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About Course Minute Taking Course: Learn Minute Taking at meetings Gain the skills for Minute Taking concise and with a purpose to make your Meetings productive and successful. This Minute Taking course will help you overcome communication barriers as well as help you reach your goals during meetings. This Minute Taking Online course covers a range of different modules all designed to take you through the course step-by-step, so you can learn the art of effective minute taking. Meeting minutes serve as an official record of the event, and you have the critical role of creating them and ensuring that they are accurate. You want your notes to be clear and precise, and by delivering accurate meeting minutes you gain the perfect opportunity to shine like a star. Minute-taking is an essential part of business meetings. The minute taker must capture clear and concise Minutes to support the business and to ensure the meeting is a success. It's extremely easy to miss out on key points during meetings. Projects often get delayed and there is scope for miscommunication across teams and departments without comprehensive knowledge about the agenda of the meeting. Meeting minutes help avoid these ambiguities by allowing employees to reference effecting meeting notes post-meetings.Why take this course? This training course helps you write and deliver better notes and action points for official meetings. The aim of this online training course is to provide you with effective writing and summarising tips to help you glean the relevant information from the meeting and produce professional and clear notes. One of the primary responsibilities of any administrative staff is to successfully take notes during meetings and share transcripts and key points of the same both within the team and to other relevant teams/departments. Any dedicated individual can master Effective Minute taking with the right training. Our meeting minute course has been designed by experienced industry veterans who have worked with multiple prestigious organizations. This course will familiarise you with the minute-taking process, including preparation, note-taking during the meeting, and producing the final Minutes document. Upon completion, you will understand the importance of minute taking and have the information you need to feel confident and capable of your ability. The course is designed for anyone who is in a secretarial or minute taking role and wants to strengthen their minute taking skills. It is also suitable for those who are starting out as a minute taker and are unsure where to begin. It will prove particularly useful if you feel anxious, confused, or simply wish to enhance your ability to effectively take notes and produce professional, comprehensive Minutes with confidence. What Will You Learn? Demonstrate what makes good meeting minutes and the need for accuracy of reporting Understand in depth what minute taking is, why it is important for ensuring the success of business meetings, and what the minute taker's role is. Write meeting minutes in professional written English Explain the planning of an agenda and the preparation required Apply practical tips and useful words for producing accurate meeting minutes What you should do during a meeting Course Content Fundamentals of Meetings Fundamentals of Meetings Understanding Meeting Minutes What are Meeting Minutes? Why Meeting Minutes Are Important Common Meeting Minutes Formats Responsibilities of the Minute Taker Essential Parts of Meeting Minutes Background of Meeting Minutes Background of Meeting Minutes Why Meetings fail? Why Meetings fail? How to arrange a Meeting How to Arrange a Meeting Necessary Sections of a Meeting Necessary Sections of a Meeting Preparation for the meeting Preparation for the meeting Creating the Right Environment Creating the right environment Taking Notes Taking Notes The Minutes The Minutes Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on minutes Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on minutes Conclusion Conclusion Minute Taking Exercise Exercise A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsNo specific requirement is needed for this course Audience Regular Minute Takers Personal Assistant to CEO/COO Administrative Assistant Human Resource professionals Audience Regular Minute Takers Personal Assistant to CEO/COO Administrative Assistant Human Resource professionals

