Toyota Kata - What is it. Where Might it Fit. and Why? Future solutions are getting less and less likely to be ones we've used before. And even if we can draw on 'experience', it may represent the lowest form of innovation which may not be good enough; we are limiting ourselves to only what we know now.Agile is about mindset, not about process. Mindset can support agile behaviors or can hinder them. Improvement exercises involve multiple people or groups working on different parts of the puzzle; how they understand customer needs and how they collaborate to create a cohesive whole can greatly influence success. So the most important question becomes, 'How might we develop an Agile mindset?'The connection between Agile and Toyota Kata is intriguing. When you look into why, it's actually quite plain and simple. Further, when you have an understanding of Toyota Kata, how it came about and why, then its potential value to those adopting Agile shines through even more so. You will recognize the potential of the 2 unintentionally hidden managerial routines at Toyota from which 'Toyota Kata' was born."One of the best, compact introductions to Toyota Kata that I've seen!" (Quote by Mike Rother, author of 'Toyota Kata', following a presentation by Oscar in Austin TX in Feb 2020.) In this session you will: See the connection between Agile and Toyota Kata and their common ancestry See why the most success in the future will come to those who can rapidly adapt and innovate Understand that a concept or model alone generally won't change behaviors (and why), but a practice routine will Understand the 2 'Kata' patterns and get a feel for how you can start your application of them, one in particular
Toyota Kata - What is it. Where Might it Fit. and Why? Future solutions are getting less and less likely to be ones we've used before. And even if we can draw on 'experience', it may represent the lowest form of innovation which may not be good enough; we are limiting ourselves to only what we know now.Agile is about mindset, not about process. Mindset can support agile behaviors or can hinder them. Improvement exercises involve multiple people or groups working on different parts of the puzzle; how they understand customer needs and how they collaborate to create a cohesive whole can greatly influence success. So the most important question becomes, 'How might we develop an Agile mindset?'The connection between Agile and Toyota Kata is intriguing. When you look into why, it's actually quite plain and simple. Further, when you have an understanding of Toyota Kata, how it came about and why, then its potential value to those adopting Agile shines through even more so. You will recognize the potential of the 2 unintentionally hidden managerial routines at Toyota from which 'Toyota Kata' was born."One of the best, compact introductions to Toyota Kata that I've seen!" (Quote by Mike Rother, author of 'Toyota Kata', following a presentation by Oscar in Austin TX in Feb 2020.) In this session you will: See the connection between Agile and Toyota Kata and their common ancestry See why the most success in the future will come to those who can rapidly adapt and innovate Understand that a concept or model alone generally won't change behaviors (and why), but a practice routine will Understand the 2 'Kata' patterns and get a feel for how you can start your application of them, one in particular
This bundle covers the essential Microsoft Office applications—Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access—alongside data entry, mathematics for office tasks, payroll basics, and regulatory awareness. It is ideal for those who want to manage documents, data, and communication with confidence. Whether preparing reports, managing emails, or handling payroll calculations, this bundle builds practical knowledge and software proficiency. It suits office professionals looking to streamline their workflow with clear, jargon-free content. Learning Outcomes: Gain proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Develop accurate and efficient data entry skills. Understand basic mathematics for office and payroll functions. Learn principles of payroll processing and record keeping. Recognise compliance requirements within business administration. Improve document creation and management techniques. Who Is This Course For: Office administrators aiming to enhance Microsoft Office skills. Payroll clerks seeking knowledge of payroll processing basics. Data entry operators needing faster and accurate methods. Business students developing administration and software expertise. Managers handling compliance and reporting tasks. Secretarial staff improving document and communication skills. Freelancers managing client information and correspondence. Anyone wanting strong office software and admin knowledge. Career Path: Office Administrator – £23,000 per year Payroll Clerk – £21,000 per year Data Entry Operator – £19,000 per year Administrative Assistant – £20,500 per year Compliance Officer – £28,000 per year Executive Assistant – £26,000 per year
