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Understanding the basics of project scheduling with a focus on key concepts such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activities and tasks, activity duration estimation in Critical Chain Project Management, resource requirement estimation, and calculating critical path float.After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Understanding the WBS, activities and task-the basic building blocks. Activity duration in Critical chain project management. Estimating the resource requirement. Calculating critical path float. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the basic building blocks of project management, including the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activities, and tasks. Learners will learn about activity duration estimation using Critical Chain Project Management techniques and resource requirements estimation. Additionally, participants will learn how to calculate critical path float and use it to effectively manage project timelines. Understanding the basics of project scheduling, with a focus on key concepts such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activities and tasks, activity duration estimation in Critical Chain Project Management, resource requirement estimation, and calculating critical path float. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Project Scheduling Tools and Techniques Understanding the basics of project scheduling, focusing on key concepts such as the Work Breakdown Structure, activities and tasks and activity duration estimation in Critical Chain Project Management. Project Scheduling Tools and Techniques Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Project Scheduler Project Planner Schedule Analyst Project Control Specialist Project Management Officer Planning Engineer Master Scheduler Scheduling Manager Resource Planner Program Planning and Control Analyst Production Planner Project Coordinator Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

Did You Know? Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are learning English, with over a million jobs available monthly. As the demand for English teachers skyrockets globally, our 12-course Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL/TESOL) bundle will make you an expert in the field. Designed for aspiring and seasoned educators alike, these TEFL/TESOL courses are more than just an educational journey; it's your path to becoming an influential English teacher across continents. Every course in our TEFL/TESOL bundle is CPD accredited and QLS endorsed, ensuring your qualification is recognised and respected worldwide. Imagine holding not one but 24 certificates (12 CPD and 12 QLS, both in PDF and Hardcopy) upon completion. These aren't just certificates; they are proof of your commitment and expertise in English language teaching. A Learning Experience Tailored for Success From mastering advanced English language skills to exploring the intricacies of English grammar, our bundle covers it all. Courses like "120 hours TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass", "Essential TEFL Training", and "Master English Speaking" are just the beginning. You'll learn about the practical aspects with "Lesson Planning for Teaching" and refine your pronunciation skills with the "British English Pronunciation Course". Whether you're starting with the "Basics of English for Beginners" or advancing with "GCSE English Preparation", each course is a stepping stone to excellence. Additionally, we provide full study assistance and career support to guide you towards your dream teaching role. Whether you're eyeing an international teaching career or aiming to excel locally, we're here to support every step of your professional journey. This isn't just education; it's an investment in your future. Enrol in our TEFL/TESOL Course Bundle today and embark on a journey that opens doors to a world of opportunities! Courses Included In this Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL/TESOL): Course 01: Reach an Advanced Level in English as a Foreign Language Course 02: 120 hours TEFL (TESOL) Masterclass Course 03: Essential TEFL Training Course 04: 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases Course 05: Lesson Planning for Teaching Course 06: English: Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar Course 07: GCSE English Preparation Course 08: Basics of English for Beginners Course 09: British English Pronunciation Course Course 10: Explore the Fundamentals of English Tenses Course 11: Level-3 English Grammar Course Course 12: Master English Speaking 1 What Will You Learn? Upon completing this TEFL/TESOL bundle, you will be able to: Gain advanced proficiency in English language teaching methodologies. Master classroom management and effective lesson planning techniques. Understand and apply over 200 common English idioms and phrases. Develop skills in teaching English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Learn strategies for teaching English at different proficiency levels. Acquire the ability to teach English pronunciation with a focus on British English. Enhance capabilities in preparing students for English language examinations. Build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of English language teaching. Start a rewarding journey with our TEFL/TESOL course bundle, a comprehensive package of 12 courses designed for the aspiring English language teacher. Accredited by CPD and endorsed by QLS, this bundle sharpens your teaching abilities and equips you with a globally recognised certification. From advanced language techniques to practical classroom strategies, this bundle is your ticket to a successful career in teaching English as a foreign language. Dive into a world of opportunities and make a significant impact in the realm of English education. Enrol today! CPD 120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This TEFL/TESOL bundle is perfect for: Aspiring educators looking to teach English as a foreign language. Current teachers seeking to enhance their English teaching skills. Individuals aiming to pursue a career in international education. Professionals seeking a change in career towards language education. Anyone with a passion for English language and teaching. Requirements Level 3 qualification or equivalent, e.g. A levels Career path After completing this bundle of courses, you should be able to pursue career paths such as: ESL Teacher: £22,000 - £40,000 per year. Private Tutor: £15 - £40 per hour. Language School Instructor: £25,000 - £45,000 per year. Corporate English Trainer: £30,000 - £50,000 per year. Online English Teacher: £15 - £35 per hour. Educational Content Developer: £30,000 - £60,000 per year. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included