Effective communication in the workplace is part and parcel of our daily lives, but not everyone is a natural.  Do you find it tough standing up in front of people? Does the thought of engaging with audiences in any setting fill you with anxiety? Is doing a remote video message to colleagues on Zoom or Teams a tough call? Do you do it regularly but need some professional guidance on whether it’s working? At CoComms we can improve every aspect of your performance and offer a range of tips and techniques to help manage these environments and keep your audience engaged and interested. Public Speaking and Presentation Training In a professional setting it’s vital to come across as dynamic, trustworthy, credible and real. You want people to trust you and in turn get behind your vision or plan or proposal. If you can achieve this you can improve your confidence, your engagement and your prospects. Our training is designed to hone your presentation skills so whether you are pitching for work, taking colleagues through change or speaking to a new audience, you can do it with a clarity and confidence that makes your messages clear and insightful. The training includes: Perfecting your slides Working to produce a clean, easy to navigate slide deck that give logic and flow to your presentation. Developing your storytelling We use our journalistic techniques to show you how to build a story to keep your audience engaged with a well-structured and entertaining presentation. Calls to Action Make sure it is clear what you want to achieve and what you want from your audience. Rehearse and Review We film and then playback a range of practical presentation exercises so we can review your performance and work to make any improvements. Conference and Panel Training The audience at a conference may be a captive one, but that doesn’t mean they are always listening and engaging with what you have to say. We can make sure your keynote speech or panel contribution is memorable, appreciated by your audience and beneficial to your business. Our training looks at preparing for and delivering a speech from start to finish and includes: Defining your big ideas What is it you want to say and what do you want your audience to remember? Develop your narrative and script How can you get across your message using storytelling. Choosing the right language How vibrant and energised language can make the difference in your speech. The tips and tricks to make sure your speech is memorable How vocabulary and delivery techniques ensure your words are heard. Controlling the message How to deal with unhelpful questions and return to the main aspects of your story. Stakeholder Communication Training Engaging effectively with stakeholders with clarity and confidence can make all the difference to your relationships. A successful “town hall” meeting can win over your sceptics, convince those who are unsure and build a common goal between your business and stakeholders. Our stakeholder communication training prepares you for these vital meetings and includes: Focusing the meeting We look at how to control the meeting so the important business is covered and how to prepare for any questions or comments you may receive. Keep control of the conversation We teach you conversational techniques to focus on the main points without being too assertive or dismissive. Rehearse and Review We use video and practical role-play exercises to assess your performance and look for ways to improve. Breaking down the information We look at how to present facts and figures without overwhelming (or boring!) your audience. Our techniques will help you narrate the message in a clear and comprehensive way. Making an impact Using our journalistic experience we will work with you to develop your presentation skills to make the biggest impact and demonstrate credibility and authority. Video Calls for Business The world has changed. Now is the time to ensure your business is changing too. Many in-person meetings, conferences, networking events and clients hosting are, for now, a thing of the past. These face-to-face interactions have been replaced by video calls, webinars and online events. So, how do you develop contacts, maintain relationships and manage your team in this new virtual world? How do you look and sound confident, be heard, and build trust and credibility through a computer screen? At CoComms, we are online communications experts and our years of experience in broadcasting mean we understand how to engage a virtual audience. Interactive and practical training We work with you through a variety of scenarios to analyse your performance on video calls. Feedback on your performance We offer supportive, positive feedback and share our tried and tested techniques so you can improve. Make Video Calls work for you Through our training you will become more confident, more productive and more dynamic on video calls. Contact us If you have a query regarding any of our services or would like to book a consultation for free initial advice and guidance please get in touch

Do crippling anxieties prevent you from enjoying social situations? Does the fear of judgment keep you from connecting with others? Social anxiety can be isolating, but there is hope. This Social Anxiety Therapy course offers a roadmap to overcoming social anxiety and reclaiming your social life. Social Anxiety Therapy offers a transformative path to freedom from the debilitating grip of social anxiety. In the UK, approximately 1 in 8 individuals suffer from this condition, impacting their personal and professional lives. This comprehensive Social Anxiety Therapy course unlocks a powerful toolkit, equipping you with mindfulness techniques, cognitive strategies, and a profound understanding of the self. Embark on a transformative journey, where you'll learn to embrace acceptance, challenge limiting thoughts, and cultivate a newfound resilience in social situations. Unlock your true potential and reclaim the joy of genuine connections. Social Anxiety Therapy empowers you to transcend fear, embrace vulnerability, and live life to its fullest. This Social Anxiety Therapy course covers the following topics: Identify core social anxiety concepts like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Recognise and challenge unhelpful safety behaviours that maintain anxiety. Develop mindfulness skills to manage difficult emotions and body sensations. Identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety. Explore techniques to create psychological distance from negative thoughts. Understand how to build a more fulfilling and values-driven life. Details Perks of Learning with IOMH One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course. Study online - whenever and wherever you want. Instant Digital/ PDF certificate 100% money back guarantee 12 months access Process of Evaluation After studying the course, an MCQ exam or assignment will test your skills and knowledge. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement After completing the Social Anxiety Therapy course, you will receive your CPD-accredited Digital/PDF Certificate for £5.99. To get the hardcopy certificate for £12.99, you must also pay the shipping charge of just £3.99 (UK) and £10.99 (International). Who Is This Course for? This Social Anxiety Therapy is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in relevant field; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand.  On the other hand, if you are already working in this sector, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level.  This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements There is no prerequisite to enrol in this course. You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Social Anxiety Therapy course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course. Career Path The certification and skills you get from this Social Anxiety Therapy Course can help you advance your career and gain expertise in several fields, allowing you to apply for high-paying jobs in related sectors. Course Curriculum Section 01 Introduction 00:03:00 What is ACT 00:06:00 Defining Social Anxiety 00:03:00 Diagnosis of Social Anxiety 00:04:00 Situations That Trigger Social Anxiety 00:01:00 Section 02 Four Component of Safety Behavior 00:02:00 Types of Safety Behaviors 00:05:00 Knowing What Really Matters 00:10:00 Section 03 Mindfulness 00:03:00 Anapana Meditation 00:05:00 Acceptance of Bodily Sensations 00:04:00 Vipassana Meditation 00:08:00 Being with Anxiety 00:03:00 Section 04 Introduction 00:01:00 Types of Anxiety Thought 00:07:00 The Thought That 00:02:00 Labelling Effect 00:01:00 Ditching the Meaning 00:02:00 Waterfall Metaphor 00:01:00 Bringing It All Together 00:02:00 Wrap up 00:01:00 Section 05 Bonus Cognitive Defusion 00:11:00 Self as Context 00:14:00

