeper relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.
On an energetic level, she harmonises feminine energy, fostering grace, sensuality, and magnetic presence. She is often used to heal wounds from past relationships, dissolve patterns of unworthiness, and enhance our ability to both give and receive love. Marosa also connects us with our inner beauty, restoring confidence and self-worth. Physically, Marosa has purifying properties, supporting the skin, reproductive system, and circulation. She helps to bring lightness to the body, washing away stagnant energy and emotional burdens that weigh us down.
Achiote - Bixa Orellana 
Achiote, also known as Annatto, is a sacred tree revered for its protective, grounding, and cleansing properties. Traditionally used by Indigenous communities, it is believed to create an energetic shield, guarding against negative influences and psychic disturbances. By clearing energetic noise, Achiote helps strengthen intuition, inner guidance, and connection to ancestral wisdom. It is particularly grounding, offering emotional stability and resilience during times of upheaval. Used in shamanic rituals for protection and purification, Achiote’s bright red pigment has been applied to the body as a form of energetic armor. It is also associated with the heart chakra, supporting emotional balance and strengthening personal boundaries. 
Piñon Colorado - Jatropha Gossypiifolia
Piñon Colorado is a potent master plant known for its ability to release heavy energies from the body, clearing stagnation from the organs and energetic field. Traditionally used to purge old memories, emotional blockages, and dense vibrations, it works on a subtle yet powerful level, helping to restore balance and lightness. Beyond its cleansing properties, Piñon Colorado is also revered for its protective qualities, often used to shield against negative influences, energetic damage, and the evil eye. Many turn to this plant for spiritual fortification, creating a barrier against unwanted energies while reinforcing personal strength and resilience. The tincture is best taken sublingually, holding the drops under the tongue for 1-2 minutes before swallowing. With its ability to both purify and protect, Piñon Colorado is a valuable ally for those seeking deep energetic renewal and spiritual safeguarding. 
Ajo Sacha - Mansoa Alliacea
Ajo Sacha is a powerful activator of life force energy, awakening our sexual energy, kundalini, and inner strength. It enhances our connection to self, helping us move through life without fear, without limits, and with a deep sense of purpose. By revitalising the body and mind, Ajo Sacha strengthens resilience and endurance, making it an invaluable ally during times of challenge and transformation. This plant is known for summoning the energy of the warrior spirit (Sinchi Medicina), instilling the qualities of righteousness, love, and truth as we navigate our personal and spiritual paths. It teaches us to stand firmly in our power, to move with integrity, and to face obstacles with unwavering strength.On an energetic level, Ajo Sacha is a potent spiritual cleanser, burning away everything that does not belong to us. It is particularly effective in removing panema, the dense, negative energies that weigh us down, cloud our clarity, and prevent us from progressing in life. By clearing these blockages, Ajo Sacha restores a sense of lightness, motivation, and momentum, allowing us to move forward with renewed vitality.
Lupuna Blanca - Ceiba pentandra 
Lupuna Blanca is one of the most revered master trees of the Amazon, embodying strength, wisdom, and spiritual expansion. This mighty tree is known for its towering presence, and its medicine carries the same qualities—offering us the ability to rise above limiting beliefs, expand our consciousness, and step into our full power. Lupuna Blanca works by helping us release deep-seated fears and conditioning that keep us small. It clears energetic blockages, strengthens the spirit, and enhances our connection to divine wisdom. This plant teaches us to hold our space with confidence, helping those who struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, or fear of stepping into leadership roles. On a physical level, Ceiba pentandra is a powerful ally for the immune system, offering protective and fortifying effects that strengthen overall vitality. It is also deeply grounding, bringing stability to those who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or disconnected from their purpose.
Tamamuri - Brosimum Acutifolium
Tamamuri is a powerful plant ally for deep purification and detoxification, working on both the physical and energetic levels to cleanse and restore balance. Traditionally used to eliminate toxins from the body, it is particularly known for supporting the liver, kidneys, and circulatory system. By enhancing the body's natural detoxification processes, it promotes overall vitality and well-being. Beyond its physical benefits, Tamamuri is also an energetic cleanser, helping to release trauma, negative emotions, and stagnant energy held in the body. Many who work with this plant experience a profound emotional reset, as it clears deeply embedded patterns and opens the space for renewal and lightness. It is especially helpful for those feeling weighed down by past experiences, grief, or emotional stagnation.
Renaquilla - Clusia osea Jacq
