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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for new managers, especially those with direct reports, who are responsible for increasing employee motivation and job performance. This course will assist students in understanding and implementing strategies that will help to motivate their work force. 1 - Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Review 2 - A Psychological Approach Herzberg?s Theory of Motivation Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs The Two Models and Motivation Case Study Module Two: Review Questions 3 - Object-Oriented Theory The Carrot The Whip The Plant Case Study Module Three: Review Questions 4 - Using Reinforcement Theory A History of Reinforcement Theory Behavior Modification in Four Steps Appropriate Uses in the Workplace Case Study Module Four: Review Questions 5 - Using Expectancy Theory A History of Expectancy Theory Understanding the Three Factors Using the Three Factors to Motivate in the Workplace Case Study Module Five: Review Questions 6 - Personality's Role in Motivation Identifying Your Personality Type Identifying Others? Personality Type Motivators by Personality Type Case Study Module Six: Review Questions 7 - Setting Goals Goals and Motivation Setting SMART Goal Evaluating and Adapting Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions 8 - A Personal Toolbox Building Your Own Motivational Plan Encouraging Growth and Development Getting Others to See the Glass Half-Full Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions 9 - Motivation on the Job The Key Factors Creating a Motivational Organization Creating a Motivational Job Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions 10 - Addressing Specific Morale Issues Dealing with Individual Morale Problems Addressing Team Morale What to Do When the Whole Company is De-Motivated Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions 11 - Keeping Yourself Motivated Identifying Personal Motivators Maximizing Your Motivators Evaluating and Adapting Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions 12 - Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Employee Motivation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Employee Motivation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Project Management for Non-Project Managers: Virtual In-House Training Individuals who are involved in projects (commissioning, supporting, sponsoring, etc.) may often be unfamiliar with project management. A basic understanding of project management is essential for non-project managers, who are critical stakeholders contributing to project success. This awareness course uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and other sources to introduce you to project management vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. It also provides insights into the realities of being a project manager, and opportunities to explore how you can positively impact projects in your own role. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the benefits of project management Use standard project management terminology Describe characteristics of successful projects, project managers, and high-performing teams Explain various project stakeholder roles, their responsibilities, and the fundamental project management processes Recognize how agile / adaptive practices are useful for certain project life cycles Create a personal action plan for how to support real-world projects within a non-PM role Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Project management overview Strategic value of project management Defining project success Project life-cycle models and governance Project roles and responsibilities Project Initiating and Planning Initiating the project Defining project requirements and scope Developing the project schedule and budget Project Risk Management, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing Understanding, evaluating, and adjusting for risk Honoring the baseline and executing the project Monitoring and controlling the project Closing the project Project Interpersonal Processes Project communication Project team development Conflict management

Emotional Intelligence (Virtual) Emotional Intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we: Perceive and express ourselves Develop and maintain social relationships Cope with challenges Use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way It is a skill set that transfers across all categories of relationships. It is also a predictor of success - both in life and at work. This highly-interactive course delivers a practical approach to developing, improving, and sustaining effective and mutually beneficial relationships. The design of the course involves individual reflection and paired activities, interwoven with small and large group interactions. The EQ-i 2.0® assessment reports will be debriefed over the course of the two days. In addition, participants will delve into their personal strengths and blind spots, and will explore topics including: the neuroscience of emotion, the connection between empathy and performance, and how communication styles impact our perceptions of self and other. Role-play activities give participants the opportunity to try out new behaviors and techniques. The program includes: A personal behavioral profile, the results of which you will bring to your training 2-day highly interactive workshop and experiential learning Optional professional coaching activities initiated in class that can continue over the four months after class ends What you will Learn Recognize your interpersonal strengths and potential blind spots regarding Emotional Intelligence Identify the five domains within the EQ-i 2.0 assessment model Summarize what neuroscience research has discovered about emotions and actions Recognize ways that human beings are physiologically impacted by stress Articulate ways to develop and maintain strong working relationships Describe how emotional intelligence translates into high performance Make use of the EI model and associated competencies Employ strategies for enhancing leadership through Emotional Intelligence Getting Started Foundation Concepts The biology of emotion Why Emotional Intelligence matters The impact of EI on performance The EQ-I 2.0 Model Overview of the EQ-i 2.0 framework Exploring your report Balancing your EI domains Self: Awareness and Sensitivity Self-awareness and empathy Perception vs. reality Acting by choice, not impulse Other: Communication and Relationship-Building Elements of effective communication Communication styles Communication techniques Neuroscience and Behavioral Change Insights from social neuroscience Making a change Summary and Next Steps

