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Meetings are a traditional and essential component of local government. For both elected members and officers, meetings serve as a forum for discussion and agreement, planning and monitoring, communication and leadership, and decision-making. Used appropriately, meetings can challenge, inspire, illuminate and inform. And while they are not the only meetings that elected members will be asked to attend, committee meetings, in particular, are a mainstay of the political management process. Effective chairing is important because it can provide clear leadership and direction, ensure that debates are focused and balanced, enable decisions to be reached and ensure that resources are used to best effect. This two-hour 'masterclass'-style workshop will help elected members to understand their role, offer some approaches and ideas that will help to tackle typical challenges, and help to generally improve their effectiveness as a chair. To understand the skills and qualities of a good chair To learn ideas and approaches for chairing a successful meeting that is on time and achieves its outcomes To understand the protocols and boundaries for appropriate meeting etiquette and the chair's role in managing this effectively To appreciate how to manage yourself and others appropriately To take away personal actions to apply to your role 1 Welcome and introductions Objectives What's the challenge for you? 2 We can't go on meeting like this Common meeting challenges for chairs and why they succeed or fail Consequences and impact for the Council What's the context? 3 Roles and responsibilities of an effective chair Activities and input that explore the role, skills and qualities needed Role of the chair: what is it and how to do it well 4 Chairing for success - ideas and approaches to meet the challenges Managing time and boundaries Preparation and planning Creating the right environment Self-management Challenging personalities and good meeting behaviour 5 Final plenary session What's your plan? Take away actions

Learn the basics of Data Science, combining a supported #CISCO Skills for All online course with practical learning and a project to help consolidate the learning.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone who wants to qualify as a professional tester. The certification also offers good qualifications for builders, designers, programmers and project managers Overview This three-day training provides a general introduction to information systems testing. The objective of the training is to prepare the students for the ISTQB Foundation exam. Some important topics that will certainly be discussed here are the importance of testing, testing in relation to system development and the fundamentals of a structured testing process. The different phases in a test project are explained, after which some test techniques (both black box and white box) are also discussed. This foundation training therefore contains the basis in testing for both test managers and testers. In addition to theory, the training also includes a number of mock exams, so that the topics covered are placed even better in the exam context. Course Outline test principles life cycle testing static techniques test specification techniques blackbox techniques whitebox techniques and experienced based techniques Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 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 Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 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 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.

Embark on a transformative journey through the realm of strategic product development with our 'How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy' course. Envision your roadmap to success as you delve into the intricate tapestry of defining and delivering a product that not only meets market needs but exceeds expectations. Our first chapter unfurls the essence of product strategy, setting a solid foundation for the insightful odyssey ahead. As the narrative progresses, learners are equipped to articulate the 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'how' of their offerings, ensuring that their vision aligns seamlessly with their venture's core objectives. The second chapter of this educational narrative unfolds as a guide to crystallising your product concept and birthing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that resonates with your target audience. You are then adeptly led through the creation of a dynamic product roadmap, vital for navigating the competitive business landscape. As the final act, we reveal strategies to shield your product vision against challenges, enabling you to stand firm in the face of industry turbulence. This course is an odyssey of discovery, strategy, and mastery for the intrepid entrepreneur or product manager seeking to leave an indelible mark in the commercial cosmos. Learning Outcomes Decipher the intricacies of a robust product strategy. Articulate the fundamental aspects of product planning. Craft an MVP to initiate the product journey. Develop a