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Is hard work the key to achieving goals? Not exactly. It is the way that people set goals that often makes the biggest difference in their ability to succeed. The SMART system for setting goals has been considered a great model for several decades and has recently been expanded to the 'SMARTER' goals model. Setting goals is an important aspect of organizational and personal success in the workplace. Equip your team members with tools they can use to thrive in their roles with this full-length, interactive course. This course is great for leadership training purposes or organization-wide training on setting goals. Learning Objectives Gain an understanding of the SMARTER goals model.;Learn how setting goals can support your professional goals.;Apply the SMARTER goals model to map out the timeline for your current goals.;Learn additional strategies to sucessfully setting and achieving goals.

This workshop is being run jointly by LMI UK and LMI Ireland and offers a framework and toolkit for setting and achieving personal goals in all all areas of your life.

Agile Release Plans: On-Demand While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

What elements do you require for a project plan and how do you create a work breakdown structure? Let us help you to take the trouble out project planning. This course will teach you three steps to take when scheduling work and why it is important to schedule correctly as this will add to the success of the project. Learning Objectives Getting project budgets in control Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Performance reviews are vital in gauging employee progress and fostering growth. However, conducting these reviews and managing difficult reactions can be a daunting task. Managers often struggle with providing constructive feedback, which may lead to defensive or emotional reactions from employees. Participants will learn to deliver feedback constructively, set clear expectations, and manage emotional responses, resulting in more productive, growth-oriented reviews that benefit both employees and the organization. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: How to prepare for and conduct a performance review that's motivating for your team and improves their overall performance Best practices to handle five of the most common, and most difficult, reactions to feedback Build confidence in handling the worst-case scenarios professionally and effectively Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

There comes a time when good things (or bad) come to an end. You will understand why it is important to close a project and the contents of a final evaluation report. This last phase wraps up the details and allows you a sense of completion. The shutdown process can be complex and drawn out with lots of loose ends. We will help you to focus on the required steps required to close the project efficiently. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of project closure, Apply nine steps for closing a project, Organize the written report Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Performance management involves setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and evaluating employee performance to align individual goals with organizational objectives. Tips for improving poor performance may include setting specific, measurable goals, offering additional training or resources, providing constructive feedback and support, and recognizing and rewarding improvements. By implementing these strategies, organizations can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, boost employee engagement, and achieve better overall performance outcomes. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand what performance management is Discover the steps that are involved in the performance management cycle Discover the benefits of Performance Improvement and why the cycle is an ongoing process that's critical to success Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

Starting a project can be an intimidating prospect. Understand why it is important know the difference between a project and an assignment or program. We will help you to understand key definitions used in Project Management and the responsibilities and attributes of effective project managers. You will discover the four phases of project management that is vital to the success of any project. Learning Objectives Implement suggestions for successful project delivery, Apply the four phases of project management , Describe the responsibilities of a project manager, Assess outcome and how to negotiate for resources, Perform the project delivery and write final report Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Providing effective feedback and maintaining a continuous performance management process are essential components of ensuring employee growth and productivity. Participants will learn how to provide feedback that motivates and fosters development, set clear performance expectations, and engage in regular, meaningful conversations that drive continuous improvement. By mastering these skills, participants can create a performance-driven culture that enhances employee satisfaction, development, and organizational success. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Differentiate poor performance from misconduct due to ability and motivation issues Comprehend the purpose and components of PIPs for addressing consistent underperformance Learn to tailor support for employees based on their individual needs, addressing motivation and ability through appropriate strategies Understand how to use PIPs effectively, focusing on performance improvement rather than disciplinary action Discover promoting collaboration between supervisors and team members Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

Providing effective feedback and maintaining a continuous performance management process are essential components of ensuring employee growth and productivity. Discover the skills needed to deliver constructive feedback and facilitate ongoing performance discussions. Participants will learn how to provide feedback that motivates and fosters development, set clear performance expectations, and engage in regular, meaningful conversations that drive continuous improvement. By mastering these skills, participants can create a performance-driven culture that enhances employee satisfaction, development, and organizational success. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Recognize the significance of feedback in enhancing employee performance, motivation, engagement, and self-awareness Learn a structured approach to delivering effective feedback Understand key principles for delivering effective feedback Grasp the concept of continuous performance management Learn practical methods for implementing continuous performance management Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals