Name: Building Better Careers with Soft Skills: 1-Day Workshop in Watford
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

Luton

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview:</h1>This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.Course Contents:Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.Course Topics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Qualities of an Effective Leader&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Leader or Manager?&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">That Vision Thing&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Developing Your Team Goals&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivation&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">What Motivates?&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Being Consistently Different&nbsp;&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Three Key Skills of Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Instant Results Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Can Do Coaching Practice&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</li></ul>Course Feature:By the end of this training you will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</li></ul>Certification:Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from MangatesWho can Attend?Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

In the competitive construction industry, the need for training is more vital than ever. Organizations that devote resources to professional development are more likely to see higher productivity and greater efficiency. On-the-job training can provide crucial knowledge to perform tasks at hand, but the best professionals constantly seek to learn about new techniques and technologies to improve their performance on-site and in the office.

Our Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides project managers the chance to sharpen the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level. PMC provides the ideal opportunity for project managers to gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive. This program will provide participants with skills they can immediately implement on the job and in the field. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over an intense week of workshops, assignments, and team-building activities.

PMC participants experience an interactive program that explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. PMC provides participants with practical solutions to current industry challenges they can take back to immediately impact performance and improve project results.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

● Identify the importance of pre-planning and its correlation with a company’s bottom line.
● Discuss the impact of low job site productivity on the project contractor, craftsperson, project owner, and designer.
● Discuss information required to evaluate and select subcontractor and vendor services and material and equipment purchases.
● Identify legal actions, or lack thereof, that can have far-reaching legal consequences for the project manager, their company, and many others.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

1.Project Planning
Importance of pre-planning.
Developing comprehensive project plans.
Correlation between planning and profitability.
Tools and techniques for effective planning.

2.Safety Management
Importance of safety in construction.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
OSHA regulations and compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

3.Construction Productivity
Factors affecting job site productivity.
Techniques to improve productivity.
Measuring and tracking productivity.
Case studies of productivity improvements.

4.Subcontractor & Vendor Management
Evaluating and selecting subcontractors and vendors.
Contract negotiation and management.
Performance monitoring and quality control.
Building and maintaining strong relationships.

5.Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Basics of CPM scheduling.
Developing and maintaining project schedules.
Identifying and managing critical paths.
Tools and software for scheduling.

Day 2:

1.Claims Management
Types of claims in construction.
Preventing and managing claims.
Documentation and communication strategies.
Dispute resolution methods.

2.Legal Issues & Contract Clauses
Key legal concepts in construction.
Important contract clauses and their implications.
Managing legal risks and liabilities.
Case studies of legal issues in construction.

3.Cost Control
Budgeting and cost estimation.
Tracking and controlling project costs.
Analyzing cost performance.
Techniques for cost reduction.

4.Project Recordkeeping
Importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Types of project records and documentation.
Best practices for maintaining records.
Tools for efficient recordkeeping.

5.Communication
Importance of effective communication.
Strategies for improving communication.
Tools and technologies for communication.
Case studies of communication failures and successes.

6.Time Management
Techniques for effective time management.
Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Tools for time tracking and management.
Case studies of time management in construction.

7.Problem Solving & Decision Making
Techniques for problem-solving.
Decision-making frameworks.
Analyzing and evaluating options.
Case studies of problem-solving in construction.

8.Innovation
Importance of innovation in construction.
Identifying and implementing new technologies.
Encouraging a culture of innovation.
Case studies of successful innovation.

Conclusion: 

The PMC course aims to equip project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the construction industry. By addressing the critical areas of project management, participants will leave the course with practical strategies and tools to enhance their performance and drive their projects to success.
Who Can Attend?
The Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training course is designed for:

Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.
Construction Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects who want to improve their management techniques and project outcomes.
Site Supervisors: Supervisors and foremen seeking to gain a deeper understanding of project management principles and practices to better support project managers.
Engineers and Architects: Professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction projects who want to enhance their project management knowledge and skills.
Construction Professionals: Anyone in the construction industry, including estimators, planners, and coordinators, aiming to improve their project management capabilities and advance their careers.
Business Owners and Executives: Owners and executives of construction companies who want to ensure their project managers and teams are well-equipped with the necessary skills to drive project success and business growth.
Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aspiring to move into project management roles within the construction industry, seeking foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for the transition.
HR and Training Managers: Human resource and training managers responsible for the professional development of their company's construction management teams.
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for attending the PMC course, having a basic understanding of construction processes and some experience in construction project management will be beneficial. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Taking the Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training Course In-House
1. Customization to Your Needs:
● The course can be tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of your organization, ensuring the content is relevant and directly applicable to your projects and team dynamics.

