Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business A practical definition of strategy analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities Steps to devise a mission and vision statement Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives Content What is Strategy Defining Strategy Strategic thinking Strategic models Commercial thinking – what is money? Where are we now STEEPLE analysis SWOT Analysis P&E forces at work Political distortions in capitalist markets Where are we trying to get to Setting the mission and vision Creating a BHAG Strategies for deflation and inflation The role of banks Commercial and investment banking Fractional reserving Securitisation How to get there Skill gap analysis Business Process Re engineering The role of creativity How to get there Getting the team on board Individual and team motivation The power of the brand Overcoming challenges Debt and deleveraging Change management Creating value Discounted Cash Flows Building the business case Asset Valuation techniques Making it happen Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans Scenario planning for an uncertain future Creating commitments and lock in Discussion and review Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.
Duration 4.125 Days 24.75 CPD hours This course is intended for The job roles best suited to the material in this course are: Managers or consultants involved in Environmental Management, Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an Environmental Management System, Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements , EMS team members Overview Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an EMS Learn how to interpret the ISO 14001 requirements in the specific context of an organization Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an EMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Environmental Management System best practices ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Environmental Management Systems, consequently reducing an organization?s negative environmental impacts and improving its overall performance and efficiency Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS Course objective and structure Standard and regulatory framework Environmental Management System (EMS) Fundamental principles of environmental management Initiating the EMS implementation Understanding the organization and clarifying the environmental objectives Analysis of the existing management system Plan the implementation of the EMS Leadership and approval of the EMS project EMS scope Policies for environmental management Risk assessment Definition of the organizational structure of environmental management Implementation of an EMS Definition of the document management process Design of controls and drafting of specific policies & procedures Communication plan Training and awareness plan Implementation of controls Incident Management Operations Management EMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for certification audit Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation Internal audit Management review Treatment of problems and non-conformities Continual improvement Preparing for the certification audit Competence and evaluation of implementers Closing the training
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This advanced course is designed for those individuals who are responsible for operating and managing the operation of an IBM i system. Overview Explain the concept of how LPAR works Explain the functions served by the HMC Explain how user versus resource security are implemented Explain the difference between group profiles and authorization lists Describe how adopted authority works Describe how work is managed on the system and the concepts of the performance tuning process on the system Explain how Management Central can be used to manage a single system or a network of System i servers Perform the steps to create a basic CL program using both the traditional (PDM and SEU) and the newer GUI (RSE and LPEX) application development tools Perform the steps to create a menu using SDA Provide some tips on how you can improve your operations This course is designed to enhance the skills of an IBM i System Operator. This course explains the concept of how LPAR works and discusses the functions provided by the HMC LPAR concepts and overview . Console options and HMC overview . IASP concepts and overview . Security concepts and overview . System values . User security (user and group profiles) . Resource security . Authorization lists and adopted authority . Management Central overview . Commands and tasks using Management Central . Inventory using Management Central . System values using Management Central . Other Management Central functions . Work management: Concepts and overview . Work management: Subsystem concepts and overview . Work management: Job processing concepts and interactive jobs . Work management: Job processing concepts of other job types . Work management: Submitting and tracking of batch jobs . Programming concepts . CL programming concepts . Using PDM and SEU to create a CL program . Starting and setting up RSE . Creating a CL program using RSE and LPEX Editor . Creating a menu using SDA . Tips for improved operation .
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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Networking and security professionals involved in the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of FortiGate devices used to secure their organizations' networks. Overview In interactive labs, you will explore firewall policies, user authentication, basic VPNs, explicit proxy, virus detection, web filtering, application control and more. These administrative fundamentals will provide you with a solid understanding of how to integrate and maintain basic network security. In the last three days you will review topics including features commonly used in complex or larger enterprise/MSSP networks, such as advanced routing, transparent mode, redundant infrastructure, security-as-a-service (SaaS), advanced IPsec VPN, IPS, SSO, certificates, data leak prevention, diagnostics, and fine-tuning performance. The Fortinet NSE 4 Bundle is a 5-day event that provides the basic configuration and administration of the most commonly used features of FortiGate appliances and a selection of advanced FortiGate networking and security features. The Fortinet NSE 4 Bundle is a 5-day event that provides the basic configuration and administration of the most commonly used features of FortiGate appliances and a selection of advanced FortiGate networking and security features. Additional course details: Nexus Humans NSE 4 Bundle 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 NSE 4 Bundle 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.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at IT professionals who support Windows 11 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The secondary audience for this course is Desktop/Device Support Technicians (DSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users with computers that are running the Windows 11 operating system (OS) in a on-premises environment. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment Install and customize Windows 11 operating systems and apps Configure local and remote network connectivity and storage Configure data security, device security, and network security Maintain, update, and recover Windows 11. This is a 4-day ILT course designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 11 desktops and devices in an on-premises Windows Server Active Directory domain environment. Module 1: Installing Windows 11 Introducing Windows 11 Installing Windows 11 Module 2: Upgrading and updating Windows 11 Upgrading to Windows 11 Migrating user state Managing Windows 11 updates Module 3: Configuring Windows 11 devices Local configuration tools in Windows 11 Using Windows Admin Center Using Windows PowerShell Implementing Remote Management Module 4: Configuring network connectivity Configuring network connectivity Implementing name resolution Implementing remote access Module 5: Managing storage Overview of storage options Managing local storage Managing Storage Spaces Module 6: Managing resources Configuring and managing file access Configuring and managing shared folders Implementing Work Folders Managing printers Module 7: Managing apps in Windows 11 Deploying apps Managing access to the Microsoft Store Configuring Microsoft Edge Module 8: Implementing and managing security Managing user and group accounts Configuring User Account Control Implementing BitLocker Implementing Windows 11 security features Securing against network threats Module 9: Monitoring Windows 11 Monitoring Windows 11 Optimizing Windows 11 performance Module 10: Troubleshooting Windows 11 Managing Windows 11 startup Recovering Windows 11 Managing devices and drivers Understanding the registry Recovering files
The importance of building services to the success of an organisation has never been greater and continues to grow. Developers and occupiers are becoming more aware of the contribution that building services make to the well being of occupants and hence their perception of the quality of the working environment. Those involved with the design, construction, maintenance and operation will increasingly be required to deliver building services that demonstrable contribution to the occupier's business. Energy efficiency, carbon management and occupant satisfaction depend substantially on the way building services are designed, managed and operated. To optimise these aspects, an informed strategic approach is essential. Tried and tested techniques and processes are available that, when applied holistically, will deliver substantial benefits. This course reviews best practice in the area and inspires participants to ensure that building services perform at their optimal level. To provide a better understanding of how building services can be designed, managed and operated to: Maximise occupant comfort, satisfaction and wellbeing Add value and contribute to the success of the business of the occupier Improve health safety Reduce operating cost, energy use, carbon emissions and environmental impact Optimise cost and value Provide strategies for continuous improvement and sustainable operation 1 Building services fundamentals The function of services in commercial buildings and their importance to the core business 2 Techniques and processes for optimising cost and value Programmed operation evaluation Continuous commissioning Lifetime product management Performance-based service Energy efficiency and the scope for environmental improvement 3 Making the business case and preparing the strategy Motivating decision-makers Empowering those who have to deliver the results Managing business risk 4 Strategy implementation and monitoring results Ensuring that rich and robust feedback is available to support continuous improvement and strategy enhancementWhen to get feedbackWhyHowWhat to do with it 5 Case histories and 'air time' Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close
This training day will help managers explore what they need to do to create a motivating environment at work and learn some theory, tools and ideas to inspire motivation at individual and team level. Motivation is a key factor in effective people management and successful team performance. It involves engaging and inspiring your people and developing them in such ways as to improve their effectiveness and thus have a greater benefit to customers. It can also involve having tough conversations with those who do not seem to be motivated. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Identify key motivating factors at work and learn and create ideas to better engage staff Learn a conversation tool to use for challenging discussions Explain their role in motivating staff and understand a range of techniques and approaches to use in the workplace Review learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work 1 Welcome, housekeeping, objectives Breaking the ice Setting personal objectives 2 Group work: identifying personal motivators and where they come from 3 Defining motivation The characteristics of a motivated team Input and group discussion 4 Factors impacting on motivation at work Using pre-work to identify challenges, hotspots and obstacles Feedback in plenary Exploring the benefits of motivation that address current challenges and agreeing outcomes for change 5 Commitment vs. compliance - organisational engagement and the manager's approach to buy in 6 Team challenge task using a theory about motivation Trainer input and review in plenary 7 Group task - complete a plan for individuals identified in pre-workshop task 8 Skill / will - a motivation tool: trainer input, followed by tasks that are assessed and discussed in peer groups 1-2-1 feedback task on approaches and plans to be taken back and used at work Feedback and plenary review 9 DEAL - a conversation tool: how to construct a conversation plan about motivation with an individual Peer professional 1-2-1s to practice the discussion planned and gain feedback 10 Review, evaluation and action planning
This very practical and focused one-day workshop enables end-users, technical experts, proponents, internal customers and other key stakeholders to work with procurement and contracting to develop effective specifications and scopes of work, to ensure fit-for-purpose outcomes. The programme empowers participants to collaborate with all key stakeholders. This workshop will help participants: Understand the importance and value of clear and effective specifications Differentiate between the different methods of creating specifications and when to apply them Develop robust specification templates to ensure consistency Understand the use of appropriate language (critical to creating effective specifications) Appreciate the need to develop specifications in cooperation with stakeholders Make use of techniques such as value analysis and value engineering to define 'fit for purpose' in the context of creating effective specifications Embed key KPIs into the specification to ensure delivery Manage and mitigate legal and contractual risks in the specification 1 Introduction Learning outcomes Learning styles Plan for the day 2 The importance of effective specifications Scopes of work Impact of poor scopes of work Examples of costly errors 3 The critical role of language Terminology in creating effective specifications and scopes of work Problems of communication Lack of detail or too prescriptive 4 Encouraging cooperation Technical and commercial experts with responsibility for developing robust effective specifications and scopes of work Managing stakeholders' expectations Working with contractors 5 Types of specification Exploring and using the various approaches to the development of appropriate specifications and scopes of work Output Performance Technical Functional Solutions-based 6 The role of value analysis Value engineering in the process of developing scopes of work and specifications 7 Specifications and contracts The legal and contractual impact of poor specifications and scopes of work How to embed scopes of work and specification outputs into tender and quotation documents 8 Specifications as a management tool Developing KPIs and SLAs framed around robust effective specifications and scopes of work Negotiating with contractors Negotiating with stakeholders