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We are delighted to share that we are now running our GP Admin Development Programmes Live Online! If your team have had enough of pre-recorded courses then this is perfect!  We are delivering the content online - Live!  Teams can get involved, interact with each other, and have great discussions. We deliver a suite of programmes to support their development pathway of GP admin staff.  Just £79+vat pp for a half day workshop with resources. The second in the series is: Productive Conversations in Challenging Situations This workshop will provide an opportunity to understand why patients are experiencing conflict within themselves, what the impact is on their behaviour and how we can effectively work with them to find a positive solution. We add value by discussing the importance of the role your team play and how they can manage their own conflict when dealing with challenging situations. This workshop is based on the Chimp Paradox theory (by Professor Stephen Peters). We use the analogy of Chimp to make it memorable and fun to learn about! It's suitable for all staff (new and more experienced). We also encourage the line manager to participate so that they can follow up on the content using our manager support pack - enabling staff to sustain and embed the learning. The programme will cover the following: Understanding and defining conflict Why conflict happens Identifying & recognising different conflict types How to have more productive conversations Tools to help respond effectively and have problem solving conversations Keeping yourself 'safe', avoiding triggers and escalation Review, Reflect, Reset We will be running multiple dates so that you can enrol small groups of staff any one time, leaving you enough people to man the helm!If you have any questions then please do get in touch,lucy@thedevelopmentpeople.co.uk

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers and other professionals who want to gain the critical skills to successfully interact with or lead others through cooperative teamwork, as well as those desiring to improve their overall communication skills will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the difference between hearing and listening Enhance interpersonal relationships through the use of verbal and non-verbal communication Apply techniques to move towards high-quality conversation Create a positive impression through a powerful introduction Influence others through sharing perspectives and opinions constructively Use logic and emotion to persuade and collaborate Identify ways of sharing thoughts and opinions constructively Prepare for and conduct simple negotiations This course will prepare students for the collaborative situations inherent in every facet of business, whether working with colleagues, partners, vendors, or clients. 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. The Importance of Interpersonal Skills 2. Verbal Communication Techniques Hearing versus Actively Listening Connecting with Powerful Communication 3. Non-Verbal Communication Understanding the Elements of Vocal Delivery Interpreting and Applying Body Language Building Self-Awareness 4. Creating a Powerful First Impression Creating a Powerful Introduction Cultivating Your Impact 5. The Art of Conversation Mastering the 4 Levels of a Conversation Moving a Conversation Along Applying Tools for Deepening Conversation 6. Influence and Persuasion Influencing Others Seeing the Other Side Building Bridges Extending Your Influence 7. Interacting Positively Applying Logic and Owning Emotions Disagreeing Constructively Bringing People to Your Side Building Consensus 8. Negotiation Basics Planning for Negotiation Managing the 4 Stages of Negotiation Arriving at an Agreement Additional course details: Nexus Humans Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 This course is intended for New managers wanting to become skilled in their management roles will benefit from this course Overview Describe the roles that a manager has in an organization Identify and nurture talent in your team Build a management vision for success Create strategies to motivate and empower your team Combine leadership qualities and influence skills to motivate your team Plan and manage effective meetings In this course, students will learn how to confidently acquire and build these skills through relevant discussions, team and individual activities. 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. The Manager\'s Role Distinguishing a Manager\'s Role from Function Understanding Interpersonal, Informational, and Decision Roles 2. Building a Shared Vision Defining a Shared Vision Building a Strong Vision Creating and Communicating a Vision Statement Identifying Benefits of Your Vision 3. Leadership and Influence Identifying the Characteristics and Qualities of a Leader Modeling the Way and Enabling Others to Act Encouraging Your Inner Innovator and Mastering the Art of Persuasion Creating Mutual Respect Effectively Communicating and Reasoning with Others 4. Nurturing Talent Calibrating Talent Finding and Nurturing the Attributes that Meet Your Requirements Articulating Culture and Hiring for a Cultural Fit Looking to the Future - Developing and Executing a Plan Succession Planning Creating and Fostering Employee Engagement Coaching, Training, and Development 5. Delegation and Empowerment Working with Workgroups and Teams Delegating Progress Tracking and Reviewing Results 6. Building a Better Meeting Planning and Preparing a Meeting Identifying Proper Participants Creating an Agenda Evaluating the Use of Technology Additional course details: Nexus Humans Evolving into the Manager Role 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 Evolving into the Manager Role 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.

