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Strategic Thinking: On-Demand The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What you Will Learn Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. This course teaches basic communication terms and organization basics. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, motivate employees, overcome communication barriers, develop leadership habits, understand how communication flows within an organization, develop networks, and identify the roles that individuals fulfill in an organization. Course activities also cover applying technology to organizational communication, discussing innovation and change, examining how environmental context affects communication, and discussion how power and politics affect an organization. Students will also learn how to manage change, stress, conflict, and empower individuals. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success. Prerequisites This course is intended for customer service professionals with any level of experience who want to expand their knowledge, improve their skill set, and increase the understanding of customer benefits. 1. Communication basics Effective communication Organizational management Organization types and characteristics Communication flow 2. Leadership and motivation Communication and leadership Communication and motivation 3. Relational context and organizations Relational context Relationships and organizations 4. Technology in the workplace Workplace technology Impact of technology Technology guidelines 5. Context, stress, and managerial tools Environmental context Stress and communication 6. Innovation and change Aspects of innovation Aspects of change 7. Power, politics, and diversity Power and communication Diversity and communication Empowerment and communication Additional course details: Nexus Humans Organizational Communication 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 Organizational Communication 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.

Business Process Modeling: In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®). Learn more at www.iil.com/bacp A process model is a description of a process in terms of its steps or actions, the data flowing between them and participants in the process, machines, systems, and organizations involved. Modeling is a critical business analysis skill. It applies graphical and text communication techniques to describe the actions, objects, and relationships acted upon in the process and the steps that act upon them. This course teaches the technique of process modeling and ties together the core methods of process, behavior, and data modeling to enable business analysts to fully describe business processes in levels of detail from multiple perspectives. What you will Learn Upon completion, participants will be able to: Identify business processes and their components Work with UML diagrams Use process modeling in business diagramming Diagram and model business processes Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst The IIBA® BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Process Modeling (BPM) and the business analyst A practical approach to business process modeling The Context for Modeling Business Processes Overview of context for business process modeling Analyzing stakeholder information Modeling best practices Critical inputs for BPM: Business Rules Critical inputs for BPM: Context Diagrams Data Models Overview of data modeling Entity relationship diagrams Object-oriented approach Class diagrams Other data models Process Models - Part I (Non-UML) Overview of process modeling Data flow diagrams Workflow diagrams Flowcharts Process Models - Part II (UML) Overview of UML Process Models UML Activity Diagrams UML Sequence Diagrams Usage Models - Part I (Non-UML) Overview of usage modeling Prototyping options Static prototyping and storyboards Dynamic prototyping User Interface Design and user stories Usage Models - Part II (UML Use Cases) Overview of Use Cases Use Case diagrams Use Case descriptions Use Cases and the product life cycle Integrating the Models Overview of integrating the models General analysis best practices Specific analysis techniques summary Best practices for transition to design Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Much of what you achieve will depend on your ability to persuade other people. In many respects, persuasion is the highest form of communication. This course looks at the ability of persuasion and negotiation in producing successful outcomes and the skill required in moving towards a convergence of opinion and understanding. Like much of leadership, negotiation depends on your attitudes in approach, as well as your ability to devote time to planning.

Managers and leaders use power every day, many feel reluctant to use it or even to admit that it is part of their job. However, using power effectively is an important skill and by developing influencing techniques can lead to increased effectiveness in a team. This course describes the sources of power and strategies and assesses your abilities in line with these. Power should contribute to organisational goals, respect human rights and conform to standards of equality and justice.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: In-House Training We may live in an era of fast technology and increasing reliance upon automation, but our human abilities to think critically, make careful decisions, and solve nuanced problems are more important than ever. Our personal lives depend on those things, and so do the lives of our organizations. Since business is now conducted at remarkable speeds, we put our organizations at great risk daily when we have weak competencies with decision-making and problem-solving. Decisions and solutions that are executed impulsively and without structured approaches can create more problems or make existing ones worse! This course aims to help participants improve their skills so they can execute well and add value to the workplace. Learners will experience multiple decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques meant for the real world. They will learn how to align their growing toolboxes with the right situational contexts so that they can transfer that skill to the workplace. They will also discover how indecision, cognitive bias, and default thought processes can create obstacles to effective decision-making and problem-solving. What you will Learn Recognize the importance of making a sound decision in a timely manner Infer types of cognitive biases and obstacles that impact decision-making Separate facts, requirements, ideas, and perceptions when making a decision or solving problems Apply structured decision-making and problem-solving approaches Conduct cause and effect and Force Field analyses Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world situations to determine the best aligned decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques Implement decision-making and problem-solving models, tools, and techniques Foundation Concepts Contextualizing decisiveness and problem-solving Discriminating between decisiveness and problem-solving Understanding Decision-Making Decision-making challenges and impacts Key drivers of good decision-making Thought processes and obstacles Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) Decision-Making Models and Supporting Tools Decision-making models, tools, and guidelines Tools to evaluate alternatives Translating requirements into action Problem-Solving Defining the problem Problem-solving models Cause and effect analysis Quick hit vs. innovative problem-solving Summary and Next Steps Course summary Personal action plan

