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Agility has become a prized business attribute. Although Agile methods were once most associated with software development, they are now applied in a host of different areas. Agile continues to find new applications because it is primarily an attitude. This programme delivers a solid grounding in both the Agile mindset and Agile methods. It covers three methods, illustrates the benefits of each and shows how they can be integrated. It includes practical techniques as well as background knowledge. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Apply Agile concepts to self-manage their work Understand the roles people take on in Agile teams Use a variety of techniques to help deliver customer satisfaction Focus on delivering against priorities Employ a range of estimating techniques 1 Introduction Overview of the programme Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 The basics of Agile What makes Agile different Agile Manifesto and Principles Using feedback to deliver what is needed 3 Agile teams Multi-disciplinary teams Team size and empowerment Agile values 4 Agile at the team level - Scrum Scrum roles Scrum 'events' Scrum 'artifacts' 5 Agile for teams juggling multiple demands - Kanban Taking control of the work Improving throughput Dealing with bottlenecks 6 Agile in projects - AgilePM The phases of an Agile project Managing change requests Delivering on time 7 Estimating T-shirt / Pebble sizing Yesterday's weather Planning poker 8 Pick 'n' mix - some useful techniques The daily stand-up User stories Retrospectives Work-in-process limits Burndown charts Minimum viable product A / B testing 9 Review and action planning Identify actions to be implemented individually Conclusion

Discover How to Transform LinkedIn into Your Ultimate Tool for Business Success! Agenda Introduction to LinkedIn's Potential Identifying Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) LinkedIn Statistics: Why You Should Be Using LinkedIn Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile Effective Networking Strategies 3 Step Posting Strategy Using LinkedIn Automation (Free system shared within the session) Demonstration of System In Action Key Takeaways Workshop Conclusion About this event Turn LinkedIn into Your Go-To Tool for Business Wins I've been in the business of attracting new customers and boosting sales for nearly 20 years. Through all the challenges, I've learned what really works to make businesses of all sizes thrive. Now, I'm here to share that goldmine of knowledge with you. Why This Masterclass? Things have changed in how we find new business, and we've got to change with them. We're living in a digital world, and it's time to update our methods or we'll be left behind. Success on LinkedIn comes from building true, meaningful connections. This masterclass is your chance to learn from what I've been through and use it to give your business a boost. Unlock Your Potential: What You'll Gain: 💪The Power of LinkedIn: See how LinkedIn can open new doors for your business. 👨‍💼Finding Your Perfect Customer: Learn how to spot and connect with the people who need what you offer. 💻 Why LinkedIn Matters: Real talk on why LinkedIn is essential for your business plan. 💥Making Your Profile Pop: Tips to make sure you catch the eye of potential clients. 👯Networking the Right Way: How to make genuine connections that pay off. 📬My 3-Step Plan for Posts: Learn how to write posts that people want to read and respond to. 🤖 Smart Use of Automation: Find out about free tools that make finding leads easier. 👩‍🏭 Key Lessons to Take Away: Practical advice you can start using right away. 🏁 Wrapping Up: We'll end with a clear plan to make your LinkedIn work harder for you Why Learn from Me? I do LinkedIn differently. Instead of pushing hard sales, I focus on real connections, sharing stories, and planning smart content. This masterclass isn't just about learning; it's about changing how you use LinkedIn. You'll go from just making contacts to really growing your business, all while staying true to yourself. Join the Journey: Redefine how you use LinkedIn to get leads in a way that's true to you. With me guiding you, learn how to turn LinkedIn into a key player for your business success. Spaces always fill up fast with only 5 seats per session! So make sure you reserve your spot and get ready to master LinkedIn and boost your business! Cant wait to meet you! Jodie 💜 Frequently asked questions What experience do you have? I'm a CPD certified business owner with nearly two decades of experience in creating effective strategies for businesses of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to SMEs and well-known brands. My expertise lies in generating new business opportunities and driving growth. Who is this masterclass for? This masterclass is designed for anyone looking to leverage LinkedIn to grow their business. Whether you're a beginner unsure where to start or you're already on LinkedIn but not seeing the results you want, this session will provide valuable insights and strategies for success. What will I learn in this masterclass? You'll learn how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, identify and engage your ideal customer, and use strategic content and storytelling to build genuine connections. We'll also cover effective networking strategies, a simple yet powerful posting strategy, AND how to use LinkedIn automation tools. How is this masterclass different from others? What sets this masterclass apart is the focus on authentic relationship-building over hard sales tactics. You'll gain insights from my 20 years of experience in generating business growth, packaged in practical, actionable strategies that respect the authenticity of your brand! What results can I expect from applying what I learn? By applying the strategies and insights from this masterclass, you can expect to see a noticeable improvement in your LinkedIn presence. This includes attracting more of your ideal clients, increasing engagement on your posts, and ultimately, generating more leads and sales opportunities!

