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Exploring the Underbelly of Exceptional Leadership: The Softer Skills Required to Effectively Lead Through Change Rapid change is impacting nearly every industry vertical, re-shaping, re-forming, and ultimately disrupting 'business as usual'. With this comes workforce strain, stress, and frustration. Today more than ever industry needs people who fully understand, embrace, and exemplify the softer skills of leadership. With the energy that could light up an entire city grid, Cassandra Worthy captivates audiences with her stories and unique perspective on what it really means to effectively lead THROUGH change. New perspective on the soft skills required to effectively lead through change (C.H.A.N.G.E Traits®) A heightened self-awareness of their current leadership effectiveness and the guidance to take the right next step to improve Invigoration to more effectively lead through ANY change challenges they face

The Negative Thought Pattern Interrupt does exactly what it says Course curriculum Welcome to the course! Welcome from Simon Lee Maryan, Course Creator What is the Somato-Limbic Metacognitive Process (SLM Process)? CPD Accreditation About the Course Creator How to Navigate this course What Are Your Initial Outcomes SLM Process Course Learning Outcomes Individual Change Readiness Assessment 2 Part 1 - Theory Part 1 - Introduction Video 3 Bonus Module 1: Psychological and Physiological Effects of Stress Lesson BM1.1: Stress and Work Lesson BM1.2: Types of Stress and Causes Lesson BM1.3: Physical Effects of Stress - Musculoskeletal Lesson BM1.4: Physical Effects of Stress - Respiratory Lesson BM 1.5: Physical Effects of Stress - Cardiovascular Lesson BM 1.6: Physical Effects of Stress - Endocrine Lesson BM 1.7: Physical Effects of Stress - Gastrointestinal Lesson BM 1.8: Physical Effects of Stress - Nervous Lesson BM1.9 - Psychological Effects of Stress 4 Bonus Module 2: Psychological and Physiological Effects of Fatigue Lesson BM2.1: Definition of Fatigue Lesson BM2.2: Types of fatigue and Causes Lesson BM2.3: Psychological Effects of Fatigue Lesson BM2.4: Methods to Manage Stress and Fatigue 5 Module 1: Foundation Theory Lesson 1.1: The Principles for Success Lesson 1.2: Creating Outcomes with Positive Effect Lesson 1.3: Setting a Coaching Intervention Up For Success Lesson 1.4: Cause and Effect Lesson 1.5: The Mind-Body Connection Lesson 1.6: Neurological Connections Lesson 1.7: The Presuppositions for Life Module 1 Assessment 6 Module 2: Communication Principles and Skills Module 2: Introduction Video Lesson 2.1: A Communication Model Lesson 2.2: Observing Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication Lesson 2.2.1: Behavioural Profiling Aide Memoire Lesson 2.2.2: Basic Behavioural Profiling Exercises Lesson 2.3: Rapport - What is it, how do we build and maintain it? Lesson 2.4: Our Senses and Language Lesson 2.4.1: Exercise - Sensory Preference Lesson 2.4.1 - Exercise Worksheet Lesson 2.5: Predicate Language Module 2 Assessment 7 Module 3: Eye Movement Patterns Module 3 Introduction Video Lesson 3.1: Eye Movement Pattern Cues Lesson 3.2: How to Elicit Eye Patterns Lesson 3.3: Eye Tracking Exercise Lesson 3.3.1 Eye Tracking Exercise Sheet - PDF Lesson 3.4: Synesthesia Module 3 Assessment 8 Module 4: Submodalities Module 4 Introduction Video Lesson 4.1: Modalities and Submodalities Lesson 4.2: Possible uses for Changing Submodalities and How to Elicit Them Lesson 4.3: Using Submodalities for Change Lesson 4.3.1: Exercise - Submodality Change Video: How to use the Submodality Checklist Lesson 4.3.2: Submodality Checklist PDF Module 4 Assessment 9 Module 5: The Limbic System, Memory and Brain Activity Module 5: Introduction Video Lesson 5.1: How the Limbic System Affects Memory Lesson 5.1.1: Memory Graphics - Downloads Lesson 5.2: Perceptual Blindness and Conscious Overload Lesson 5.3: Brain Activity and Brain Waves Lesson 5.4: Circadian Rhythm Lesson 5.4.1: Exercise Worksheet - Sleep Diary Lesson 5.5:Ultradian Rhythm Module 5 Assessment 10 Module 6: Influences on Your State of Mind, Emotions, Beliefs and Decisions Module 6: Introduction Video Lesson 6.1: Influences on Your State of Mind Lesson 6.2: Emotional Response vs Decisions Lesson 6.3: Beliefs Lesson 6.4: Identifying Limiting Beliefs Lesson 6.4.1: Exercise Worksheet - Identify Your Limiting Beliefs Lesson 6.5: Limiting Beliefs - Framing Principle, Frame of Reference Lesson 6.5.1: Reframing, Schemas, Meaning Lesson 6.5.2 - Exercise Worksheet - Identify Your Frames of Reference, Schemas and Meaning Lesson 6.6: Values Lesson 6.6.1: Values Exercise Video Explanation Lesson 6.6.1 - Values Exercise WorkSheet Lesson 6.6.2: Beliefs Behind Your Values Video Explanation