Course Duration: 1–2 days (or modular format across 3–4 sessions) Target Audience: Managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for leading or being part of a high-performance team. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the key characteristics of high-performing teams. Apply strategies to build trust, collaboration, and accountability. Leverage diversity and strengths within the team. Align team goals with organisational objectives. Overcome challenges and navigate through conflict. Measure and sustain high performance over time. Course Outline Module 1: The Foundations of High-Performing Teams What defines a high-performing team? The stages of team development (Tuckman Model: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) Key traits of successful teams (trust, collaboration, accountability) The importance of team culture and values Module 2: Team Roles and Dynamics Understanding team roles (e.g., Belbin’s Team Roles, Gallup’s StrengthsFinder) Building diverse teams with complementary skills Encouraging collaboration over competition Strategies for integrating different personalities and work styles Module 3: Leadership for High Performance The role of a leader in high-performing teams Transformational leadership vs transactional leadership Delegation and empowering team members Creating a vision and setting clear expectations Module 4: Building Trust and Effective Communication The role of trust in team performance Building rapport and psychological safety Developing active listening and feedback skills Encouraging open, honest, and transparent communication Module 5: Goal Setting and Alignment The SMART goal framework for teams Aligning team goals with organisational strategy Prioritising and tracking team performance Creating individual and team accountability Module 6: Conflict Management and Problem Solving Understanding and addressing team conflict Strategies for resolving disagreements and promoting collaboration Facilitating difficult conversations Problem-solving techniques and decision-making processes Module 7: Motivation, Recognition, and Sustaining Performance Motivating team members and recognising achievements Building a culture of continuous improvement Measuring team performance (KPIs, feedback loops, 360-degree reviews) Keeping momentum in long-term projects Module 8: Measuring Success and Continuously Improving Tools for measuring team effectiveness (e.g., surveys, team assessments) Adjusting processes and practices to ensure continuous high performance Developing a personal and team action plan for ongoing growth Creating a feedback loop for long-term success Delivery Style Interactive discussions and team exercises Group activities, role-playing, and case studies Practical tools and frameworks for immediate application Peer feedback and group coaching Course Materials Provided Participant workbook with key concepts, templates, and worksheets Team development toolkits (e.g., team assessment forms, feedback templates) Leadership and team-building resources for further learning Personal action plan template for team growth Optional Add-ons Personalised team assessment and tailored development plan Ongoing coaching sessions for team leaders Facilitated team-building activities for real-world application Post-course team performance follow-up and support
This course is very much a discussion, so be prepared to present and critically analyse your own and class mates work. You will also need to bring a few examples of work you have done in the past. Learning and applying best practice visualisation principles will improve effective discussions amongst decision makers throughout your organisation. As a result more end-users of your dashboards will be able to make better decisions, more quickly. This 2 Day training course is aimed at analysts with good working knowledge of BI tools (we use Tableau to present, but attendees can use their own software such as Power BI or Qlik Sense). It is a great preparation for taking advanced certifications, such as Tableau Certified Professional. Contact us to discuss the Visual Analytics Best Practice course Email us if you are interested in an on-site course, or would be interested in different dates and locations This Tableau Desktop training intermediate course is designed for the professional who has a solid foundation with Tableau and is looking to take it to the next level. Attendees should have a good understanding of the fundamental concepts of building Tableau worksheets and dashboards typically achieved from having attended our Tableau Desktop Foundation Course. At the end of this course you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. The Tableau Desktop Analyst training course is aimed at people who are used to working with MS Excel or other Business Intelligence tools and who have preferably been using Tableau already for basic reporting. The course includes the following topics: WHAT IS VISUAL ANALYSIS? Visual Analytics Visual Analytics Process Advantages of Visual Analysis Exercise: Interpreting Visualisations HOW DO WE PROCESS VISUAL INFORMATION? Memory and Processing Types Exercise: Identifying Types of Processing Cognitive Load Exercise: Analysing Cognitive Load Focus and Guide the Viewer Remove Visual Distractions Organise Information into Chunks Design for Proximity Exercise: Reducing Cognitive Load SENSORY MEMORY Pre-attentive Attributes Quantitatively-Perceived Attributes Categorically-Perceived Attributes Exercise: Analysing Pre-attentive Attributes Form & Attributes Exercise: Using Form Effectively Colour & Attributes Exercise: Using Colour Effectively Position & Attributes Exercise: Using Position Effectively ENSURING VISUAL INTEGRITY Informing without Misleading Gestalt Principles Visual Area Axis & Scale Colour Detail Exercise: Informing without Misleading CHOOSING THE RIGHT VISUALISATION Comparing and Ranking Categories Comparing Measures Comparing Parts to Whole Viewing Data Over Time Charts Types for Mapping Viewing Correlation Viewing Distributions Viewing Specific Values DASHBOARDS AND STORIES Exercise: Picking the Chart Type Exercise: Brainstorming Visual Best Practice Development Process for Dashboards and Stories Plan the Visualisation Create the Visualisation Test the Visualisation Exercise: Designing Dashboards and Stories This training course includes over 20 hands-on exercises to help participants “learn by doing” and to assist group discussions around real-life use cases. Each attendee receives an extensive training manual which covers the theory, practical applications and use cases, exercises and solutions together with a USB with all the materials required for the training. The course starts at 09:30 on the first day and ends at 17:00. On the second day the course starts at 09:00 and ends at 17:00. Students must bring their own laptop with an active version of Tableau Desktop 10.5 (or later) pre-installed. What People Are Saying About This Course "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G. "The course tutor Steve was incredibly helpful and taught the information very well while making the two days very enjoyable."Bradd P. "The host and his courses will give you the tools and confidence that you need to be comfortable with Tableau."Jack S. "Steve was fantastic with his knowledge and knowhow about the product. Where possible he made sure you could put demonstrations in to working practice, to give the audience a clear understanding."Tim H. "This was a very interesting and helpful course, which will definitely help me produce smarter, cleaner visualisations that will deliver more data-driven insights within our business."Richard A. "Steve is very open to questions and will go out of his way to answer any query. Thank you"Wasif N. "Steve was willing to address questions arising from his content in a full and understandable way"Lisa L. "Really enjoyed the course and feel the subject and the way it was taught was very close to my needs"James G.
Crisis and Trauma Counselling in Early Childhood Course Overview This course offers an in-depth exploration of crisis and trauma counselling specifically within early childhood. It provides an understanding of the psychological impacts of disasters and traumatic events on children, alongside strategies for addressing these challenges. Learners will explore developmental stages, trauma reactions, and how to assist young children in recovering from traumatic experiences. Upon completion, participants will gain essential skills to support children’s mental health in critical situations, equipping them for roles that require expertise in crisis intervention and trauma recovery. Course Description In this comprehensive course, learners will examine the definition of disaster, crisis, and trauma, and the psychological effects of such events on children. Topics include understanding trauma reactions at different developmental stages, recognising problematic emotional responses, and offering appropriate support in the aftermath of crises. Case studies will provide practical insights into common challenges faced by children in crisis, helping learners understand how to manage these reactions effectively. Throughout the course, participants will build critical skills necessary for managing trauma in young children and providing support tailored to their developmental needs. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge in child psychology, mental health, and crisis intervention. Crisis and Trauma Counselling in Early Childhood Curriculum Module 01: Definition of Disaster, Crisis and Trauma Module 02: Effects of Disaster and Traumatic Events on Human Psychology Module 03: Children and Trauma Module 04: Traumatic Reaction by Developmental Period Module 05: Helping Children After a Traumatic Event Module 06: Case Examples – Problematic Reaction (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand trauma counselling in early childhood Professionals aiming to enhance their skills in child psychology and mental health Beginners with an interest in childhood trauma and crisis intervention Educators, social workers, and counsellors working with children Career Path Child Psychologist Early Childhood Educator Trauma Counsellor Social Worker specialising in child welfare Child Mental Health Specialist Child Protection Officer
