6 Courses in Manchester

Emotional Intelligence Training

Effective cross-cultural management and leadership demand an understanding of the complexities of culture from structural, political, social and psychological perspectives An intensive 3-day training course from one of the leading providers of cross- cultural leadership and management training. Designed for individuals wishing to develop and their skills in managing and leading in a cross-cultural environment. Introduction Created specifically for the cross‐cultural workplace setting and utilising a blend of interactive role play, DVD presentations and case‐study based discussion, the course provides comprehensive skills training for anyone who must manage or lead a cross‐cultural team or employees. Trainer The trainer is Tony Buon, the Managing Partner of Buon Consultancy. He is a qualified workplace psychologist with over 30 years experience . Tony has worked in over 40 countries. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and Associate Lecturer at the Aberdeen Business School. He holds degrees in Psychology, Behavioural Sciences and Work‐ place Education and trains throughout the UK, Europe, The Middle East & Asia. Tony has worked with some of the world’s leading companies over the past 30 years including; Diageo, Dolphin Energy, DuPont, Gulf Offshore, Halliburton, Hewlett‐Packard, ICI, ING Group, Kuwait Petroleum, Lend Lease, McDonalds, National Australia Bank, PetroChina, Pfizer, Qatar Petroleum, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shell, 3M, Coca Cola and Microsoft. He was also the senior consultant to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Tony has also been interviewed in publications as diverse as Rolling Stone and the Reader’s Digest. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, Trans‐World Sport and many international television and radio stations. The Course The world of business has no borders. Nationalisation, globalisation and the growth of multi‐national corporations introduces challenges which managers and leaders must address. Effective cross‐cultural management and leadership demand an understanding of the complexities of culture from structural, political, social and psychological perspectives. The aims of the course are to explore the meaning and psychology of culture; to understand the impact of culture on management and leadership; to identify the areas in which cultural differences present a challenge in managing and leading employees in a multicultural environment; and finally to become more self ‐aware in cultural understanding, individual biases and assumptions and to understand the implications these have on our work. A vital course for any manager or leader work‐ ing in a multi‐cultural environment Covers the managerial, social and psychological aspects of culture Develop your cross‐cultural leadership & management skills in a fun and informative environment Discover best‐practice in diversity management and cross‐cultural communication Appreciate current business issues related to managing and leading in a cross‐cultural environment Comments from previous participants: “ ...one of the best courses I have ever attended!”“ I can’t believe how much I learnt. As an experienced expat, I thought I knew it all, this course truly expanded my people management skills”“ “...the trainer was excellent and the individual feedback and advice fantastic”“ This course will make me a better HR Manager, I have new skills I can use every day in dealing with all staff globally”   This course can be conducted on-site at your location for groups of up to 15 participants The Objectives By the end of the course, the delegates will be able to: Illustrate examples of stereotypes and stereotyping Formulate a business case for cultural diversity in their workplace List Hofstede’s five value dimensions Explain in his/her own words the meaning of each of the five value dimensions Evaluate the risks involved in international assignments The Delegates All supervisors, middle managers , department heads and senior managers Human resource personnel including HR Business Partners All staff interested in developing cross‐cultural skills The Benefits Appreciate the importance and meaning of culture Learn about the psychology of culture Develop your cross‐cultural leadership & management skills Discover how to manage and lead diverse employees in a multi‐cultural environment Appreciate current issues in international business related to managing people The Course Day 1: The Meaning and Psychology of Culture Our world today ‐ the importance of demographics Dimensions of culture Hofstede’s five value dimensions Workplace and organisational culture Stereotypes and stereotyping Cross‐cultural communication Body‐language and culture Day 2: Managing and Leading Diverse Employees Developing a global mindset Culture and strategy Managing in multi‐national companies Multi‐cultural teams and teamwork International assignments and global career development Culture shock and global working Culture and decision‐making