Lesson 6.6.2 - Exercise Worksheet 2 - Beliefs Behind Your Values Module 6 Assessment 11 Module 7:The Logical Levels Model for Personal Change Module 7: Introduction Video Lesson 7.1: An Introduction to the Logical Levels Model Lesson 7.2: Logical Levels - Environment Lesson 7.3: The logical Levels - Behaviour Lesson 7.4: The Logical Levels - Capability Lesson 7.5: The Logical Levels Model - Beliefs and Values Lesson 7.6: The Logical Levels Model - Identity Lesson 7.7: The Logical Levels Model - Purpose Video Explanation of Personal Exploration Exercise Lesson 7.8: Personal Exploration Exercise - PDF Module 7 Assessment 12 Module 8: Behavioural Change Module 8: Introduction Video Lesson 8.1: The Behavioural Change Learning Cycle Behavioural Change Learning Cycle - Video Explanation Behavioural Change Learning Cycle PDF Lesson 8.2: The Intentional Change Model Lesson 8.2.1: Reflective Exercise - Who Helped Me and Who Tried Lesson 8.3: The Intentional Change Model Cont. Module 8 Assessment 13 Part 2 - Techniques Part 2 - Techniques Introduction 14 Module 9: Negative Thought Pattern Interrupt Lesson 9.1: Negative Thought Pattern Interrupt - What Is It? Lesson 9.2: NTPI - The Process Overview Lesson 9.3: NTPI - The Process in Detail Lesson 9.4: NTPI - Live Video Demo with Client Lesson 9.5: NTPI Assignment 15 Module 10: The Whole Brain State Lesson 10.1: The Whole Brain State (WBS) - Description Lesson 10.2: WBS - The Process Lesson 10.3: The Whole Brain State - Live Video Demo with Client Lesson 10.4: Whole Brain State Assignment 16 Module 11: Anchoring Lesson 11.1: Brief History of Anchoring Lesson 11.2: Uses of Anchoring Lesson 11.3: 5 Keys to Anchoring - ITURN Lesson 11.4: The Anchoring Process Lesson 11.4.1: Icarus Anchoring Process - PDF Download Lesson 11.5: Anchoring - Live Video Demo with Client Lesson 11.6: Anchoring Assignment Lesson 11.7: How to Bring all Three Techniques Together 17 Bonus Module 3: Personal Needs Lesson B3.1: How are Your Personal Needs Being Fulfilled? Lesson B3.2 - Exercise Worksheet - Hierarchy of Needs 18 Module 12: Purpose Lesson 12.1: Purpose Lesson 12.2: Your Purpose Statement - Exercise Worksheet 19 Module 13: Case Studies Assignment Lesson 13.1 - Case Study Assignment Sample Case Studies and Informed Consent Form 20 Next steps Congratulations, you're Almost Done!! Here's What's Next Before you go...Please leave us your thoughts on your experience of this course.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The intended audience for this course is information systems security professionals, internal review auditors, and other individuals who have an interest in aspects of information systems audit, controls, and security. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - implement information systems audit services in accordance with information systems audit standards, guidelines, and best practices. - evaluate an organizations structure, policies, accountability, mechanisms, and monitoring practices. - evaluate information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. - evaluate the information systems operations, maintenance, and support of an organization; and evaluate the business continuity and disaster recovery processes used to provide assurance that in the event of a disruption, IT services are maintained. - define the protection policies used to promote the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. In this course, students will evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that an organizations information systems align with its overall business goals and objectives. 1 - The Process of Auditing Information Systems ISACA Information Systems Auditing Standards and Guidelines Fundamental Business Processes Develop and Implement an Information Systems Audit Strategy Plan an Audit Conduct an Audit The Evidence Life Cycle Communicate Issues, Risks, and Audit Results Support the Implementation of Risk Management and Control Practices 2 - IT Governance and Management Evaluate the Effectiveness of IT Governance Evaluate the IT Organizational Structure and HR Management Evaluate the IT Strategy and Direction Evaluate IT Policies, Standards, and Procedures Evaluate the Effectiveness of Quality Management Systems Evaluate IT Management and Monitoring of Controls IT Resource Investment, Use, and Allocation Practices Evaluate IT Contracting Strategies and Policies Evaluate Risk Management Practices Performance Monitoring and Assurance Practices Evaluate the Organizations Business Continuity Plan 3 - Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation Evaluate the Business Case for Change Evaluate Project Management Frameworks and Governance Practices Development Life Cycle Management Perform Periodic Project