2. Convenience and Flexibility:
● Conducting the training in-house eliminates the need for travel, saving time and reducing costs for your employees. It also allows for scheduling flexibility to fit the course around your team's availability.

3. Team Building and Collaboration:
● In-house training fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging team building and improved communication among your employees. It provides an opportunity for your team to work together on practical exercises and case studies, strengthening their ability to collaborate effectively on future projects.

4. Immediate Application:
● The skills and knowledge gained during the course can be immediately applied to your current projects, leading to quick improvements in productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.

5. Cost-Effective:
● In-house training is often more cost-effective than sending multiple employees to external courses. You save on travel and accommodation expenses, and there are often discounts available for group bookings.

6. Consistent Training:
● Ensuring that all relevant team members receive the same high-quality training ensures consistency in the application of project management principles and practices across your organization.

7. Confidentiality:
● In-house training allows your team to discuss sensitive and proprietary information freely without concerns about confidentiality. This can lead to more open discussions and practical problem-solving sessions.

8. Enhanced Engagement:
● Training conducted in a familiar environment can increase engagement and participation. Employees may feel more comfortable and willing to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities.

9. Long-Term Benefits:
● Investing in in-house training demonstrates your commitment to employee development, which can boost morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their professional growth.

10. Direct Access to Trainers:
● Having trainers on-site allows for more personalized interaction, immediate feedback, and the opportunity to address specific concerns or questions that arise during the training.

11. Aligns with Organizational Goals:
● In-house training can be aligned with your organizational goals and strategies, ensuring that the skills and knowledge gained are directly contributing to your company's overall objectives.

12. Follow-Up Support:
● Trainers can offer follow-up support and coaching to ensure that the concepts and techniques learned during the course are successfully implemented in your organization.

13. Increased Productivity:
● With the entire team trained together, there is a reduced learning curve, leading to quicker implementation of new practices and increased productivity.

14. Industry-Relevant Case Studies:
● Trainers can incorporate industry-relevant case studies and examples specific to your organization, making the learning experience more relatable and impactful.

By choosing to conduct the PMC 2 Days Training course in-house, your organization can maximize the benefits of professional development, ensuring that your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive construction industry.

Mangates

Construction Management

Project Manager

Construction Project Manager 2 Days Training in Luton

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Early Bird Fee

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Watford

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:

Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you always want to be prepared. The participants will understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied in a unique way.
Our Train-The-Trainer workshop will provide the participants the skills to help them deliver engaging and compelling workshops. Skills such as facilitating needs analyses, and managing tough topics will give your trainees what they require to become a trainer themselves.

Learning Objectives:

Plan and organize professional presentations
Develop your own natural and relaxed communication style
Learn to sell your ideas with clarity and force that inspires others
Create an open, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Approach challenges in a way that leads to victories and success for participants
Coach and develop participants to empower them and lead them to continuous improvement

Agenda:

Module One: Understanding Training and Facilitation
What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each

Module Two: Gathering Materials
Identifying Participant’s Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Three: Creating a Lesson Plan
Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B
A Take-Home Template

Module Four: Choosing Activities
Types of Activities
Creating a Tickle Trunk
What To Do When Games Go Wrong

Module Five: Preparing for the Workshop
Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting up the Physical Location

Module Six: Getting off on the Right Foot
Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Icebreakers

Module Seven: Delivery Tips and Tricks
Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials
Gauging When It's Time For A Break

Module Eight: Keeping it Interactive
Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Post-It Notes

Module Nine: Dealing with Difficult Participants
The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions

Module Ten: Tackling Tough Topics
Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Train-The-Trainer Skills.