Renaquilla is revered for its ability to heal and harmonise relationships, particularly those between partners, family members, and close connections. Its medicine teaches unity, understanding, and emotional reconciliation, making it a powerful ally for those seeking to mend or strengthen bonds. Whether used to navigate conflicts, restore trust, or deepen emotional intimacy, Renaquilla works by dissolving energetic blockages that create distance or miscommunication. On a deeper level, this plant helps individuals see their own emotional patterns more clearly, revealing the wounds and conditioning that shape their relationships. By bringing these unconscious dynamics to light, Renaquilla supports self-awareness and emotional growth, allowing for more authentic connections. It encourages open-hearted communication, vulnerability, and forgiveness, making space for true healing. The tincture is best taken with a clear intention, either before a difficult conversation, meditation, or reflection on relational challenges. Some find it especially beneficial during relationship rituals or ceremonies, as it fosters emotional openness and mutual understanding. By working with Renaquilla, one can cultivate a deeper sense of connection, harmony, and love in relationships.
Chuchuhuasi - Maytenus spp.
Chuchuhuasi is a highly respected master plant, known for its ability to build physical, mental, and spiritual strength. Traditionally used to fortify the body, it is often sought after for its anti-inflammatory properties, pain-relieving effects, and ability to increase endurance and stamina. Many indigenous communities use Chuchuhuasi to support joint and muscle health, especially for those who experience chronic pain or physical fatigue. Beyond its physical benefits, this plant is considered a strict but powerful teacher, guiding individuals to cultivate resilience, perseverance, and inner strength. It is particularly beneficial during times of challenge, transformation, or deep personal work, helping one remain steadfast, disciplined, and unwavering on their path. Its medicine teaches that true strength comes not from force but from consistency, commitment, and alignment with one's purpose. The tincture is best taken over an extended period, as its effects accumulate with regular and intentional use. It can be especially supportive for those feeling exhausted, ungrounded, or lacking direction, as it helps to restore energy, determination, and focus. By working with Chuchuhuasi, one learns the art of endurance, patience, and unwavering dedication, both in the physical and spiritual realms.
Hubos - Spondias mombin 
Hubos is a revered grandmother plant, known for its profound ability to nourish, heal, and purify both the physical body and energetic field. Traditionally used for cleansing the blood and supporting the uterus, it is particularly beneficial for women’s health, aiding in menstrual regulation, postpartum recovery, and overall reproductive wellness. Beyond the womb, Hubos also works on the organs and circulatory system, helping to detoxify and restore balance to the body’s core systems. On an energetic level, Hubos is a powerful ally in the healing of deep-seated trauma and emotional wounds. It has a unique ability to access the memories stored within the body, bringing awareness to unresolved pain and gently guiding its release. Many who work with Hubos experience a profound sense of emotional cleansing, as it dissolves blockages and clears stagnant energies. It is particularly helpful for those seeking to let go of ancestral trauma, past emotional burdens, or subconscious patterns that no longer serve them. The tincture is best taken with a clear and intentional mindset, allowing the plant’s wisdom to work through the layers of physical and energetic imprints. 
Tanti Rao - Justicia pectoralis
Tanti Rao is a gentle yet powerful plant teacher that brings deep peace, energetic alignment, and emotional clarity. Known for its ability to calm the nervous system and balance emotions, it is often used in plant medicine work to help those struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and emotional turbulence. On a spiritual level, Justicia pectoralis enhances awareness, helping us tune into the subtle energies within and around us. It brings clarity to the mind, allowing us to see situations from a place of neutrality rather than reaction. This plant is often used to cleanse and realign the energy field, removing blockages and restoring the natural flow of energy in the body. Physically, Tanti Rao supports the heart and circulatory system, promoting relaxation and emotional equilibrium. It is an excellent plant for those seeking inner harmony, deeper self-awareness, and a sense of lightness in their journey.
Aya Vine - Banisteriopsos Caapi
The Aya vine is a sacred Amazonian plant revered for its profound spiritual and healing properties. Used traditionally by indigenous tribes in ceremonial practices, the vine is believed to open pathways to greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. It works as a potent ally in clearing deep-rooted emotional blockages, bringing suppressed fears, traumas, and negative patterns to the surface for release and transformation. Beyond emotional and psychological healing, Ayahuasca vine is known for its capacity to deepen one’s connection to intuition, inner guidance, and the natural world. Please note this product is just made from the vine and does not contain DMT. This tincture provides a gentle yet powerful way to connect with the essence of Ayahuasca in a more accessible, non-psychoactive form. Regular use can help align you with your higher purpose, calm your nervous system, and bring a sense of peace and harmony to your life.
Ayahuasca Vine is contraindicated for persons taking anti-depression or anxiety medications. Typical protocols require a person to be off these medications for at least three months prior to consuming Ayahuasca in any form, including vine tincture. Please note the Ayahuasca vine is just a MAOI and does not contain any psychoactive substances. 