This life coaching diploma bundle brings together the core elements needed for personal growth and coaching others. From self-motivation to boosting self-esteem, coupled with organisation and health awareness, this package equips learners with the essentials for balanced living and guiding others. Ideal for those looking to enhance their understanding of wellness alongside motivational techniques, this bundle offers a well-rounded approach to personal and professional coaching. Expect practical insights that support a positive mindset and healthier habits—without the clichés. Learning Outcomes: Develop strategies for effective self-motivation and focus. Improve personal organisation and time management skills. Enhance self-esteem through proven coaching approaches. Understand principles of health and wellness balance. Apply coaching techniques for personal and client growth. Support others in setting and achieving life goals. Who is this Course For: Aspiring life coaches and personal development enthusiasts. Individuals seeking to improve motivation and self-esteem. Wellness professionals looking to broaden their skill set. People aiming to organise their lives more effectively. Those interested in health-focused coaching practices. Support workers assisting clients in personal growth. Managers promoting wellbeing in workplace settings. Anyone wanting to build confidence in coaching abilities. Career Path: Life Coach – Average Salary: £30,000 Wellness Consultant – Average Salary: £28,000 Motivational Speaker – Average Salary: £33,000 Personal Development Coach – Average Salary: £31,000 Health and Wellness Advisor – Average Salary: £27,000 Counselling Support Worker – Average Salary: £25,000
The Video Editing Essentials for Marketers Mini Bundle is designed for content creators and marketers who need videos that don’t just fill space—they make an impact. Covering Adobe Premiere Pro, drawing, animation, video development, and social media strategy, this course focuses on visuals that speak the right language in the scroll-happy world of digital marketing. Whether you're shaping ads, reels, or brand videos, this bundle gives you the skills to stitch together bold, clean content that gets attention. If your marketing plan includes motion and messaging, this is your toolkit—minus the fluff and unnecessary drama. Learning Outcomes: Edit and export polished videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. Animate simple visuals for engaging brand content. Use drawing to plan layouts and content flow. Build short-form video ideas for social platforms. Understand timing and visuals for audience retention. Align editing skills with broader marketing content goals. Who Is This Course For: Marketing professionals needing sharper video editing skills. Social media managers working with visual brand content. Freelancers handling video and content projects alone. Small business owners creating social marketing content. Brand builders aiming for better visual storytelling. Designers interested in branching into video editing. Content assistants managing brand visuals for teams. Anyone tired of shaky, awkward brand video uploads. Career Path: Marketing Video Editor – £34,000/year Social Media Content Creator – £30,000/year Digital Content Assistant – £28,000/year Brand Visual Coordinator – £32,000/year Motion Design Intern – £26,000/year Creative Assistant (Marketing) – £29,000/year
This business-focused bundle brings together the sharp tools of Lean Six Sigma, the methodical mindset of project management, and the underrated magic of self-organisation. If you're fed up with messy workflows and vague timelines, you're in the right place. With topics ranging from reducing waste to keeping team efforts aligned, it’s designed for professionals who want to keep projects tidy and their emails shorter. A little less chaos, a little more order—and fewer surprise deadlines at 4:59pm on a Friday. 🟪 Learning Outcomes: Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve internal processes. Use lean manufacturing techniques to minimise unnecessary tasks. Organise tasks and timelines with greater clarity and focus. Manage projects using simple, effective planning techniques. Support consistent team efforts with clear communication habits. Strengthen leadership mindset for improved daily operations. 🟪 Who Is This Course For: Professionals managing business improvement or office processes. Supervisors supporting teams across varied projects and roles. Operations staff tasked with reducing delays or errors. Admins looking to sharpen organisation and prioritisation skills. Team leaders juggling meetings, tasks, and shifting priorities. Managers wanting clear methods for smoother workflows. Office coordinators handling performance and task schedules. Anyone expected to fix things without breaking the schedule. 🟪 Career Path (UK Average Salaries): Operations Coordinator – £29,000/year Project Administrator – £30,000/year Business Improvement Assistant – £31,000/year Junior Team Leader – £32,000/year Lean Process Analyst – £34,000/year Workflow Supervisor – £33,000/year
The Data Science (Business and Management) Mini Bundle offers a clever mix of technical and soft skills. You’ll explore core data topics like analysis, Python programming, and SQL—paired with public speaking and communication skills that actually help you talk to people about all that data. This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about knowing what to say when someone asks, “What do these numbers mean?” Whether you’re presenting to a team or querying a database, this course helps you communicate with confidence and clarity while building your technical toolkit for business roles. Learning Outcomes: Analyse datasets using structured, goal-based methods. Write Python code to organise, clean and process information. Understand SQL queries to access and filter relevant data. Present findings clearly using confident verbal communication. Improve workplace discussions through stronger communication habits. Combine data insights with thoughtful business reasoning. Who Is This Course For: Data beginners looking to speak clearly in business meetings. Business analysts needing stronger coding and tech fluency. Professionals handling large datasets and regular reports. Team members presenting technical updates or data reviews. Career changers entering data-focused business environments. Admins juggling between spreadsheets and project discussions. Managers wanting a sharper grasp on data and delivery. Curious learners improving both tech skills and communication. Career Path: Business Analyst – £42,000/year Data Communications Officer – £36,000/year Business Intelligence Assistant – £38,000/year SQL Analyst – £40,000/year Python Data Assistant – £39,000/year Public Speaking Coach (Business Focus) – £34,000/year
