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Our self-leadership and executive development programme can be fully ITA SDS funded supporting leaders and business owners and creating a growth plan. SDS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNTS (ITA) Rely On Our Team for Your Executive Development The Power Within Training offers unrivalled executive development training for go-getters and self-starters throughout England and Scotland. Did you know that approximately 55% of people making their living in sales don’t have the right skills to be successful? Good sales skills are some of the rarest and most sought-after skills in the workforce. Whether you’re running a business, looking to progress further in your career or want to sharpen your skills before returning to work, our self-leadership training will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. After completing our executive development training, you’ll have a sales mindset and the skills to secure your ideal role, perform better, and utilise high-payoff action-planning techniques. Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more information. OUR TRAINING SOLUTIONS What is Self-Leadership Executive Training? Self-Leadership Development Our self-leadership development course was designed to give you total control of your career, business, and professional life. Most professionals will spend more than 80% of their time at work or in business. We’ve structured our executive training to help those looking to enhance their career prospects or business success by taking advantage of our unique Motivational Intelligence seven steps to success framework. The seven-step success system will take you through a journey of self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-development, which enables you to understand the barriers and self-limiting obstacles that have been holding you back. The Power Within’s self-leadership training will guide you through overcoming these barriers and eliminating them from your life. If you are looking to stand out from the crowd and build a career or business you can be proud of, then this live classroom-based programme is definitely for you. Benefits of Self-Leadership Development The self-leadership training has been designed from the ground up to inspire, guide, and develop you into not only achieving your goals but being able to measure success in your career, help you find your dream job, and help make an immediate impact in everything you do. Completing our executive leadership development course will allow you to utilise emotional intelligence to get the best of your team while focusing on clear values and principles that increase your overall success and profitability. Working on your self-leadership skills will grant you greater insight into the factors hindering or impacting your success while giving you the tools to make decisions and get into action. Here are some additional benefits of our self-leadership training: Build Awareness – When you’re a leader, you must inspire and motivate people to achieve and go after the bigger picture for your organisation. You’ll need an effective and flexible leadership style to ensure your team succeeds. We’ll help you discover your leadership style and how you can use it effectively to the advantage of your business. Increase Team Engagement, Motivation, and Accountability – How can you expect your team to behave if you’re no longer motivated to succeed? The Power Within will give you the tools to keep striving toward success while ensuring your business is focused and motivated. Cultivating a High-Performance Culture – The right high-performance culture installs peak performance into every team member. Through our executive development, you’ll be able to help each reach their targets while they look for ways to improve constantly. Develop Strategic Skills – We’ll help you develop leadership skills and self-improvement goals, allowing you to introduce changes to your business based on your guiding visions while encouraging others to share the same vision. If you are looking to stand out from the crowd and build a career or business you can be proud of, then this live classroom-based programme is definitely for you. What Are the Key Skills Learned from Executive Development Training One of the first sets of vital skills for self-leadership you’ll learn is the ability to stop, step back, and reflect on the things that trigger us to react. When we react, we’re being controlled by the trigger. Another skill we’ll help instill is to consider intention. Intention is important to us, such as our values and what we’re trying to achieve. When you become intentional, you start to live a life of choice. Self-leadership and executive development are a journey. The more self-leadership we attain, the more successful we’ll become. The more successful we become, the more self-leadership we need. Here are some additional critical skills you’ll learn from our self-leadership training: Self-Awareness – It’s vital to hone your ability to see yourself as clearly as you are. This skill takes dedication, introspection, and mindfulness. Also, a dose of self-awareness helps with self-control, self-confidence, and feelings of validation. Overall, you should be open to critique and accountability. Goal Setting – A good self-leader must be proactive in not only identifying their goals but how to reach those goals in a manageable manner. Our executive development training will teach you how to break down a larger goal into more attainable steps to avoid burnout while helping you celebrate smaller milestones. Self-Motivation – A classic way to handle self-motivation is to divide long-term goals into smaller, more attainable ones. This optimization means recognising what about the goal that appeals to you, then forming a strategy that aligns with your strengths and values toward that goal. Constructive Thought Patterns – Through our leadership skills and self-improvement course, you’ll be able to review your performance and assess your intentions and effectiveness while providing an opportunity to ensure your strategies are geared towards success. This is done by focusing on improving