The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) is a 2-day hands-on workshop that uses a combination of instruction and hands-on exercises to help managers and other leaders who work directly with agile teams understand how to best support, guide, and coach their teams to improve their agile capabilities. Course Description Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (Scrum.org) Training ONLINE PAL E - Professional Agile Leadership Essentials Agile leadership has a lot to offer businesses today. Organizations have changed a great deal over the years and are no longer the static, structured entities they once were. Agile teams and agile leadership respond to these changes, offering a new way to achieve better results. PAL-E training is designed to help managers, and other leaders, understand how to approach an Agile transformation, and to guide teams to be successful. Agile teams and leadership bring real benefit Agile organisations and teams thrive in unpredictable and changing environments. They are able to improve efficiency and react quickly to changing markets and customer needs. Achieving this is not something that just happens. The transformation to become an agile organisation is profound, requiring senior leaders, managers, and team members to change how they organise themselves and others, alongside how they work and measure results. According to consultancy McKinsey: "the key to a successful Agile transformation is for leaders, particularly senior leaders, to develop substantially new mind-sets and capabilities." Scrum Training is a perfect first step in this. Professional Agile Leadership Essentials training The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-E) course is a certified 2-day online workshop for team managers and leaders. It will show managers how to effectively develop, support, and guide agile teams to improve their performance. Agile teams are different from traditional structures. There is much more focus on continuous development and learning, as well as self-organisation. The course provides a foundation for managers' and leaders' roles in creating the conditions for a successful Agile transformation. Through detailed instruction and practical exercises, this course will teach leaders and managers how to form, support, and enhance Agile teams. It will guide them through the business, cultural and behavioural changes that must be made to take full advantages of the possibilities of Agile teams. PAL-E Course contents and key objectives The Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course will provide a solid grounding in the background and importance of agile leadership and how to apply it in leading teams. The main content and learning includes: An understanding of what Agile is, the benefits and impact it can have on business, and the role a manager plays in achieving this. Challenges and techniques of Agile management, and the role management plays in an Agile organisation. How to develop and support Agile teams. How to measure and guide Agile product delivery, and an understanding of core problems in product development. An understanding of how to measure the benefits and impacts of agility in your organisation. Expected Outcomes from a PAL-E workshop PAL-E training highlights how Agile teams perform and the role of leaders and managers in establishing and developing their teams. Agile can help an organisation thrive through a framework that provides a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving. Thje Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course enables you to lead your teams and implement core Agile frameworks that deliver real business benefits. Who Should Attend This Course? Professional Agile Leadership essentials course is designed for leaders and managers in Agile organisations. It is suited to anyone responsible for setting up or establishing Agile techniques and for those managing teams and improving ongoing methods and techniques. After completing the course, participants can obtain industry-recognised certification. This will require passing a rigorous online assessment following the training. There are then plenty more courses that can take you further into Agile techniques. Scrum Master Training, for example, will guide participants through the industry-leading scrum framework for Agile practices. Your Professional Scrum Trainer Meet Jay, founder of Fractal Systems and a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in team and leadership roles, Jay is well-versed in delivering continuous value. His unique teaching approach involves zero PowerPoint and instead relies on engaging, experience-based sessions using techniques from Liberating Structures and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Jay's expertise lies in business transformations, offering training, mentoring, coaching, and consulting to foster success through collaborative efforts. Rapid learning and practical application are the hallmarks of his approach. Jay & the entire Fractal team are invested in your learning journey and are here to support you from start to end, including offering additional valuable support: Free practice assessments for certification success Free resource bundle to master Scrum Free exam revision sheets Free access to an exam simulator Free exam coaching sessions for first-time success Free 1:1 coaching to excel at work Our Clients Our Testimonials
