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PMI-ACP® Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training This course builds on the candidates' practical experience of Agile in the workplace to equip them with the broad range of knowledge and skills required for the PMI® Agile Certification exam. It will follow the PMI® requirements and reference the suggested reading list, including the Agile Practice Guide, but will not be limited to those areas. Within the profession and discipline of project management, Agile continues to develop as a significant and important aspect of bringing change to an organization. Where the products of change must be delivered to the business 'on time,' Agile is often the chosen methodology. In addition to equipping candidates for the PMI® Agile Certification examination, this course will also support candidates in taking a more informed and effective role in Agile projects. It will also enable them to take a significant role in encouraging and enabling the organization to become or develop as an Agile environment. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Appreciate the wider aspects of Agile project management tools and techniques Integrate various disciplines within Agile Tailor / customize Agile to suit the needs of different projects Prepare yourself for the PMI® Agile Certification examination Getting Started Introductions Agenda Expectations Foundation Concepts Defining 'Traditional' Project Management Project management parameters The 'traditional' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of the traditional approach Defining 'Agile' Project Management Project management parameters revisited The 'agile' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of agile Managing projects with traditional and agile methods Can the two approaches co-exist? Leveraging the benefits of both methods Options for using both methods on a project Avoiding the elephant traps Key aspects of the PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook Overview Eligibility requirements Exam information Exam Blueprint Continuing certification requirements Key aspects of the PMI Agile Certification Examination Content Outline Introduction Agile exam content outline Tools and techniques Knowledge and skills Domains and tasks (not examined) An Introduction to Agile and Implementing Agile Definable work vs. high-uncertainty work Project factors that influence tailoring The Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles Agile mindset Agile domains and tasks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Hard Skills' Planning, monitoring, and adapting The need for planning, monitoring, and adapting The Agile approach to planning and plans The Agile planning tools and techniques The Agile monitoring tools and techniques The Agile approach to adapting Product quality A definition of 'product quality' Setting the standard for product quality Agile tools and techniques for achieving product quality Risk management A definition of 'risk' What is 'at risk'? The acceptability of risks The Agile tools and techniques for managing risks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Soft Skills' The difference between PM 'hard and soft' skills Communications The importance of communications Forms of agile communications Communications within the project Communications from the project Communications to the project Making communications the cultural norm Interpersonal Skills Defining and understanding management Defining and understanding leadership Defining and understanding servant leadership Delegating vs. empowering Playing to people's strengths Overcoming the roadblocks Core Agile Tools and Techniques The philosophy of core Agile tools and techniques Agile estimation Will traditional forms of estimating work for agile? The relationship between estimating and guessing The relationship between estimating and sizing The where, who, and how of agile estimating Agile analysis and design Product analysis and design from a user point of view Product analysis and design from a supplier point of view Product analysis and design from an agile project point of view Value-Based Agile Tools and Techniques The role of value-based tools and techniques in bridging traditional PM with Agile Value-based prioritization Value-based prioritization and agile projects Investment appraisal methods Regulatory driven Customer driven Ranking methods (MMF, MoSCoW) Metrics What should we measure / track? Methods of measuring / tracking Adding value with metrics Process Improvement Value-stream analysis Value-stream mapping Agile Knowledge and Skills Context of Agile Knowledge and Skills vis-Ã -vis Agile Tools and Techniques Agile Knowledge and Skills Process focused People focused Product focused Project focused Exam Preparation and Course Closure The application process - where are you now? The 'Exam-Focused Journal' - what you still have to do Further preparation - self-study schedule Exam topic review Practice exam Practice exam debrief Course closure
Being a leader can take you into vulnerable places - the unfamiliar, high expectations and high visibility, with everyone looking to you for guidance in the big moments. It is natural for doubts to creep in, including the echoes of past knock-backs, put-downs, pressures, stereotyping and internalised oppression.
