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Target Audience Mid-level managers, team leaders with several years of experience, and leaders looking to refine their skills and approach. Duration 2 Days Course Overview The Leadership Mastery course is a 2-day intensive program designed to equip participants with cutting-edge, evidence-based leadership skills tailored to the complexities of contemporary organisational environments. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in psychology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, and management science, the course integrates seminal and emerging leadership theories, models, and practical tools. Participants will enhance their strategic thinking, develop their ability to manage complex team dynamics, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, case studies, simulations, and reflective exercises to bridge theory and practice, fostering adaptive and strategic leadership capabilities. The course emphasizes real-world application, addressing challenges such as hybrid work, people and talent management, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making. The Leadership Tension Lens will be revisited to help leaders more critically analyse competing priorities and lead with greater confidence. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Revisit the Leadership Tension Lens: Managing Complexity in Leadership Developing Vision and Strategy - Leading as part of a leadership team agenda Drive High Performance and exploring tools (OKR's, Scorecards) Apply Advanced People Management approaches: Motivating and Retaining Talent Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence in high stakes contexts Apply models and approaches to Leading Change: Managing Cultural Transformation Practice Learning from Success and Failure: Case Studies and Best Practices

Spring Watercolour workshop, intermediate with Frances Douglas at art4you Scotland. Expand your skill how to uses this versatile medium.

Learn how to make your own Russian rings in this day workshop

Calling all artists! We're proud to announce that we're opening up a brand-new Craft Tutor Academy, and we want YOU to be there. A 2-week course that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the art, craft and design disciplines of your choice while gaining a teaching qualification.

Develop the essential skills to begin your presentation journey. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Overview When surveyed about their greatest fears, many people cite public speaking as their first. Also, in today’s business world staff and management are expected more and more to present to an audience of some kind. Whether it’s holding a staff meeting, speaking at a business event, training or simply motivating a team, this requires continued development of presentation knowledge and skills. This workshop offers participants the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to deliver confident, meaningful presentations that influence and inspire their audiences. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Design, develop and deliver a confident presentation Control nerves during training sessions Make presentations memorable and relevant for an audience, therefore improving the opportunity for influence Deal with questions and minimise the impact of difficult situations Content Presenting with Power Why presenting with power is important How to present with power How to improve your public speaking Setting up for Successful Presentations Techniques that will help prepare effectively How to anticipate problems with presenting How to apply techniques to prepare for successful presentation Dealing with Nerves Effective preparation techniques to manage stress How performance anxiety affects you How to implement a plan to successfully deliver a presentation

Learn where your ingredients comes from and how to use it. Naturally fragrance and colour your products to create beautifully unique blends.

Learn effective strategies and leadership skills to thrive in today's remote work landscape. Elevate your team's performance, no matter where they are located. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Remote teams present a specific set of challenges to their managers. Such challenges include communication, task allocation and performance management. This workshop is designed for managers who run teams that spread over more than one location, nationally or internationally, and who wish to find ways to enhance teamworking in these conditions. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify key actions to take to manage team performance remotely Implement a communications plan for use within the team Allocate tasks to team members to build a culture of teamworking across the different locations Involve your team members in planning team activities Use visits to each location to maximum effect Content Communication to ensure inclusivity How do team members find out the latest news? Identifying what needs to be known by all A team communication plan Effective virtual meetings Manage performance from a distance Principles of Smart Working Involving the team in planning activities Allocating tasks and objectives across the team Identifying areas of expertise Deciding key areas of responsibility per location Identifying, and dealing with, the different levels of performance Maximising time in each location Setting the tone of a visit – from ‘inspection’ to ‘social call’ Considering what team members expect and need from your presence Identifying what needs to be prepared by the team for your visit Making contact with your team members while you are there Action planning Identifying and planning next steps

This workshop is open to beginners as well as intermediate-level students, so you can take your time and learn at your own pace. You'll be guided through all the steps of making jewellery from scratch, so you'll leave feeling confident in your skills whatever level you work at. The week is designed around you and you needs and aims. We'll have everything on hand that you need, including the silver clay and tools. We even provide the accommodation and endless tea and coffee to keep you refreshed throughout the retreat. The week will be an immersive experience that helps you feel like part of our family here at Gifted Crafts.

Add to your weekly recipe options by learning how to cook with Cous Cous, Quinoa and other grains such as buckwheat, freekah and millet. Simple quick recipes. The meals are based on a vegetarian diet which can be adapted at home and do contain allergens (soy, sesame). Please advise if you have a vegan diet or specific allergen. At the end of the cooking session we will eat together as a group This event includes full list of recipes for all meals and a free meal kit to cook at home. £10 per ticket

Our Anaphylaxis and Adrenaline Auto-Injector course is suitable for people who are responsible for caring for others, whether adults or children, who may have serious allergy. The course includes modules explaining allergic reactions, early recognition of symptoms and crisis management. There is an emphasis on avoiding allergens and the need to be aware of the risks that might be posed by allergies in a caring setting.