Principles and Concepts in Project Management is critical for individuals and organizations to execute projects. This course provides an overview of the principles, importance, and three Ps of project management, along with the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. It covers best practices and tips for managing multiple projects effectively and provides an analysis of environmental factors affecting project management. The course also delves into the project life cycle, its phases, benefits, and nature of work in various industries. Additionally, learners will study project management basics, including steps to creating a foolproof project plan, change management types, and their importance. Through lectures, case studies, and exercises, learners will develop skills to identify, manage and monitor project progress while ensuring project success. Knowing how to manage a project is important for people and companies to get things done. It is importat to know about basic ideas of project management, why it matters, and key things which need to focus on. This course highligt the basics concepts and components of creating a project plan. Through lectures, examples, and practice exercises, you will gain the skills you need to identify, manage, and track the progress of your projects to ensure success. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand project management principles, importance, and three Ps Demonstrate knowledge of project manager roles and responsibilities Apply tips for managing multiple projects effectively Analyze environmental factors affecting project management Develop a comprehensive understanding of project life cycle and its benefits Create a foolproof project plan and understand change management. Knowing how to manage a project is important for people and companies to get things done. This course teaches you the basic ideas of project management, why it matters, and the three key things you need to focus on. It also explains what a project manager does and how they are responsible for making sure the project runs smoothly. You will learn how to manage multiple projects at once, how to deal with problems, and how to adapt to different situations. You will also learn about the different stages of a project, why they matter, and how they differ across different industries. Finally, you will learn about the basics of creating a project plan and how to deal with changes that might come up along the way. Through lectures, examples, and practice exercises, you will gain the skills you need to identify, manage, and track the progress of your projects to ensure success. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Principles and Concepts in Project Management - N Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Principles and Concepts in Project Management Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Project Managers Project Coordinators Project Analysts Business Analysts Team Leaders Department Managers Executives overseeing projects Consultants Engineers IT Professionals Marketing Managers Human Resources Managers Financial Analysts Operations Managers Supply Chain Managers Product Managers. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the various energy sources, including renewable sources, and their global consumption patterns, with a focus on the technologies and processes involved in harnessing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, ocean, hydrogen, and biomass energy. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following,Major energy sources. Primary and secondary sources. Commercial and non-commercial sources. Renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Global energy consumption.World energy scenario.Renewable energy sources. Solar energy sources and photovoltaics. Solar Energy. Wind Energy. Hydroelectric Energy. Geothermal Energy. Ocean Energy. Hydrogen Energy. Biomass Energy. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of different types of energy sources and their impact on the environment, while also exploring the concept of sustainability. Students will learn about major energy sources, including primary and secondary sources, commercial and non-commercial sources, and renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The course will analyze global energy consumption and the world energy scenario, highlighting the importance of renewable energy sources, and exploring solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, ocean, and biomass energy. This course will also introduce students to hydrogen energy and photovoltaics technology. Upon completing this course, students will have gained a critical understanding of different types of energy sources and an appreciation of how sustainable energy practices can positively impact the environment. The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of energy sources, including primary and secondary, commercial and non-commercial, renewable and non-renewable sources, and their implications for global energy consumption and the world energy scenario, with a particular focus on solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, ocean, hydrogen, and biomass energy sources. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Introduction to Renewable Energy Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Introduction to Renewable Energy Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Renewable Energy Consultant Energy Efficiency Engineer Solar Energy Specialist Wind Energy Analyst Biomass Energy Project Manager Geothermal Energy Engineer Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator Ocean Energy Researcher Renewable Energy Business Developer Sustainable Energy Policy Analyst Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

