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Effective technical writing (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

The aim of this programme is to help attendees create better quality technical documents in an organised and efficient manner. It will give those new to the topic an appreciation of how to approach the task professionally whilst those with more experience will be able to refresh and refine their skills. The programme comprises three complementary one-day modules: The programme presents a structured methodology for creating technical documents and provides a range of practical techniques that help delegates put principles into practice. Although not essential, it is strongly advised that delegates for modules 2 and 3 have already attended module 1, or another equivalent course. Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. This course will: Explain the qualities and benefits of well written technical documents Present a structured approach for producing technical documents Review the essential skills of effective technical writing Demonstrate practical methods to help create better documents Provide tools and techniques for specification and report writing Review how technical documents should be issued and controlled Note: the content of each module as shown here is purely indicative and can be adapted to suit your particular requirements. Module 1: Essential skills for technical writers 1 Introduction to the programme Aims and objectives of the module Introductions and interests of participants 2 Creating effective technical documents What is technical writing? how does it differ from other writing? Key qualities of an effective technical document Communication essentials and the challenges faced by technical writers The lessons of experience: how the best writers write The five key steps : prepare - organise - write - edit - release (POWER) 3 Preparing to write Defining the document aims and objectives; choosing the title Understanding technical readers and their needs Getting organised; planning and managing the process Integrating technical and commercial elements The role of intellectual property rights (IPR), eg, copyright 4 Organising the content The vital role of structure in technical documents Deciding what to include and how to organise the information Categorising information: introductory, key and supporting Tools and techniques for scoping and structuring the document Creating and using document templates - pro's and con's 5 Writing the document Avoiding 'blinding them with science': the qualities of clear writing Problem words and words that confuse; building and using a glossary Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance Avoiding common causes of ambiguity; being concise and ensuring clarity Using diagrams and other graphics; avoiding potential pitfalls 6 Editing and releasing the document Why editing is difficult; developing a personal editing strategy Some useful editing tools and techniques Key requirements for document issue and control Module 2: Creating better specifications 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' writing process for specifications 2 Creating better specifications The role and characteristics of an effective specification Specifications and contracts; the legal role of specifications Deciding how to specify; understanding functional and design requirements Developing the specification design; applying the principles of BS 7373 Getting organised: the key stages in compiling an effective specification 3 Preparing to write a specification Defining the scope of the specification; deciding what to include and what not Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming The why/what/how pyramid; establishing and understanding requirements Clarifying priorities; separating needs and desires: the MoSCoW method Useful quantitative techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify 4 Organising the content The role of structure in specifications Typical contents and layout for a specification What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the specification Identifying and understanding the specification reader Key words: will, shall, must; building and using a glossary Writing performance targets that are clear and unambiguous Choosing and using graphics Exercise: writing a specification 6 Editing and releasing the document Key editing issues for specifications Issue and control of specifications Module 3: Writing better reports 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the day Introductions and interests of participants The 'POWER' technical writing process for technical reports 2 Creating better reports What is a technical report? types and formats of report The role and characteristics of an effective technical report Understanding technical report readers and their needs The commercial role and impact of technical reports Getting organised: the key stages in compiling a technical report 3 Preparing to write reports Agreeing the terms of reference; defining aims and objectives Being clear about constraints; defining what is not to be included Legal aspects and intellectual property rights (IPR) for reports Preparing the ground; gathering information and reference documents Keeping track of information: note making, cataloguing and cross referencing Tools and techniques for developing a valid and convincing argument 4 Organising the content The role of structure reviewed; some typical report structures Who needs what: identifying the varied needs of the readership What goes where: introductory, key and supporting sections Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub sections Detailed contents of each sub-section Exercise: applying the tools and techniques 5 Writing the report Planning the storyline: the report as a journey in understanding Recognising assumptions about the reader; what they do and don't know Converting complex concepts into understandable statements Presenting technical data and its analysis; the role of graphics Presenting the case simply whilst maintaining technical integrity Exercise: writing a technical report 6 Editing and releasing the report Key editing issues for technical reports Issue and control of technical reports