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Course Overview This Leadership and Management course provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals aiming to thrive in supervisory or managerial positions across diverse sectors. Designed to enhance your ability to lead with confidence and integrity, the course explores essential leadership theories, management practices, and strategic planning methods. Learners will gain valuable insight into how to cultivate high-performing teams, manage organisational change, and apply ethical leadership principles. With a strong emphasis on effective communication, conflict resolution, and time management, this course ensures a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and achieve long-term business objectives. Whether you are aspiring to step into a leadership role or looking to refine your current management approach, this course equips you with the knowledge and awareness needed to lead with purpose and efficiency. Course Description This course delves into the key components of effective leadership and structured management. Covering everything from leadership theories and performance enhancement to organisational skills and emotional intelligence, it is structured to build your capability in motivating teams, handling workplace dynamics, and aligning business goals with people development. Topics such as negotiation, talent management, succession planning, and risk management are explored in depth, supported by modules on communication and corporate responsibility. You will also examine strategies for managing stress, driving change, and responding to office politics constructively. Through a structured and professionally developed curriculum, learners will develop a nuanced understanding of leadership principles and the core responsibilities that accompany managerial roles. This course encourages thoughtful, ethical, and informed leadership, enabling you to foster positive work environments and drive impactful results within any organisation. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to The Course Module 02: Understanding Management and Leadership Module 03: Leadership Theories Module 04: Improving Management and Leadership Performance Module 05: High Performance Teams Module 06: Motivating Employees Module 07: Organisational Skills Module 08: Talent Management Module 09: Succession Planning Module 10: Business Process Management Module 11: Communication Skills Module 12: Negotiation Techniques Module 13: Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback Module 14: Managing Change Module 15: Time Management Module 16: Stress Management Module 17: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Module 18: Managing Conflict Module 19: Dealing with Office Politics Module 20: Risk Management Module 21: Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build leadership confidence and strategic thinking. Professionals aiming to transition into management or senior roles. Beginners with an interest in leadership principles and organisational development. Team leads, supervisors, and aspiring managers across industries. Career Path Team Leader Operations Manager Human Resources Officer Department Head Business Development Manager Strategy Consultant Corporate Trainer Project Coordinator Office Manager Organisational Development Advisor
In this course you will understand what mentoring is about, understand your roles in the process. Gain self-insight into your own interpersonal style and way of relating to others that may affect mentoring interactions.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will take ownership of their time management in order to achieve their goals and lead a more productive life. In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Setting SMART Goals The Three P's The SMART Way Prioritizing Your Goals Evaluating and Adapting The Power of Routines What is a Routine? Personal Routines Professional Routines Six Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life Scheduling Yourself The Simple Secret of Successful Time Management Developing a Tracking System Scheduling Appointments Scheduling Tasks Keeping Yourself on Top of Tasks The One-Minute Rule The Five-Minute Rule What To Do When You Feel Like You're Sinking Tackling New Tasks and Projects Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog! Using Project Management Techniques The Triple Constraint Creating the Schedule Using a RACI Chart Creating a Workspace Setting Up the Physical Layout Ergonomics 101 Using Your Computer Efficiently Organizing Files and Folders Organizing Paper Files Organizing Electronic Files Scheduling Archive and Clean-Up Managing E-Mail Using E-mail Time Wisely Taking Action! Making the Most of Your E-mail Program Taking Time Back from Handheld Devices Tackling Procrastination Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
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The work of a technical team is invariably challenging and often unpredictable. Definition of the work can be problematic, timescales can be hard to estimate and the right technical approach difficult to select. Staff involved in this type of work usually have very high levels of specialist knowledge in their field and have high expectations of those who lead them. In addition to the challenges of the work, the team leader often has to balance the need for professional excellence with financial and commercial considerations and to ensure that team goals are realistic by being an effective negotiator with other project and senior managers. These characteristics make technical team leadership a demanding and complex activity. This programme aims to help participants develop the skills needed to become an effective technical team leader. The objectives of this programme are to help participants: understand the significance of leadership skills and their impact on team performance review the key skills needed to be an effective, 'multi-dimensional' team leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture and how to develop personal style versatility understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team DAY ONE 1 Technical teams and leadership What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned? The team environment and the impact of leadership skills The characteristics of high performance teams and their leaders Some useful models and theories of leadership explored Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility 2 Essential skills for team leaders 3 key dimensions of effective leadership: inwards, outwards and upwards Developing and promoting a 'team vision': strategic thinking skills The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect DAY TWO 3 Leading inwards to build the team The role of leadership in developing team performance Understanding individuals in the team; recognising team role preferences Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor 4 Leading outwards and upwards to support the team Negotiating realistic team goals; effective influencing skills Gaining empowerment and support from the key stakeholders Leading upwards: knowing when and how to take the initiative Building team credibility within the organisation; helping the team deliver Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams Building and maintaining rapport with influential stakeholders