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Getting Started The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for managers and leaders with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement a coaching and mentoring strategy across the organisation. Achieving this renowned CMI Level 7 qualification will help you achieve the skills for leadership training for your lower-level employees and learn the techniques to improve the efficiency of the workforce in the organisation. This concise CMI Level 7 Leadership Coaching and Mentoring course requires managers and leaders to develop their strategic management and leadership skills and focus on embedding these skills into an organisation's strategy. Key Benefits For Learners Developing core coaching and mentoring skills Achieve the skills for leadership training for lower-level employees Learn the techniques to improve the efficiency of the workforce in the organisation For Organisations Build strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding into your organisation's strategy Key Highlights Are you a responsible leader for developing and implementing coaching and mentoring strategies across your organisation, or who wants to enhance your competency? The CMI Level 7 Leadership Coaching & Mentoring offered by the School of Business and Technology London is the ideal starting point for your career journey. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our CMI-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide you with comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.   Career Pathways The CMI Level 7 Leadership Coaching and Mentoring can open many career pathways, including but not limited to: Executive Leadership Coach with an estimated salary of £44,027 Senior Training Manager, with an estimated average salary of £47,465 per annum Senior Learning and Development Manager, with an estimated average salary of £67,550 per annum Leadership & Development Mentor, with an estimated average salary of £66,885 per annum Business Coach or Mentor with an estimated average salary of £78,000 per annum Senior Corporate Coach or Mentor with an estimated average salary of £68,950 per annum About Awarding Body Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK's very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects. What is included? Learn 100% online at your own pace Dedicated support from expert tutors Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance. Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement 6 months support period 24-hour access to the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only) Quality learning resources and study guides developed by CMI-approved tutors. All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies Access to CMI Management Direct. It has 100,000s of reliable and validated management and leadership resources, including company and industry reports, videos, checklists, E-books, and journals. You have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study. Assessment For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 3000 to 3500 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your CMI-approved tutor. Entry Requirements The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for managers and leaders. To be eligible for this course, you must: Be 21 years of age and over Have some work experience in the middle or senior management level, coach, mentor, or a similar role Possess the ability to complete the Level 7 Qualification Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.  Progression CMI would recommend the below qualifications as a possible progression route, once complete the Leadership Coaching and Mentoring qualifications: CMI Level 7 Qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership Why gain a CMI Qualification? Upon completing this CMI Level 7 course, you will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development. The CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is a prestigious qualification that allows you to develop core coaching and mentoring skills and build strategic management and leadership skills to focus on the requirements of embedding into your organisation's strategy. Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring course, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification. CMI graduates achieve remarkable things: 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process. 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role. 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects. Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager. Learners need to complete any combination of units to a minimum of 6 credits. The Total Qualification Time is 60 hours. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Coaching and mentoring policies Reference No : Unit 7016V1 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Be able to construct organisational coaching and mentoring policies. 2. Be able to demonstrate how impact, support and recognition of coaching and mentoring is accepted in the organisation. UNIT2- Coaching and mentoring within organisational culture Reference No : Unit 7015V1 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Be able to demonstrate the links between strategic performance and coaching and mentoring. 2. Understand the impact of organisational culture on coaching and mentoring. 3. Understand how coaching and mentoring can impact the organisation. UNIT3- Organisational coaching and mentoring Reference No : Unit 7017V1 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Be able to analyse the issues involved during the adoption of organisational coaching and mentoring. 2. Be able to develop changes through the coaching and mentoring process. 3. Be able to determine the need for continual high level support for coaching and mentoring. UNIT4- Strategic impact of coaching and mentoring Reference No : Unit 7018V1 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand individual, team and departmental development from the coaching and mentoring process. 2. Understand the effect of coaching and mentoring on strategic performance objectives. UNIT5- Embedding coaching and mentoring in the organisation Reference No : Unit 7019V1 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Be able to develop coaching and mentoring for individuals and organisations. 2. Be able to support evolving organisational objectives through coaching and mentoring. UNIT6- Leadership coaching and mentoring skills Reference No : Unit 7020V1 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Understand how coaching and mentoring programmes support business objectives. 2. Understand the implementation of coaching and mentoring to achieve organisational objectives. 3. Be able to devise an implementation plan. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. Management Direct As part of the program, you will get access to CMI Management Direct, which provides a rich foundation of management and resource for students. The Management Direct is packed with content, including: E-Books Articles Leader videos Idea for leaders Models and so much more... How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

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The Spiritual Hypnotherapy course is aimed at absolute beginners or qualified therapists who have an interest in using hypnotherapy to harness the metaphysical aspects of Clinical Hypnosis. Learn how use hypnosis with your clients, having a focus on healing or spiritual awakening, gain clarity, empowerment and self-understanding with a range of hypnotic tools and techniques and spiritual regression therapies.

