947 Design courses in Gerrards Cross

Join us for Giving and Receiving Feedback, an interactive session designed to help you build confidence in delivering timely, clear, and constructive feedback. During this session, you will: Learn techniques to deliver impactful and supportive feedback Understand how feedback supports individual and team growth Explore how to create an ongoing feedback culture This in-person session, led by Gail Zaleski, will give you the tools to communicate feedback in a way that drives performance and builds trust. Session Details: Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Location: In-person Facilitator: Gail Zaleski All employees are welcome and encouraged to attend this practical and valuable development session.

Psychological Safety – Building Trust and Openness in Your Team We are delighted to invite you to Psychological Safety, an engaging in-person session designed to help you foster an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up, share ideas, and take interpersonal risks without fear. In this session, you will: Explore the key elements of psychological safety Assess your own trust-building strengths and areas for growth Identify practical actions to help create a psychologically safe environment within your team Led by Gail Zaleski, this workshop offers valuable insights for anyone looking to strengthen team dynamics, enhance collaboration, and build a culture of openness and mutual respect. Session Details: Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: In-person Facilitator: Gail Zaleski All employees are welcome and encouraged to attend this valuable development session.

Learning@Biogen – Discover Your Development Opportunities We are excited to invite you to Learning@Biogen, a short and informative session designed to help you navigate the wide range of learning and development resources available across the organisation. Led by our global learning partner, Gail Zaleski, this session will: Introduce Biogen’s enterprise learning offerings for individuals, people managers, and leaders Show you where to access learning resources Help you begin or continue your personal and professional development journey Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your skills to the next level, this session will guide you on how to make the most of the learning opportunities at Biogen. Session Details: Date: Tuesday 13th May Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Hybrid- Office Location: Room: Beech Facilitator: Gail Zaleski All employees are encouraged to attend and take the next step in their development journey.

Learning@Biogen – Discover Your Development Opportunities We are excited to invite you to Learning@Biogen, a short and informative session designed to help you navigate the wide range of learning and development resources available across the organisation. Led by our global learning partner, Gail Zaleski, this session will: Introduce Biogen’s enterprise learning offerings for individuals, people managers, and leaders Show you where to access learning resources Help you begin or continue your personal and professional development journey Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your skills to the next level, this session will guide you on how to make the most of the learning opportunities at Biogen. Session Details: Date: Thursday 15th May Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Hybrid- Office Location: Room: Beech Facilitator: Gail Zaleski All employees are encouraged to attend and take the next step in their development journey.

Learning@Biogen – Discover Your Development Opportunities We are excited to invite you to Learning@Biogen, a short and informative session designed to help you navigate the wide range of learning and development resources available across the organisation. Led by our global learning partner, Gail Zaleski, this session will: Introduce Biogen’s enterprise learning offerings for individuals, people managers, and leaders Show you where to access learning resources Help you begin or continue your personal and professional development journey Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your skills to the next level, this session will guide you on how to make the most of the learning opportunities at Biogen. Session Details: Date: Thursday 15th May Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Hybrid- Office Location: Room: Beech Facilitator: Gail Zaleski All employees are encouraged to attend and take the next step in their development journey.

At KBM Training and Recruitment, we provide quality practical training in accountancy for all levels. Our training programs are designed to provide great insight on the practical aspects of accountancy. All trainings are delivered on a one-to-one basis and is 100% Practical. KBM Training and Recruitment provides accounting qualifications for AAT, management accountant, SAP & bookkeeping course online in London.