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Join us in January to kick start your new year with improvisation. This fully interactive session, led by Charlotte Gaughan, will provide an introduction to improvisation, a toolkit of games and exercises for your own practise and a grounding in the key principles of yes-and, listening and spontaneity. It’s also a great opportunity to appease your inner child with over two hours of play. The session will cover: An introduction to improvisation Toolkit of improv games and exercises for facilitation and your own practise Underpinning principles of listening, yes-and and spontaneity Improvisation as tool to develop connection with other performers and an ability to go off script Creating improvised characters, stories, and worlds and where they can take you An opportunity to have fun and play No previous experience needed at all Date: Thursday 18 January Time: 6pm-8.30pm Venue: Studio A, Central Film School, 72 Landor Road, SW9 9HP Deadline: Please register your interest to attend by Friday 5 January 2024

This course is very much a discussion, so be prepared to present and critically analyse your own and class mates work. You will also need to bring a few examples of work you have done in the past. Learning and applying best practice visualisation principles will improve effective discussions amongst decision makers throughout your organisation. As a result more end-users of your dashboards will be able to make better decisions, more quickly. This 2 Day training course is aimed at analysts with good working knowledge of BI tools (we use Tableau to present, but attendees can use their own software such as Power BI or Qlik Sense). It is a great preparation for taking advanced certifications, such as Tableau Certified Professional. Contact us to discuss the Visual Analytics Best Practice course Email us if you are interested in an on-site course, or would be interested in different dates and locations This Tableau Desktop training intermediate course is designed for the professional who has a solid foundation with Tableau and is looking to take it to the next level. Attendees should have a good understanding of the fundamental concepts of building Tableau worksheets and dashboards typically achieved from having attended our Tableau Desktop Foundation Course. At the end of this course you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. The Tableau Desktop Analyst training course is aimed at people who are used to working with MS Excel or other Business Intelligence tools and who have preferably been using Tableau already for basic reporting. The course includes the following topics: WHAT IS VISUAL ANALYSIS? Visual Analytics Visual Analytics Process Advantages of Visual Analysis Exercise: Interpreting Visualisations HOW DO WE PROCESS VISUAL INFORMATION? Memory and Processing Types Exercise: Identifying Types of Processing Cognitive Load Exercise: Analysing Cognitive Load Focus and Guide the Viewer Remove Visual Distractions Organise Information into Chunks Design for Proximity Exercise: Reducing Cognitive Load SENSORY MEMORY Pre-attentive Attributes Quantitatively-Perceived Attributes Categorically-Perceived Attributes Exercise: Analysing Pre-attentive Attributes Form & Attributes Exercise: Using Form Effectively Colour & Attributes Exercise: Using Colour Effectively Position & Attributes Exercise: Using Position Effectively ENSURING VISUAL INTEGRITY Informing without Misleading Gestalt Principles Visual Area Axis & Scale Colour Detail Exercise: Informing without Misleading CHOOSING THE RIGHT VISUALISATION Comparing and Ranking Categories Comparing Measures Comparing Parts to Whole Viewing Data Over Time Charts Types for Mapping Viewing Correlation Viewing Distributions Viewing Specific Values DASHBOARDS AND STORIES Exercise: Picking the Chart Type Exercise: Brainstorming Visual Best Practice Development Process for Dashboards and Stories Plan the Visualisation Create the Visualisation Test the Visualisation Exercise: Designing Dashboards and Stories This training course includes over 20 hands-on exercises to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. Each attendee receives an extensive training manual which covers the theory, practical applications and use cases, exercises and solutions together with a USB with all the materials required for the training. The course starts at 09:30 on the first day and ends at 17:00. On the second day the course starts at 09:00 and ends at 17:00. Students must bring their own laptop with an active version of Tableau Desktop 10.5 (or later) pre-installed. What People Are Saying About This Course "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G. "The course tutor Steve was incredibly helpful and taught the information very well while making the two days very enjoyable."Bradd P. "The host and his courses will give you the tools and confidence that you need to be comfortable with Tableau."Jack S. "Steve was fantastic with his knowledge and knowhow about the product. Where possible he made sure you could put demonstrations in to working practice, to give the audience a clear understanding."Tim H. "This was a very interesting and helpful course, which will definitely help me produce smarter, cleaner visualisations that will deliver more data-driven insights within our business."Richard A. "Steve is very open to questions and will go out of his way to answer any query. Thank you"Wasif N. "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G.

