Negotiation is a strategy for resolving differences. Discover what is required to collaborate, create win-win outcomes and when you should compromise. Understand the five levels of negotiations and how you can best be prepared for any negotiation. How can you use a variety of strategies to advance the conversation and follow the seven steps of effective negotiation? Learning Objectives Identify opportunities for negotiation, Explain the qualities of win-win negotiations, Prepare for a negotiation, Employ five negotiation strategies Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals in various job roles who are involved in leading, managing, and participating in small to medium scale projects. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the fundamentals of project management. Perform the pre-project setup. Initiate a project. Plan project strategies. Develop project schedules. Plan project staffing, communication, and quality. Plan project risk management. Plan project costs. Plan project procurements. Plan for change management and transitions. Manage project execution. Manage project procurement. Control project performance. Monitor and control the triple constraints. Monitor project risks and procurements. Perform the project closure processes. In this course, students will apply recognized practices of project management and understand a project?s life cycle and roles and skills necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project. 1 - Exploring Project Management Fundamentals Examine the Basics of Project Management Describe the Project Life Cycle Examine Organizational Influences on Project Management 2 - Performing the Pre-Project Setup Create a Project Concept Definition Statement Examine Project Selection Determine Strategic and Operational Relevance Perform Project Feasibility Determine Technical Requirements 3 - Initiating a Project Prepare a Project Statement of Work Create a Project Charter Identify Project Stakeholders 4 - Planning Project Strategy Identify Elements of the Project Management Plan and Subsidiary Plans Determine Stakeholder Needs Create a Scope Statement Develop a Work Breakdown Structure 5 - Developing the Project Schedule Create an Activity List Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram Identify Resources Estimate Time Develop a Project Schedule Identify the Critical Path Optimize the Project Schedule Create a Schedule Baseline 6 - Planning Human Resources, Communication, and Quality Create a Human Resource Plan Create a Communications Management Plan Create a Quality Management Plan 7 - Planning Project Risk Management Examine a Risk Management Plan Identify Project Risks and Triggers Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Develop a Risk Response Plan 8 - Planning Project Costs Estimate Project Costs Estimate the Cost Baseline Reconcile Funding and Costs 9 - Planning Project Procurements Plan Project Procurements Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work Prepare a Procurement Document 10 - Planning for Change Management and Transitions Develop an Integrated Change Control System Develop a Transition Plan 11 - Managing Project Execution Direct Project Execution Execute a Quality Assurance Plan Assemble a Project Team Develop a Project Team Manage a Project Team Distribute Project Information Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations 12 - Managing Project Procurement Obtain Responses from Sellers Determine Project Sellers 13 - Control Project Performance Monitor and Control Project Work Manage Project Changes Report on Project Performance 14 - Monitor and Control the Triple Constraints Control Project Scope Control Project Schedule Control Project Costs Manage Project Quality 15 - Monitoring Project Risks and Procurements Control Project Risks Managing Vendors and Procurements 16 - Performing the Project Closure Processes Deliver the Final Product Close Project Procurements Conduct a Closeout Meeting Close a Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA Project Plus Certification (Exam PK0-005) 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 CompTIA Project Plus Certification (Exam PK0-005) 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.