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Chelmsford

This five-day course is a must for anyone who is considering or already working in a role with site manager responsibilities. This course covers all relevant legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction, and civil engineering industries.
It is endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.
Aims
To give a clear understanding of health, safety, welfare, and environmental legislation that affects your management role. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture within the workforce.
Course Content
To give a clear understanding of health, safety, welfare, and environmental legislation that affects your management role. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture within the workforce.
Course Content
• Health, safety, welfare and environmental legislation affecting your daily work
• New guidance and industry best practice
• Duties and responsibilities with regards to health, safety, welfare, and the environment
• Safe working
Prerequisites
This course is for you if you’re considering, or already have management responsibilities for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff e.g. site manager.
Assessment
At the end of this course, all delegates will have a clear understanding of controlling health and safety on site from a manager’s role.
Certificate
The certification for this course is valid for 5 years and is endorsed by Build UK as a standard training for all site managers.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.
Instructions
Please note all online Site Management Safety Training Scheme courses with the venue “Online” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call.
This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course.
Further attendee information will be sent in a separate email, please check your inbox.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) 5 day course

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AN ORGANIZATION&rsquo;S ABILITY TO SUPPLY ITS CUSTOMERS&rsquo; WANTS AND NEEDS. IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CONSTANTLY AND CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDING THE CUSTOMERS&rsquo; EXPECTATIONS.<div style="color: rgb(33, 37, 41); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(33, 37, 41);">This class&nbsp;is for service industry professionals&nbsp;who want to maximize their efficiency, develop better customer skills, and increase their value.The focus of the&nbsp;Improving Customer Service&nbsp;class is to increase repeat business because of customer satisfaction and referral. Participants will find a greater level of&nbsp;productivity,&nbsp;job satisfaction&nbsp;and the&nbsp;potential for advancement. For client-facing service personnel, these areas of development will be very beneficial. &nbsp;Improved Customer Service means&nbsp;increased internal and external customer satisfaction.Attendees&nbsp;will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Focus on others to project a UB4I, customer-centered attitude;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Empower people with respect (acknowledging) and control (offering choices);</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand customers better and develop emotionally-intelligent methods for managing their fears and reactions;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Listen more intently to develop the best rapport;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Communicate clearly with conviction, projecting greater credibility;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Create positive, diplomatic messages even from negative, modeling a problem-solving, can-do attitude; and</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Create and refine phone-answering and email templates, to appropriately address customer concerns and increase the potential for repeat business.</li></ul>Online Format&mdash;Improving Customer Service&nbsp;is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to 20 people.<h6 style="color: inherit; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.</h6></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Improving Communications brought our organization to realize how important our employees&mdash;our people&mdash;are to Baystate Dental. By helping us to develop a more thoughtful and sensitive nature, we now relate better with each other and our patients.Dr. Kevin Coughlin, DMD, FAGD, MBABaystate Dental

Customer service is an organisation's ability to supply its customers' wants and needs. Improved customer service means constantly and consistently exceeding customers' expectations.

This course is designed for service industry professionals who aim to maximise their efficiency, develop better customer skills, and increase their value. The focus is on increasing repeat business through customer satisfaction and referrals. Delegates will discover greater levels of productivity, job satisfaction, and potential for advancement. For client-facing service personnel, these areas of development will prove particularly beneficial, leading to increased internal and external customer satisfaction.

Throughout the course, delegates will learn how to:
Project a UB4me, customer-centred attitude 
Empower people with respect and control by acknowledging and offering choices 
Understand customers better and develop emotionally-intelligent methods for managing their fears and reactions 
Listen more intently to develop the best rapport 
Communicate clearly with conviction, projecting greater credibility 
Create positive, diplomatic messages even from negative situations, modelling a problem-solving, can-do attitude 
Create and refine phone-answering and email templates to appropriately address customer concerns and increase the potential for repeat business 

This Customer Service Skills course is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to 20 delegates. 

Upon registration, delegates will receive online login instructions prior to the class date. 