strengths and the mental imagery of yourself that recognizes your capacity to grow, develop, and change. Self-leadership training teaches you to see yourself as having the ability to create, improvise, innovate, and adapt. OUR LIVE WORKSHOPS ARE BACK What’s Covered in Our Executive Development? Self-Leadership "It's a mindset thing" When you undergo our self-leadership training, you’ll experience several modules designed to allow your conscious and subconscious belief systems to work together for a predetermined goal or set of outcomes. Self-leadership is one skill that will significantly impact your career, team, and even your life’s happiness. Our executive leadership development course promotes bold and powerful decisions to get you back into the driver’s seat of your life and make the best of each day by setting goals, shifting your mindset, and finding your purpose. During each module, we’ll work with you and help you design and deliver your team leadership programmes catered to your team and your business dynamic. Our goal is to allow you to evolve into a bigger and better leader. Here are some of the modules in our self-leadership training: Unleash Your True Potential Create Your Personalised 7-Step Success Framework Peak Performance and Self-Mastery Growth Mindset and Mindset Performance The Power of Feedback Taking Back Control of Your Personal & Professional Journey Goal Setting & Defining If you are looking to stand out from the crowd and build a career or business you can be proud of, then this live classroom-based programme is definitely for you. Discover Who’s Leading Our Self-Leadership Training James Fleming, the co-creator of The Power Within, will lead your self-leadership training. James founded The Power Within with his wife, Enas Fleming. They wanted to inspire people around the world to think better, be better and achieve more. James believes that everyone can be whatever they set their minds to. Founding The Power Within allowed James to turn that deep knowledge into a business that helps others think bigger, better, and achieve more daily. He strives to give leaders the tools and knowledge to achieve their full potential while increasing their self-confidence and self-belief through Motivational Intelligence Revolution. James wants to support today’s businesses to become tomorrow’s leaders. Course Overview Our self-leadership development course is a quick-paced training that is between eight and twelve hours in length. After you attend the face-to-face workshops, you’ll be given access to our online self-leadership training portal. This allows you to continue your journey of self-development by ensuring you’ll always have a system and process to fall back on when you need it. One of the best parts of our executive development course is that you receive this information fully funded. Even if you aren’t eligible for funding, you can still invest in this course and begin a new chapter of professional development for yourself. Elevate yourself if any of our eligibility requirements apply and you early less than 22,000 a year.

Risk Management for IT Projects: In-House Training IT projects may have direct bottom-line impact on the organization, cost millions of dollars, cause organizational change and change the way the organization is perceived by clients. Many IT projects are notoriously hard to predict and are filled with risk. IT Risk Management takes a comprehensive look at IT project risk management using PMI's PMBOK® Guide Risk Management Model in the context of IT Project Life Cycle phases. The goal of this course is to arm the practitioner with a rigorous, common-sense approach to addressing uncertainty in projects. This approach includes the ability to influence project outcomes, avoid many potential project risks, and be ready to calmly and efficiently respond to unavoidable challenges. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the risk management process, using the PMBOK® Guide's standard models and terminology Discuss the potential barriers to managing risk effectively in IT project organizations Develop an effective risk management plan for IT projects Identify project risks using IT-specific, practical tools Analyze individual risk events and overall project risk using IT-specific, practical approaches Plan effective responses to IT-specific risk based on the results of risk analysis and integrate risk responses into project schedules and cost estimates Manage and control risk throughout the IT project life cycle Implement selected elements of IT project risk management on your next project Foundation Concepts Basic concepts and purpose Risk and project constraints Risk and corporate cultures Risk management and IT PLC standards Plan Risk Management for IT Projects Plan Risk management process Plan Risk management activities Design a standard template Assess the project-specific needs Tailor the template Produce a project-specific risk management plan Gain consensus and submit as part of overall project plan A risk management plan of IT projects Identify Risks for IT Projects Identify risk process overview Risk categories and examples Risk identification tools Risk events by project life-cycle phases Perform Risk Analysis for IT Projects Perform qualitative risk analysis overview Core qualitative tools for IT projects Auxiliary qualitative tools for cost and schedule estimates When to use quantitative analysis for IT projects Plan Risk Response for IT Projects Plan risk response overview Active risk response strategies for IT projects (Threat and Opportunity) Acceptance and contingency reserves Contingency planning for IT projects Plan risk responses for IT projects Implement Risk Response for IT Projects Implement Risk Responses Executing Risk Response Plans Techniques and Tools Used Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks for IT Projects Monitor risks overview Monitor risks tips for IT projects Technical performance measurement systems Risk management implementation for IT projects