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Innovation Project Management: On-Demand Companies need growth for survival. Companies cannot grow simply through cost reduction and reengineering efforts. This program describes the relationship that needs to be established between innovation, business strategy, and project management to turn a creative idea into a reality. We will explore the importance of identifying the components of an innovative culture, existing differences, challenges, and the new set of skills needed in innovation project management. Companies need growth for survival. Companies cannot grow simply through cost reduction and reengineering efforts. Innovation is needed and someone must manage these innovation projects. Over the past two decades, there has been a great deal of literature published on innovation and innovation management. Converting a creative idea into reality requires projects and some form of project management. Unfortunately, innovation projects, which are viewed as strategic projects, may not be able to be managed using the traditional project management philosophy we teach in our project management courses. There are different skill sets needed, different tools, and different life-cycle phases. Innovation varies from industry to industry and even companies within the same industry cannot come to an agreement on how innovation project management should work. This program describes the relationship that needs to be established between innovation, business strategy, and project management to turn a creative idea into a reality. We will explore the importance of identifying the components of an innovative culture, existing differences, challenges, and the new set of skills needed in innovation project management. What you Will Learn Explain the links needed to bridge innovation, project management, and business strategy Describe the different types of innovation and the form of project management each require Identify the differences between traditional and innovation project management, especially regarding governance, human resources management challenges, components of an innovative culture and competencies needed by innovation project managers Establish business value and the importance of new metrics for measuring and reporting business value Relate innovation to business models and the skills needed to contribute in the business model development Recognize the roadblocks affecting innovation project management and their cause to determine what actions can be taken Determine the success and failure criteria of an innovation project Foundation Concepts Understanding innovation Role of innovation in a company Differences between traditional (operational) and strategic projects Innovation management Differences between innovation and R&D Differing views of innovation Why innovation often struggles Linking Innovation Project Management to Business Strategy The business side of innovation project management The need for innovation targeting Getting close to the customers and their needs The need for line-of-sight to the strategic objectives The innovation enterprise environmental factors Tools for linking Internal Versus External (Co-creation) Innovation Open versus closed innovation Open innovation versus crowdsourcing Benefits of internal innovation Benefits of co-creation (external) innovation Selecting co-creation partners The focus of co-creation The issues with intellectual property Understanding co-creation values Understanding the importance of value-in-use Classification of Innovations and Innovation Projects Types of projects Types of innovations Competency-enhancing versus competency-destroying innovations Types of innovation novelty Public Sector of Innovation Comparing public and private sector project management Types of public service innovations Reasons for some public sector innovation failures An Introduction to Innovation Project Management Why traditional project management may not work The need for a knowledge management system Differences between traditional and innovation project management Issues with the 'one-size-fits-all' methodology Using end-to-end innovation project management Technology readiness levels (TRLs) Integrating Kanban principles into innovation project management Innovation and the Human Resources Management Challenge Obtaining resources Need for a talent pipeline Need for effective resource management practices Prioritizing resource utilization Using organizational slack Corporate Innovation Governance Types of innovation governance Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Innovation Project Portfolio Management Office (IPPMO) Using nondisclosure agreements, secrecy agreements, confidentiality agreements, and patents Adverse effects of governance decisions Innovation Cultures Characteristics of a culture for innovation Types of cultures Selecting the right people Linking innovation to rewards Impact of the organizational reward system Innovation Competencies Types of innovation leadership The need for active listening Design thinking Dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty, risks, crises, and human factors Value-Based Innovation Project Management Metrics Importance of innovation project management metrics Understanding value-driven project management Differences between benefits and value - and when to measure Traditional versus the investment life cycle Benefits harvesting Benefits and value sustainment Resistance to change Tangible and intangible innovation project management metrics Business Model Innovation Business model characteristics Impact of disruptive innovation Innovation Roadblocks Roadblocks and challenges facing project managers Ways to overcome the roadblocks Defining Innovation Success and Failure Categories for innovation success and failure Need for suitability and exit criteria Reasons for innovation project failure Predictions on the Future of Innovation Project Management The Six Pillars of changing times Some uses for the new value and benefits metrics