Reviews Evaluate Control Mechanisms for Systems Evaluate Development and Testing Processes Evaluate Implementation Readiness Evaluate a System Migration Perform a Post-Implementation System Review 4 - Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support Perform Periodic System Reviews Evaluate Service Level Management Practices Evaluate Third-Party Management Practices Evaluate Operations and End User Management Practices Evaluate the Maintenance Process Evaluate Data Administration Practices Evaluate the Use of Capacity and Performance Monitoring Methods Evaluate Change, Configuration, and Release Management Practices Evaluate Problem and Incident Management Practices Evaluate the Adequacy of Backup and Restore Provisions 5 - Protection of Information Assets Information Security Design Encryption Basics Evaluate the Functionality of the IT Infrastructure Evaluate Network Infrastructure Security Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Logical Access Controls Risks and Controls of Virtualization Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Data Classification Process Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Physical Access Controls Evaluate the Design, Implementation, and Monitoring of Environmental Controls

Effecting Business Process Improvement: In-House Training Business analysts facilitate the solution of business problems. The solutions are put into practice as changes to the way people perform in their organizations and the tools they use. The business analyst is a change agent who must understand the basic principles of quality management. This course covers the key role that business analysts play in organizational change management. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Define and document a business process Work with various business modeling techniques Perform an enterprise analysis in preparation for determining requirements Analyze business processes to discern problems Foundation Concepts Overview of business analysis and process improvement Defining the business process Introducing the proactive business analyst Focusing on business process improvement for business analysts Launching a Successful Business Process Improvement Project Overview of the launch phase Understanding and creating organizational strategy Selecting the target process Aligning the business process improvement project's goals and objectives with organizational strategy Defining the Current Process Overview of current process phase Documenting the business process Business modeling options: work-flow models Business modeling options: Unified Modeling Language (UML) model adaptations for business processes Analyzing the Current Process Process analysis overview Evaluation: establishing the control group Opportunity techniques: multi-discipline problem-solving Opportunity techniques: matrices Building and Sustaining a Recommended Process Overview of the recommended process and beyond Impact analysis Recommended process Transition to the business case Return to proactive state

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Company culture can be to blame when an organization is not achieving desired results. Oftentimes, this assessment is correct. This course will help you understand what your current culture is and what you want it to be. It will introduce a three step process on how to successfully make culture change within your organization.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for anyone who needs an understanding of IT Service Management to help deliver better value to customers. It is appropriate for all IT staff and management, as well as customers who work closely with IT to support business requirements. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the ITIL© 4 Foundation certification and who want to prepare for ITIL© 4 Foundation exam. Overview By the completion of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the 7 Guiding Principles, 4 Dimensions of Service Management, 34 ITIL© Practices, and the new Service Value Chain that incorporate the core of ITIL© version 4. ITIL© is the world?s leading best practice framework for implementing IT Service Management. ITIL version 4 introduces IT Service Management through the lens of a Service Value System (SVS), which provides a holistic end-to-end view of how to successfully contribute to business value, and also how to leverage concepts from models such as Lean IT, Agile, DevOps and Organizational Change Management. This foundational course immerses you in the guiding principles, dimensions, and practices of ITIL© 4. This course will earn you 21 PDUs. This class includes an exam voucher. 1 - ITIL 4 OVERVIEW Introduction to ITIL Key Concepts of ITIL 2 - The ITIL Framework The Four Dimensions of Service Management The ITIL Service Value System 3 - The ITIL Guiding Principles Focus on Value Start Where You Are Progress Iteratively with Feedback Collaborate and Promote Visibility Think and Work Holistically Keep It Simple and Practical Optimize and Automate 4 - THE ITIL SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM (SVS) Governance The Service Value Chain Continual Improvement 5 - Key ITIL Practices Continual Improvement Service Level Management Change Control Incident Management Service Request Management Service Desk Problem Management 6 - Other ITIL Practices General Management Practices Service Management Practices Technical Management Practices