Our Team Building Programmes are 'simply excellent' (quote from Unilever). They always deliver much greater energy' motivation and efficiently accelerates to a galvanised, integrated team for their Manager/Team Leader. They're great fun and very commercially orientated - the best of both key elements to a successful and long-lasting high performance team. A successful company is always made up of successful teams. Teams that can work autonomously with a clearly defined set of goals, roles, vision, responsibility and culture will always reach for and achieve far greater success than a team that works just as a group of individuals. Our team building solutions are individually built and geared towards teams at any level within an organisation, providing an independent and objective perspective to promote a common purpose such as the creation of a 'high performance team'. Out With The Old Traditionally, team building events have been restricted to certain levels of management where they head off site for a bit of archery, quad biking and paintballing or something along those lines. Then over some coffee and cocktails, business plans and more efficient ways to work are casually discussed. Whilst being out having fun instead of being at work may improve an individual person's mood, the effect will only be short-term, and will not go far in creating permanent and cohesive teams who are able to overcome challenges together and drive the business forward when back in the workplace. In With The New Today's business thinking is more strategic and certainly has to look for returns on the investment. That is why Dickson Training Ltd's team building programmes are bespoke and built to your requirements through research, understanding your business and, most importantly, what results and achievements you are looking to get out of the programme. Once "what success looks like" has been established, we create tasks and activities that will test your leadership, problem solving, communication and team work skills. When the tasks have been completed, the learning - both practical and theory - is debriefed to the group as well as how it will translate back in your business. Not only are our events great fun, but they provide participants with learning points they can act upon to improve or enhance the working practices/environment. Team Building That Gets Results We have a highly innovative team who design team builds to suit all budgets and time or space restrictions. Large or small, we will develop the perfect event to meet your commercial objectives, keeping in line with your values and company culture. More recently we have combined team galvanising events with ways to engage the participants with and support their local communities. This solution has proved extremely popular with our clients and we are continuing to develop more and more programmes doing exactly this. " Phil did everything in a very professional and focused manner, without losing sight of the overall aims or having 'fun'. When I moved to Airbus UK and subsequently European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS), I had no hesitation in recommending Phil and the team to deliver the required training and team events.  Without doubt Phil and his team are excellent providers of training, to suit even bespoke requirements, and I would not hesitate in recommending the team to any business in the future. " Glenn Brown, Systems & Expertise Manager, Airbus Personnel Service Augmented Skills – an Essay by Phil Dickson All of you, who are reading this, and all the people you meet and work with will have – ‘Augmented Skills’. So – if you are an IT Engineer or a Pharmacist; perhaps you are, or know, a Departmental Leader and you work with a Logistics Project Manager; these roles will demand core skills, whether they be technical know-how or qualifications in the discipline. But to be that bit better; more reliable; more effective & productive and therefore more valuable and, frankly, marketable – capitalizing on ‘Augment Skills’ comes into play. The I T Engineer who was a Chess Champion at Uni, which would indicate that they possess some key ‘Augmented skills’ including how they plan 3 steps ahead and are always prepared for the unexpected. The Pharmacist, who is a keen sportsperson in their private life, will likely be tenacious, team-orientated and disciplined – again these are superb qualities to have in this – or any – role. Your colleagues, as well as yourself, will have ‘Augmented Skills’ that will be an asset if only they are explored and applied to their role and indeed, career. Everyone has their own 'Super-power' If they love gardening, they are probably strategic, patient and inclined to research; if they cook or bake, they are usually well organized and comfortable with multi-tasking. A big reader will tend to be considered and possess good critical thinking faculties, and an amateur mechanic or keen DIY person will often be practical, resourceful and very determined. I have observed that many new Parents discover they have ‘Augmented Skills’ they didn’t know they had... such as getting order out of chaos and displaying industrial amounts of patience and good grace when they really do not feel like it. They very often become far more compassionate and empathetic. Most people have their very own ‘Superpower’. Invite your team members to offer their ‘Augmented Skills’ to your work-place – and just watch as it elevates the motivation levels and improves results. It’ll be very rewarding for all concerned – and for meeting the Team’s objectives, to encourage the person who is a talented artist to be a sounding board on some of the marketing imagery and layouts; for the team member who is great at Maths or resolving crosswords to be asked for their input to solving a problem that is causing logistical or operational headaches. Never exploit a Team member’s unique special skills at their expense I would like to stress, however, that it must never be an area where a team member gets exploited by harvesting their unique special skills to coerce them into taking on greater responsibilities and tasks without providing them with the commensurate salary and status. To do so would be immoral and, ultimately, counter-productive as it would lead to resentment and disenfranchisement. This is about encouraging people’s capability and inviting their