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Course Information This course offers foundational guidance and practical support tailored for individuals operating within Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) frameworks. Explore the fundamental prerequisites of a pharmaceutical quality system (PQS) and delve into the application of quality risk management (QRM) principles, aligning with current regulations and guidance. Gain insights into pivotal aspects such as requirements, roles, and responsibilities, encompassing change control, document management, and key documentation essential for effective implementation of GMP with a focus on regulatory inspections and common findings. Is this course for you? Ideal for professionals engaged in GMP across various sectors, including: Research and Development (R&D) Contract Manufacturing Organisations Manufacturing Units Quality Control (QC) Laboratories Auditing Roles. What will you learn? Event objectives - by the end of the course, delegates shall: Have an awareness of the basic requirements of GMP Be aware of UK and EU GMP Rules and Guidance and relevant publications Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with GMP Be able to contribute to and maintain quality documentation Have a basic understanding of product lifecycle and manufacturing Understand the requirements of GMP in the QC laboratory context Have a basic understanding of risk management and mitigation principles Understand the need for quality systems and quality assurance activities Be aware of common regulatory findings. Learning outcomes: delegates will be able to: Implement their role within GMP with confidence and knowledge of the principle requirements Contribute effectively to the GMP quality system and their organisation’s compliance Comprehend where their organisation’s activities sit within the larger GMP arena Know where to seek further information within the published rules and guidance, UK Legislation, European Commission Directives, ICH Guidance and other relevant publications, as well as via the internet. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Louise Handy Director, Handy Consulting Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:30 Introductions and Scope of the Course Understand the group requirements and the tutor's background and experience. 09:45 Background and Regulatory Environment Setting the scene, understanding the context, key legislation. 10:30 Principles of GMP Key points and requirements. 11:15 Break 11:30 Personnel and Responsibilities Management and staff, duties and accountabilities. 12:00 Overview of GMP Manufacturing Basics of the product life cycle. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Risk Management Workshop Practical exploration of risk and mitigation activities. 14:30 QC Laboratories Activities and practicalities. 15:15 Break 15:30 Compliance Quality Assurance and Self Inspection. 16:15 Question Time A chance for questions on the practicalities of GMP. 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points Development Level Learn
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for A Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant is responsible for creating and configuring apps, automations, and solutions. They act as the liaison between users and the implementation team. The functional consultant promotes utilization of solutions within an organization. The functional consultant may perform discovery, engage subject matter experts and stakeholders, capture requirements, and map requirements to features. They implement components of a solution including application enhancements, custom user experiences, system integrations, data conversions, custom process automation, and simple visualizations. This course will teach you to use Microsoft Power Platform solutions to simplify, automate, and empower business processes for organizations in the role of a Functional Consultant. A Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant is responsible for creating and configuring apps, automations, and solutions. They act as the liaison between users and the implementation team. The functional consultant promotes utilization of solutions within an organization. The functional consultant may perform discovery, engage subject matter experts and stakeholders, capture requirements, and map requirements to features. They implement components of a solution including application enhancements, custom user experiences, system integrations, data conversions, custom process automation, and simple visualizations. This course may contain a 1-day Applied Workshop. This workshop will allow you to practice your Functional Consultant skills by creating an end-to-end solution to solve a problem for a fictitious company. The solution will include a Microsoft Dataverse database, Power Apps canvas app, and Power Automate flows. Prerequisites Experience as an IT professional or student Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and its key components Knowledge of Microsoft Dataverse (or general data modeling) and security concepts 1 - Describe the business value of the Microsoft Power Platform Explore Microsoft Power Platform Describe the business value of the Power Platform Explore connectors and Microsoft Dataverse Describe how Power Platform works with Microsoft 365 apps and services Explore how Power Platform works with Microsoft Teams Describe how Power Platform works with Microsoft Dynamics 365 apps Describe how Power Platform solutions consume Microsoft Azure services Explore how Microsoft Power Platform apps work together Use Artificial Intelligence to increase productivity 2 - Core components of Power Pages Get started with Power Pages Core tools and components of Power Pages Overview of Power Pages security Overview of Power Pages extensibility 3 - Explore Power Pages templates Site design templates Scenario-based templates Dynamics 365 Power Pages site templates 4 - Explore Power Pages design studio Work with pages Page components Site styling and templates 5 - Explore Power Pages design studio data and security features Data workspace in Power Pages design studio Power Pages security features 6 - Introduction to Power Pages administration Power Pages administrative