Overview Uplift Your Career & Skill Up to Your Dream Job - Learning Simplified From Home! Kickstart your career & boost your employability by helping you discover your skills, talents and interests with our special Persuasion and Influencing Skills Course. You'll create a pathway to your ideal job as this course is designed to uplift your career in the relevant industry. It provides professional training that employers are looking for in today's workplaces. The Persuasion and Influencing Skills Course is one of the most prestigious training offered at StudyHub and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This Persuasion and Influencing Skills Course has been designed by industry experts to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field. This Persuasion and Influencing Skills Course, like every one of Study Hub's courses, is meticulously developed and well researched. Every one of the topics is divided into elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly. At StudyHub, we don't just offer courses; we also provide a valuable teaching process. When you buy a course from StudyHub, you get unlimited Lifetime access with 24/7 dedicated tutor support. Why buy this Persuasion and Influencing Skills? Unlimited access to the course for forever Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price Absolutely no hidden fees Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home Certification After studying the course materials of the Persuasion and Influencing Skills there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for? This Persuasion and Influencing Skills course is ideal for Students Recent graduates Job Seekers Anyone interested in this topic People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill. Prerequisites This Persuasion and Influencing Skills does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Persuasion and Influencing Skills was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career path As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Persuasion and Influencing Skills is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home. Course Curriculum Persuasion and Influencing Skills What Is Influence & Why is It Important! 00:06:00 The Power To influence - Beginning Concepts 00:13:00 The 6 Master Principles Of Persuasion - Part 1 00:15:00 The 6 Master Principles Of Persuasion - Part 2 00:16:00 The MUST Have Persuasion Tool! 00:09:00 Emotional Reasoning 00:06:00 MORE Powerful Tools Of Persuasion 00:17:00 Rapport Building & Reputation - Part 1 00:11:00 Rapport Building & Reputation - Part 2 00:16:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 1 00:13:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 2 00:12:00 Powerful Tools Of Persuasion - Part 3 00:15:00
Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®): Virtual In-House Training The CBRM® Practitioner Qualification is intended for the intermediate-to-advanced Business Relationship Manager, as it focuses on advancing to the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. As such, the primary focus is on strategic business relationship management, leveraged to optimize business value to the enterprise. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding and competence to perform the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. To pursue the CBRM® certification, a candidate must be a certified Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®). What You Will Learn The successful candidate will demonstrate deep understanding and ability to perform the Strategic BRM role. Specifically, the candidate will: Effectively communicate the purpose and objectives of the Strategic BRM role and how to optimally position that role for maximum effectiveness within the enterprise Understand how to use their personal power and influence to build business relationships and foster a culture that excels at business value results Apply the Strategic Relationship Management processes and techniques to build and sustain trust relationships spanning Business Partner and Provider networks Be able to assess Business Demand Maturity and Business Relationship Maturity and how these might evolve over time Be able to assess Provider Capability Maturity and BRM Competencies and identify key areas needing improvement Be able to apply cross-organization communication techniques to clearly articulate real Provider / business value delivered to the organization Be able to influence executive leaders in their use of Provider Capabilities and Assets based upon potential business value and convergence with business strategy Promote and catalyze business innovation in the Provider's sphere of influence Be able to use the Business Value Management process, techniques, and metrics to define, realize, and optimize the value of Provider capabilities and assets Apply Business Partner Experience Management so as to foster a positive Business Partner perception of Provider capabilities as an essential element of building and sustaining trust relationships Shape strategic agendas for optimum business value, with due consideration of external compliance requirements and potential risks to the business Understand the implications of Lean / Agile methods for the BRM role and capability Influence the development and deployment of available Provider capabilities based upon business need and potential to enable or create business value. Apply Business Capability Management to determine and acquire enabling capabilities pursuant to strategic outcomes Apply Business Capability Management to determine and acquire enabling capabilities pursuant to strategic outcomes Contribute to Business Transition Management in order to foster organizational understanding, support, adoption, and business value results of investments in new business capabilities Course Introduction Explain the House of BRM, recalling the BRM Core Disciplines, competencies required for the BRM role, and necessary conditions for protecting the integrity of the role Recall the key BRM concepts, processes, and techniques Understand the Business Relationship Maturity Model and the Five Relationship Maturity Levels Understanding Business Relationship Maturity and Value The Strategic BRM Role and Capability BRM Impact on Business Value Introduction