input to boost confidence and enhance the team’s capability. Often, we need to be more than what our Job Description says It is also important to highlight that whatever a person’s role or function is – they will definitely need to have additional capabilities to be effective. The best example of this is when we designed and delivered a range of ‘Advanced Customer Care skills’ training sessions for the Met Office a few years ago…we met so many remarkably super-bright Meteorologists, many of whom were having to make significant adjustments to answering questions from Customers that seemed to be illogical and often, obtuse. It wasn’t enough for these Meteorologists to be highly skilled at interpreting data and identifying patterns – they needed ‘Augmented skills’ to make that information accessible to members of the public (and Council workers and Air Traffic controllers and Shipping agents) and many other people, as to what that particular weather system was going to be like in their area and at what time. They have to know how to ‘de-jargonise’ the material and provide succinct, clear, and yet temperate, descriptions without ever appearing exasperated, impatient or judgmental in response to sometimes quite silly questions. For a highly trained scientist – that can be counter-intuitive. Being Philosophical... and a wee bit pretentious At the risk of being a little Philosophical (and probably a wee bit pretentious) – in my own role of Trainer – my core skills have to include – being a very good communicator, an active listener and have innovative and engaging ways to convert an idea, or a model, into practical application that my Delegates and Clients gain tangible benefits from. This is how it applies to me... I really enjoy composing short, light classical-style piano pieces. Now, to do this well, you need to be able to find a transition from one chord or melody to a different theme or key. It has to be worked out very carefully to have incremental transitions and pleasant-sounding developments as the piece unfolds. I think I have become better at this as I have honed my skills as a composer. But I have realized that these very same skills have ‘Augmented’ my ability to help a Manager, or a Team, move from a state of conflict; tension; disfunction; disenfranchisement; lack of confidence to a place that is more harmonious with far greater productivity. The very same process of careful listening, considering options, taking well-considered steps, having a creative, sometimes brave, move towards a resolution are at play in both Training and Piano Compositions! Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of working with neurodiverse people. Make your Organisation a more inclusive place for neurodiverse individuals.

Supervising First Aid for Mental Health | RQF Level 3 The RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise and support others in the workplace who may be experiencing mental health issues or distress. This course aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding of mental health, enabling them to provide guidance, reassurance, and signposting to appropriate professional help. Understanding Mental Health: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health, including common mental health conditions, their causes, and the impact they can have on individuals and workplaces. They will learn to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues and develop an understanding of the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health. Promoting a Positive Mental Health Culture: Participants will explore strategies to promote a positive mental health culture in the workplace. This includes raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises mental well-being. Providing Mental Health Support: Participants will learn how to provide immediate and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health issues or emotional distress. They will be trained in active listening skills, effective communication techniques, and providing non-judgmental and empathetic support. Signposting and Referral: Participants will develop the skills to signpost individuals to appropriate professional help and resources. They will learn about available support services, both within and outside the workplace, and how to facilitate access to these services. Crisis Management: Participants will be prepared to respond to mental health crises and emergencies. They will learn how to assess risk, manage situations involving self-harm or suicidal ideation, and understand the importance of maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Supporting Workplace Mental Health Policies: Participants will understand the importance of workplace mental health policies and how to support their implementation. They will explore the role of supervisors in promoting mental health, identifying potential triggers or stressors in the workplace, and implementing strategies to support employee well-being. Successful completion of the RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course indicates that participants have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively supervise and support individuals experiencing mental health issues in the workplace. They will be equipped to provide guidance, signposting, and initial assistance, contributing to a mentally healthy and supportive work environment. It's important to note that this course does not qualify participants as mental health professionals or therapists. It is focused on providing basic mental health support and guidance in the workplace context. If participants wish to pursue more in-depth training or a career in mental health, they may consider further studies or qualifications in mental health counseling, psychology, or related fields. Suitability - Who should attend? The RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course is suitable for individuals who have a responsibility for supervising and supporting others in the workplace, particularly in relation to mental health. It is beneficial for supervisors, managers, team leaders, human resources personnel, and anyone in a position of authority or influence within an organization. This course is relevant for individuals across various industries and sectors who wish to develop their understanding of mental health, enhance their skills in supporting others, and contribute to creating a mentally healthy work environment. It is especially suitable for those who have regular interactions with employees or colleagues and are involved in promoting well-being and providing guidance. The course is valuable for individuals in roles where they may be responsible for implementing mental health policies, supporting employees facing mental health challenges, or providing initial assistance in crisis situations. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize signs of mental health issues, provide appropriate support and signposting, and contribute to fostering a positive mental health culture within their organization. While there are no strict prerequisites for enrolling in the RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course, some prior knowledge or experience in mental health awareness or first aid can be beneficial. However, the course is designed to accommodate learners with varying levels of understanding and experience in the field. It's important to note that this course does not qualify participants as mental health professionals or therapists. It focuses on providing fundamental knowledge, skills, and guidance for workplace mental health support. If you require more advanced or specialised training in mental health, it may be necessary to consider additional qualifications or seek professional development opportunities in specific areas of interest. Before enrolling in the course, consider the specific requirements and recommendations of your workplace or industry. Discuss the suitability and relevance of the course with your employer or supervisor to ensure it aligns with your professional development goals and responsibilities within your organization. Outcome / Qualification etc. Upon successful completion of the RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course, participants can expect to achieve several learning outcomes: Comprehensive Understanding of Mental Health: Participants will develop a thorough understanding of mental health, including different mental health conditions, their causes, and their impact on individuals and workplaces. They will gain knowledge about the prevalence of mental health issues and the importance of promoting mental well-being in the workplace. Recognition of Mental Health Issues: Participants will be able to recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, enabling them to identify when someone may be experiencing mental health issues or emotional distress. They will develop skills in observation, active listening, and empathy to assess the well-being of others. Effective Support and Signposting: Participants will acquire the skills to provide immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health issues. They will learn active listening techniques, effective communication strategies, and non-judgmental approaches to engage with and support others. They will also be able to signpost individuals to appropriate professional help and resources. Creation of a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Participants will understand their role in promoting a mentally healthy workplace culture. They will learn strategies to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and create a supportive environment that prioritizes mental well-being. They will also gain knowledge on how to implement workplace mental health policies and practices. Crisis Management and Referral: Participants will be prepared to respond to mental health crises and emergencies. They will develop skills in assessing risk, managing situations involving self-harm or suicidal ideation, and understanding the importance of timely and appropriate referral to professional mental health services. Supervision and Support Skills: Participants will develop skills in supervising and supporting others in the workplace who may be experiencing mental health issues. They will gain confidence in initiating conversations about mental health, providing guidance, and creating an atmosphere of trust and understanding. Successful completion of the RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course indicates that participants have achieved a higher level of knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with mental health challenges in the workplace. They will be equipped to provide appropriate support, signposting, and supervision, contributing to a mentally healthy and supportive work environment. It's important to note that while the course provides valuable knowledge and skills, participants should not consider themselves as mental health professionals. Ongoing professional development and engagement with mental health resources and services are essential to stay updated and provide the best support possible. Training Course Content DAY 1 Module 1 Introduction Module 2 What is first aid for mental health? Module 3 Identifying mental health conditions Module 4 Providing advice and starting a conversation Module 5 Stress Module 6 Drugs and alcohol Module 7 First aid action plan for mental health - including practical assessment Module 8 Mental health in the workplace Module 9 Depression Module 10 Anxiety Module 11 Written assessment - paper 1 DAY 2 Module 1 Syllabus and day 1 recap Module 2 Post-traumatic stress disorder Module 3 Self-harm Module 4 Suicide Module 5 Eating disorders Module 6 Personality disorders Module 7 Bipolar disorder Module 8 Psychosis Module 9 Schizophrenia Module 10 Written assessment paper 2 and course closure Course delivery details Classroom-based Training: Many training providers offer the course through traditional classroom-based sessions. Participants attend in-person training conducted by qualified instructors. These sessions provide opportunities for interactive discussions, practical exercises, case studies, and group activities to enhance learning and understanding of the course material. Blended Learning: Some training providers may offer a blended learning approach, combining both online and face-to-face