Course Description:This intensive two-day course on the Fundamentals of Dermatology for Primary Care is highly relevant for healthcare professionals in primary care, especially those lacking dermatology in their post-registration training. The course offers an opportunity to advance in practice, gain relevant competencies, and enhance clinical confidence for improved patient care.Introduction:Understanding dermatology care is vital in general practice, given that 10-15% of the primary care workload involves dermatology. Common skin conditions have a significant psychological impact on patients. The course emphasizes the importance of proper skin assessment, accurate diagnosis, and effective patient self-management for better treatment outcomes.Day One:- 09:15 AM: Coffee and registration- 09:30 AM: Introduction and course objectives- 09:40 AM: Anatomy and physiology of normal skin- 10:00 AM: Pathophysiology of acne, eczema, and psoriasis - understanding skin changes- 10:45 AM: Coffee break- 11:00 AM: The language of dermatology - effective description- 11:45 AM: Skin assessment and history-taking - recording observations- 13:00 PM: Lunch break- 13:45 PM: Recognizing skin changes: skin lesions and skin cancer - addressing concerns- 14:00 PM: Hyper and hypo pigmentation - understanding variations- 14:30 PM: Screening for skin cancer and promoting sun safety- 15:00 PM: Dermatology resources and guidelines - accessing information- 16:00 PM: Action plan, evaluation, and resources- 16:15 PM: CloseDay Two:- 09:15 AM: Welcome back and course work review- 09:30 AM: Managing acne in primary care - practical applications and treatments- 10:30 AM: Managing psoriasis in primary care - topical treatment and demonstrations- 10:45 AM: Coffee break- 11:00 AM: Managing eczema in primary care - practical challenges and solutions- 11:45 AM: Understanding patient self-management and psycho-social aspects- 12:30 PM: Lunch break- 13:30 PM: Practical emollient workshop - exploring patient preferences- 14:15 PM: Skin infections - recognition, diagnosis, and management- 14:45 PM: Genital skin conditions - Update on lichen sclerosis recognition and treatment- 15:30 PM: Practice reviews, competencies, and reflective discussion- 16:15 PM: CloseCourse Aim:To equip primary care healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical confidence to elevate dermatology care, improve patient support for common skin conditions, and ensure appropriate secondary care referral.Learning Outcomes (Day 1):- Develop a Strong Foundation: Understand skin anatomy and physiology for a comprehensive grasp of normal skin characteristics.- Decipher Pathophysiology: Discern the intricacies of common dermatology conditions, such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, understanding the underlying skin changes that drive these conditions.- Master the Language of Dermatology: Gain proficiency in describing dermatological observations accurately, facilitating effective communication and reporting.- Harness the Power of Assessment: Elevate skin assessment and history-taking skills, honing the ability to document observations and pertinent patient history with precision.- Recognise Skin Changes: Sharpen the skill of identifying skin lesions and potential indicators of skin cancer, equipped with the expertise to navigate the "when to worry" challenge.- Explore Pigmentation Variations: Delve into hyper and hypo pigmentation, understanding conditions like dermatosis papulosa nigra, sebaceous hyperplasia, solar lentigo, and freckles.- Promote Sun Safety and Dermatology Education: Grasp strategies for skin cancer screening and sun safety healthcare education, contributing to proactive patient care.- Navigate Dermatology Resources: Gain insight into valuable dermatology resources and guidelines, empowering continuous learning beyond the course.Learning Outcomes (Day 2):- Enhance Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in managing common skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema using both over-the-counter and topical treatments.- Empower Patient Support: Engage with patients to gain insights into their experiences of self-managing chronic skin conditions, focusing on psycho-social aspects and effective coping strategies.- Immerse in Practical Emollient Workshop: Participate in a tactile workshop to understand patient preferences and choices in emollient usage.- Refine Diagnostic Skills: Develop the ability to recognize, diagnose, and manage skin infections effectively, improving overall dermatological care.- Master Genital Skin Conditions: Gain updated knowledge on recognising and treating genital skin conditions like lichen sclerosis, enhancing expertise in a specialized area.- Reflect and Consolidate: Engage in reflective discussions, reviewing competencies gained during the course and integrating newfound insights.Course Conclusion:Conclude the two-day course with a profound sense of accomplishment, armed with enriched dermatological knowledge, practical skills, and patient-centered strategies that will positively influence your professional practice.

