Wouldn't sales be a 'walk in the park' without challenging customers? Why is it that some customers are so difficult to please, so quick to call 'foul' at the slightest blip and so mean with their gratitude after we've bent over backwards to accommodate them? Whether we are looking at prospective or existing customers, there is a toolkit for dealing with the most challenging of them. This course will help participants: Use broad open questions to give the customer a platform for their opinions or issues Improve listening skills to really understand what's behind the customer's challenging style Probe specific phrases to show listening and earn deeper disclosure Use silence to let challenging customers 'blow off steam' Understand the negative impact of certain phrases on a challenging customer Summarise effectively and reassure the customer of our understanding of their needs Recognise the 'behaviour cycle' and avoid emotional escalation Understand 'transactional analysis' and how to bring people from 'child' to 'adult' state Create loyalty in customers who are slow to give trust 1 What makes a customer 'challenging'? Why customers challenge us - understanding their drivers 'Wearing their shoes' - seeing things from their perspective Understanding our own personality style How to flex with a style that is different from our own Ways to quickly recognise a customer's style The benefits of flexing with a challenging customer's style 2 Practical exercise - forum theatre Participants take it in turns to deal with the trainer (who plays the role of the challenging customer) Observers stop the action when they hear or see something they deem wrong The participant in the seat gets a chance to use a suggested alternative line The participant who makes the suggestion has the chance to occupy the seat and deliver it themselves Frequent feedback from the trainer as to how the participant's words are making him feel Opportunities to rewind the action if an ill-advised line is suggested and delivered Flipchart for capturing what worked, what didn't work and why Mehrabian principle - the importance of body language and tone over words used 3 Questioning and listening skills How to use open questions to get the customer talking What questions to avoid and why The use of pauses and silence to reduce tension and build trust What listening is and what it isn't Question funnelling - how to earn deeper disclosure through probing The power of summary 4 Transactional analysis explained What is transactional analysis (TA)? Exploring the TA states and why people behave in that way under pressure How to bring challenging customers to 'adult' state to reduce tension How 'parent' or 'child' behaviours can be inadvertently triggered Understanding the 'behavioural cycle' and how to break it Mini-role play 'vignettes' to demonstrate real time impact of ill-chosen words 5 How to build trust with challenging customers Techniques for placating current challenging customers Methods that the participants have already used effectively - understanding why those methods worked and how other participants can model them Participants' experiences of trust having been lost - understanding why those experiences had that negative outcome How to 'go the extra mile' with challenging customers 6 Bringing a 'real' challenging customer to life Participants give the trainer a brief profile of a specific challenging customer of theirs 5-10 minute roleplay in which the trainer brings that individual to life Observing participants - without interrupting - make notes on what is and isn't working Trainer stops the action half-way through to give feedback on how he is feeling Participant goes back into the roleplay having recalibrated their approach based on feedback Observers give feedback on what did and didn't work Trainer comes out of character to explain the impact of the participant's words and behaviours 7 Wrap-up Key learnings from each participant Individual action planning - steps that can and will be implemented in the workplace
Our team of Construction industry experts provide business management training for leaders and business owners across England and Scotland CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SPECIFIC Construction Business Growth Academy The Power Within Training is dedicated to helping construction-based business owners and construction management throughout England, Scotland, and Wales achieve more than they believed possible. Our construction business training is designed to develop owner-managers and help them create the future they want. To ensure business growth, we have a dedicated team of industry professionals to give unique support specific to the skills, traits, and challenges found within Construction. This programme was created to help you push and elevate your business to the next level. Contact us to register for our construction business training. Explore Our Construction Business Growth Course We created the Business Growth Academy for business owners like you to grow and develop their businesses in a