components. Participants may complete certain modules or theory-based learning online at their own pace. The in-person sessions are then focused on interactive discussions, practical skills demonstrations, and group activities. Online Learning: In certain cases, the course may be delivered entirely online. Participants can access course materials, videos, interactive modules, and assessments through a dedicated online learning platform. Online learning offers flexibility in terms of when and where participants can engage with the course content. In-house Training: Organisations may opt for in-house training where a qualified instructor delivers the course directly to their employees or staff members. This can be customized to suit the specific needs and context of the workplace, allowing for more tailored discussions and examples relevant to the participants' roles and environment. Why choose Madeleys First Aid Plus Founded in 2021 after Louise left 30 years in the NHS as an Advanced practitioner in A&E/ITU, had spent 1.5 years in Covid ITU Won FSB Best start-up business in the West Midlands in May 2023 Now trained 100's of delegates in Physical and Mental Health First Aid Expenses Travel costs and lunch required, there are many cafes and sandwich bars here in Much Wenlock to buy your lunch, you may eat it in the training room. All training material, books, qualification certificates are included in the price. Continuing Studies Upon completing the RQF Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course, there are various opportunities for continuing studies and professional development in the field of mental health and workplace well-being. Here are some options to consider: Advanced Mental Health Training: If you wish to deepen your knowledge and skills in mental health, you may consider pursuing advanced training courses. These could include specialized courses on specific mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Advanced courses can provide you with a more in-depth understanding of specific areas within the mental health field. Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training: If you have a passion for teaching and training others, you might consider becoming a certified mental health first aid instructor. Instructor training programs can equip you with the necessary skills and qualifications to deliver mental health first aid courses to others. This allows you to contribute to building a mentally healthier workforce by educating and empowering others. Workplace Well-being Programs: Many organizations are investing in workplace well-being programs to support the mental health of their employees. You could explore opportunities to get involved in developing and implementing such programs within your organization. This might involve collaborating with human resources, management, or well-being teams to design initiatives that promote mental health, resilience, and work-life balance. Higher Education and Further Studies: If you're interested in pursuing a more extensive education in mental health, you may consider enrolling in higher education programs related to psychology, counselling, or mental health. This could include undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, diplomas, or certifications that provide a deeper understanding of mental health theory, research, and clinical practice. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in continuous professional development is essential in staying updated with the latest research, best practices, and developments in the field of mental health. Attend workshops, conferences, webinars, and seminars focused on mental health topics. These activities will enhance your knowledge and skills and ensure you stay current with evolving practices in the mental health field. Volunteer and Community Work: Engaging in voluntary work or community initiatives related to mental health can provide valuable hands-on experience and further develop your skills. Consider volunteering with mental health organizations, helplines, or community groups that focus on mental health support and advocacy. Remember to stay informed about the guidelines, regulations, and requirements set by relevant professional bodies or organizations in your country or region. This will help you align your continuing studies and professional development with recognised standards and qualifications. Continuing studies and professional development not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also demonstrate your commitment to the field of mental health and workplace well-being.

CORE is a professional level training company in physical theatre and acting with a solid emphasis on the classical “Theatre Apprenticeship” training model. With 30+ years experience and using proven training methods, combined with our unique mentoring approach, we develop the whole person, in order to equip our trainees to identify their God-given calling and use their gifts to impact culture and society for good. EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE One of our unique qualities lies in our ability to identify your strengths, regardless of your experience and training, and develop you further. You will be challenged, receive practical skills and confidence to make your next step, whether you want to take qualifications with Trinity College London, train as a teacher or get an agent as you step into the challenging world of the performing arts. Training groups are kept small to ensure individual attention and you receive a wealth of transferrable skills to equip you for life in the workplace. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH CORE's uniqueness lies in our attention to individual coaching, personal and professional development whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and rigorous discipline. We engage trainees in professional productions for on and off stage experience, and in collaborative works with other artists and musicians. Admission is by audition only (min age 16) no educational qualifications required, as admission is based on Potential, Passion and Perseverance that are essentials required to thrive in this industry and in life!