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Engineering Foundation course are individuals involved in engineering and technical practices such as: DevOps Practice owners and process designers Developers, QA engineers and Managers who are interested in understanding how DevOps works. Employees and managers responsible for engineering or improving processes. Consultants guiding their clients through process improvement and DevOps initiatives. Anyone responsible for: Managing process-related requirements Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of processes Maximizing the value of processes Overview The learning objectives for DevOps Engineering Foundation include an understanding of: How to engineer DevOps solutions DevOps Technologies Applications Architectures Continuous Integration Continuous Testing Ephemeral Elastic Infrastructures Continuous Delivery and Deployment Metrics, Monitoring, Observability and Governance DevOps Humans Future Trends This course explains the many aspects of DevOps engineering that leaders and practitioners can execute upon. While DevOps Foundation provides an overview of DevOps, this course will provide a closer look at the implementation process from an engineering perspective. It is an in depth view of the major aspects of engineering DevOps. An engineering approach is critical to DevOps journeys. This course provides the foundations of knowledge, principles and practices from a technical perspective needed to engineer a successful DevOps solution. DevOps Engineering Introduction DevOps Foundations Principles and Practices Related Frameworks Performance and Benefits DevOps Technology Source and Artifacts Control CI/CD pipelines Tools and Toolchains Application Release Automation Value Stream Management Applications Architectures and Continuous Integration Application Architectures Containers Continuous integration Continuous Testing CT Tenets Test creation & TDD Test acceleration Test results Test management Test environment management Ephemeral Elastic Infrastructures Virtual and Cloud Configuration management Infra-as-code Containers Orchestration GitOps Continuous Delivery and Deployment Continuous Delivery and Deployment Release Automation Deployment Strategies Metrics, Monitoring, Observability, Governance DevOps Metrics Monitoring Observability Governance DevOps Engineering Humans Culture Team Topologies Continuous Learning Future DevOps Trends Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevOps Engineering Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Engineering Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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.
UK Politics Course Overview This course offers a comprehensive introduction to UK politics, providing an in-depth understanding of its structures, systems, and key political processes. Covering essential topics such as democracy, electoral systems, political parties, and pressure groups, the course offers valuable insights into how the UK’s political system operates. Learners will explore the dynamics between government, society, and international relations, equipping themselves with knowledge applicable to a wide range of professional settings. By the end of the course, students will gain a solid foundation in UK politics, enabling them to engage with current affairs more critically and effectively. Course Description The UK Politics course delves into the core components of the UK political system, exploring the history and functioning of democracy, electoral systems, and the role of political parties and pressure groups. Learners will gain an understanding of the structure and powers of government, the electoral process, and how the UK engages in global politics, particularly in relation to the European Union. The course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, empowering learners to critically analyse political developments and debates. Key skills gained will include political analysis, problem-solving in political contexts, and an ability to engage with policy discussions. UK Politics Curriculum Module 01: Overview of UK Politics Module 02: Concept of Democracy Module 03: Electoral Systems Module 04: Political Parties in UK’s Representative Democracy Module 05: Pressure Groups in the UK Module 06: The European Union (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the UK political system. Professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge of political structures. Beginners with an interest in politics and governance. Anyone looking to improve their analytical skills in political contexts. Career Path Political Analyst Policy Advisor Public Relations Specialist Government Official International Relations Consultant Political Campaigner
Certified Project Manager Course Overview: The "Certified Project Manager" course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required for effective project management. Covering key topics such as leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and change management, this course provides a comprehensive foundation for managing projects from start to finish. It is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their project management expertise and ensure successful project delivery. By the end of this course, learners will be prepared to manage projects efficiently, aligning them with organisational goals while maintaining focus on quality, budget, and timelines. Course Description: This course offers an in-depth exploration of project management principles, including project communication, leadership, and stakeholder management. Learners will delve into project methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and performance assessment, ensuring they can lead projects effectively within diverse environments. The curriculum also covers critical topics like change management and scope definition, preparing learners to manage projects through every stage. Through the course, learners will gain valuable insights into essential project management tools, techniques, and strategies to address challenges and optimise project outcomes. This course is