to the ACME Leisurewear Case Scenario that is used through the course Assessing BRM Context Clarifying Issues Conducting a Business Demand Maturity Assessment Conducting a Business Relationship Maturity Assessment Conducting a Provider Capability Maturity Assessment Shaping the Business Partner's experience with the Provider The BRM role in Service Management Developing Strategic Relationships How to assess Strategic Relationships and plan for their improvement How to achieve business impact through influence and persuasion How to plan and execute BRM formal communications Organizational considerations for BRM deployment How to determine appropriate BRM performance measurement Optimizing Business Value Formulating and Clarifying Business Strategy Catalyzing Business Innovation Business Capability Management Value Management Planning Portfolio Management Business Transition Planning Business Value Optimization Summary and CBRM Exam Preparation Course Summary CBRM Syllabus Review Format and structure of the CBRM® Practitioner Exam Exam hints and tips Sample Exam
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Senior Consultants (both functional and technical) that aspire to be Solution Architects, or current Solution Architects that are new to the role. The Solution Architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment and adoption of an overall solution. The Solution Architect ensures that the solution meets the customer?s needs now and in the future. In this course, students will learn about decisions a Solution Architect makes during an implementation, covering security, integrations, Power Apps architecture, Power Automate architecture, and more. This course is designed to give you an introduction to the Solution Architect role. Becoming a Solution Architect/Getting to know your customer Define a Solution Architect Role of a Solution Architect on projects Project Methodology Getting to know your customer Group exercise - Getting to know your customer Conceptualizing the design from requirements How to lead the requirement collection effort Using fit gap analysis Pillars of good architecture Blueprinting the solution architecture Group exercise - Design from requirements Project governance and working as a team Solution Architect's role in project governance Techniques for keeping a project on track Scenarios that could cause a project to fail Group exercise - Project governance and working as a team Power Platform Architecture Key Power Platform architecture components Understand how platform design and limits influence solution architectures Updates and feature releases Understand how to communicate how the platform meets customer needs Data Modeling Data model influences Data model strategy Data types Data relationships Group exercise - Data modeling Analytics and artificial intelligence Planning and evaluating requirements Operational reporting Power BI Enterprise BI Pre-built insights and custom AI Power Apps Architecture Discuss options for apps and how to choose where to start Discuss app composition options Using components as part of your app architecture Considerations for including Portals as an app in your architecture Group exercise - Power Apps Architecture topics Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Microsoft vision and Solution Architect's role in ALM Environment strategies Defning a solution structure for your deliverable Power Automate Architecture Discuss options for automation and custom logic Review considerations for using triggers and common actions Explore using Business Process Flows (BPF) to guide users through business processes Group Exercise - Evaluate scenarios for Power Automate usage Security Modeling Solution Architect's role in security modeling Discovery and learning your client's environment Controlling access to environments and resources Controlling access to CDS Data Group Exercise - Security Modeling Integration Solution Architects role in Integrations What is an integration and why do we need it Platform features that enable integration CDS Event Publishing Scenarios for group discussion Dynamics 365 Applications Architecture Solution Architect's role when deploying Dynamics 365 apps Architecture Considerations for primary apps Group Exercise - App specific working groups evaluate requirements Power Virtual Agents architecture Introduction Chatbot options Chatbot concepts Best practices Integrate chatbots Power Virtual Agents in Microsoft Teams Robotic Process Automation Introduction Power Automate Desktop Recording and editing tasks Running desktop flows Process advisor Testing and Go Live Solution Architect's role with testing and go live Planning for testing Planning for go live
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Focus on Value Start Where You Are Progress Iteratively with Feedback Collaborate and Promote Visibility Think and Work Holistically Keep It Simple and Practical Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION Digital Technology Digital Business Digital Organisation Digitisation Digital Transformation Business Strategy and Business Models Digital and IT Strategy Products Services Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN Environmental Analysis External Analysis: PESTLE Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION Ecosystem Industry/Market Organisational Influenced factors Achieving Customer/Market Relevance Achieving Operational Excellence Internal and External Focus Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance Customer Journeys Omnichannel Delivery and Support Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support Customer Analytics Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following Financial Policies Portfolio Optimization Funding Projects, Products and Services Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation Charging Models Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation Context of Digital and IT Strategy Identify Risk Assess Risk Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: Large-Scale Transformation Incremental Transformation Mergers and Acquisitions Individual Changes Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme
Likability is the core of all positive interpersonal relationships. Let us show you how you can increase your likability. Understand what the key things are to note regarding your body language, speech and energy levels when influencing others. We will show you how to create a great first impression and inspire others to act. Learning Objectives Apply psychological secrets of likeability that influences outcomes, Create great first impressions, Inspire others to immediate action and cooperation Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries - Achieving Project Success in Complex Environments Through Collaborative Skills: On-Demand Significant projects today are performed by teams of people from multiple organization units and, often, multiple companies. When project managers, team leaders or technical professionals seek collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries, they often encounter a daunting array of challenges. These challenges must be dealt with effectively across business, political, team, interpersonal and personal levels to successfully meet project objectives. The goal of this course is to provide participants with a framework for improving project performance by successfully navigating through the turbulence of organizational cultures. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Assess an organizational culture's challenges and adapt your interpersonal skills and political acumen to meet them Apply basic tools and techniques for building relationships and gaining influence across organizational boundaries Plan a tailored, systematic approach for gaining support, resources and collaboration from individuals in organizations where you have no formal influence Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Overview of key course concepts Managing and leading: the balance and evolution Managing and leading projects versus ongoing work Organizations defined and a project manager's outlook across the structures The Path to Competency in Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries (MLPAOB) Organizational Cultures and Behaviors Overview of organizational culture and behaviors Organizations and change Organizational grassroots changes Political Acumen Overview of role and impact of political acumen Role of politics in organizations Political behaviors How to improve your political acumen skills Building Relationships Strategies for building relationships Balance emotion with reason "Try to understand" Inquire, consult and listen Reliability and building trust Gaining Influence Overview of gaining influence Step 1: Determine influence needs Step 2: Assess influence assets Step 3: Plan approach Step 4: Implement plan Step 5: Manage progress Planning and Implementing Your Approach Overview of Implementation Approach and Continuous Improvement (IA&CI) Enhancing Primary MLPAOB skills through: Identifying and sampling auxiliary MLPAO skills Practicing MLPAOB skills Self-reflection: developing a personal action plan (optional - time permitting) Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Managers and other professionals who want to gain the critical skills to successfully interact with or lead others through cooperative teamwork, as well as those desiring to improve their overall communication skills will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the difference between hearing and listening Enhance interpersonal relationships through the use of verbal and non-verbal communication Apply techniques to move towards high-quality conversation Create a positive impression through a powerful introduction Influence others through sharing perspectives and opinions constructively Use logic and emotion to persuade and collaborate Identify ways of sharing thoughts and opinions constructively Prepare for and conduct simple negotiations This course will prepare students for the collaborative situations inherent in every facet of business, whether working with colleagues, partners, vendors, or clients. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. The Importance of Interpersonal Skills 2. Verbal Communication Techniques Hearing versus Actively Listening Connecting with Powerful Communication 3. Non-Verbal Communication Understanding the Elements of Vocal Delivery Interpreting and Applying Body Language Building Self-Awareness 4. Creating a Powerful First Impression Creating a Powerful Introduction Cultivating Your Impact 5. The Art of Conversation Mastering the 4 Levels of a Conversation Moving a Conversation Along Applying Tools for Deepening Conversation 6. Influence and Persuasion Influencing Others Seeing the Other Side Building Bridges Extending Your Influence 7. Interacting Positively Applying Logic and Owning Emotions Disagreeing Constructively Bringing People to Your Side Building Consensus 8. Negotiation Basics Planning for Negotiation Managing the 4 Stages of Negotiation Arriving at an Agreement Additional course details: Nexus Humans Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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 Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills 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.
Course Overview Influencing and negotiating are two critical skills to have in business. From building rapport with clients to closing a sale, mastering these two valuable skills will take you far in a wide range of professions. In this course, you will learn techniques and skills for influencing and negotiating in any business environment. You will also explore how personality affects how you influence others, as well as practical exercises for maximising your influential power. What's more, you will learn how to build rapport with others and how to use it effectively, which questions you should ask in negotiation, and how to bring negotiation to a close. This course is open to everyone, but would especially benefit managers, sales professionals, estate agents, business owners and recruitment personnel, whose day-to-day role involves influencing and negotiating clients. This best selling Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Influencing and Negotiating Level 2, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Influencing and Negotiating Level 2 to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device. Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.