more controlled and sustainable way. To ensure growth, our construction business training is a series of six training modules focused on business growth, leadership, and financial management. Most of our participants are business owners looking to get the tools needed to spend more time working on their business while generating more profitability to ensure consistent business growth. The Power Within Training uses the latest business growth strategies, which allow you to identify, modify and quickly implement our easy-to-follow business-building tools and techniques designed around the construction and property development industry. Whether you are a business owner or an aspiring construction and property development entrepreneur, our Construction Management Course will provide the tools and techniques to drive your business forward and achieve sustainable growth. Join us at the Business Growth Academy and unlock your full potential. The Goal of Our Construction Management Training Our goal with this training is to provide you with the tools you need to take control of your business. This allows you to use the latest strategies and ensure the smooth growth of your construction business. The construction management training we offer is a three-month course with new modules available twice monthly, delivered via Zoom or in person. These modules are designed to work around your schedule. After, you’ll have a 39-hour CPD certification thanks to our CITB skills & training courses. Overall, our fully funded construction management training will help you place the proper foundation, allowing you to build a more substantial and focused business that’s centred around constant growth and profits while future-proofing your business. BUSINESS GROWTH ACADEMY The Benefit of Our Business Growth Academy As you go through our training, you’ll delve into each module and the critical steps and tools. These include how to plan, organize, and control construction operations, all designed to provide you with a well-rounded view of your business. Not only will you get the tools you need to ensure your construction business growth, but you’ll also get access to benefits such as lifetime access to your online interactive training portal, entrance into a private social and professional networking group, pro bono coaching, and mentoring from industry experts and leaders. Here are some additional benefits of our construction management training: Register your interest today You’ll build a personalised 12-month business development plan that keeps you focused on high-value activities, ensuring you remain on track to grow. Tools and techniques to not only measure but also increase your profitability within your business. These tools help you ensure that you’re never leaving money on the table again. Learn, develop, and nurture self-management and leadership strategies that you can work on and in your business to help you from chasing your tail or burning out. You’ll develop unshakeable confidence in your business’s ability to grow and become the kind of entrepreneur that chooses the customers they want to work with, meaning customers who are driven by value, not by price. Gain valuable leadership and self-development skills, which encourage learning for life. Lastly, you’ll no longer wonder, “what if?” You’ll have the knowledge and understanding to keep unlocking and growing your business’s true potential. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME Course Overview As we’ve mentioned, our business management course is designed to be completed over three months, with two courses being released monthly. These are designed to be done on Zoom or in person and are flexible around your busy schedule. Our modules were created to be easy to understand while providing the resources needed to elevate your construction business. Here is a more in-depth look at what to expect from our modules: Module 1: The C.O.D.E Breaker: The Business FundamentalsThis module will encourage you to deep dive into your why and break the business C.O.D.E. You’ll be shown the importance of knowing why you started the business, how you can build a business while remaining authentic, and what needs to be done to ensure you create and support a solid foundation moving forward. During this module, you’ll discover how to successfully build a business in the construction industry, from the fundamentals and foundations to the growth. Lastly, we’ll review your vision, values, and purpose, show why these are critical areas, and allow you to establish a real business for you and your customers. Module 2: Your M.E.N.T.A.L Agility: The Entrepreneurial Mindset With this module, we’ll focus on self-leadership and how you should constantly be developing the ‘inner game’ or minder and the ‘outer game’ or action. The inner game consists of intention, self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-efficacy. These must be used to achieve personal mastery, while the outer game consists of influence and impact. M.E.N.T.A.L. agility is your key to all success