CORE is a professional level training company in physical theatre and acting with a solid emphasis on the classical “Theatre Apprenticeship” training model. With 30+ years experience and using proven training methods, combined with our unique mentoring approach, we develop the whole person, in order to equip our trainees to identify their God-given calling and use their gifts to impact culture and society for good. EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE One of our unique qualities lies in our ability to identify your strengths, regardless of your experience and training, and develop you further. You will be challenged, receive practical skills and confidence to make your next step, whether you want to take qualifications with Trinity College London, train as a teacher or get an agent as you step into the challenging world of the performing arts. Training groups are kept small to ensure individual attention and you receive a wealth of transferrable skills to equip you for life in the workplace. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH CORE's uniqueness lies in our attention to individual coaching, personal and professional development whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and rigorous discipline. We engage trainees in professional productions for on and off stage experience, and in collaborative works with other artists and musicians. Admission is by audition only (min age 16) no educational qualifications required, as admission is based on Potential, Passion and Perseverance that are essentials required to thrive in this industry and in life!

CORE is a professional level training company in physical theatre and acting with a solid emphasis on the classical “Theatre Apprenticeship” training model. With 30+ years experience and using proven training methods, combined with our unique mentoring approach, we develop the whole person, in order to equip our trainees to identify their God-given calling and use their gifts to impact culture and society for good. EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE One of our unique qualities lies in our ability to identify your strengths, regardless of your experience and training, and develop you further. You will be challenged, receive practical skills and confidence to make your next step, whether you want to take qualifications with Trinity College London, train as a teacher or get an agent as you step into the challenging world of the performing arts. Training groups are kept small to ensure individual attention and you receive a wealth of transferrable skills to equip you for life in the workplace. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH CORE's uniqueness lies in our attention to individual coaching, personal and professional development whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and rigorous discipline. We engage trainees in professional productions for on and off stage experience, and in collaborative works with other artists and musicians. Admission is by audition only (min age 16) no educational qualifications required, as admission is based on Potential, Passion and Perseverance that are essentials required to thrive in this industry and in life!

Any successful business manager will tell you that you never get the deal you deserve - you always get the deal you negotiate! This two-day workshop includes recent research and practical techniques from the Harvard Business School Negotiation Project and provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice these skills in a safe environment using up to date materials and life-like practice negotiation case studies. This course will help participants to: Understand the basics of negotiation Develop negotiating skills Increase their business acumen Develop their communication skills Learn the models, techniques and tools for an effective negotiation Identify the barriers to agreements Close the deal 1 What is negotiation? Key skills for negotiation Types of negotiation Win-lose negotiations versus Win-win negotiations Wise agreements and Principled Negotiation 2 Four key negotiating concepts BATNA - Best alternative to negotiated agreement Setting your reservation price ZOPA - Zone of possible agreement Creating and trading value 3 Business acumen Understanding pricing, gross margins and profit Knowing the key points on which to negotiate 4 A Four Phase Model for negotiation Nine steps to successful planning Discussing a deal - creating and claiming value Making and framing proposals Bargaining for the winning deal 5 Effective communication Effective questioning Active listening skills Understanding and interpreting body language Barriers to effective communication 6 Understanding influence and persuasion Influencing strategies Ten proven ways to influence people Six universal methods of persuasion Understanding why people do business with other people 7 Negotiating tactics Tactics for win-lose negotiations Tactics for win-win negotiations Effective team negotiating Understanding and using powerv What do you do when the other side has more power? 8 Barriers to agreement Common barriers to agreement The Negotiators Dilemma Dealing with die-hard negotiators Dealing with lack of trust 9 Potential barriers to cross-border agreements Understanding business methods and practice in other cultures Figuring out who has the power and who makes decisions Recognising and dealing with cultural differences What's OK here might not be OK there 10 Closing the deal Four steps to closing the winning deal