The Customs and Business Compliance Mini Bundle covers key workplace themes without sounding like a legal textbook. From British Law and GDPR to communication, self-organisation, and company expectations, this bundle is designed to help you understand how to navigate business requirements without getting lost in fine print. It’s ideal for anyone working in environments where communication meets caution—such as HR, admin, or operations. If you’ve ever paused before hitting “send” on a sensitive email or hesitated before filing a report, this course makes those tasks less daunting and more structured. Learning Outcomes: Understand British law topics that affect office-based business work. Recognise the key rules and frameworks of GDPR expectations. Improve business communication through purpose-driven writing. Learn how to organise your tasks and workflows efficiently. Identify how business guidelines shape office behaviours. Build structure and clarity into your daily working approach. Who Is This Course For: Office professionals needing stronger legal and organisational understanding. Admins balancing communication, structure, and policy awareness. HR personnel handling sensitive workplace communication tasks. New hires learning how to follow internal procedures properly. Managers reviewing business documentation and compliance points. Data workers handling customer or staff-related information. Team members looking to reduce errors in sensitive work. Anyone working in regulated business environments. Career Path: Business Compliance Officer – £37,000/year GDPR Administrator – £36,000/year Internal Communication Coordinator – £33,000/year Legal Admin Assistant – £30,000/year Policy Documentation Clerk – £28,000/year Office Compliance Assistant – £31,000/year
Money laundering and legal regulations affect businesses in complex ways, and this diploma bundle offers a clear pathway through the maze. Covering anti-money laundering, business law, crisis management, employment law, and compliance, the courses focus on key principles that protect organisations and individuals alike. The bundle suits those aiming to understand how law and regulation intertwine with corporate processes and risk management. Each course delivers structured knowledge, helping you confidently navigate legal frameworks and contribute to safeguarding financial and operational integrity—without the jargon or legalese. Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamentals of anti-money laundering regulations. Identify legal principles governing business and employment law. Learn techniques for managing organisational crises effectively. Recognise key frameworks protecting against financial wrongdoing. Gain insight into workplace legal responsibilities and rights. Develop knowledge of regulatory requirements for business settings. Who Is This Course For: Professionals entering roles in risk or legal compliance teams. Managers seeking to understand anti-money laundering controls. HR staff needing awareness of employment law basics. Business owners wanting clarity on legal obligations. Legal assistants supporting compliance and business law functions. Employees responsible for risk and crisis management planning. Finance sector workers needing AML foundational knowledge. Anyone interested in law’s role within business environments. Career Path: AML Compliance Officer – £35,000 per year Risk Management Analyst – £32,000 per year Legal Compliance Assistant – £28,000 per year Employment Law Advisor – £30,000 per year Crisis Management Coordinator – £31,000 per year Corporate Governance Officer – £33,000 per year
The Facilities Management and Maintenance Mini Bundle brings together the must-haves of smooth workplace management. You’ll get content in Logistics and Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, GDPR, and HR—designed to help you keep teams running, goods moving, and data on the right side of legal. It’s ideal for those quietly holding things together behind the scenes. Whether you’re supervising an office move, managing stock, or handling HR emails at 9:01am on a Monday, this bundle gives you the know-how to keep things ticking. The Facilities Management and Maintenance Mini Bundle is for people who make things happen—often with no one noticing. Learning Outcomes: Manage transport and supply processes across different settings. Understand the basics of workplace operations and systems. Learn supply chain flow from order to delivery. Apply GDPR rules in administrative and digital settings. Handle workplace HR tasks and key policy areas. Support facility efficiency with structured planning methods. Who is this Course For: Facilities assistants managing logistics and internal resources. Admin staff working across HR and operations teams. Procurement or supply support workers needing extra clarity. Workplace managers organising stock, teams, or space. Office coordinators managing staff records and purchases. Staff handling GDPR-sensitive admin in workplace settings. Team leaders juggling resources, forms, and schedules. Anyone keeping office chaos (mostly) under control. Career Path: Facilities Administrator – £27,000/year HR Support Officer – £26,500/year Operations Team Assistant – £28,000/year GDPR/Data Admin Support – £25,000/year Supply Chain Coordinator – £29,000/year Workplace Logistics Assistant – £26,500/year