and failure, meaning that without leading yourself, you’ll never find business success. For us, your M.E.N.T.A.L. agility is made of five key components that enable you to transition from owning a business to thinking and planning like an entrepreneurial business owner. Module 3: The T.I.M.E Multiple: Working ON or Working IN The point of this module is to help you understand that you can’t manage your time; you can only manage your use of time or your self-management skills. It’s vital to have strong self-management skills to be more successful at work. We’ll explore ways to help maximise your time and identify your High Payoff Activities. The T.I.M.E. multiplier is about accepting that you cannot do everything yourself. Instead, it would be best if you focused on your high-payoff activities. Our goal is to teach you to say it’s okay to say no. We’ll show you the importance of recognising the significance of all your decisions. Along with that, we focus on unique planning and defining processes to bring the future into the present. Module 4: The Business P.R.O.B.E: The Numbers Game Understanding your finances is essential as it allows you to make informed decisions that have the potential to make significant impacts on your business, growth, and even your bottom line. We want you never to leave money on the table again. When you know the difference between markup and margin, fixed and variable costs can make the difference between owning a business and the business owning you. Understanding your business numbers will increase your revenue and profitability and even grow your business. Module 5: High-Performance T.E.A.M.S: The Well-Oiled High-performing teams are more than a group that works together. A high-performing team has clear priorities and purposes and shares an understanding of how each team member or subcontractor prefers to approach work. The foundation of a high-performing team or business starts with trust. The development starts with creating an environment where leaders and team members can openly disclose which strengths they feel they bring to a team and what support they need to be their best selves. Truth is that all people’s problems directly reflect the business owner’s leadership and management. When a team doesn’t do things your way, they probably have no idea what your way is. Module 6: G.O.A.L.S: Setting & Defining the Accountability System Everyone works best with clearly defined goals, from completing a refurb on a budget or growing your construction business to over 10M annual profit. Remember the old saying, through a goal with a plan, is just a wish! We’ll teach you our tried and tested process for setting and achieving your objectives by focusing on what matters most. Reviewing your daily, weekly, and monthly goals, we can help you make high performance a habit. Best of all, you’ll create a detailed 12-month business development plan to get your personal and professional goals moving in the right direction. Meet the Construction Business Training Presenters Derrick Matheson: Training and Development Director and Trainer of Business Growth Academy A seasoned business owner, Derrick understands the challenges UK construction and property development professionals face. We have crafted a targeted program that simplifies growth, empowering entrepreneurs with easy-to-implement strategies. Derrick’s mission is simple: to empower and equip ambitious entrepreneurs and professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s competitive market. The Business Growth Academy is a testament to his dedication, offering an innovative, step-by-step business-building process that demystifies the complexities of growth and unlocks the full potential of your enterprise. Stuart Mason: BGA’s Bold Training Manager, Lead Trainer, and Author of “How To Wreck Your Business Stuart, the fearless BGA Training Manager and Lead Trainer has turned his business failures into powerful lessons for others. As the author of “How To Wreck Your Business,” Stuart shares his hard-earned wisdom to help business owners avert the same pitfalls that led to the demise of his own company on its 20th anniversary. Stuart’s approach is refreshingly direct and unapologetically abrupt, cutting through the noise to deliver real-world insights that make a difference. Don’t expect a dry lecture on business theory from a dusty textbook; instead, Stuart offers a ‘streetwise’ perspective that is both practical and actionable, pushing you to uncover the answers that will make your business shine in a competitive market.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for New Account Executives Overview Ramp-up on Systems, CRM, LMS and Sales Model Training New Hire Training New Hire Training