Emotional Intelligence: In-House Training 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 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

Maya Evening Learning Sessions. Maya Evening Learning Sessions offer flexibility for professionals, interactive classes, supportive community, and skill enhancement in a convenient after-work schedule. Perfect for work-life balance and continued education. Click here for more info: Website Tailored Learning: Custom curriculum catering to your skill level. Course Duration: 10 hours. Approach: 1-to-1  Schedule: Craft your learning path by pre-booking hours from Mon to Sat, 9 am to 7 pm, accommodating your convenience. Maya 10-Hour Course Key Details: Duration: 10 hours of intensive training. Approach: Hands-on, interactive sessions focusing on essential Maya concepts and techniques. Curriculum Highlights: Introduction to Maya: Understanding the software interface and basic tools. 3D Modeling: Mastering polygon modeling techniques and object manipulation. Texturing and Materials: Learning to apply textures, materials, and UV mapping. Lighting and Rendering: Exploring lighting setups, camera compositions, and rendering methods. Animation Fundamentals: Grasping keyframe animation, editing clips, and basic character rigging. Special Effects and Dynamics: Creating particle systems, fluid simulations, and basic special effects. Who Should Attend: Beginners: Individuals new to 3D modeling and animation. Aspiring 3D Artists: Those aiming to pursue careers in animation, gaming, or visual effects. Creative Professionals: Designers and artists looking to expand their skill set into 3D graphics. Job Opportunities: Completing this Maya course equips participants with the skills necessary for various roles, including: 3D Modeler: Creating detailed 3D models for games, movies, or simulations. Animator: Bringing characters and scenes to life through animation. Texture Artist: Designing textures and materials to enhance 3D models. Lighting Artist: Illuminating scenes to evoke specific moods and atmospheres. Visual Effects Artist: Specializing in creating stunning visual effects for films and games. Participants completing the Maya 10-Hour Course will: Master Maya basics including modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. Create 3D models, apply textures, and understand lighting and rendering principles. Develop essential skills in animation and special effects. Troubleshoot common issues in 3D projects. Recommended Books: "Introducing Autodesk Maya 2022" by Derakhshani: Comprehensive guide with hands-on tutorials. "Maya Character Creation" by Maraffi: Focuses on character modeling and animation techniques. "The Animator's Survival Kit" by Williams: Timeless principles applicable to any animation software. Maya 10-Hour Course Key Details: Duration: 10 hours of intensive training. Approach: Hands-on, interactive sessions focusing on essential Maya concepts and techniques. Curriculum Highlights: Introduction to Maya: Understanding the software interface and basic tools. 3D Modeling: Mastering polygon modeling techniques and object manipulation. Texturing and Materials: Learning to apply textures, materials, and UV mapping. Lighting and Rendering: Exploring lighting setups, camera compositions, and rendering methods. Animation Fundamentals: Grasping keyframe animation, editing clips, and basic character rigging. Special Effects and Dynamics: Creating particle systems, fluid simulations, and basic special effects. Who Should Attend: Beginners: Individuals new to 3D modeling and animation. Aspiring 3D Artists: Those aiming to pursue careers in animation, gaming, or visual effects. Creative Professionals: Designers and artists looking to expand their skill set into 3D graphics. Job Opportunities: Completing this Maya course equips participants with the skills necessary for various roles, including: 3D Modeler: Creating detailed 3D models for games, movies, or simulations. Animator: Bringing characters and scenes to life through animation. Texture Artist: Designing textures and materials to enhance 3D models. Lighting Artist: Illuminating scenes to evoke specific moods and atmospheres. Visual Effects Artist: Specializing in creating stunning visual effects for films and games. Adaptable Evening Maya Classes In-Depth 10-Hour Maya Program Hands-On Maya Projects Professional Maya Expertise Diverse Maya Applications Guidance from Experts Tailored Learning Experience Ongoing Email Assistance Access to Maya Trial and Resources Ignite Your Creative Potential!

Course Overview Take your online teaching and communication abilities to another level by taking this comprehensive Webinar course. The skill to deliver information and messages over online platforms has never been more singularly important than it currently is, with many areas of the business and education sector suddenly discovering this fact during the last few years. This coaching ensures that you have the aptitude and talent to present online sessions that will hold an audience's attention and make your objectives a reality. The expert tuition in this Webinar tutorial is appropriate to all skill levels. It will soon have you familiar with the terminology and technology that is needed to hold and organise a popular virtual seminar. From successfully engaging with a digital community to finding the perfect visual audio material, the whole learning curve is here. The inclusive coaching will take you from being a webinar novice to a technological tutor in the briefest time possible. This best selling Webinar has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Webinar is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Webinar is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Webinar is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Webinar, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Webinar will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Webinar to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.