Masterclasses? Refreshers? Introductions? It depends what you're looking for and where you want to pitch them, but here are six tried-and-tested highly focused sessions that organisations can take individually or as a series, to help develop their teams' project management capabilities one topic at a time. Objectives for each individual session are set out below, as part of the session outlines. Taken together, as a series, however, these modules are an ideal opportunity to develop your team's levels of project management capability maturity, whether that's by introducing them to the basic principles, refreshing them on best practice, or giving them the opportunity to really drill down into a specific area of challenge in your particular operating environment. Session outlines 1 Stakeholder management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand why stakeholders matter to projects Be able to identify and engage stakeholders Be able to categorise stakeholders by their significance 1 Key principles What does 'stakeholder' mean - in theory? What does this mean in practice? Why stakeholders matter Consequences of missing stakeholders The stakeholder management process:IdentifyAssessPlanEngage 2 Identifying stakeholders Rapid listing CPIG analysis PESTLE analysis Drawing on the knowledge and experience of others Other ways to identify stakeholders 3 Assessing stakeholders Which stakeholders are significant? Stakeholder radar Power-interest maps Power-attitude maps 4 Planning The adoption curve Dealing with obstacles Who should engage which stakeholder? How should the project's organisation be structured? How will communication happen? 5 Engaging Seven principles of stakeholder engagement 2 Requirements and prioritisation Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how clarity of requirements contributes to project success Use different techniques for prioritising requirements Agree requirements with stakeholders Manage changes to requirements 1 Understanding and managing stakeholder needs and expectations What are 'requirements'? What is 'requirements management'? Sources of requirements - and the role of stakeholders Are stakeholders sufficiently expert to specify their needs? Do they understand the detail of what they want, or do they need help to tease that out? What do stakeholders want to achieve? Working within constraints Prioritising requirements - three techniques 2 MoSCoW prioritisation 'Must have', should have', 'could have, 'won't have this time' When to use MoSCoW 3 The Kano Model Customer satisfaction - 'attractive' and 'must-be' qualities When to use Kano 4 Value-based prioritisation Understanding risk v value Using risk v value to prioritise features and schedules 5 Agreeing requirements Perfect v 'good enough' Establishing acceptance criteria Requirements traceability Agreeing project scope 6 Changing requirements Why requirements change Why change control matters Impact on projects A formal change control process Paying for change - managing change for different types of project 3 Estimating Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the different purposes estimates satisfy Be able to use different estimating techniques Understand how to achieve different levels of accuracy 1 Key principles What's an estimate? Informed guesswork What needs to be estimated? Costs, resources, effort, duration Tolerances Precision v accuracy 2 Estimating through the lifecycle Start Plan Do 3 Early estimates Comparative ('analogous') estimating Parametric estimating Using multiple estimating techniques 4 Bottom-up estimating Bottom-up ('analytical') estimating Pros Cons 5 Three-point estimating Three-point ('PERT': Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating Uncertainty and the range of estimates Calculating a weighted average Three-point with bottom-up 4 Scheduling Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how to create a viable schedule Be able to use different forms of schedule Understand the concept of the critical path 1 Key principles The planning horizon Rolling wave planning Release planning 2 Viable scheduling Creating a viable schedule Define the scope Sequence the work Identify the risks and build in mitigations Identify the resources Estimate the effort and durations Check resource availability Refine until a workable schedule is produced 3 Critical path analysis The critical path Network diagrams Sequence logic Practical application:Network diagram with estimated durationsThe 'forward pass'The 'backward pass'Calculating total floatIdentifying the critical pathCalculating free float Gantt charts 5 Risk and issue management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the difference between risks and issues Be able to identify and assess risks Understand ways of mitigating risks Manage issues 1 Key principles Understanding risk Threats and opportunities The risk management processPreparation - proactive risk managementThe process - identify, assess, plan, implementStakeholder communication Roles and responsibilities Risk management strategy The risk register Risk appetite 2 Risk identification Brainstorming Interviews Assumption analysis Checklists 3 Risk assessment and prioritisation Probability, impact and proximity Triggers Qualitative risk assessment Qualitative impact assessment Qualitative probability assessment Probability / impact grid Bubble charts Risk tolerance 4 Planning countermeasures To mitigate or not to mitigate? Categories of risk response Avoid and exploit Reduce and enhance Transfer Share Accept Contingency Secondary risks 5 Issue management What is an issue? Tolerances Issues and tolerances The PRINCE2 view of issues Ownership of issues An issue management process Issue register 6 Budgeting and cost control Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand what to include in a budget - and why Choose - and use - the appropriate estimating technique Align the budget with the schedule Understand how to monitor spend and control costs Trouble-shoot effectively to get projects back within budget Session format Flexible. The session can be tailored to the participants' average level of project management maturity - a 60-minute session (delivered virtually) is an effective introduction. A 90-minute session allows for more in-depth treatment. A half-day session (face-to-face or virtual) gives time for a more challenging workshop, particularly to discuss specific cost control issues with any of the participants' current projects. 1 Where is the money coming from? Can we pay from revenue? Do we need to borrow? How long will the project take to pay back? The lifecycle of the budget Through-life costs Stakeholder involvement 2 Estimating costs Reminder: the relationship between estimates Reminder: possible estimating techniques What do we need to estimate?PeopleEquipmentMaterialsFacilities and operating costsWork package estimateEstimated project costs Estimating agile projects 3 Aligning budget and schedule Scheduling and financial periods Spreading the budget 4 Reserves and agreeing the budget Contingency reserve Management reserve Agreeing the budget 5 Cost control Planned spend over time Actual spend over time Work completed over time Evaluating different scenarios: delivery v spend 6 Trouble-shooting Why are we where we are? What has caused the project to spend at the rate it is? Why is it delivering at the rate it is? What are the root causes? What can we do about it?