An Advisor’s Essential Guide to the Merged R&D Scheme Our free course will help you to: Understand how the new Merged R&D Scheme works and when to claim under it Work confidently with complex areas of the new scheme Update your processes with the new rules and requirements for R&D tax relief claims and advisors. Key details Availability Available to all Cost Free CPD points 2 Level Foundation Best for Anyone preparing R&D claims, submitting R&D claims, or discussing R&D claims with clients and prospects. 12 months access to this training course for each user. Learning outcomes Our free course will help you to: Understand how the new Merged R&D Scheme works and when to claim under it Work confidently with complex areas of the new scheme Update your processes with the new rules and requirements for R&D tax relief claims and advisors. What does it cover? Unit 1 & 2: The Merged R&D Scheme Key facts about the Merged Scheme How to handle grants and subsidies Subcontracting under the Merged Scheme Unit 3: Costs & Financial Which costs attract relief in the Merged Scheme Restrictions on foreign subcontractors & EPWs The PAYE & NIC cap Unit 4: Rules & Regulations Rules & regulations when giving advice on R&D tax relief The rules and deadlines for Prenotification Where to find further support and training About the course
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anyone who leads meetings as part of their job and wants to learn how to become a more effective meeting facilitator. Overview Build a foundation for a successful meeting. Prepare for a meeting. Set the stage for a meeting. Facilitate a meeting. Facilitate a specialized meeting Effective facilitators know how to take charge of meetings and lead groups toward successfully completing their work objectives. In this course, you will strategically plan meetings and create formal agendas, lead groups to generate new ideas through brainstorming events, and help people work through facilitated difficult sessions. You will also further develop your facilitation skills by leading virtual meetings and even moderating international sessions. 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. Lesson 1: Building a Foundation for Successful Meetings Topic A: Identify Types of Meetings Topic B: Identify Attributes of Strong Meeting Leaders Lesson 2: Preparing for a Meeting Topic A: Clarify the Purpose of the Meeting Topic B: Identify Participants Topic C: Plan Meeting Logistics Topic D: Create an Agenda Lesson 3: Setting the Stage for a Meeting Topic A: Establish a Meeting Climate Topic B: Resolve Challenging Situations Lesson 4: Facilitating a Meeting Topic A: Lead a Meeting Topic B: Make Sound Decisions Topic C: Publish Meeting Minutes Topic D: Close a Meeting Lesson 5: Facilitating Specialized Meetings Topic A: Manage a Brainstorming Session Topic B: Manage a Virtual Meeting Topic C: Manage an International Meeting
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Application consultants, Business Analysts, Executives, Technology Consultants, Users Overview By the end of this course, students will be able to:Explain SAP LumiraCreate documents and acquire dataPrepare datasetsVisualize dataShare stories In this course, students will learn how to create stunning and interactive visualizations by choosing a rich library of visualization types, ranging from scatter plots, heat and geo maps to tag clouds, box plots and network charts. Course Outline Positioning and Overview of SAP Lumira Discovery Navigating the BI Launchpad Acquiring Data Enrich the Dataset Create Visualizations Create a Story Sharing Options Using the Lumira Discovery Formula Editor Additional Data Sources Data Mashups
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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Whether you are already an instructional designer or just looking to get into the world of developing eLearning courses, this two-day course covers the full feature set of Articulate Storyline 360 and uses real world exercises to create projects from scratch. The course will include how to add interactivity to your slides via buttons, triggers, text entry areas, and hotspots. You'll also learn how to create quizzes, and how to publish your eLearning projects for the widest possible audience. The class will also explore Articulate Storyline's advance techniques and methods on Themes & Templates, Custom Navigation, Gamification, Advanced Quizzing, Accessibility and Reporting, and more. Exploring Articulate Storyline Explore a Finished Storyline Project Explore Slides and Panels Zoom and Magnify Explore Panels Preview the Entire Project Creating Projects Create a New Project Apply a Theme Apply a Content Master Slide Insert New Slides Create a New Content Master Slide Apply a Different Master Slide Layout to a Slide Import Content From PowerPoint Adding Content Create and Format a Text Box Work with a List Add an Image to a Slide Add a Shape to a Slide Customize a Shape Insert a Character Insert a Caption Interactivity Add Buttons to Slides Change Button States Create Layers Insert a Text Entry Field Triggers and Hotspots Delete Default Triggers Add a Trigger to a Button Hide Player Buttons Add Triggers to Layers Add a Hide Layer Trigger Add a Slide Trigger Add a Conditional Trigger Edit a Trigger Add a Hotspot and Lightbox Trigger Variables Manage a Variable Reference a Variable Create a Variable Manipulate a Variable with a Trigger Create a True/False Variable Create a Trigger to Change a True/False Variable Add a Condition to an Existing Trigger Play Audio with a Conditional Trigger Add a Condition to a Button Audio, Animation and Video Add Voiceover Audio to a Slide Change Slide Audio Edit Slide Audio Add Silence Record Voiceover Audio Control Object Timing Animate an Object Control Animation Options Insert Video Delay Object Start Times Trim Video Animate a Video Add a Slide Transition Quizzes Insert a Multiple Choice Slide Insert a Matching Drag-and-Drop Slide Insert a Freeform Drag and Drop Quiz Slide Insert a Quiz Result Slide
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview Describe the history and rationale for MPLS, as well as its basic terminology. Explain the MPLS label operations (push, pop, swap) and the concept of label-switched path (LSP). Describe the configuration and verification of MPLS forwarding. Describe the functionalities and operation of RSVP and LDP. Configure and verify RSVP-signaled and LDP-signaled LSPs. Select and configure the appropriate label distribution protocol for a given set of requirements. Describe the default Junos OS MPLS traffic engineering behavior. Explain the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) extensions used to build the Traffic Engineering Database (TED). Describe the Constrained Shortest Path First (CSPF) algorithm, its uses, and its path selection process. Describe administrative groups and how they can be used to influence path selection. Describe the default traffic protection behavior of RSVP-signaled LSPs. Explain the use of primary and secondary LSPs. Describe the operation and configuration of fast reroute. Describe the operation and configuration of link and node protection. Describe the operation and configuration of LDP loop-free alternate. Describe the LSP optimization options. Explain LSP priority and preemption. Describe the behavior of fate sharing. Describe how SRLG changes the CSPF algorithm when computing the path of a secondary LSP. Explain how extended admin groups can be used to influence path selection. Explain the purpose of several miscellaneous MPLS features. This two-day course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Course Outline Course Introduction MPLS Fundamentals MPLS Foundation Terminology MPLS Configuration MPLS Packet Forwarding Label Distribution Protocols Label Distribution Protocols RSVP LDP Routing Table Integration Mapping Next-Hops to LSPs Route Resolution Example Route Resolution Summary IGP Passive Versus Next-Hop Self for BGP Destinations Constrained Shortest Path First RSVP Behavior Without CSPF CSPF Algorithm CSPF Tie Breaking Administrative Groups Inter-area Traffic Engineered LSPs Traffic Protection and LSP Optimization Default Traffic Protection Behavior Primary and Secondary LSPs Fast Reroute RSVP Link Protection LDP LFA and Link Protection LSP Optimization Fate Sharing Junos OS Fate Sharing SRLG Extended Admin Groups Miscellaneous MPLS Features Forwarding Adjacencies Policy Control over LSP Selection LSP Metrics Automatic Bandwidth Container LSPs TTL Handling Explicit Null Configuration MPLS Pings
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This two-day course provides students an opportunity to learn about the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to deploy iOS devices. Interactive discussions and hands-on exercises guide students through the configuration, management, and supervision of iOS devices. Students? knowledge and skills are tested and reinforced by working through real-world scenarios The Role of MDM, VPP, and DEP How to successfully deploy iOS devices Identify and respond to challenges when deploying and managing devices without MDM Apple IDs Explain what an Apple ID is and identify when it?s needed Security How security is relevant in the context of a given deployment scenario Design and implement a deployment solution for a given scenario DEP Devices Configure DEP registered devices for Over-the-Air Enrollment Configure and manage settings, apps, and content on user-owned and company-owned devicesPrerequisites Manual Configuration Explore the challenges and inconsistencies when manually configuring multiple devices. Creating Configuration profiles using Apple Configurator to view and edit a configuration profile. Learn how profiles ensure consistency across multiple devices Manage Settings The iOS MDM protocol How a MDM solution is used to configure and manage devices over-the-air with consistency and accountability Apps and Content Introduce and define VPP Assign apps and content to their user and then configure and test managed 'open in' functionality Company-Owned (Personalized and Shared) Configure settings to enable Over-the-Air Enrollment and supervision and learn how users can personalize company-owned devices. Configure and test shared (shared) device scenarios and how Apps and content are distributed to the devices Workshop Real-world deployment scenarios Design a deployment that meets your scenario?s needs