– the practical skills you need High levels of anxiety can be very debilitating – this workshop gives you important insights and a wide range of proven techniques to help reduce long-term anxiety, panic attacks, GAD and much more… Accredited CPD Certificate : 6 hours Length 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm) Jo is incredibly adept at teaching this important subject, backed up with evidence and so many useful techniques. Thank youCATHERINE, FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER What will you learn Tried and tested psychological techniques for dealing with over-anxiety Why it’s important to distinguish between two fundamental kinds of anxiety – and methods for dealing with both How to recognise panic attacks and deal with them effectively The genetic factors that make some people more vulnerable to anxiety Ways to change a poor sleep pattern caused by anxiety New perspectives on what drives anxiety – including when its basis lies in trauma Why some people may dissociate (appear to ‘tune out’ or not be present) when very stressed, and what to do about it The three different components of anxiety – and why anxiety can get out of control How anxiety affects the body – and how the body affects anxiety Why people become hypervigilant – and how this can be reduced How to separate a person from their anxiety Five effective methods for bringing down physiological arousal very quickly – and safely Why social anxiety occurs and how to handle it Tips for reducing anxiety in those with additional conditions, such as autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar and borderline personality disorder What happens in the brain when we become anxious – insights from neuroscience How guided imagery speeds up treatment for high anxiety plus special tips for using it with clients suffering from over-anxiety How stories can complement therapy for anxiety A range of new skills and techniques for reducing severe anxiety, with plenty of opportunity to practise them yourself on the day Very useful - lots of practical new anxiety management techniquesCOUNSELLOR Why take this course More and more people’s lives are being blighted by anxiety, causing distress to all involved. The anxiety may have initially been focused on realistic, understandable concerns – such as financial difficulties, health, job insecurity or unemployment, relationship problems (particularly complex in blended families) or fears about the future in an increasingly uncertain world – but has spiralled out of control. Or it may have no clear cause and manifests as an ever-present feeling of being ‘wired’, tense or vulnerable, very often accompanied by out-of-control thoughts. The person may be hypervigilant, unable to relax and highly miserable. Left unaddressed, chronic anxiety can also badly affect sleep and physical, as well as mental, health. The good news is there’s much that we can do to reduce this suffering. This highly practical course focuses on giving you the key information and practical skills you need to lower anxiety levels and help people manage their own anxiety better. It concentrates on generalised anxiety (including generalised anxiety disorder – GAD), social anxiety and panic attacks, but also addresses how to handle anxiety that is a feature of conditions such as autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD and bipolar and borderline personality disorder. Good to know This day complements the Online Course: ‘Understanding anxiety – and managing it without drugs’ Trauma, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders are dealt with on separate practical skills training days (see “The Rewind Technique – Effective treatment for trauma (PTSD) and phobias” and “Obsessive compulsive disorder – understanding OCD and how best to treat it.”) Course Programme The ‘How to Control Chronic Anxiety’ course starts at 9.30am and runs until 4.00pm. From 8.30am Registration (Tea and coffee served until 9.25am) 9.30am Understanding the causes, indications and impacts of chronic anxiety 11.00am Discussion over tea/coffee 11.30am Approaches to help overcome difficulties with anxiety 1.00pm Lunch (included) 1.45pm Anxiety and associated conditions 3.00pm Discussion over tea/coffee 3.15pm Using guided imagery and mental rehearsal 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? Anyone who works with or treats people who may be highly anxious – such as psychotherapists, counsellors, health and social care professionals, educators and individuals working in a variety of capacities in any number of organisations. The course will also provide valuable understanding and practical help for anyone struggling to deal with their own chronic anxiety or for those in relationships or families affected by chronic anxiety.* The day offers the chance to gain life skills of benefit to everyone. * Please Note: This course is not a substitute for individual therapy but there are lots of techniques that anyone suffering from anxiety can take away and use themselves. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