The 'golden rule' of negotiation is simple - don't! But life's rarely that simple and very often we do have to negotiate, particularly if we want to win the business and especially if we want to win it on our terms. Such negotiations are crucial. We need to prepare for them. We need a strategy, and the skills to execute it. Does your team have a structured approach? Is it flawlessly executed, every time? Or is there room for improvement? This programme will help them master the six fundamentals of closing better business: Manage all these elements well and you will win more business, more profitably. This course will help participants: Negotiate from a position of partnership, not competition Deal more effectively and profitably with price objections Identify and practise successful sales negotiating skills Identify strengths and weaknesses as a sales negotiator Understand different types of buyer behaviour Learn to recognise negotiating tactics and stances Apply a new and proven structure to their business negotiations Identify and adapt for different behavioural styles Be alert to unconscious (non-verbal) communication Prepare and present a proposal at a final business negotiation stage Project confidence and exercise assertiveness in all sales negotiations 1 Planning for successful business negotiations This session introduces the concept of business negotiation and looks at its importance in the context of the participants' roles and activities. It briefly examines why we negotiate and the dynamics involved. Session highlights: What kind of a negotiator are you? Negotiation skills self-assessment and best practice How to establish roles and responsibilities for both parties How to identify and set objectives for both buyer and seller How to research and establish the other person's position (business negotiation stance) 2 How to structure your negotiations This module presents an eight-step framework or structure for use in negotiations and considers how best to prepare and plan your negotiations within the context of a supplier/customer relationship or business cycle. It also includes a brief review of legal responsibilities and what constitutes a 'deal'. Session highlights: Learn and apply a formal structure to use when negotiating How to establish short- and longer-term objectives and opportunities How best to plan, prepare and co-ordinate a major business negotiation meeting, or on-going negotiations Understanding of basic legal and organisational requirements 3 Verbal negotiation skills This session examines the human and communication dynamics inherent in any negotiation situation. It emphasises the importance of professional skills in preparing for a negotiation by identifying needs, wants and requirements accurately and by qualifying the competitive and organisational influences present. Session highlights: How to fully 'qualify' the other party's needs, requirements and constraints during the negotiation process by using advanced questioning and listening skills How to pre-empt negotiation objections by promoting and gaining commitment to options, benefits, value and solutions How best to propose and suggest ideas, using drawing-out skills 4 Non-verbal negotiation skills This module highlights how different personal styles, corporate cultures and organisation positions can influence events, and demonstrates practical methods for dealing with and controlling these factors. It also examines key principles of body language and non-verbal communication in a practical way. Session highlights: Gaining rapport and influencing unconsciously Understanding the importance of non-verbal communication; reading other people's meaning and communicating effectively as a result Ensure that non-verbal behaviour is fully utilised and observed to create maximum impact and monitor progress (eg, buying signals) Recognising that business negotiations are precisely structured and agreements gained incrementally 5 Proposing and 'packaging' This session highlights how best to present and package your proposal. It looks at how to pre-empt the need for negotiating by creating minor-options and 'bargaining' points, as well as how to manage the expectations and perceptions of the customer or buyer. Session highlights: How to identify the key variables that can be negotiated The power and use of 'authority' within your negotiations How to structure and present your proposal, ideas or quotation to best effect The importance of when and how to identify and influence buyer's objections 6 Dealing with price This module highlights how to best present and package price within your proposal or negotiation. In most cases, price has more to do with psychology than affordability and preparation and careful handling are essential. Session highlights: The three reasons that people will pay your asking price How to set price in a competitive market The key differences between selling and negotiating Ten ways to present price more effectively and persuasively 7 Getting to 'Yes': tactics and strategies There are many different tactics and strategies common to successful negotiators. This session looks at those that are most appropriate to the participants' own personal styles and situations. The importance of 'follow-through' is also explained and how to deal with protracted or 'stale-mate' business negotiations. Session highlights: How to negotiate price and reduce discounting early in the process How to recognise negotiating tactics and strategies in your customer or supplier Key strategies, techniques and tactics to use in negotiation The importance of follow-through and watching the details How to deal with stalled business negotiations or competitor 'lock-out' 8 Case studies and review This session examines a number of different situations and participants discuss ways to approach each. This will allow learning to be consolidated and applied in a very practical way. There will also be a chance to have individual points raised in a question and answer session. Session highlights: Case studies Question and answer Planning worksheet Negotiation 'toolkit' and check-list 9 Personal action plans Session highlights: Identify the most important personal learning points from the programme Highlight specific actions and goals Flag topics for future personal development and improvement