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) is a globally-recognized framework for best practice programme management.MSP certification provides guidance for programme managers, business change managers, and the next step for project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges of managing programmes and larger, more strategic, or multiple projects. MSP 5th Edition emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility. AXELOS offers two levels of MSP Examination: MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner. The MSP 5th Edition Foundation Examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework. MSP 5th Edition Practitioner is for project, programme, and business change managers that want to build on their knowledge of MSP in order to practically apply the MSP framework to real-life scenarios, providing the skills to lead and manage a programme. It is a must-have certification for both project and programme management professionals to deliver organizational value to their employers and boost their careers.

Writing and Managing Requirements Documents - Creating the Acceptable, Approvable Requirements Document: On-Demand This course will enhance the skill set needed for writing and managing the complex readership that business analysts interact with on a day-to-day basis. What You Will Learn Upon Completion, participants will be able to: Write an understood requirements document that is approvable and acceptable Validate a requirements document Manage the changes to requirements documents through the SDLC Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product/project life cycle The requirements documentation process Planning for Effective Requirements Documentation Overview of requirements planning Planning for validation Planning for verification: well-formed criteria Planning for verification: understood and usable criteria Writing Effective Requirements Documents Overview of writing requirements documents Using a standard structure / template Applying formatting techniques Meeting the challenge of writing non-functional requirements Baselining Requirements Documents Overview of the requirements baseline process Validation Verification Approval Managing Requirements Change through the Product Life Cycle Overview of requirements change management Establishing a formal change management process Tracing requirements through design and development (build, test, and implementation) Following through to post-implementation (transition and early production) Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

SAFe® for Government: In-House Training Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building technology-based capabilities is especially challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency. Attendees gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it's an essential foundation for transformation. They'll also get practical advice on building high-performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, and planning and delivering value using SAFe®. Attendees also learn how specific leadership behaviors can drive successful organizational change in government. What you will Learn To perform the role of a SAFe® for Government leader, you should be able to: Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindsets, principles, and practices using SAFe® Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs) Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean-Agile transformation Follow success patterns for SAFe® implementations adapted to the government context Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and / or accelerate the SAFe® implementation in your program or agency Advancing Lean-Agile in government Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset Understanding SAFe® Principles Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs Planning with cadence and synchronization Delivering value in Program Increments Mapping the path to agency and program agility Leading successful change