422 Courses in Manchester

Team development to improve business performance. Quantifiable results. Change measured. &0+% of teams are measured as more effective after 6 months.

Join Helen of Evendawn Arts for this wonderful watercolour painting workshop. Create two beautiful Christmas cards. Festive Robin and sweet donkey. The workshop is aimed at all levels of watercolour experience from complete beginners. ( age 14 upwards ) The images will be drawn out for you on suitable watercolour paper, so there’s no need to worry about being able to “draw”. There’ll be some warm up exercises to begin, for you to get used to the paints, brushes, paper etc and that point you’ll mix your colours ready to paint your cards. Helen will explain everything throughout, including different techniques and ways to work with the paint, such as applying masking fluid and how to create a great background effect. please bring something to carry your lovely cards home - a tray or box would be suitable.

A workshop for independent schools that are inspected by Ofsted. Providing a proven strategy for ensuring compliance with the independent school standards.

Explore the latest in transport tech & policy. Join our in-person workshop to gain practical insights and stay ahead in the future mobility landscape.

Better Business Cases™ Foundation: In-House Training: In-House Training Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the foundation course is to enable participants to work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case in their work environment. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the philosophy and the underlying rationale of the Five Case Model Identify different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them Recognize when the different types are required in the development of a spending proposal Develop the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for programme and project management Overview of the Five Case Model Five key components of a business case and the order in which they are presented Three key stages in the development of a spending proposal Definition of a programme / project and the key differences between programmes and projects Purpose of a Business Justification Case (BJC) and in what circumstances it should be considered Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Purpose of an Outline Business Case (OBC) Purpose of a Full Business Case (FBC) Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes, and projects and their deliverables Developing the Strategic Case Purpose and core content of a Strategic Case Purpose of SMART robust spending objectives and the key objectives for spend: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, re-procurement, and statutory or regulatory compliance Four main categories of benefits criteria and the parties involved in their development Three key categories of risk Purpose of identifying constraints and dependencies Difference between direct and indirect benefits Developing the Economic Case Purpose and core content of an Economic Case Purpose of critical success factors and the key critical success factors based upon the Five Case Model Purpose of the long list options and how to generate options and undertake SWOT analysis Minimum of four short-list options, how they are derived, and what they should include (Reference Project / Public Sector Comparator [PSC]) Difference between the preferred way forward and the preferred option Purpose, objectives, key participants, and outputs of Workshop Stage 2 - identifying and assessing the options Rules that should be followed for the treatment of costs and benefits Key differences between economic appraisals and financial appraisals Factors considered when selecting the preferred option Developing the Commercial Case Purpose and core content of a Commercial Case Guiding principles when apportioning risk between the contractual parties Purpose of payment mechanisms Purpose of Step 9 in the development framework: Contracting for the deal Developing the Financial Case Purpose and core content of a Financial Case The financial statements required for all projects The possible impacts to consider Developing the Management Case Purpose and core content of a Management Case Purpose of a programme / project management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a change management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a benefits realization strategy, framework, and register / plan Purpose of a risk management strategy, framework and register / plan Purpose of a post programme / project evaluation strategy, framework, and plan

⭐ Unleash your creativity and practice your drawing skills in our public life drawing workshop at Revolution Bar! Join us for an immersive artistic experience where you will have the opportunity to capture the human form in all its grace and complexity in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. At our workshops, life drawing is not just about producing art; it is about engaging in a process of mindfulness, discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing experience is necessary – our workshops is open to all levels, from first-timers and beginners to those with more experience. Come as you are and join our life drawing workshop at Impossible bar, whether you are seeking a moment of relaxation, a deeper connection with your creativity or simply a space to quiet the mind. Highlights 🎨 An untutored life drawing workshop ⭐ Professional Nude Model ⏳ Dynamic Poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes 🎵 Relaxing Jazz and Classical Music 🍷 Drinks available from the Bar General Info 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 📍 Location: Revolution Bar, Deansgate Locks 👤 Age required: 18+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible

Make your EV infrastructure procurement work. This workshop covers models, pitfalls and smart practices to get the outcomes you need.

Explore the latest innovations in EV and infrastructure. This workshop shows what’s real, what’s next, and what it means for your business.

Learn how to plan and connect EV infrastructure effectively. This practical workshop walks you through the key steps, risks and decisions.

Need to justify EV infrastructure? This workshop shows you how to build a strong, clear business case that wins support and funding.