comprehensive product roadmap. Defend and uphold a product strategy amidst market flux. Why choose this How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments are designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Who is this How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy course for? Visionary entrepreneurs seeking to launch groundbreaking products. Product managers eager to refine strategic planning skills. Innovators ready to translate concepts into market-ready solutions. Business strategists aiming to master product lifecycle management. Start-up enthusiasts wanting to pioneer with effective product blueprints. Career path Product Manager: £35,000 - £70,000 Product Strategist: £40,000 - £78,000 Business Analyst: £30,000 - £65,000 Innovation Manager: £38,000 - £85,000 Product Development Manager: £45,000 - £80,000 Chief Strategy Officer: £60,000 - £120,000 Prerequisites This How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Introduction Product Strategy Overview 00:04:00 Product Strategy Explained Voss Water Case Study 00:02:00 Product Strategy Building Blocks 00:03:00 What Investors are Looking For 00:03:00 Keys to Success 00:02:00 Define the What, Where, When and How of Your Product Product Vision vs Company Vision 00:02:00 Questions to Ask About Your Product Vision 00:02:00 Ensuring a Winning Product Strategy Common Mistakes 00:05:00 Best Practices 00:02:00 Define Your Product or Service Define Your Product or Service 00:10:00 Create Your MVP Minimum Viable Product Explained 00:03:00 Sample MVPs 00:03:00 Entrepreneurial Personality Types 00:03:00 MVP Guidelines 00:04:00 How to Evaluate Your MVP 00:08:00 Defending Your Strategy 00:08:00 Create Your Product Roadmap Your Product Roadmap 00:06:00 Product Roadmap Formats 00:06:00 Defending Your Strategy Workshop - Create Your Product Strategy 00:04:00 Additional Materials Resource - How to Develop a Solid Product Strategy 00:00:00

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Please refer to Overview This course provides an overview of IoT and Blockchain, and how Blockchain holds the potential to securely unlock business and operational value of IoT to support common tasks, such as sensing, processing, storing information, and communicating. What is IoT? Internet of Things Overview IoT History How does IoT work? Components of an IoT device Current IoT Landscape Growth areas Privacy concerns IoT Design Standards Zigbee networking protocol Thread Group AllSeen Alliance/AllJoyn Open Interconnect Consortium/IoTivity Industrial Internet Consortium ITU-T SG20 IEEE P2413 Apple HomeKit IoT Design Questions Questions to help you design an IoT solution IoT Architecture Stage 1 - Data Generation (Sensors / Actuators) Stage 2 - Data Acquisition Systems Stage 3 - Edge Processing Stage 4 - Long-Term Data Storage / Blockchain What is Blockchain? History of Blockchain How does Blockchain work? Benefits of Blockchain Blockchain vs. conventional technology IoT / Blockchain Benefits of adding Blockchain to IoT Trust Building Cost Reduction Accelerate Data Exchanges Scaled Security for IoT Additional course details: Nexus Humans IoT and Blockchain Training 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 IoT and Blockchain Training 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours In this 3 day customized Intermediate SQL course students will learn additional commands and functions using labs/activities/content that correlates with this content. By understanding SQL, you get the knowledge of fundamental queries associated with data management so that you can verify, monitor, and control all the activities operating in the database. Lesson 1 Substring Instr / CharIndex Convert (data types and with Formatting) Replace RowCount / RowNum / Top )n) ÿ(Oracle/SQL Server functions) Case / If Then Else statements Exists Clause Find Duplicates using Group by and have clause (and other tips for analyzing data) Lesson 2 Set operations (UNION, UNION ALL, INTERSECT, MINUS) GROUP BY extensions (ROLLUP, CUBE, and GROUPING SETS) Loops / Cursors Common Table Expressions (CTEs) Lesson 3 Temp Tables / Views Advanced Subqueries Regular Expressions (RegEx) Linked Server Queries Qualified subquery predicates Aggregate functions Optimizing queries SQL Injection Lesson 4 JSON Parsing With Partition By With Over Fuzzy Logic - MDS.mdq.[Similarity]ÿ Additional course details: Nexus Humans Intermediate SQL Custom 3-Day Private Class Outline 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 Intermediate SQL Custom 3-Day Private Class Outline 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Application Consultants, Developers, Solutions Architects, and System Administrators. Overview Work with SAP Fiori ApplicationsUnderstand and leverage the architectures and principles of SAP Fiori and SAP UX DesignConfigure and customize SAP FioriConnect SAP Fiori with other technologies This course provides participants with an overview of Fiori Design Principles. End-User Perspective Explore the Design of SAP Fiori Explore the SAP Fiori Launchpad Explore SAP Fiori Data Handling Personalize SAP Fiori Foundation Explain User Interfaces Explain Data Services Explain