Airline Cabin Crew also known as: Air Hostess, Flight Attendant and Stewardess. This intensive class based – 10 weeks, part-time (lessons once a week) course will give you all information and tools you will need to succeed. Enter the world of possibilities, adventure and travel with leading Airline Cabin Crew course Provider in the UK. Flight Attendant, Cabin Crew, Stewardess, Air Hostess – Regardless of what this career is called in your part of the world, we have the training program for you. Join the elite team of flight attendants and experience the thrill of flying while making a difference in people’s journey. Fly the world and get paid for it! Join our Airline Cabin Crew course and take the first step towards an exciting career in the skies. Our Airline Cabin Crew course is designed to make you ready for the job. This intensive class based 10 weeks (part time) Airline Cabin Crew course will give you all information and tools you will need to become successful job candidate. You will have one class per week for ten consecutive weeks. Our Aviation Team provide full support to each candidate who wish to become Airline Cabin Crew or start a career in Aviation. We provide A-Z guidance starting from before and after the course. Our graduates are flying around the globe and we are confident that we can help to make your dream a reality! 98% Employment rate after completion of the course. Who is a Flight Attendant? Flight attendant/Airline Cabin Crew/Stewardess/Air Hostess are the most visible, glamorous jobs of all airline employees. A Flight Attendant is someone whose primary duty is to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight. They are members of an aircrew team , who operate a commercial, business or even military aircraft while travelling domestically or internationally. Flight Attendant benefits: Getting paid for travelling the world Lifestyle Flexible Work Schedules Meeting Interesting People Free Food & Accommodation Excellent Compensation The uniforms Working Environment How to become Flight Attendant?Airline companies look for individuals who share their values and can act as ambassadors for the company’s brand. Airline Cabin Crew are the face of the airline company which means they deliver a fantastic service that makes airline world famous. Airline companies prefer candidates with knowledge of Cabin Crew role. Airline companies have selection day or online tests as a first stage of recruitment, after which, they will take a closer look at applicants CV, skills and experience. If you completed Airline Cabin Crew course at least 70 hours (we offer 90 hour training), your application will stand out and you can get an offer from the first round. You will be able to pass all tasks during interview process as you will have knowledge about Cabin Crew role. Student – Cabin Crew Flying Support Group As a market leading Airline Cabin Crew Training Company with a wealth of experience in Aviation, we constantly upgrading our course and going extra nautical mile to guide and support all our students to ensure they can reach their goals. Graduates who are already flying, offer their full support to us and new students. They share an insight of the airline they already fly with, and help new students through the process of joining them at that airline. It gives a flying start to a career to new learners. Why London Waterloo Academy? Top Airline Cabin Crew course provider in London 98% Employment rate after completion of the course Individual support on the journey from the course to a job placement With years of experience in Airline Cabin Crew industry, London Waterloo Academy has been recognised by major TV, radio channels who have invited our Aviation Team for expert advice or interview. We are recognised by major airline companies in Europe and overseas who have approached London Waterloo Academy to deliver internal cabin crew training, corporate training and to recruit our graduates as a result of their high qualification standards and knowledge. Our graduates are now flying with Etihad, Saudi Air, Hainan Airlines, Small Planet, British Airways, Qatar, EasyJet, Thomas Cook, Ryanair, Cubana de Aviación, Air France,Titan, Norwegian B737 Short Haul and many more. You will become a qualified Cabin Crew, meet the standards and requirements by employers globally On successful completion you will hold: Airline Cabin Crew certificate in Current Airline Training Standards and Equipment, TUI, British Airways or Virgin Atlantic certificates for the SEP (Safety Equipment & Procedures) training Exclusive class visit by Leading Airline Representatives (questions and answers sessions) Exclusive practical training with TUI, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways We will enhance your CV Successful students will get an exclusive VIP hangar tour and a private aircraft recognition certificate of attendance Guidance through the job application process (free of charge) Gain an insight into the airline selection process and final one-to-one interview The vast global experience of our instructors Great working relationship with Corporate Crew Solution This course has been developed in accordance with EASA PART-CC We have a community feel atmosphere where each individual values and respects one another. This may be the reason why our graduates, even those who have completed the course many years ago, continue to come back not only for a chat and a cuppa, but also to share personal issues, tell us of their experience and give us invitations, among many other reasons. Working together – Starting a new career isn’t easy and