tools Set up workspace in Power Pages design studio 7 - Get started building with Power BI Use Power BI Building blocks of Power BI Tour and use the Power BI service 8 - Get data with Power BI Desktop Overview of Power BI Desktop Explore Power BI Desktop Connect to data sources Get data from Excel Transform data to include in a report Combine data from multiple sources Clean data to include in a report 9 - Model data in Power BI How to manage your data relationships Create calculated columns Optimize data models Create measures Create calculated tables Explore time-based data 10 - Use visuals in Power BI Create and customize simple visualizations Create slicers Map visualizations Matrices and tables Create scatter, waterfall, and funnel charts Modify colors in charts and visuals Page layout and formatting 11 - Explore data in Power BI Quick insights in Power BI Create and configure a dashboard Ask questions of your data with natural language Create custom Q&A suggestions Share dashboards with your organization Display visuals and tiles in full screen Edit tile details and add widgets Get more space on your dashboard 12 - Publish and share in Power BI Publish Power BI Desktop reports Print and export dashboards and reports Introducing Power BI Mobile Create workspaces in Power BI Build apps Use apps Integrate OneDrive for Business with Power BI Publish to web 13 - Create and manage workspaces in Power BI Distribute a report or dashboard Monitor usage and performance Recommend a development life cycle strategy Troubleshoot data by viewing its lineage Configure data protection 14 - Manage semantic models in Power BI Use a Power BI gateway to connect to on-premises data sources Configure a semantic model scheduled refresh Configure incremental refresh settings Manage and promote semantic models Troubleshoot service connectivity Boost performance with query caching (Premium) 15 - Create dashboards in Power BI Configure data alerts Explore data by asking questions Review Quick insights Add a dashboard theme Pin a live report page to a dashboard Configure a real-time dashboard Set mobile view 16 - Implement row-level security Configure row-level security with the static method Configure row-level security with the dynamic method 17 - Create tables in Dataverse Table characteristics Table relationships Dataverse logic and security Dataverse auditing Dual-write vs. virtual tables 18 - Manage tables in Dataverse Identify tables and table types in Dataverse Create a custom table Enable attachments within a table Licensing requirements for each table type 19 - Create and manage columns within a table in Dataverse Define columns in Microsoft Dataverse Column types in Microsoft Dataverse Add a column to a table Create a primary name column Restrictions that apply to columns in a table Create an auto numbering column Create an alternate key 20 - Create a relationship between tables in Dataverse Relate one or more tables - Introduction Relationship types that are available in Microsoft Dataverse Create a one-to-many relationship between tables Create a many-to-many relationship between tables Edit or delete relationships 21 - Working with choices in Dataverse Define choice column Standard choices column 22 - Get started with security roles in Dataverse Understand environment roles Adding or disabling an environment user Understand security concepts in Dataverse Understand user security roles and security role defaults Check the roles that a user belongs to Configure Dataverse teams for security Configure Dataverse group teams for security 23 - Use administration options for Dataverse Use Microsoft Power Platform Admin Center portal Tenant storage capacity Advanced Customization options in Power Apps Portal Enable and disable auditing 24 - Manage Dynamics 365 model-driven app settings and security Configure role-based security Manage teams and business units Explore settings and customizations 25 - Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform security and governance Identify Microsoft Power Platform environments Data Loss Prevention policies Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit 26 - Get started with model-driven apps in Power Apps Introducing model-driven apps Components of model-driven apps Design model-driven apps Incorporate business process flows 27 - Configure forms, charts, and dashboards in model-driven apps Forms overview Form elements Configure multiple forms Use specialized form components Configure views overview Configure grids Create and edit views Configure charts overview Dashboards overview Use interactive streams and tiles 28 - Get started with Power Apps canvas apps Power Apps building blocks Ways to build Power Apps Power Apps related technologies Additional Power Apps related technologies Designing a Power Apps app 29 - Connect to other data in a Power Apps canvas app Overview of the different data sources Work with action-based data sources Power Automate is a companion to Power Apps 30 - How to build the UI in a canvas app in Power Apps Use themes to quickly change the appearance of your app Branding a control Icons Images Personalization Using the tablet or phone form factors 31 - Manage apps in Power Apps Power Apps review 32 - Build your first app with Power Apps and Dataverse for Teams Create your first app with the hero template Customize your app with Power Apps Studio Publish your app Install template apps 33 - Access Dataverse in Power Pages websites Use lists to display multiple Dataverse records Use forms to interact with Dataverse data 34 - Authentication and user management in Power Pages Power Pages authentication settings User registration in Power Pages Authentication management for Power Pages users Power Pages authentication providers 35 - Power Pages maintenance and troubleshooting Power Pages website maintenance