Application Types Architecture Examine SAP Fiori for Suite on Any DB Examine SAP Fiori for Suite on HANA Examine SAP Fiori for S/4HANA Examine SAP Fiori Mobile Configuration Create SAP Fiori Groups Create SAP Fiori Catalogs Create LPD_CUST Target Mappings Create SAPUI5 Fiori Target Mappings Create Web Dynpro Target Mappings Create Transaction Target Mappings Configure Analytical Applications Theming Use the UI Theme Designer Use SAP Screen Personas Integration Integrate SAP Workflow Operate SAP Fiori Standalone Explore SAP HANA Cloud Platform Additional course details: Nexus Humans UX100 SAP Fiori - Foundation 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 UX100 SAP Fiori - Foundation 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Create heightened self-awareness and personal discovery Establish a space of mutual respect by adapting your communication Work with resistance to gain commitment and buy-in Recognize and enhance trust by leading from any position Distinguish among varying attitudes and behaviors to make your teams work as a stronger unit One of DISC?s most intriguing applications is leveraging behavioral identification and adaptability. This workshop will guide you on the path of heightened self-awareness and personal discovery. You can make this your cornerstone seminar, revealing your unique behavioral style blend and how to apply that knowledge prescriptively to others, based on their style blend; thus boosting communication effectiveness. Studies indicate that 92% of workplace conflict is the result of misunderstanding and communication breakdowns. Your entire organization can apply DISC?s prescriptive lessons of behavioral adaptability to reduce employee conflict and turnover, increase productivity, and optimize team performance. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. Understanding The World Of Disc What is DISC? Breaking down the four main styles: Dominant Influencing Steady Conscientious Determining behaviors to read styles: Indirect vs. Direct Open vs. Guarded 2. Building Stronger Self-Awareness Rating your own style Understanding the Platinum Rule Grid Breaking down your profile Natural Style Adapted Style 3. Reading And Adapting To Others? Behaviors Applying the Platinum Rule Identifying characteristics in others Communication strategies with others Adapting your approaches 4. Getting Buy-In From Others Selling yourself to others Getting buy-in from each profile Understanding the cycle of getting buy-in Assessing Solving Confirming agreement Assuring satisfaction 5. Trust-Based Leadership High performance leadership characteristics The key to listening to build trust Motivating strategies with each profile 6. Making Teams Work Understanding how we each make decisions Seeing the power in each style as a role Blending team styles for teamwork Reviewing the team needs to optimize effectiveness

Many managers question the value of appraisal programmes and many line managers believe appraisals are unduly time-consuming and bureaucratic. Yet the appraisal is a vital starting point when it comes to managing performance effectively and it is vital that managers appreciate this. Handled well, the benefits of formal appraisals are enormous. This thoroughly practical workshop has been designed to give line managers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver a well-structured appraisal - even in the most challenging circumstances. This course will help participants: Appreciate the benefits of the appraisal process Assess standards of performance objectively Plan and prepare for appraisals effectively Conduct a well-structured appraisal meeting Acquire the essential skills required for effective appraisals Improve their ability to discuss difficult issues more confidently Identify training and development requirements Agree clear and measurable development objectives Complete essential paperwork Understand the need to facilitate continual informal dialogue between appraisals 1 Introduction and course objectives 2 The appraisal process The aim of the appraisal process Understanding the bigger picture - the appraisal process as part of the employee development process The benefits of the appraisal process Common pitfalls Five steps to an effective performance appraisal 3 Step 1 - Assessment Using job standards as the basis for objective assessment Assessment of previous objectives 4 Step 2 - Preparation Documentation required Data on each appraisee Planning the meeting 5 Step 3 - The meeting The skills of appraisal interviewing The structure of the appraisal interview Dealing with poor performance and difficult situations Taking notes and completing documentation 6 Step 4 - Planning ahead and objective setting Identifying action to improve performance and enhance skills Establishing relevant training needs Agreeing SMART performance objectives Formulating a personal development plan 7 Step 5 - Action after the interview Essential paperwork Follow-up and action required between appraisal interviews Continuing informal dialogue 8 Video case study Bullets 9 Conclusion Course review / discussion Preparation of action plans for building on the skills learnt Close