The aim of this course is to expose the commercial context within which technical work is carried out. It is to allow technical staff to understand how they fit into a larger picture, why they may be asked to undertake tasks that may not appear to be technical and the impact their interactions have within the commercial context. The scope of the programme includes: The course emphasises the collaborative nature of delivery and the need to offer value to customers. The principal training objectives for this programme are to help participants: Understand why technical roles are broader than we might assume Appreciate the importance of, and the need to support, sales Value the idea of 'Good Enough' Recognise what can affect profitability Realise the future needs protecting 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 That's not my job! How we see our own role in work How other people see our role Stakeholders: who are they and why do they matter? The organisational backdrop What is my role really? 3 Sales and marketing Where does the money come from? Where do we find customers? The sales process One-off sales versus repeat business Customer/supplier relationships What something costs versus what the customer will pay The value chain 4 Estimating Purpose of estimates The problem with precision Five estimating techniques 5 Change control Can you just do this for me? When being helpful leads to bankruptcy How to deal with change requests 6 Risk management Risk in projects Risk in operations Categories of risk 7 The value of intellectual property Issues with sharing information Commercial in confidence Non-disclosure agreements 8 Course review and action planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually What actions should be implemented to improve working with non-technical people? Conclusion

Women's Circle and Menopause Workshop A supportive space for women to discuss menopause-related challenges and explore tools for emotional wellbeing. Join us in a warm and supportive space where women can come together to share their experiences and challenges related to menopause. Each session will begin with a gentle ‘check-in’ exercise, allowing everyone to connect with their body and mind, creating a grounding moment to center ourselves. We’ll then move into small group work focused on discovering ways to bring balance to our busy lives, exchanging insights and practical tools that support emotional well-being. To finish, you can enjoy a calming, guided meditation designed to foster inner peace and resilience. This circle offers not only support but also practical exercises and reflections to navigate this life stage with compassion, understanding, and strength. GDPR Statement: Please note that I, Lisa Winn, will be handling bookings for all sessions. To facilitate this event, the names of attendees will be shared with the Biogen HR department. No additional information shared during the sessions will be disclosed, ensuring full confidentiality.

Easter Monday Pilgrimage On Easter Monday, 21 April, join a thousand other pilgrims at St Albans Cathedral for a joyful pilgrimage and service that brings people together from across the Diocese. It’s a day for everyone— grandparents, parents, young people, kids, and even dogs (muddy boots welcome). There's no need to book tickets, just turn up! Or book to let us know your church is coming. The Service Arrive at the Cathedral to gather on the beautiful Abbey Orchard before heading inside from 2:30PM for an informal service at 3PM, filled with worship, a couple of thought provoking reflections and a short communion led by Bishop Richard, Bishop of Bedford. The Journey Getting there Come however you want, by foot, by car, by bus, by train or even helicopter (not provided)! Set out from your local church or one of our designated hub churches together as a community. Whether you’re bringing a colorful banner, sharing prayers along the way, or just enjoying the journey, this is your chance to join an epic journey of celebration. Hub Churches You can journey from your local church or from one of a number of ‘Hub’ churches. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HUB CHURCHES Visit Easter Monday Pilgrimage Website

This very practical one-day IACCM-approved programme enables participants to manage the process of commercial contracting and contract management effectively and efficiently to ensure value for money, improved service, and appropriate relationships. It covers a wide range of contract types in terms of risk and value. The programme empowers participants with the tools and techniques needed to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the total process of managing contracts Exploit opportunities to extract even more added value Develop appropriate relationships with contractors Understand and use a range of contracting strategies and options Measure and improve contract performance Understand the impact of legislation on contract performance 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 Contract management An overview of the contracting process, mapping the 'territory' 3 Contract managers Skills Knowledge Attributes Responsibilities 4 Critical success factors Defining successful outcomes Effective stakeholder engagement Creating a shared vision of the outcomes 5 Placing contracts How to develop an effective specification and scope of work documents How to develop a robust contracting strategy Appropriate types of contract 6 Customers and stakeholders Customer and stakeholder analysis Managing expectations and the 'shared vision' concept to ensure customer co-operation, satisfaction, and delight 7 Working with suppliers Creating and developing commercial relationships Types of relationship How to manage difficult relationships Contractor motivational issues How to use incentives 8 Negotiation and related skills Introduction to key negotiation skills Persuading and influencing skills to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes for all 9 Dealing with change Claims and variations How to challenge contractor claims and requests for variations by making use of contractual terms Specifications to prevent false claims 10 Performance improvement How to measure and improve contractor performance Developing KPI systems Using contractual terms and conditions and basic legal principles 11 Contract close The importance of effective contract close processes 12 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning