Understanding cultural differences in the global sales environment is critical to your salespeople’s success. Developing their intercultural communication skills and knowledge of the sales and negotiation techniques of different cultures and nationalities, will help them to ensure relationships are as effective and rewarding as possible. Bespoke courses include: The impact of language and cultural differences on the sales environment Communication techniques in international sales Effective sales questions A global mindset Culture and its impact on sales Delivering on different cultural expectations Perceptions of time across cultures and the impact on sales cycles and timelines
Live online took hold in 2020 and is a highly interactive, engaging and effective training medium, if it’s done right. Let us give your staff the key skills they need to make their virtual training learner-centred, by building a psychologically safe environment plus using online training tools such as break-out rooms, slides, video and whiteboards. Courses include: Key elements of a successful live online training session Knowing your audience Technology vs technique Blended/flipped/hybrid learning Making your activities and materials online-friendly Effective planning for live online sessions Timing live online training sessions
Customer service just isn’t enough. Customer experience is where the secret to success lies. Build a loyal and fruitful customer base by learning how to design frictionless processes and build empathetic and solution-focused services with our bespoke courses, which include: Customer service vs customer experience The changing nature of customers and how to stay ahead Customer needs vs customer expectations How our behaviour affects those around us and how to use the power of influence Communicating with customers positively and effectively Moments that matter Building trust and integrity What to do when things go wrong
Unlock the power of effective negotiation. Gain essential skills to navigate complex deals, build lasting partnerships, and achieve optimal outcomes. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) This course is designed for those who need to understand and be able to use essential negotiation skills to make them more effective in their role. Externally you maybe negotiating with suppliers, customers, regulatory authorities and other organisations. Internally you will be negotiating with stakeholders, colleagues, and team members which could be for resources, time, budget or facilities. Being able to negotiate agreements that are acceptable to all parties requires skill and is essential to maintain healthy, functional relationships. This will be a facilitated workshop designed to be flexible to achieve the desired outcome. We will achieve the objectives through a mixture of facilitated discussion, interactive exercises designed to give insight and facilitator input. During the day we will deal with the stages of a negotiation from preparation to closing. Individuals will get the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create win-win outcomes through a number of generic but realistic scenarios. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: State the principles of effective negotiation Prepare effectively for different types of negotiation Set negotiation objectives and identify what can be ‘traded’ Explain how assertiveness and influencing skills can affect outcomes Deploy appropriate strategies and tactics to achieve the best results Use different techniques to deal with difficult customers and difficult situations Content Influencing Seek first to understand, and then be understood The importance of understanding the other party’s position and how to do it The power of non-verbal communication Dealing with difficult customers and difficult situations whilst maintaining a positive relationship How to approach negotiations Identifying potential negotiations and preparing for potential outcomes Aiming for results which deliver win/win outcomes Developing a win/win mindset and behaviours Rights and responsibilities of negotiators Setting Negotiation Objectives Clarifying essential, desirable and ideal objectives Assessing the most favoured, realistic target and walk away positions The Negotiation Process The importance of preparation Creating an opening proposal Where to pitch the opening proposal Bargaining/Trading - Gaining Momentum Knowing your parameters – what can be traded? Choosing a strategy and tactics Dealing with questionable tactics and ploys Building rapport – the communication process Asking the right questions and active listening Being assertive, demanding your rights and ensuring you meet your responsibilities Closing Techniques Trial and actual closing techniques Signalling Summarising and documenting the agreement Follow up and implementation of the deal
This case study is on a 2019 school history tour to the USA, which sadly ended in tragedy. This case study forms part of the Xcursion Online International School Travel Safety Course.
¡Hola, amigos! On the 18th 19th and 20th of December (19:30 GMT) we will offer an online free conversation class. 18th December Levels A1 to A2. We will meet other students, get to know each other and, of course, practice Spanish. Come and meet us! We will be learning some Navidad vocabulary, talks about Spanish and latino traditions and of course we will have lot of fun. Book your place in our web! Check the web to know the available days for each level.
"Simple Success" is a 5-day course for feminine entrepreneurs looking to create ease, predictability, and effortlessness in their business. Learn to clarify priorities, implement systems, embrace a mindset of ease, develop a stable strategy, and master daily organisation and time management. Transform your business into a smooth, aligned, and fulfilling venture.
¡Hola, amigos! On the 18th 19th and 20th of December (19:30 GMT) we will offer an online free conversation class. 20th December Levels C1 to C2. We will meet other students, get to know each other and, of course, practice Spanish. Come and meet us! We will be learning some Navidad vocabulary, talks about Spanish and latino traditions and of course we will have lot of fun. Book your place in our web! Levels: A1 to C2. Check the web to know the available days for each level.
¡Hola, amigos! On the 18th 19th and 20th of December (19:30 GMT) we will offer an online free conversation class. We will meet other students, get to know each other and, of course, practice Spanish. 19th December Levels B1 to B2. Come and meet us! We will be learning some Navidad vocabulary, talks about Spanish and latino traditions and of course we will have lot of fun. Book your place in our web! Levels: A1 to C2. Check the web to know the available days for each level.
A thorough account of the UK and European legal framework and its requirements as regards managing environmental performance. This course will help staff to understand: The framework of UK and European legislation and its enforcement The principal features of the legislation as they apply to your organisation's activity/product/service The benefit of having an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 How their own actions and decisions can either expose or protect the organisation in relation to its legal obligations 1 Introduction and objectives 2 Introduction to environmental law and enforcement Sources of law (European and UK) Structure and enforcement Key legislation 3 Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) and Local Air Pollution and Control (LAPC) Pollution and Prevention Control Act 1999 EC Directives on PPC The meaning of BAT Transitional provisions Fit and proper persons Control of emissions to air National Air Quality Strategy 4 Packaging and producer responsibilities Who, what and how The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations Obligations and exemptions Registration Recycling and recovery obligations Records Duties of the Environment Agency Offences Developments 5 Waste management National Waste Strategy Waste minimisation (re-use/recycling) Waste definition Disposal and recovery Controlled waste management Hazardous waste management 6 Proposed Legislation and EC Directives EU Commission's waste and resources strategies Implementation of ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Directive WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive transposition into UK legislation Other producer responsibility initiatives Other proposals from the EU 7 Conclusion Open forum Summary Close