Train-The-Trainer 1 Day Training in Watford


Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.
Course Contents:
Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.
Course Topics:
Qualities of an Effective Leader – Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.
Leader or Manager? – Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.
That Vision Thing – Making the business vision ‘live’ for the team by answering key questions.
Developing Your Team Goals – Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.
Motivation – Determining the ‘Why’ for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.
What Motivates? – Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.
Being Consistently Different – Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.
Dealing With Difficult Team Members – Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that ‘difficult’ behavior sometimes has its benefits.
Coaching – Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.
Three Key Skills of Coaching – Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.
Instant Results Coaching – Coaching in a hurry!
Can Do Coaching Practice – Putting the learning into practice
Course Feature:
By the end of this training you will be able to:
Explain the qualities of an effective leader
Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve
Explain the difference between leading and managing
Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team
Develop team goals based on the business vision
Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them
Deal with difficult staff members
Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way
Coach staff effectively using a simple process
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates.
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in Learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop in Watford

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:

This training is aimed at helping hiring managers understand the concepts behind delivering a sound recruitment campaign: What are they trying to achieve, why and how?

Course Contents:

Improve the recruitment skills of the managers within your organization to help build effective teams

Recruitment is a crucial factor in the success of any business. All organizations are defined by the employees within it, so ensuring you employ the right staff at the right time is critical to your success. Aside from this, it is important that the people responsible for recruiting within the business are focused on ensuring they follow legislation and best practice to avoid any potential embarrassment or costly litigation.

This course materials will provide you with everything you need to effectively develop the skills of hiring managers within your organization. They will be taken through the full process of recruitment; developing a wide understanding of the requirements of an effective recruitment campaign in order to help them provide a robust approach to recruitment that helps secure the right candidate for the role.

Why is taking this recruitment skills training a good idea?

Well, just imagine if you were better able to:

Present the company as a professional organization that anyone would want to work for.
Consider legislation and best practice to ensure the recruitment process is fair, robust and fit for purpose.
Create a positive work environment through the introduction of employees that have a range of skills and experience.
Provide a fair assessment and selection process that identifies the best candidate and demonstrates evidence.
Improve their behavioral and situational questioning skills to make interview conversations effective.
Simply apply core recruitment skills, for overall organizational success.
Ultimately this training allows you to develop a managers approach to recruitment, making them better able to effectively recruit the right employees for a role and consequently assist the organization in meeting its business targets.
This Recruitment Skills training will help you to develop your recruitment skills and ensure they are able to effectively attract the best employees into the organization. You will learn how to manage the recruitment process from end to end, managing the relationship with the candidate effectively, performing effective assessment and selection with evidence to support it – all while selling the role and organization.

Course Topics:

Aims of a Recruitment Campaign – Defining what we want to achieve from a recruitment campaign. To ensure we identify the best candidate for the role, minimize the time spent on recruiting, while keeping within legislation requirements. This includes a review of the key tasks required throughout a recruitment campaign.

Recruitment as a Manager’s Responsibility – Identifying the challenges, concerns and benefits of being a hiring manager. Looking at how to overcome any issues or fears the manager may have and establishing the key components of an effective recruitment campaign. This includes a review of a to-do list of recruitment responsibilities.

The Law and Best Practice – An overview of the legislation for equality, how this affects recruitment and how to ensure individuals are neither discriminated against or overlooked. Ensuring the recruitment campaign is fair, robust and fit for purpose, catering for all needs and that evidence is maintained at every stage to demonstrate compliance.  Highlighting the difference between best practice and the law.

Defining the Role – Starting the recruitment process off on the right foot by effectively defining the role through the Job Description and Person Specification – setting the basis for making the process fair, robust and fit for purpose. Including our organizational values within this framework.

A Brief History of Interviewing – A review of how recruitment has progressed. Looking at; Recruiting for the ‘right fit’, Competency Based Recruiting and Value Based Interviewing. Exploring the benefits and pitfalls of each and how to ensure we use the right approach.

Making Improvements Without Increasing Workload – Including value related behaviors in the person specification that helps ease the recruitment process and helps improve your ability to select the person with that best suits the role.

Advertising – Attracting Candidates – Creating a good job advert that is tailored to the role and the target audience. Being able to sell the role while being honest and fair.

Assessment and Selection – Establishing the importance of this part of the process while identifying the best type of assessment methods for different roles. Highlighting the importance of gathering evidence throughout assessments.

Telephone Interview – Identifying the benefits of telephone interviews, when to use them and how best to approach the task. Includes a telephone interview template.

The Interview – Determining what you want to get out of an interview. Includes the key components below.

Interview Preparation – The main elements to cover prior to running an interview

The WASP Technique – A clear interview structure, explained in detail

The key elements of an interview  Explaining the Role, Work History etc.

Interview Questions – An understanding of the general questions you should ask, moving on to Structured, Competency based questions that focus on Behavioral and Situational questions. Exploring these with an in-depth activity.

Selling the Opportunity and the Organization – Developing an approach to appealing to the candidate and showing the organization in a good light. Making the candidate want to work for you.

Closing Questions and Parting – Asking vital questions that will determine the deal breakers for the candidate and ensure both you and the candidate leave the interview knowing all the facts.

Capturing the Evidence – Ensuring you have delivered a fair and effective interview by gathering relevant data and including this in your interview notes.

Getting the Most Out of an Interview – An activity that provides participants with the opportunity to test their ability to identify key data from an interview and assess a candidate's suitability for the role. establishing any discrepancies, contradictions or issues during interviews with candidates.

This Recruitment Skills course is interactive and engaging with activities and exercises throughout.

Course Feature:

At the end of this recruitment skills training, you will be able to:

Describe the concepts behind delivering an effective, fair and robust recruitment campaign that is fit for purpose
Define best practice and the legislation surrounding recruitment
Explain the options available when running a campaign
Confidently make independent recruitment decisions
Effectively recruit, assess, filter and place candidates

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Recruitment Skills.

Recruitment Skills 1 Day Workshop in Watford

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop in Luton

Recruitment Skills 1 Day Workshop in Luton

Train-The-Trainer 1 Day Training in Luton


London

VTCT Level 3 Sports massage courseLearners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as sports massage therapists.home study is required.Case studies will need to be completed and there are 2 external exam papers for the qualification. A good Level of English is required to complete this course.&nbsp;

VTCT Level 3 Sports massage course
Learners who complete this qualification will be able to gain employment and obtain insurance to work as sports massage therapists.

Home study is required.

Case studies will need to be completed and there are 2 external exam papers for the qualification.


A good Level of English is required to complete this course. 

MD Massage Therapies and Training

VTCT Sports Massage Level 3 

General Admission

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Contents:

In a survey carried out amongst experienced, middle and senior executives, designed to determine the things that they feared most, public speaking came out as number one. Death was eighth on the list! So, most of us would rather die than stand up and present!
This session will provide you with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help you to become an effective presenter.

Course Topics:

Problems and fears with Presentations – Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations. What their fears are and their likes and dislikes of presenting.

Qualities of an Effective Presenter – Identifying what makes a presenter good and analysing the skills required.

Planning a Presentation – Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.

Structuring Your Presentation – Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this. Using the ‘Communicating to Convince’ model to structure the presentation.

Opening Attention Grabbers – How to start a session with a bang.

Using Visual Aids – The do’s and don’ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.

Presentation Models and Tools – Identifying alternatives to PowerPoint.

Presentation style – Considering their style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.

Presentation Practice – A chance to test their presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.

Course Feature:

At the end of this presentation skills training course you will be able to:

Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind
Develop clear objectives for their presentation
Use ‘attention grabbers’ to enhance their opening
Develop effective visual aids
Use several different methods and tools for presenting
Use positive presentation style behaviours
Practice their skills of presenting

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Presentation Skills.

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Watford

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Overview:
The meaning of Soft Skills can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be that unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication. It can be the special way that you show confidence in a challenging situation. The events can become more easily managed with this great workshop.
With our 10 Soft Skills You Need workshop your participants will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of soft skills. By managing and looking at how people interact and seeing things in a new light, your participants will improve almost every aspect of their careers.
Target Audience:
Professionals who are interested in learning 10 Soft Skills.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, Individuals will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:
What are Soft Skills?
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Time Management
Attitude and Work Ethic
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Confidence
Ability to Learn From Criticism
Networking
Agenda:
Module One: What are Soft Skills?
Definition of Soft Skills
Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient
Professionalism
Learned vs. Inborn Traits
Case Study
Module One: Review Questions
Module Two: Soft Skill 1: Communication
Ways We Communicate
Improving Non-Verbal Communication
Listening
Openness and Honesty
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Soft Skill 2: Teamwork
Identifying Capabilities
Get Into Your Role
Learn the Whole Process
The Power of Flow
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Soft Skill 3: Problem Solving
Define the Problem
Generate Alternative Solutions
Evaluate the Plans
Implementation and Re-evaluation
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Soft Skill 4: Time Management
The Art of Scheduling
Prioritizing
Managing Distractions
The Multitasking Myth
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Soft Skills 5 and 6: Attitude and Work Ethic
What Are You Working For?
Caring for Others vs. Self
Building Trust
Work Is Its Own Reward
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Soft Skill 7: Adaptability/Flexibility
Getting over the Good Old Days Syndrome
Changing to Manage Process
Changing to Manage People
Showing You"'re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Soft Skill 8: Self-Confidence
Confident Traits
Self-Questionnaire
Surefire Confidence Building Tactics
Build Up Others
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Soft Skill 9: Ability to Learn From Criticism
Wow, You Mean I’m Not Perfect?
Listen With An Open Mind
Analyze and Learn
Clear the Air and Don"t Hold Any Grudges
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Soft Skill 10: Networking
Redefining Need
Identifying Others" Interests
Reaching Out
When to Back Off
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words From The Wise
Review Of The Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading
Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

10 Soft Skills You Need 1 Day Training in Watford

Building Better Careers with Soft Skills: 1-Day Workshop in Watford

Developing creative writing skills with a focus on imaginative writing, structuring, spelling, grammar and punctuation. The aim of the workshops is to help students to have written, or have made good progress on writing, their own 500 Word Short Story. We will be focussing on increasing range of vocabulary and language technique choices, along with introducing more advanced ideas about structuring stories; developing skills specifically pertinent to the Creative Writing tasks given in the English Language GCSE. 

Teacher: Harry

Please note: Lessons for this course will be on the 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th of August 

All lessons are at 10am UK/1pm UAE/5pm HK. 

If you cannot attend a lesson for any reason, Lauren will record it and send you a link to watch the sessions.  

Creative Writing with Hannah

500 Words Creative Story Writing (11-14 year olds)

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONSian Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency.&nbsp;With regards to fiction, Sian is looking for commercial, upmarket and accessible literary novels. She always wants to be completely absorbed by the world of the novel, to jump into the character&rsquo;s life and be swept into the narrative as if she&rsquo;s been there all along. She&rsquo;s drawn in by compelling characters and relationships, and loves stories with a mystery or question at the heart of them. She&rsquo;s open to these ideas being explored in a variety of ways, but at the moment, she&rsquo;d particularly like to find an epic love story, a fun, queer rom-com with an unusual setting or pitch, and/or a sweeping family saga. She leans more towards contemporary settings but does enjoy a historical backdrop too.In non-fiction, she&rsquo;s looking for narrative non-fiction, history from different perspectives and books that make complicated ideas around things like politics and literature more accessible. Her favourite type of non-fiction book is the one that makes you interested in something or someone you&rsquo;d never thought you would be. She&rsquo;d also love to find cookery and food books too, particularly cuisines that are less visible in the book world, or budget cooking.She&rsquo;s not currently taking on YA, children&rsquo;s, fantasy or science fiction projects.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sian would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.&nbsp;<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Sian is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the&nbsp;discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline 20and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Please prepare to submit your manuscript immediately you book as the submission deadline is now: Monday 8 July 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Siân Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency. 