This format allows for a collaborative learning experience from the comfort of one's own home or office.

Improving Communications Uk

IMPROVING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Whetstone Communications, in association with comms2point0, is delighted to bring your another free webinar to support your learning and development.Our aim is to boost interest in using evidence and improve levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.For this session we&#39;re delighted to be welcoming&nbsp;Laurel Smithson, Communications Manager (Humanitarian and Strategic) and colleagues from Hertfordshire County Council.&nbsp;Session OutlineAs many organisations face ever-decreasing budgets, comms professionals are increasingly asked to do more with less, or even cut some activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hertfordshire County Council last year found itself with just a small budget to do deliver its annual residents&rsquo; survey &ndash; a vital tool that underpins much of its work. It also ensures it remains accountable to our residents and informs work across the organisation.It had to find a way to deliver it in-house, but delivering results that surpassed expectations.&nbsp; This session aims to equip you and your colleagues with the skills and knowledge to produce your own in-house survey, including:&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The how and the what (what questions).&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Understanding weighting and benchmarking.&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How to publicise the survey to drive up responses.&nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How to share the results of the survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;Who should attend?*People working in local government communications* Anyone in the public or not for profit sector with responsibility for running or promoting stakeholder surveys.

The start of the year has brought about a fresh wave of curiosity and excitement in public sector comms over the application of AI.

Data analysis is being touted as one application; for campaign planning, as well
as for evaluation and measurement.

It sounds like the answer to the communications profession's data achilles heel!

But hallucination in results remains an issue - what looks impressive might be totally undermined by a major error.

So where does that leave us? How can we use AI productively but safely and confidently for data work in comms campaigns and BAU?

This webinar will cover:

- Use cases
- Tools to consider
- Pitfalls with current Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Demo of mistakes it makes
- Top tips for using GenAI in your work
- Q&A

Alex Waddington

Communication

Digital Communication

Public Relations (PR)

Data Analysis

Government

Whetstone Communications and comms2point0 are pleased to bring you the Data Bites series of free webinars. Our aim is to boost interest and levels of data literacy among not-for-profit communicators.

[Data Bites for Comms Pros] AI for data crunching in comms: how far can we trust it?

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn has emerged as a powerful platform for professionals to connect, network, and advance their careers.Join us as we delve into the essential do&#39;s and don&#39;ts of LinkedIn, uncovering the key tactics to optimize your profile, expand your network, and engage effectively with potential customers and collaborators.Whether you are just starting, or you are a regular user looking to enhance your profile, this webinar is designed to equip you with practical insights in how to make the most of the platform.&nbsp;</div></div> Event details:Date: Tuesday 10th September 2024Time: 10am &ndash; 12.00pmLocation: Online (ZOOM)For: Businesses based in Luton <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">The Luton Online: Digital Marketing Launchpad is a project funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government&#39;s Levelling Up agenda and provides &pound;2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus</a>

LinkedIn has emerged as a powerful platform for professionals to connect, network, and advance their careers.

Join us as we delve into the essential do's and don'ts of LinkedIn, uncovering the key tactics to optimise your profile, expand your network, and engage effectively with potential customers and collaborators.

Whether you are just starting, or you are a regular user looking to enhance your profile, this webinar is designed to equip you with practical insights in how to make the most of the platform. 

We will also look at LinkedIn Campaign Manager including how to create audiences and paid ad capabilities.
Event details:
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Location: Online (ZOOM)
Cost: £30pp



Meet the Host: 
Stacey Pretty | Marketing Director, Let’s Do Marketing

Stacey is the Marketing Director of Let’s Do Marketing, a marketing consultancy and services agency which is tailored to specifically support new and small businesses with organising and fulfilling their marketing ideas. With over 17 years of marketing experience, working in both B2B and B2C environments, Stacey has extensive experience in managing, creating, and promoting a variety of products and services using both online and offline marketing tools. Understanding the challenges faced by new and small businesses, Stacey seeks to simplify the complexities of marketing, with an approach focused on effectiveness and consistency, ensuring that every marketing effort translates into tangible results. For Stacey, marketing isn't just about campaigns; it's about building relationships and fostering an excellent customer experience.



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Linkedin Marketing

LinkedIn

Social Media Marketing

Social Media

Join us as we delve into the essential do's and don'ts of LinkedIn, uncovering the key tactics to optimize your profile, expand your network, and engage effectively with potential customers and collaborators.