Power Pages website troubleshooting 36 - Define and create business rules in Dataverse Define business rules - Introduction Define the components of a business rule Create a business rule 37 - Get started with Power Automate Introducing Power Automate Troubleshoot flows 38 - Use the Admin center to manage environments and data policies in Power Automate Administer flows Export and import flows Learn how to distribute button flows 39 - Use Dataverse triggers and actions in Power Automate Dataverse triggers Query data Create, update, delete, and relate actions 40 - Extend Dataverse with Power Automate Set up a flow and configure its trigger Email Dataverse record Add to-do items Test and run your flow 41 - Introduction to expressions in Power Automate Get started with expressions Notes make things easier Types of functions Write complex expressions 42 - Build your first Power Automate for desktop flow Set up the environment Explore Power Automate for desktop Create your first Power Automate for desktop flow Record Power Automate for desktop actions Edit and test recorded actions 43 - Run a Power Automate for desktop flow in unattended mode Set up an unattended desktop flow Create a new cloud flow that calls an existing flow in unattended mode Perform a test run Best practices 44 - Optimize your business process with process advisor Get familiar with process advisor Create your first recording Edit recordings and group actions Analyze recordings and interpret results Automation recommendations 45 - Get started with Microsoft Copilot Studio bots Get started working with environments Create bots and work with the Microsoft Copilot Studio interface Create topics Test bots Publish bots and analyze performance 46 - Enhance Microsoft Copilot Studio bots Use Power Automate to add actions Transfer conversations to agents by using Omnichannel for Customer Service Create topics for existing support content Analyze bot performance 47 - Manage topics in Microsoft Copilot Studio Work with bot topics Branch a topic Create topics for existing support content Work with system fallback topics Manage topics 48 - Manage Power Virtual Agents Environments in Microsoft Copilot Studio Bot topics permissions Bot entities and flow permissions Monitor and diagnose Administer and manage Export and import bots Authentication 49 - Get started building with Power BI Use Power BI Building blocks of Power BI Tour and use the Power BI service 50 - Get data with Power BI Desktop Overview of Power BI Desktop Explore Power BI Desktop Connect to data sources Get data from Excel Transform data to include in a report Combine data from multiple sources Clean data to include in a report 51 - Model data in Power BI How to manage your data relationships Create calculated columns Optimize data models Create measures Create calculated tables Explore time-based data 52 - Use visuals in Power BI Create and customize simple visualizations Create slicers Map visualizations Matrices and tables Create scatter, waterfall, and funnel charts Modify colors in charts and visuals Page layout and formatting 53 - Explore data in Power BI Quick insights in Power BI Create and configure a dashboard Ask questions of your data with natural language Create custom Q&A suggestions Share dashboards with your organization Display visuals and tiles in full screen Edit tile details and add widgets Get more space on your dashboard 54 - Publish and share in Power BI Publish Power BI Desktop reports Print and export dashboards and reports Introducing Power BI Mobile Create workspaces in Power BI Build apps Use apps Integrate OneDrive for Business with Power BI Publish to web 55 - Manage solutions in Power Apps and Power Automate Add and remove apps, flows, and entities in a solution Edit a solution-aware app, flow, and table Build and deploy a complex solution with flows, apps, and entities Automate solution management 56 - Load/export data and create data views in Dataverse View data in a table Create or edit views of data in a table Load data into a table Export data from a table Add, update, or delete data in a table by using Excel Import data using Power Query Generate a new dataflow from an Excel Template Dataflow and Azure integration 57 - Get started with AI Builder Choose an AI capability Create your first model Ways to use your models 58 - Manage models in AI Builder Model lifecycle Manage model versions Share your models 59 - Use AI Builder in Power Automate AI Builder in Power Automate saves time Advanced usage of AI Builder in Power Automate 60 - Functional Consultant skills Create entity relationship diagrams Create and document mock-ups Document functional requirements and artifacts Complete fit-gap analysis Discuss stakeholder management responsibilities Understand industry accelerators Define Application Lifecycle Management Participate in testing Evaluate options Define connectors Understand Power Apps component framework 61 - Solution Architect series: Plan application lifecycle management for Power Platform Key considerations for ALM Solutions Configuration and reference data Release process ALM with Azure DevOps