If you are new to qualitative research or if you want some initial help to engage with the materials appropriately, then this webinar programme is for you. Doing Qualitative Research is a free curated resource we developed that takes researchers through the whole research cycle, not just the analysis. There is a heavy emphasis on what it is like to 'do' qualitative research in a robust, ethical and professional manner, with practical exercises and reflexive tasks suggested throughout. We are running two, one-hour webinars together with asynchronous, self-directed engagement with the course materials, to help a peer-group of researchers work through the resources on the parts of the qualitative research process they need help with. We understand that not everyone needs to cover the same materials and concepts, or at the same pace. In the first station, discussion with your peers and the facilitator, will help you choose which parts of the Doing Qualitative Research course to focus on before the second webinar. The concluding webinar uses group work and discussion for you to additionally practice one of the most important aspects of the qualitative research paradigm; reflexivity. You will identify what you have learned and how this affects what you will do next with your learning and research. The webinars are facilitated by our Qualitative Research Specialist Dr Cathy Gibbons. Cathy has almost 20 years' experience of teaching qualitative methods across a wide spectrum of disciplines within and beyond the social sciences. The session is free, and runs as two 2hr sessions, 2 weeks apart.

Learn the basics of makeup artistry and build a solid foundation in sanitation, contouring, eye makeup, and special effects. You will get to know about the latest tools, learn about color theory, and gain skills that translate directly into creating bridal, brow, and lip makeup. Enhance your professional portfolio and show your talent to the world!

Explore the world of cybersecurity beyond firewalls and antivirus software in this micro-learning course. Discover the critical role employees play in safeguarding your organization's digital assets and learn about the motivations behind cybercrimes. Gain insights into the dynamic landscape of digital threats and the alarming growth of cybercrime. This course will equip you with essential knowledge to protect yourself and your company from security breaches, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and awareness. Learning Objectives Construct a dedicated and productive remote workspace, considering factors such as comfort, organization, and freedom from distractions, to enhance focus and work-life balance.;Develop effective time management skills and routines, including setting clear boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and scheduling breaks, to optimize productivity and prevent burnout in a hybrid work setting.;Enhance your communication and collaboration skills with the steps to accurately engage in virtual meetings, share ideas, and foster effective teamwork, ensuring successful interactions in the hybrid workspace.

Explore effective strategies for thriving in the evolving landscape of hybrid workplaces. As organizations embrace the combination of remote work and in-person office presence, gain insights into the advantages of this model for both employees and employers. Discover how flexibility, increased talent acquisition, enhanced productivity, reduced expenses, and improved business continuity contribute to the sustainability and success of hybrid workplaces. Learn key practices, from creating dedicated workspaces and maintaining routines to setting goals, engaging proactively, prioritizing communication, and embracing technology, that empower individuals to excel in this dynamic work environment. Learning Objectives Construct a dedicated and productive remote workspace, considering factors such as comfort, organization, and freedom from distractions, to enhance focus and work-life balance.;Develop effective time management skills and routines, including setting clear boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and scheduling breaks, to optimize productivity and prevent burnout in a hybrid work setting.;Enhance your communication and collaboration skills with the steps to accurately engage in virtual meetings, share ideas, and foster effective teamwork, ensuring successful interactions in the hybrid workspace.

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