structured to provide a solid foundation in project management, preparing learners for a successful career in the field. Certified Project Manager Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction & Overview Module 02: Teams & Leadership Module 03: Project Communication Module 04: Stakeholder Management Module 05: The Basics of Project Management Module 06: Scope and Requirements Module 07: Developmental Methodologies Module 08: Effective Budgets & Schedules Module 09: Project Performance Module 10: Change Management (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop their project management skills. Professionals aiming to advance their careers in project management. Beginners with an interest in managing projects across industries. Those seeking to understand the fundamentals of project management processes. Career Path: Project Manager Programme Manager Project Coordinator Operations Manager Team Leader Project Analyst Construction Project Manager IT Project Manager
This course will move a manager’s focus away from simply reviewing last year’s financial performance, toward the development of an interactive approach, designed to really understand financial performance and the consequence of inaction. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • The confidence to use budgeting tools and techniques • An understanding of the demands of financial management • The ability to analyse and challenge financial and accounting • Information • An understanding of fixed and variable costs and how these affect the sales price and profitability • Understanding the challenges of overhead allocation • Understanding the P&L • Developing awareness of fundamental investment appraisal techniques COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • Budget Definitions & Planning • Designing and developing a budget • Performance reporting systems & cost control • Zero-based budgeting systems • Understanding business costs (FC & VC) • Understanding variance analysis • Profit and Loss & Balance Sheet
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours Additional course details: Nexus Humans ES07 IBM z/OS JCL and Utilities 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 ES07 IBM z/OS JCL and Utilities 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.
The need for key staff to have commercial skills is paramount, as the public sector is increasingly opened up as a commercial market, in which organisations compete against each other and the private sector for contracts. Generating additional income and being commercially aware is vital for this to be a success, and is what many public sector organisations are looking to do. This programme will help you: See commercial awareness as not just another skill-set, but as a different mind-set Use a variety of tried-and-tested commercial, analytical decision-making techniques and tools Define your commercial objectives Develop a strategic focus Start looking at service clients as market segments Analyse, in a competitive context, your service offering Plan a commercial strategy, prepare for its implementation and see it through to execution 1 What is commercial thinking? Understand what it means to be a commercial thinker Identifying commercial opportunities often involves not only a different skill set but also a different mindset; looking at the services that you provide 2 Defining strategic commercial objectives Defining your key commercial objectives Prioritising your strategic objectives Two key strategic planning tools:Resource and Competency MatrixPESTLE How to apply these tools to your particular situation 3 Developing a strategic focus Decision-making on how to compete in the markets identified by your strategic objectives requires a strategic focus Developing strategic focus A tool for helping you to make those decisions: using the Ansoff Matrix 4 Defining customer targets How to think more commercially by understanding who all your customers are and how they differ from each other how to apply the principles to your areas to identify the type of customers you have and their key characteristics - Customer segmentation Who are your customers? How do their needs vary? - Scenarios 5 The competitive market place Understanding the competitive forces at play Different types of competition Analysing your competitive environment using Porter's 5 Forces model 6 Meeting stakeholder expectations Two simple models to help you identify the key stakeholders who could influence your commercial environment How to use your stakeholders to help you achieve your commercial objectives 7 Implementation - systems, structures and processes Effective commercial activity involves working with others to implement ideas and strategies What do you need to have in place before you implement your commercial strategy? How to health-check your organisation prior to implementation using the McKinsey 7S framework 8 Implementation - people and culture A good commercial strategy only works if the people involved buy in to the ideas and if the culture of the organisation is conducive to the effective implementation How the latest thinking in behavioural economics can help you develop your culture and people to work commercially 9 Tools and checklists Be more commercial within your sphere of influence using a commercial checklist to help you Using the checklist as a benchmark against the most commercially aware organisations Using the checklist as a health check - both corporately and individually