With regards to fiction, Siân is looking for commercial, upmarket and accessible literary novels. She always wants to be completely absorbed by the world of the novel, to jump into the character’s life and be swept into the narrative as if she’s been there all along. 
She’s drawn in by compelling characters and relationships, and loves stories with a mystery or question at the heart of them. 

She’s open to these ideas being explored in a variety of ways, but at the moment, she’d particularly like to find an epic love story, a fun, queer rom-com with an unusual setting or pitch, and/or a sweeping family saga. Siân leans more towards contemporary settings but does enjoy a historical backdrop too.

In non-fiction, she’s looking for narrative non-fiction, history from different perspectives and books that make complicated ideas around things like politics and literature more accessible. Her favourite type of non-fiction book is the one that makes you interested in something or someone you’d never thought you would be. Siân would also love to find cookery and food books too, particularly cuisines that are less visible in the book world, or budget cooking.

She’s not currently taking on YA, children’s, fantasy or science fiction projects.

Siân would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words, whichever is shorter) of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Siân is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday 13th August 2025

I Am In Print

Fiction Writing

SOLD OUT! 20th August Siân Ellis-Martin #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Email Marketing remains a cornerstone of digital communication, which when used effectively can elevate your brand, foster customer loyalty, and drive remarkable results.&nbsp; In this 2-hour webinar, we will explore how email marketing can be a game-changer for your business, unravelling the secrets behind crafting compelling campaigns and how they seamlessly integrate into your overall marketing strategy.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;📅 Date: Tuesday 3rd December🕒&nbsp;Time: 10 am - 12 pm📌 Location: Online Webinar&nbsp;<span style='background: url("https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f4b7.svg"); display: inline-block; font-family: "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", NotoColorEmoji, "Segoe UI Symbol", "Android Emoji", EmojiSymbols; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: inherit; height: 1em; margin: -0.1em 0.1em 0.1em; min-height: 20px; min-width: 20px; vertical-align: middle; width: 1em;' fr-original-style="background: url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f4b7.svg);" fr-original-class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img">&nbsp; Cost: &pound;25PP&nbsp;Throughout this webinar, we&#39;ll cover essential topics such as:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Building a Solid Foundation: Learn the fundamentals of email marketing, from creating subscriber lists to segmenting your audience for targeted messaging.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Legal Bits: Get an understanding of the legalities of email marketing including Marketing Consent (GDPR) and Unsubscribes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Crafting Irresistible Content: Dive deep into the art of crafting emails that captivate your audience.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Automation and Personalization: Explore the power of automation to streamline your email campaigns and the art of personalization to create a tailored experience for each recipient.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Customer Journey: Learn how to utlise email marketing for more than just conversion. Nurture your customers and create touch points to improve customer engagement.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analytics and Optimization: Learn how to track and interpret key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and optimize your campaigns for maximum impact.</li></ul> Get ready to revolutionize your approach to email marketing and unlock the full potential of email marketing for your business! &nbsp;About the Host:&nbsp; Stacey Pretty &ndash; Marketing Director, Let&rsquo;s Do Marketing<img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/bdc6fb76-f48f-4ee1-adb0-87a4b88fa0c4/786e17a8-3713-45f9-999e-c12da4ced6dd/original.jpeg" style="width: 197px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 197px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Stacey is the Marketing Director of Let&rsquo;s Do Marketing, a marketing consultancy and services agency which is tailored to specifically support new and small businesses with organising and fulfilling their marketing ideas. With over 17 years of marketing experience, working in both B2B and B2C environments, Stacey has extensive experience in managing, creating, and promoting a variety of products and services using both online and offline marketing tools. Understanding the challenges faced by new and small businesses, Stacey seeks to simplify the complexities of marketing, with an approach focused on effectiveness and consistency, ensuring that every marketing effort translates into tangible results. For Stacey, marketing isn&#39;t just about campaigns; it&#39;s about building relationships and fostering an excellent customer experience.

Email Marketing remains a cornerstone of digital communication, which when used effectively can elevate your brand, foster customer loyalty, and drive remarkable results.