Effective technical writing (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Presentation skills for salespeople (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

We've all sat through far more bad presentations than good ones, but knowing what 'good' looks like is easier than successfully replicating it. Sales presentations are a performance and, as salespeople, fluffing our lines can cost us a lot more than hurt pride. Having discovered and understood the specific needs and burning issues our prospect has, then this course will help any salesperson avoid dropping the ball and instead wowing their prospects with a high-impact, tailored and compelling case for purchase. This course will help participants: Prepare mentally and physically for stand-up presentations Use voice modulation and bullet-pointing to demand attention Avoid boring their prospects Master the do's and don'ts of PowerPoint Deal more effectively with technical hitches and prospect's interruptions Use eye contact and engagement to avoid prospects 'tuning out' Deploy best practice essentials for presenting with colleagues Steer through the toughest Q&A 1 Preparing your presentation Mindset Knowing your objective(s) Vocal warm-up techniques Assembling pre-agreed benefits Time management Room set-up Technical preparation 2 How to open your presentation Vocal energy Summary and agreement of prospect's needs How to have posture and confidence Use of humour What to do with those dreaded hands Confident v non-confident body language 3 How to get and keep people's attention Bullet pointing Linking benefits to specific, stated needs Practical exercise - formulating and delivering tailored benefits Being selective with features Third party reinforcement and case studies 'Watering the garden' eye contact technique Practical exercise - participants practise 'sharing out' eye contact to audience How to handle a prospect's negative body language Handling interruptions 4 Presenting in groups Credentialing all participants Role delineation for group presentations Edifying other participants' messages - do's and don'ts How to maintain energy when not speaking Practical exercise - good and bad practice when not speaking Teamwork in Q&A sessions How to hand over professionally 5 PowerPoint do's and don'ts Use of visual aids Good and bad PowerPoint slides How to make PowerPoint work for you Classic PowerPoint errors Avoiding and handling technical problems Good and bad flipchart practice 6 Closing and / or achieving next action steps Power of summary Good Q&A practice Handling objections Practical exercise - handling objections on one's feet Creating consensus among prospect panel What to do when prospects disagree with each other When to trial close How to close on next action steps 7 Wrap-up Key learning points from each participant Action steps to be implemented on next presentations

Presentation skills for salespeople (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Selling with NLP (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

Take your sales people from average to high performance. Motivate and develop experienced sales professionals with some new insights and learning. Applying NLP principles, techniques and models, this workshop will introduce the core attitudes and behaviours that differentiate the excellent sales person from the average one. The programme will help participants: Understand and adopt the mindset and beliefs needed for sales excellence Build rapport and connect with buyers at a deeper and more personal level Recognise some of the thinking and language patterns that make each individual unique Ask powerful questions to further understand the unique world of the individual and how they make decisions Apply tools and techniques to empathise with clients - seeing things from their perspectives Tailor their sales approach to the individual buyer's style, and talk in their language Influence with integrity and sell to organisations and individuals successfully 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the programme Personal introductions and objectives Workshop overview 2 An introduction to NLP and sales excellence with NLP An overview of NLP and applying it to selling The pillars of NLP The NLP model of communication The difference that makes the difference 3 Building enhanced rapport Defining rapport and why it is important when selling Going beyond the initial small talk Building relationships with individual decision-makers Matching and mirroring Levels of rapport 4 Understanding the buyer's personal buying map How we take in, filter and process information How we judge others based on our own experiences of the world The different ways in which we communicate when selling Recognising and understanding the language and thinking patterns of others Adapting your sales communication style to different buyers 5 Making sense of the buying process How we filter information through our senses Understanding how we see, hear and experience the world Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic buyers Listening for key insights What different buyers want from you to help them to buy Applying sensory awareness to the sales process 6 Successful sales mindset The connection between thoughts and actions The sales beliefs of excellence Identifying negative thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back How to change your mindset Adopting the sales beliefs of excellence 7 Powerful questions Reviewing and honing your questioning skills Understanding the questions that great sales people ask Avoiding assumptions Clean language questions Getting to the bottom of it - precision questions Turbo-charging how you qualify 8 Influencing with integrity Understanding empathy Stepping into the buyer's shoes Speaking the buyer's language Tailoring your sales approach to the individual Match, pace, lead - how to take your buyer with you 9 Putting it all together Personal learning summary and action plans