The Placement Course for Controllers in Oil & Gas and Construction aims to train Controllers who are able, through techniques of management control to achieve the objectives set in the most efficient way; with the ability to take immediate, corrective action during production. "Excellent training and know-how specific to Construction and Oil & Gas Sectors." This formula has been developed by Dirextra to offer new opportunities to future generations. Dirextra is the only provider to place highly qualified professionals within the Oil & Gas and Construction companies who sponsor our programme. Next editions: 📅 26 April 2024 ⏰ 37esima edition 📍 Manchester M4 1DZ (in presence) or live from remote Please send your application form to master@dirextra.com Brochure Placement Course Controllers in Italian Application Form  Brochure Dirextra in English Brochure Dirextra in Italian Why Manchester? Employment Opportunities The programme is delivered with the support of large Oil & Gas and Construction companies operating and producing on a contract basis all over the world who aim to hire young people as Company Controllers, Cost Controllers and Planners. 100% placement record for all previous cohorts with employment contracts in companies sponsoring the programme. PROGRAMME DETAILS 1200 hours over two terms: Term 1 (Classroom, personal study and thesis): 200 hours Term 2 (Work experience): 1000 hours During the six months of training on Construction and Oil & Gas sites accommodation and transfers will be provided by the host company. Our academic excellence, real world connections, global diversity and pivotal location give you outstanding advantages to kick-start your career. PROGRAMME TEACHERS The teaching is assigned to experts with years of experience in the construction and Oil & Gas industry (entrepreneurs, general managers.certified project managers, technical managers, site managers, human resources managers, lawyers, etc.) Programme Modules Construction Company Organization and Business Strategies Oil & Gas Company Organization and Business Strategies Administration, Control and Finance Legislation, Public Tendering Competitions Contract Management Drilling Engineering Advanced Project Management (with certificate) Planning Primavera P6 (with certificate) People Management Quality Management System Risk Management Procurement Management Managerial Accounting Cost Control (with certificate) Budgeting Construction Building Site Project Management Communication Management HSE Management Claims and Litigations Fidic and Standard Contract Form English for Construction Management Requirements, Procedures & Terms Applying Graduates in economics and management, may apply to be considered for this course. Please be aware that places are limited. Selection will be determined by qualifications and psychometric tests and interviews.  Submit applications via email to master@dirextra.com For more information please call us. Our Staff will call you back within 24 hours, if not available. United Kingdom phone number: office 00 44 (0) 161 795 6394‬ or mobile 0044 7765796588

The Placement Course for Professional Engineers in the Construction Infrastructure and Oil & Gas sectors aims to train engineers to become managers in Construction and Oil & Gas Companies who are able to manage business processes and construction site procedures.  The Placement Course for Professional Engineers Construction and Oil & Gas Sectors is accredited by CPD Certification Service in London. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Professional Development standards and levels. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements. The Course is delivered with the support of Multinational Companies operating worldwide.  Dirextra has more than 2,300 alumni engineers who have worked on the construction of major infrastructures around the world. There is no growth without engineers. Kick-start your career with a programme in Construction and Oil & Gas. Dirextra is a leader in the field of Construction Infrastructure, Oil & Gas and Engineering education. Next editions: 📅 26 April 2024⏰ 37esima edition📍 Manchester M4 1DZ (in presence) or live from remote Selection are now open please send your application form to master@dirextra.com Brochure Master Professional Engineers in Italian Brochure Master Professional Engineers in Spanish Brochure Master Professional Engineers in English Application Form Brochure Dirextra in English Brochure Dirextra in Italian Why Manchester? EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The programme is supported by large Oil & Gas and Construction Infrastructure Companies operating all over the world aiming to hire young engineers. 100% successful placement in previous cohorts. DURATION AND TRAINING Total time: 1200 hours, of which 1000 are spent on work placement. - 2 months (200 hours) of training in the classroom, on personal study and the final thesis; - 6 months (1000 hours) of work on a Construction or Oil & Gas Site. Accommodation will be provided by the host company.  PROGRAMME MODULES Well delivered Training Course, complies with CPD criteria, Approved Construction Company Organisation and Strategies Oil & Gas Company Organisation and Strategies English for Construction Management Tendering International Procurement Project Management according to PMI Rules PM from Tender to Completion of works: A Real Case People Management Risk Management Planning Primavera P6 Cost Control Contract Management: from signing to testing Standard Contract Forms (FIDIC) and Claims Tunnelling and TBM (Tunnelling Boring Machine) Petroleum Engineering and Drilling (Wells and Rigs) QHSE of Construction Sites QHSE of Oil & Gas Sites PROGRAMME TEACHERS The teaching is assigned to experts with years of experience in the Construction and Oil & Gas industry coming directly from the sponsoring companies (entrepreneurs, general managers, project managers, technical managers, site managers, human resources managers, lawyers, etc.) REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES AND TERMS  Applying The Programme is aimed at graduates in Civil and Mechanical Engineering.However we will consider applications from all engineering graduates.Please be aware places are limited.Selection will be determined by qualifications. Fees and Financing Tuition fees £ 10,000. (pounds). Payment can be made in the following ways: in total at the time of registration (discount of £ 1,000 (pounds) in 4 instalments The Construction and Oil & Gas Companies sponsoring our Programme grant Scholarships to cover part of Tuition Fees. Scholarships are limited students who register in advance will receive a higher amount. Submit applications via email to master@dirextra.com For more information please call us. Our Staff will call you back within 24 hours, if not available. Office 0044 (0) 161 18808701 Mobile Eng. Carmen Andre' 0044 7765796588