In this 2-hour webinar, we will explore how email marketing can be a game-changer for your business, unravelling the secrets behind crafting compelling campaigns and how they seamlessly integrate into your overall marketing strategy. 
Event details:
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Online (ZOOM)
Cost: £30pp
Throughout this webinar, we'll cover essential topics such as:
Building a Solid Foundation: Learn the fundamentals of email marketing, from creating subscriber lists to segmenting your audience for targeted messaging.
The Legal Bits: Get an understanding of the legalities of email marketing including Marketing Consent (GDPR) and Unsubscribes.
Crafting Irresistible Content: Dive deep into the art of crafting emails that captivate your audience.
Automation and Personalization: Explore the power of automation to streamline your email campaigns and the art of personalization to create a tailored experience for each recipient.
The Customer Journey: Learn how to utilise email marketing for more than just conversion. Nurture your customers and create touch points to improve customer engagement.
Analytics and Optimization: Learn how to track and interpret key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and optimize your campaigns for maximum impact.

Get ready to revolutionize your approach to email marketing and unlock the full potential of email marketing for your business!



Meet the Host: 
Stacey Pretty – Marketing Director, Let’s Do Marketing

Stacey is the Marketing Director of Let’s Do Marketing, a marketing consultancy and services agency which is tailored to specifically support new and small businesses with organising and fulfilling their marketing ideas. With over 17 years of marketing experience, working in both B2B and B2C environments, Stacey has extensive experience in managing, creating, and promoting a variety of products and services using both online and offline marketing tools. Understanding the challenges faced by new and small businesses, Stacey seeks to simplify the complexities of marketing, with an approach focused on effectiveness and consistency, ensuring that every marketing effort translates into tangible results. For Stacey, marketing isn't just about campaigns; it's about building relationships and fostering an excellent customer experience.




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Let’s Do Business Group

Email Etiquette

Email Marketing

Email Writing

Email Marketing remains a cornerstone of digital communication, which when used effectively can elevate your brand, foster customer loyalty, and drive remarkable results.


Achieving Email Excellence Strategies for Successful Email Marketing

Step into Hogwarts and write your own magical scenes, characters, and stories inspired by Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone! Teacher: Mollie, 4 weeks, beginning end of July.

Teacher: Mollie

Please note: Lessons for this course will be on 30th of July, 6th, 13th, 20th of August 

Wednesdays at 1pm UK/4pm UAE/8pm HK 

If you cannot attend a lesson for any reason, Lauren will record it and send you a link to watch the sessions.  

🧙 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (7-11 year olds)

Join us for a fun, friendly, and seriously useful networking event designed for business owners, creatives, and content-curious businesses who want to up their marketing game online.

Each session features a guest expert sharing tips and real-world insights on topics like video creation, SEO, design, and more – followed by relaxed networking where you can meet like-minded people, ask questions, and share your own experiences.

Whether you're a complete beginner or already posting content regularly, you'll leave with ideas you can use immediately – and maybe a few new contacts, too!

Clockwork Eye Video

Creative Connections: Network, Learn & Create

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONDiana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller&rsquo;s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards.&nbsp;Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally.Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women&#39;s commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story.&nbsp;On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented.Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.&nbsp;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Diana is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Wednesday 4 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Diana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller’s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards. Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally.

Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women's commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story. 

On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented.

Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Diana is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

The submission deadline is: Wednesday 13th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 20th August Diana Beaumont #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Southampton