often it can seem like a lonely and impossible process. Our Aviation Department stays behind each learner, supporting every step of the way. We give you tools, skills and assistance you need to succeed. Our success, built on the success of our students and a long list of graduates with successful stories. How will you learn? The course based on theory and external practical classes with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or TUI Aviation includes: Aircraft door operations and Passenger Evacuation drills from the crew seat. A320 slide decent, Fire and Smoke drills. Pilot Incapacitation and Immediate Care drills including CPR and Defibrillator training. Course Entry Requirements: English Language at B2 (CEFR) level or above. We accept a huge range of international qualifications so don’t worry. Pop in for a chat with us if you’re unsure (or drop us a line – info@waterlooacademy.co.uk; or, if you prefer speaking to a human voice, +44(0)7484 014980). This is quite important because, for better or for worse, English is the international language. Therefore, your future fly-mates and customers would expect you to speak English. What if I speak broken English or have a strong accent? What can I do? Frantic mode ON. Don’t panic! As a multi-disciplinary Academy, we have a huge range of English language coursesclick here. Our English Language Department is one of the best in London. We are here to help. We won’t let you be deterred simply because of language issues. Courses can be combined, it will also boost your confidence when applying for the job or having an interview. What else do I need? Nothing! Our cabin crew course, as we’ve alluded before, is really good. We teach you everything you need to know from scratch. Since aviation is so different from other fields, we think, as long as you have the passion and determination, we are absolutely honoured to have you on board (pun most certainly intended)! Course dates (please choose one for your course): 15 May 2024 – 17 July 2024, Wednesday classes 18 September 2024 – 20 November 2024, Wednesday classes 14 November 2024 – 16 January 2025, Thursday classes Course duration – 10 weeks, once a week classes. Available Study mode – class based, Virtual (via Zoom) and hybrid Time – 10am to 5pm Registration fee for UK/EU candidates– £300 (includes: examination, Airline Cabin Crew certificate in Current Airline Training Standards and Equipment, participation certificate by TUI/British Airways or Virgin Atlantic in Introduction to SEP (Safety Equipment & Procedures, please note this is not a Cabin Crew attestation)) Tuition fee – £829 (we offer flexible payment plan and accept weekly instalments) International Candidates – Check if you need a UK visa here – £1,729 must be paid in full on registration. In case of visa refusal only £300 will be refunded.

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Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more prevalent in society and many occupational sectors. But what about teaching? Is AI a threat to history and geography teaching, assessment and quality assurance? Or is it the saviour for teacher workload and a creative force that can bring our subjects to life for our pupils? Is it both of these things, or neither? In this special partnership event from the Historical Association and Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), we explore the implications of AI for history and geography in schools and how we can best harness the power of AI for us as teachers and for our pupils. This event will be suitable for primary and secondary teachers of history and geography.

Are you confident your organisation could cope if a bad news story went viral and you were besieged by the media? Would you be able to fend off a determined and aggressive journalist, take control and deliver your key messages? Our crisis communications courses show you how to cope when your organisation is under fire, and protect your good name. We can: Train your spokespeople to handle challenging interviews, pitting their wits against a hostile reporter Train your PR team to manage communications during an unfolding crisis Deliver a fast-paced crisis simulation where your team have to decide how to handle the press during an unfolding emergency Facilitate a crisis strategy workshop, where we work together to develop your crisis communications strategy All of our crisis communications courses are bespoke, so we will design each one to meet your specific needs. Areas we can cover include: How a crisis can escalate in seconds How journalists respond to bad news stories How to develop effective key messages & write holding statements How to manage your social media How to take control of an interview and get your message across How to handle press conferences and doorsteps Venue We deliver courses in the most appropriate format for your circumstances – whether face to face or online. Face to face courses are portable: they can be held in purpose-built studios, at your own offices or at an external venue. In the latter two cases, we create a mock studio for the practical exercises. Online courses give you flexibility and enable you to offer training to delegates from all over the world. We have run virtual courses for people from the Far East, South Asia, North America and Europe, as well as the UK.