Selling with NLP (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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WORKPLACE COUNSELLING SERVICES

4.9(27)

By Miss Date Doctor Dating Coach London, Couples Therapy

Miss Date Doctor workplace counselling services will provide services for your employees and support them with their relationship and life problems. We have a team of highly experienced and qualified professionals. The team is CPD, ICF, UKCP and BACP accredited. The M.D.D team consists of life coaches, counsellors and therapists. We offer three different packages for employers dependant on the size of your workforce. We are the most modern coaching and counselling platform in the UK. The workplace counselling services we offer have been tailored specifically to modern times and are very objective-driven and problem-solving based. We aim to give your employees the support they need whenever they need it. Call 03333443853 or email:enquiries@relationshipsmdd.com to get the solutions you need for your employees today. https://relationshipsmdd.com/workplace-counselling-services/

WORKPLACE COUNSELLING SERVICES
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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10 Secrets to Writing a Business Administration Thesis That Stands Out

5.0(22)

By The Academic Papers UK

There are multiple steps and proven strategies that will help you write your Business Administration thesis impressively.

10 Secrets to Writing a Business Administration Thesis That Stands Out
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
FREE

This comprehensive course, developed in line with the esteemed guidelines of the Resuscitation Council (UK), Skills for Health, and the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (RCS Ed), is designed to enhance your abilities in delivering superior emergency care across various settings.

FREC 4
Delivered In-Person in Bury St Edmunds + 1 more or UK WideFlexible Dates
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Mastering Board Leadership for a Sustainable Future

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview Explore trading and hedging applications of barrier options across interest rate, FX, and equity markets. Who the course is for Executives of listed companies who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in ESG and sustainability. Corporate professionals who want to integrate ESG initiatives into their organizations and improve their ESG programs. ESG professionals who want to gain a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Mastering Board Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Risk Management For Financial Institutions

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview Learn how to price equity options and the features that make them different from other asset classes. Explore how to use these products for taking equity risk, yield enhancement and portfolio protection Who the course is for Risk managers Bank treasury professionals Finance Internal Audit Senior management Fixed Income, FX, Credit and Equities traders Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Risk Management For Financial Institutions
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Understanding Blockchain Technology: WEB3 Universe - From TradFi to DeFi

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview The objective of this course is to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in WEB 3 technologies and crypto assets. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the underlying principles of blockchain, the operational mechanics of cryptocurrencies, the potential impact of these technologies on the banking sector and the latest trends. Who the course is for Consultants Analysts Managers C-Level executives People in need of knowledge to develop a blockchain strategy People working with blockchain projects Regulators Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Understanding Blockchain Technology: WEB3 Universe - From TradFi to DeFi
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Advanced Options Pricing and Hedging Volatility Risk

5.0(5)

By Finex Learning

Overview This two-day intensive course is ideal for finance professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in options trading and volatility management. The course will cover option pricing and risk management techniques. Exploring differences between physical and cash-settled options European versus American/Bermudan options, and the implications of deferred premiums. Examining the role of volatility in option pricing & Managing First-Generation Exotics. Who the course is for Derivative traders Quants and research analysts Fund managers, fund of funds Structured product teams Financial and valuation controllers Risk managers and regulators Bank and corporate treasury managers IT Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Advanced Options Pricing and Hedging Volatility Risk
Delivered in Internationally or OnlineFlexible Dates
Price on Enquiry