Rotherham

Manchester

Leeds

Kingston upon Hull

Newport

Peterborough

Milton Keynes 

Dartford

Paisley

Derby

Birmingham

Hull

Bedford

Liverpool 

Swansea

<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours) Awarding Body:&nbsp;Open College Network (OCN) Credit for LearningAward Level:&nbsp;Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5CPD Certified:&nbsp;Yes (CPD Accreditation)Minimum Age:&nbsp;18 (16 with parental consent)Entry requirements:&nbsp;None. (English Level 2 desirable)Training Locations:&nbsp;Study online + Classroom&nbsp;OCN Accredited at UK Level 3 (Ireland Level 5) &nbsp;PART 1 - Theory:&nbsp;Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc. PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Safely and competently set up and maintain a Peripheral IV Infusion. Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training. <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above. </div><div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Course Itinerary:</div><div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </div>PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE) M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction: Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC. IV Therapy and NMC guidelines. M2 - Legal &amp; Professional Responsibilities: Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your Duty of Care. M3 - Anatomy &amp; Physiology: Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm. Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins. An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance. M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention &amp; Control (IPC): Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe. Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls. Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries. M5 - Indications and Advantages: When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion. Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients. Contraindications. M6 - Equipment: Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure. M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation: Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid. How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation. M8 - Procedures: Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation. M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision M8: Video - Recap with full procedure M9 - Contraindications: When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions. M10 - Complications: A detailed look at potential complications during and after cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions. PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING PART 2 (CLASSROOM: 1 - Welcome, introductions and overview: Classroom - registration and introductions. Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration. 2 - Legal &amp; Professional Responsibilities: Overview and discussion. 3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC): Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and &ldquo;first choice&rdquo; sites. 4 - Cannulae - selection and types: A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD. 5 - Complications: Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation. 6 - VIP Score: Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score. 7 - Equipment - overview: We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC. 8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS: Multiple practical sessions throughout the session. 9 - Fluids: The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann&rsquo;s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products. 10 - Infusion Rates: Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute. This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.&nbsp;<div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)</div></div>

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Safely and competently set up and maintain a Peripheral IV Infusion.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction:
Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.
IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.
M2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and
Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your
Duty of Care.
M3 - Anatomy & Physiology:
Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.
Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.
An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.
M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls.
Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries.
M5 - Indications and Advantages:
When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over
alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion.
Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.
Contraindications.
M6 - Equipment:
Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select
appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.
M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:
Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.
How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.
M8 - Procedures:
Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.
M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision
M8: Video - Recap with full procedure
M9 - Contraindications:
When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.
M10 - Complications:
A detailed look at potential complications during and after
cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM:
1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
Classroom - registration and introductions.
Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.
2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Overview and discussion.
3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):
Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and “first choice” sites.
4 - Cannulae - selection and types:
A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.
5 - Complications:
Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of
infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.
6 - VIP Score:
Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
7 - Equipment - overview:
We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.
8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.
9 - Fluids:
The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann’s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.
10 - Infusion Rates:
Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)



Geopace Training

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Intravenous Cannulation

Aesthetics

Medicine & Nursing

Venepuncture & Cannulation

Learn how to cannulate ...

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) - Ireland Level 5

    CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom options

    Covers all steps for cannulating in arm or hand

    Practise on artificial arms and fake blood!

    Essential qualification for all IV therapies

    Phlebotomy training desirable but not essential

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Peripheral I.V. Cannulation Course (GPT008)

Linlithgow

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WE WORK HARD TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND AVOID WASTING TIME. THEREFORE, THE MEETINGS WE HAVE SHOULD BE IMPORTANT.
In order to make the best use of our time, we need to be efficient. Our main goal is to increase productivity and avoid wasting time. Therefore, it is important that the meetings we have are meaningful and necessary.
Unlike the story of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” we want our meeting attendees to understand the value of our work. We show them by setting a good example. Over time, they realize that our meetings are held for important reasons. When attendees know that our meetings are productive, respectful (in terms of length and content relevance), and serve a purpose, they are happy to attend and contribute their best.
This class will help participants organize their ideas and communicate clearly. As facilitators, you will learn to be concise and communicate with confidence. By running more productive sessions, you will increase satisfaction and open up dialogue with your audience.
FORGE AHEAD – THE REWARDS AWAIT.THROUGH THE IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS RUNNING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS CLASS, YOU WILL:
Gain new perspective and methods to create better, more productive sessions;
Have a clear purpose to keep focus and engage with interest;
Inspire facilitator-audience dialogue, ensuring a genuine exchange of ideas;
Manage distractions and disruptions appropriately, keeping efficiency; and
Probe for information, getting the most useful level of detail for improvement.
 
Online Format—Running Effective Meetings is a 4-hour interactive online class for up to six people.
Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.



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