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How to be a Great Executive Sponsor: Virtual In-House Training This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. And, it will highlight the key personality and other traits that are found in successful Sponsors. Regardless if you're sponsoring an Agile software development project, a construction megaproject, or any other type of project in between, this course will help get you 'hit the ground running' and being an 'impact player' on day one. Various activities and discussions will acquaint you with this important role and what you need to do to become a great executive sponsor. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define project success so everyone is 'singing from the same sheet of music' Immediately apply the ten key attributes of a great sponsor on your project Recognize great sponsorship and determine if you're the right fit for the role Practice Sponsorship over the course of the project life cycle by engaging in very specific actions and activities Be a better investment manager by analyzing the behaviors of successful activist investors Foundation Concepts The quantifiable benefits of being an actively engaged Sponsor Sponsor defined Clarence Kelly Johnson and the SR-71 Blackbird: An example of the power of Sponsorship Defining Project Success Project success: More than meeting the triple constraints Benefits management: The Sponsor's focus The Investment - Life-cycle vs. the Project Life-cycle The three questions Sponsors need to ask to define project success 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor The Makings of a Great Sponsor The most important skills and competencies of an executive sponsor What great Sponsors do and when Four Things a Great Sponsor Can Learn from an Activist Investor The story of Outerwall, Inc. and Glen Welling of Engaged Capital, LLC Sponsors and Activist Investors Sponsorship of the 2nd Avenue Subway in Manhattan: A classic textbook example

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 3 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course highlights the impact of the introduction of renewable energy, digital technologies and new operational flexibility solutions in the electricity trading market. These advancements facilitate unique opportunities and challenges for cross border trading of electricity. Most countries in Asia, have designed their own portfolio of climate actions with an accelerated penetration of renewable energy (or by importing renewable energy into their local grids). These changes are taking place at unprecedented speed and add further complexity to the operation of electricity trading markets, while presenting new opportunities. The Asian market, can tap into its vast potential of solar, wind and geothermal energy sources. A global, unified vision is emerging to support each of countries' energy needs and decarbonization goals. This VILT course will highlight priorities of each country to achieve its energy goals. The main operational flexibilities of each type of renewable resource are discussed in detail. The course also discusses the main components of Power Purchase Agreements and advancements in digitalization and how digital technologies can influence the energy market and cross border electricity trading. Key Takeaways: New Energy Market Design Cross Border Trading PPAs Mechanisms and Examples of PPAs The Increased Penetration of Renewable Resources in the Power Systems and How It Stimulates Cross Border Trading How Digital Innovation Drives Energy Markets and Cross Border Trading Training Objectives Upon completion of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Be familiar with the global vision of One Sun, One World, One Grid Understand the major trends reshaping the energy markets Learn how innovative digital technologies change the energy markets Understand why sustainable energy markets require a tighter coordination between transmission and distribution system operators Engage with each other to design the energy market of the future Target Audience This VILT course will benefit policy makers and regulators from energy agencies, transmission companies and utilities as well as power system engineers and power system operators from control centre and ISO. Training Methods The VILT will be delivered online in 3 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 3 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (12 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader is a Utility Executive with extensive global experience in power system operation and planning, energy markets, enterprise risk and regulatory oversight. She consults on energy markets integrating renewable resources from planning to operation. She led complex projects in operations and conducted long term planning studies to support planning and operational reliability standards. Specializing in Smart Grids, Operational flexibilities, Renewable generation, Reliability, Financial Engineering, Energy Markets and Power System Integration, she was recently engaged by the Inter-American Development Bank/MHI in Guyana. She was the Operations Expert in the regulatory assessment in Oman. She is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada. She is also a contributing member to the IEEE Standards Association, WG Blockchain P2418.5. With over 25 years with Ontario Power Generation (Revenue $1.2 Billion CAD, I/S 16 GW), she served as Canadian representative in CIGRE, committee member in NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and Senior Member IEEE and Elsevier since the 90ties. Our key expert chaired international conferences, lectured on several continents, published a book on Reliability and Security of Nuclear Power Plants, contributed to IEEE and PMAPS and published in the Ontario Journal for Public Policy, Canada. She delivered seminars organized by the Power Engineering Society, IEEE plus seminars to power companies worldwide, including Oman, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, Romania, and Guyana. Our Key expert delivered over 60 specialized seminars to executives and engineers from Canada, Europe, South and North America, Middle East, South East Asia and Japan. Few examples are: Modern Power System in Digital Utilities - The Energy Commission, Malaysia and utilities in the Middle East, GCCIA, June 2020 Assessment of OETC Control Centre, Oman, December 2019 Demand Side management, Load Forecasting in a Smart Grid, Oman, 2019 Renewable Resources in a Smart Grid (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, GCCIA, Saudi Arabia) The Modern Power System: Impact of the Power Electronics on the Power System The Digital Utility, AI and Blockchain Smart Grid and Reliability of Distribution Systems, Cyme, Montreal, Canada Economic Dispatch in the context of an Energy Market (TNB, Sarawak Energy, Malaysia) Energy Markets, Risk Assessment and Financial Management, PES, IEEE: Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Portugal, South Africa, Japan. Provided training at CEO and CRO level. Enterprise Risk methodology, EDP, Portugal Energy Markets: Saudi Electricity Company, Tenaga National Berhad, Malaysia Reliability Centre Maintenance (South East Asia, Saudi Electricity Company, KSA) EUSN, ENERGY & UTILITIES SECTOR NETWORK, Government of Canada, 2016 Connected+, IOT, Toronto, Canada September 2016 and 2015 Smart Grid, Smart Home HomeConnect, Toronto, Canada November 2014 Wind Power: a Cautionary Tale, Ontario Centre for Public Policy, 2010 POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