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Course Information Join us for a comprehensive refresher focusing on crucial Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, including an emphasis on data integrity, recent developments, and emerging trends gleaned from MHRA inspections. The programme dives into specific domains such as risk assessment, OECD guidance on sponsor influence, and the advisory from OECD on QA. Additionally, delegates can benefit from a dedicated GLP clinic, facilitating discussions on understanding and upholding GLP compliance. Is this course for you? This course is tailored for study directors, principal investigators, test facility management, and QA professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge and responsibilities within the GLP framework. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Vanessa Grant -, - Tim Stiles Consultant, Qualogy Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Registration, Welcome and Introduction 09:20 Development of Good Laboratory Practice A reminder of the history of GLP, its current scope and application, with a synopsis of current UK, European and international standards. 09:50 Roles and Responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, Principal Investigator, Test Site Management, Study Staff and QA A reminder of the roles and responsibilities with regard to the GLP management and oversight of the Test Facility and the management and control of the study, as defined by GLP. 10:30 Break 10:45 Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Roles and responsibilities 11:15 Influence of Sponsors The published OECD Position Paper No. 21 regarding Possible Influence of Sponsors on conclusions of GLP Studies is reviewed and discussed. 11:45 Data Integrity The fundamentals of data integrity according to the OECD Guidance No. 22 on Data Integrity is discussed along with the responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, and study staff in ensuring the integrity of the GLP study data. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Quality Assurance and GLP OECD Advisory No. 23 (Revision of OECD No.4)- A walk through of the changes to the OECD Guidance on the role and activities of Quality Assurance 13:45 Quality Improvement Tools and GLP The tools that might be considered for GLP and their role and operation when used in Test Facilities- OECD Position Paper No.24 published July 2022 14:15 Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Change control 14:30 Risk Assessment How should we assess risk and how can we use the process to assist in evaluation audit findings? 15:00 Break 15:15 Current hot topics in GLP Explore the current issues in Industry and trends /types of Regulatory inspection findings 15:50 GLP Clinic An opportunity to discuss any other issues regarding understanding and maintaining GLP Compliance. 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points Development Level Learn
Agile project management, already widely used for software development, is increasingly recognised as having much more general application. Continuous improvement programmes, business change projects, new technology development, research and development and a variety of other scenarios characterised by rapid change and high uncertainty can all benefit from an Agile approach. This programme presents the concepts and methods of Agile project management, and shows how to apply them to a range of project and change management situations. Participants will learn: how Agile project management can help with project and change management the 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile 'manifesto' and the range of Agile methodologies how to apply Agile project management methods and techniques in a range of project scenarios alternative Agile project management methods and how they can be applied and adapted what makes Agile project teams succeed the key roles and responsibilities needed to enable Agile project teams to work effectively how to encourage an Agile mindset within their organisation and how to move toward an Agile approach to managing projects 1 Introduction to Agile project management Overview of 'classical' project management and methodologies The link between project success and management performance Limitations of classical approaches and the need for Agile methods The 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile manifesto explained Agile project management values:Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking outputs over comprehensive documentationCustomer collaboration over contract negotiationResponding to change over following a plan The cultural challenges of using Agile project management Choosing when and how to adopt Agile project management 2 Initiating a project using Agile project management Some key Agile methodologies explained: SCRUM, XP, Crystal Identifying and engaging project stakeholders; defining roles and responsibilities Setting the project vision and goals; defining project scope The Agile approach to requirements capture and elicitation of needs Tools and techniques for capturing and characterising requirements The role of documentation, reporting and process management 3 The Agile approach to definition and planning Understanding Agile planning; the 'planning onion' concept Developing the culture needed for collaborative involvement and iterative planning Defining project deliverables; the 'product backlog' concept Tools and techniques for defining and prioritising requirements in Agile projects Understanding and applying Agile estimating techniques Dealing with uncertainty and managing risks 4 The Agile approach to execution and delivery The results orientated, fast adapting culture of Agile teams The monthly 'Sprint' process for project planning and review The disciplines needed for effective daily SCRUM meetings Reviewing progress, managing change and project reporting Testing, completing and handing over of work packages Managing the interface between the project team and the business 5 Leadership and teamwork in Agile project teams Why Agile teams are different: the importance of individuals and interactions The skills and attributes needed to lead an Agile project team The challenges faced and skills needed by Agile team members Recognising team development needs; adopting the right leadership style Making the transition from project manager to Agile coach Key coaching skills explored: mentoring, facilitating, managing conflict
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