The aim of this course is to provide project managers, project engineers and project support staff with a toolkit they can use on their projects. The tools range from the simple that can be used on all projects to the advanced that can be used where appropriate. This programme will help the participants to: Identify and engage with stakeholders Use tools for requirements gathering and scope management Produce better estimates using a range of techniques Develop more reliable schedules Effectively manage delivery DAY ONE 1 Introduction Overview of the programme Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Stakeholder management Using PESTLE to aid stakeholder identification Stakeholder mapping The Salience model Stakeholder engagement grid 3 Requirements management Using prototypes and models to elucidate requirements Prioritising techniques Roadmaps Requirements traceability 4 Scope management Work breakdown structures Responsibility assignment matrix 5 Delivery approaches Sequential Agile 6 Estimating Comparative estimating Parametric Bottom-up Three-point estimating Delphi and Planning Poker Creating realistic budgets DAY TWO 7 Scheduling Critical path analysis Smoothing and levelling Timeboxing Team boards Monte Carlo simulations Probability of completion 8 People management Situational Leadership The Tuckman model Negotiation Conflict management Belbin 9 Monitoring and control Earned value management 10 Course review and action planning Identify actions to be implemented individually Conclusion PMI, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This training day will help managers explore what they need to do to create a motivating environment at work and learn some theory, tools and ideas to inspire motivation at individual and team level. Motivation is a key factor in effective people management and successful team performance. It involves engaging and inspiring your people and developing them in such ways as to improve their effectiveness and thus have a greater benefit to customers. It can also involve having tough conversations with those who do not seem to be motivated. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Identify key motivating factors at work and learn and create ideas to better engage staff Learn a conversation tool to use for challenging discussions Explain their role in motivating staff and understand a range of techniques and approaches to use in the workplace Review learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work 1 Welcome, housekeeping, objectives Breaking the ice Setting personal objectives 2 Group work: identifying personal motivators and where they come from 3 Defining motivation The characteristics of a motivated team Input and group discussion 4 Factors impacting on motivation at work Using pre-work to identify challenges, hotspots and obstacles Feedback in plenary Exploring the benefits of motivation that address current challenges and agreeing outcomes for change 5 Commitment vs. compliance - organisational engagement and the manager's approach to buy in 6 Team challenge task using a theory about motivation Trainer input and review in plenary 7 Group task - complete a plan for individuals identified in pre-workshop task 8 Skill / will - a motivation tool: trainer input, followed by tasks that are assessed and discussed in peer groups 1-2-1 feedback task on approaches and plans to be taken back and used at work Feedback and plenary review 9 DEAL - a conversation tool: how to construct a conversation plan about motivation with an individual Peer professional 1-2-1s to practice the discussion planned and gain feedback 10 Review, evaluation and action planning