SQL Queries Course, 1-Day. Basic SQL syntax. This course is good for any database, covering standard SQL. Most attendees are in-work IT Professional. Private individuals are also very welcome.

Why Learn Sketchup and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course? Course Link SketchUp and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course. An AI image creation course designed to explore AI image creation techniques and master the use of advanced AI technology. You'll learn Ai 3D modeling, advanced rendering, and lighting techniques. Duration: 16 hrs. Method: 1-on-1 Online Over Zoom is also available. Schedule: Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. The Sketchup and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course equips students with comprehensive skills for visually stunning Ai (Artificial intelligence) 3D models and renderings. Master Sketchup's user-friendly interface, advanced rendering techniques, and stable diffusion rendering. Hands-on exercises and real-world projects enhance learning. Ideal for architecture, interior design, product development, and visualization careers. The Sketchup and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course equips students with comprehensive skills for visually stunning Ai (Artificial intelligence) 3D models and renderings. Master Sketchup's user-friendly interface, advanced rendering techniques, and stable diffusion rendering. Hands-on exercises and real-world projects enhance learning. Ideal for architecture, interior design, product development, and visualization careers. Sketchup and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course (16 hours) Module 1: Introduction to Sketchup (2 hours) Overview of Sketchup software and interface navigation Basic drawing tools and geometry creation techniques Module 2: Texturing and Materials (2 hours) Applying textures and customizing materials Exploring texture mapping and material libraries Module 3: Lighting and Shadows (2 hours) Understanding lighting principles and light placement Creating realistic shadows and reflections Module 4: Advanced Modeling Techniques (3 hours) Creating complex shapes and utilizing advanced tools Working with groups, components, and modifiers Module 5: Stable Diffusion Rendering (2 hours) Introduction to stable diffusion rendering Configuring rendering settings for optimal results Module 6: Scene Composition and Camera Setup (2 hours) Exploring composition principles and camera perspectives Managing scenes and creating walkthrough animations Module 7: Rendering Optimization (2 hours) Optimizing models for faster rendering Using render passes and post-processing techniques Module 8: Project Work and Portfolio Development (1 hour) Applying skills to complete a real-world project Showcasing work in a professional portfolio Optional: Installing Stable Diffusion and Python (Additional 10 hours) Module 1: Introduction to Stable Diffusion and Python Overview of Stable Diffusion and Python's significance Module 2: System Requirements Hardware and software prerequisites for installation Module 3: Installing Python Step-by-step installation process for different OS Module 4: Configuring Python Environment Setting up environment variables and package managers Module 5: Installing Stable Diffusion Downloading and installing the Stable Diffusion package Module 6: Setting Up Development Environment Configuring IDEs for Python and Stable Diffusion Module 7: Troubleshooting and Common Issues Identifying and resolving common installation errors Module 8: Best Practices and Recommendations Managing Python and Stable Diffusion installations Module 9: Practical Examples and Projects Hands-on exercises demonstrating usage of Stable Diffusion and Python Module 10: Advanced Topics (Optional) Exploring advanced features and techniques Stable Diffusion UI v2 | A simple 1-click way to install and use https://stable-diffusion-ui.github.io A simple 1-click way to install and use Stable Diffusion on your own computer. ... Get started by downloading the software and running the simple installer. Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the Sketchup and Stable Diffusion Rendering Course, with a focus on AI image rendering, participants will: Master AI Image Rendering: Gain expertise in using AI-powered rendering techniques to create realistic and high-quality visualizations. Utilize Sketchup for 3D Modeling: Navigate the software, proficiently use drawing tools, and create detailed 3D models. Optimize Renderings: Apply AI-based rendering to optimize model visuals, achieving faster rendering times and superior image quality. Implement AI-driven Lighting and Shadows: Utilize AI algorithms for lighting placement, shadows, and reflections, enhancing realism in renderings. Create Professional Portfolio: Showcase AI-rendered projects in a professional portfolio, highlighting advanced image rendering skills. Note: The course focuses on AI image rendering using Sketchup and Stable Diffusion techniques, empowering participants with cutting-edge skills for creating exceptional visual representations.

A personalised resilience profile and 60 minute coaching and exploration session for those who want to develop their capacity to adapt positively in an ever changing world.