LinkedIn Do's & Don'ts for Success

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Start running Paid Ads on social&nbsp;media, and&nbsp;reach more customers than ever before!&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Want to level up your social media channels and skills, and learn how to run smart and effective paid social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram? Join the course from&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s&nbsp;Do Marketing and follow the&nbsp;whole process&nbsp;with an expert social media coach, where&nbsp;you&rsquo;ll&nbsp;learn how to dive deeper into and create a more targeted marketing strategy, and how to plan and set up sophisticated Paid Ad campaigns from Facebook Ads Manager.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;📅 Date: Tuesday 5th November🕒&nbsp;Time: 10am - 1pm📌 Location: Online Webinar&nbsp;<span style='background: url("https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f4b7.svg"); display: inline-block; font-family: "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", NotoColorEmoji, "Segoe UI Symbol", "Android Emoji", EmojiSymbols; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit; height: 1em; margin: -0.1em 0.1em 0.1em; min-height: 20px; min-width: 20px; vertical-align: middle; width: 1em;' fr-original-style="background: url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f4b7.svg);" fr-original-class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img">&nbsp;💷&nbsp;Cost: &pound;30PP </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this course,&nbsp;we&rsquo;ll&nbsp;cover:&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Developing your customer personas online &ndash; investigating habits, social media usage, trends and more&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ways you can use data better &ndash; from installing a Facebook Pixel to using your Mailing Lists to create targeted audiences for your Paid Ads&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learning about Meta Business Suite &ndash; useful tools included, as well as how to navigate the platform&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Different formats and types of ads&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating graphic design content for Paid Ads using Canva&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Walkthrough of creating a Paid Ad Campaign on Facebook Ads Manager &ndash; from creating your campaign and narrowing down your audience, to creating Ad copy and Call to Actions.&nbsp;</li><li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props='{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Measuring the results of your Paid Ad campaigns&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As well as a dedicated Q&amp;A session, where you can ask a social media expert any questions you have about running and creating your own paid advertisements on social media.&nbsp;</div>

Start running Paid Ads on social media, and reach more customers than ever before!
Want to level up your social media channels and skills, and learn how to run smart and effective paid social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram?

Join the course from Let’s Do Marketing and follow the whole process with an expert social media coach, where you’ll learn how to dive deeper into and create a more targeted marketing strategy, and how to plan and set up sophisticated Paid Ad campaigns from Facebook Ads Manager.
Event details:
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Online (ZOOM)
Cost: £35pp
During this course, we’ll cover:  
Developing your customer personas online – investigating habits, social media usage, trends and more
Ways you can use data better – from installing a Facebook Pixel to using your Mailing Lists to create targeted audiences for your Paid Ads
Learning about Meta Business Suite – useful tools included, as well as how to navigate the platform
Different formats and types of ads
Creating graphic design content for Paid Ads using Canva
Walkthrough of creating a Paid Ad Campaign on Facebook Ads Manager – from creating your campaign and narrowing down your audience, to creating Ad copy and Call to Actions.
Measuring the results of your Paid Ad campaigns

As well as a dedicated Q&A session, where you can ask a social media expert any questions you have about running and creating your own paid advertisements on social media. 




Meet the Host:
Kerry Madge | Marketing Executive, Let's Do Marketing


Kerry Madge is a dynamic Marketing Executive at Let's Do Marketing, bringing nearly six years of diverse experience collaborating with businesses of all sizes. Holding a BA in Marketing Management, Kerry excels in social media advertising, graphic design, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting creative solutions and developing comprehensive marketing strategies that empower small businesses to visualise and achieve their overarching goals.



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Social Media Strategy

Social Media Management

Start running Paid Ads on social media, and reach more customers than ever before!

Social Media Advanced: Paid Ads

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Communication originates from the Latin word commūnicāre, which means “to share.” It involves conveying information through various means, such as speech, visuals, writing, or behavior. Key points about communication include:
Definition: Communication is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information between individuals or groups.
Components: It involves a sender, a message, and a recipient. The receiver need not be present during communication.
Modes: Communication can occur intentionally or unintentionally, using conventional or unconventional signals.
Historical Context: Early forms of communication included simple words, written letters, and visual signals like light and fire.
Modern Methods: Today, we communicate through diverse channels beyond crying, which was an infant’s earliest form of expression.
During this course, you’ll discover the fascinating intricacies of communication. Feel free to explore further as we delve into this expansive field. Your communication skills will reach new heights once you’ve completed the sessions.


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