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) is intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environment (for example a workshop, classroom or training environment). Learners who undertake this qualification will be able to understand the principles and requirements of assessment, different types of assessment methods, planning assessment, learner involvement within assessment, assessment decisions, quality assurance, information management and legal and good practice within assessment. If you will also assess knowledge and understanding in the work environment, we recommend that you complete the full CAVA certificate, here. If you require knowledge of assessment but do not have access to learners, or do not intend to practice as an assessor, click here. Learners will achieve 9 credits across 2 units: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Help! I can't Wait to ask for a Break...and more! This workshop is a must for parents, caregivers and professionals working and/or living with people who have complex communication needs. You will learn how to teach critical communication skills that lead to greater independence in the home, work, school and community settings. We review nine specific skills: requesting reinforcers, requesting help, requesting a break, indicating yes and no, waiting, following directions, schedule-following and transitioning. Through lecture, demonstrations, video and participatory activities, you will acquire specific teaching strategies that are relevant for anyone who has limited communication skills, regardless of their communicative modality (e.g., Picture Exchange Communication System [PECS], signing, device use, speech). WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Define functional communication Identify and evaluate nine critical communication skills Design effective teaching strategies to promote these skills independent of modality Incorporate effective visual strategies for all communicators Incorporate critical communication skills into functional activities and routines WORKSHOP DETAILS Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Tuition Includes: Detailed handout with space for note taking, delegate practise/resources pack - value £15 Certificate of Attendance CEUs: 6.0 BACB CEUs; Satisfactory completion of this course requires participants to be present for the duration of the course and to participate in all student responding activities (e.g. questions, role play, quizzes, and surveys). Pyramid Educational Consultants is an approved BACB ACE Provider for Learning (Type 2) Continuing Education Credits. The BACB does not warrant, endorse, sponsor, approve, or partner with the event, organisation, or instructor.

Management of Value (MoV®) Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training This interactive MoV® Practitioner course provides a modular and case-study-driven approach to learning Management of Value (MoV). The core knowledge is structured and comprehensive; and well-rounded modules cover the methodology and various techniques. A case study is used to help appreciate the relevance of MoV in its practical application. What you will Learn The MoV Practitioner Course prepares you for the MoV Practitioner exam. Individuals certified at the MoV Practitioner level will be able to: Apply Management of Value (MoV) principles, processes and techniques, and advocate the benefits of this application appropriately to the senior Management. Develop a plan of MoV activities for the whole lifecycle of small and large projects and programs. Plan an MoV study, tailoring it to particular projects or programs and developing practical study or workshop handbooks as required. Understand and articulate value in relation to organizational objectives. Prioritize value drivers using function analysis and use these to demonstrate how value might be improved. Quantify monetary and non-monetary value using the Value Index, Value Metrics and the Value for Money ratio. Describe and comment on the application of various techniques relevant to MoV. Monitor improvements in value realized throughout a project lifecycle and capture learning which can be transferred to future projects. Offer suggestions and guidance about embedding MoV into an organization, including policy issues, undertake a health check, assess maturity and competence, and provide guidance on typical roles and responsibilities. Understand and articulate the use of MoV within other Best Management Practice methods and its contributions to them Benefits of Taking This Course Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Organise and contribute constructively to a Management of Value (MoV) Study Demonstrate a knowledge of MoV principles, processes, approach, and environment Analyse a company, programme or project to establish its organisational value includes identification and weighting of Value Drivers Pass the AXELOS Practitioner Examination Function Analysis Customer FAST Diagram Value Tree Development Weighting Attributes Paired Comparisons Developing a Value Profile Developing a Value Index Value for Money Ratio Stimulating Innovation Value Engineering Option Evaluation and Selection Evaluation Matrix Value and Value for Money Timing and Planning Teams and Stakeholders MoV in the Organization Integrating with Best Management Practice Relationship between Process and Approach

Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing