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Project Estimating and Scheduling: Virtual In-House Training Establishing realistic estimates and goals for projects that support business objectives and meet client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of project planning. Delivering those results within the agreed-upon time, cost, and quality constraints is also challenging. Attempting to meet impossible deadlines with limited budgets often leads to unplanned product shortfalls, causing long-term support and utilization problems. We have all anguished about this recurring problem, but without having the skills or knowledge to take action, we are unable to break the cycle! The goal of this course is for you to be able to support business objectives and meet client expectations by selecting the right planning approach for realistic and cost effective schedules, as well as project budgets. To achieve that, you will focus on gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) as the basis for effective estimating of project resources Estimate effort and duration using a variety of techniques Develop preliminary schedules using the critical path method Apply a variety of optimization techniques to refine preliminary schedules Establish realistic schedule and cost baselines, with appropriate contingency reserves Explain how earned value management (EVM) contributes to control time and cost performance Foundation Concepts Project management basic definitions and concepts PES Key driver: competing constraints PES Process and success factors Project Definition and the WBS Project definition overview Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Decomposition: WBS development technique Resource Planning Resource planning overview Identifying resource requirements Identifying and filling resource gaps Applying resource planning tools Effort and Duration Estimating Estimating overview Estimating perspectives and approaches Estimating techniques Effort and duration estimating best practices Project Scheduling Overview of project scheduling Dependencies and the project network diagram Critical path method (CPM) Optimizing the schedule Budget, Risk, and Contingency Planning Overview of budget, risk, and contingency planning Estimating costs Determining the budget Project risk management processes Planning contingency reserves Project Baseline and Control Overview of project baseline Negotiating and the project baseline Earned value management (EVM) Project variances and actions Project control

Conflict Resolution Skills (Virtual) Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

Getting Started The CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership course is designed for practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operations, division, departmental or specialist level, who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner. Leading and managing individuals and teams to deliver in line with the organisational strategy is the primary role of a practising manager. You'll develop the core strategic skills and competencies required to manage teams and individuals effectively, enabling you to deliver long-lasting results. The CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership is an extensive course focusing on improving your capabilities and core management skills such as planning, problem-solving, leadership, strategy, communication, conflict, resource management and organisation. Achieving the CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership qualification will enhance your credibility and enable you to outperform in demanding roles and situations. You'll have a wide range of modules to choose from, and depending on your career goals, you can select the modules that will be most effective for your progression. Key Benefits For Learners: Improve your capabilities and core management skills Develop the knowledge and skills required for managing and leading individuals and teams Provide an extensive knowledge of skills to excel in specific management areas For Organisations: Deliver aims and objectives in line with wider organisational strategy Provide you with a fully wider range of skills and knowledge required to be a manager as part of an organisation Focus on the areas that are most appropriate to your role and organisation. Key Highlights Are you an aspiring Manager or Leader looking for career development? Then, the CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership qualification offered by the School of Business and Technology London is the right solution for you. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our CMI-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.   Career Pathways The CMI Level 5 Management & Leadership can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Operations Manager, with an estimated salary of £51,577 per annum Divisional Manager, with an estimated salary of £48,613 per annum Departmental Manager, with an estimated salary of £34,997 per annum Regional Manager, with an estimated salary of £51,372 per annum About Awarding Body Chartered Management Institute established over 60 years ago as the British Institute of Management back then; it has developed the UK's very first diploma in management studies. In the years that followed CMI has consistently been at the forefront of all aspects of management and leadership. Today CMI is the only chartered professional awarding body committed to offering the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. Presently over 100,000 managers use its unique services daily. CMI qualifications aim for managers and leaders at any level, and it remains the only Awarding Body which can award Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and boost your career prospects. What is included? Learn 100% online at your own pace Dedicated support from expert tutors Dedicated Support Desk Portal: You can raise queries, request tutor support and ask for a call back whenever you need guidance and assistance. Elevate Knowledge: Your tutors will provide formative assessment feedback for each module, helping you improve your achievements throughout the program Schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement 18 months support period 24-hour access to the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Schedule live online classes for each module at your convenience. (Blended learning only) Quality learning resources and study guides developed by CMI-approved tutors. All assessment materials are conveniently accessible through the online learning platform 'MyLearnDirect' Induction: We offer online and flexible learning induction to help you settle in and prepare for your online studies Get Foundation Chartered Manager status upon course completion Fast Track to Chartered Manager status. You will be eligible to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the course and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role. Access to CMI Management Direct. It has 100,000s of reliable and validated management and leadership resources, including company and industry reports, videos, checklists, E-books, and journals. You have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study. Assessment For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 3000 to 4,000 words and submit it online at your MyLearnDirect learning portal. The submitted assignments will be assessed by your CMI-approved tutor. Entry Requirements This course is designed for current or aspiring mid-level managers. You don't need any formal qualifications to study this course. However, to be eligible for this course, you must:  Be 19 years of age and over Have some team leading or supervisory experience or managerial experience in the junior or middle management level Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 course Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals.  Progression A possible progression route on successful completion of a CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership would be to, Progress to other qualifications at the next level (e.g. from Level 5 Certificate to level 6 or 7 Certificate) Progression to Bachelor Degree Top Up in Business Management. Why gain a CMI Qualification? This online CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership course is perfect if you are a current or aspiring mid-level manager looking to advance in your career. The globally recognised CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma is perfect for you if you want to increase your opportunities for obtaining a middle management position. The substantial leadership skills and knowledge you'll develop with this course will be remarkably effective. You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing the CMI Level 5 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership course and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role. You may also wish to further your ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI courses, such as the CMI Level 6 or Level 7 courses in Management and Leadership. Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification. CMI graduates achieve remarkable things: 72% agree that their CMI qualification gave them a competitive edge in the job application process. 89% agree they use the skills learnt on their accredited qualification in their current role. 88% agree that the accredited qualification gave them good career prospects. Recent CMI graduates earn a median of 28k compared to just 21k for a typical business studies graduate. Employers highly value the qualifications awarded by CMI, and over 80% of managers agree that a CMI qualification is essential to becoming a professional manager. Learners must complete a combination to a minimum of 540 TUT hours, 54 credits to achieve this qualification. There is a barred combination of units - learners taking 502 cannot select 503, 505 or 511 and learners taking 526 cannot select 501 or 502. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Managing Performance Reference No : CMI 504 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the rationale for managing performance within organisations. 2. Know how to manage performance. 3. Understand frameworks, diagnostic and evaluation tools used for performance management. UNIT2- Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success Reference No : CMI 502 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand approaches to developing, managing and leading teams 2. Understand approaches to achieving a balance of skills and experience in teams. 3. Know techniques for leading individuals and teams to achieve success. UNIT3- Principles of Management and Leadership in an Organisational Context Reference No : CMI 501 Credit : 7 || TQT : 70 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand factors which impact on an organisation's internal environment. 2. Understand the application of management and leadership theories. 3. Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be effective in a management and leadership role. UNIT4- Principles of Delivering Coaching and Mentoring Reference No : CMI 507 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role and purpose of coaching and mentoring within an organisation. 2. Understand the use of models and processes used in workplace coaching and mentoring. 3. Know how to manage the delivery of effective coaching and mentoring. UNIT5- Managing Stakeholder Relationships Reference No : CMI 509 Credit : 4 || TQT : 40 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the different types and value of stakeholder relationships. 2. Understand the frameworks for stakeholder management. 3. Know how to manage stakeholder relationships. UNIT6- Managing Conflict Reference No : CMI 510 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the types, causes, stages and impact of conflict within organisations. 2. Understand how to investigate conflict situations in the workplace. 3. Understand approaches, techniques, knowledge, skills and behaviours for managing conflict. UNIT7- Planning, Procuring and Managing Resources Reference No : CMI 516 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the importance of effective and efficient resource use in organisations. 2. Know how to plan resources to meet organisational objectives. 3. Know how to procure resources. UNIT8- Principles of Innovation Reference No : CMI 517 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role of innovation within organisations. 2. Understand the process of managing innovation in an organisation. UNIT9- Principles of Marketing Products and Services Reference No : CMI 523 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role of marketing to support the achievement of organisational objectives. 2. Understand the factors in the organisation's marketing environment which impact on the marketing of a product or service. 3. Know how to market a product or service. UNIT10- Conducting a Management Project Reference No : CMI 524 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Know how to plan a management project. 2. Be able to conduct a management project. UNIT11- Managing Finance Reference No : CMI 520 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand finance within organisations. 2. Know how to set and manage budgets. UNIT12- Using Data and Information for Decision Making Reference No : CMI 521 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the use of data and information in decision making. 2. Be able to interpret data and information to support decision making. 3. Know how to present data and information used for decision making. UNIT13- Managing Change Reference No : CMI 514 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the reasons for change in organisations. 2. Understand approaches to change management. 3. Understand how to initiate, plan and manage change in an organisation. UNIT14- Creating and Delivering Operational Plans Reference No : CMI 515 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the principles of operational planning in an organisation. 2. Know how to create an operational plan in line with organisational objectives. 3. Know how to manage and lead the delivery of an operational plan. UNIT15- Principles of Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Reference No : CMI 503 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand approaches to managing and leading teams. 2. Know how to achieve a balance of skills and experience in teams. 3. Know techniques for managing and leading individuals and teams to achieve success. UNIT16- Forming Successful Teams Reference No : CMI 505 Credit : 4 || TQT : 40 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the purpose and characteristics of successful teams. 2. Understand approaches to team formation. 3. Know how to analyse and respond to the challenges of team formation. UNIT17- Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reference No : CMI 506 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand legal and organisational approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion. 2. Understand the role and responsibilities of a manager in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion. 3. Know how to develop and implement plans which support equality, diversity and inclusion within an organisation. UNIT18- Principles of Developing a Skilled and Talented Workforce Reference No : CMI 508 Credit : 4 || TQT : 40 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the benefits of developing a skilled and talented workforce. 2. Understand the factors which influence workforce development. 3. Understand the scope of learning and development as part of a workforce development strategy. UNIT19- Principles of Recruiting, Selecting and Retaining Talent Reference No : CMI 511 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the factors that impact on recruitment and selection. 2. Know how to plan for recruitment and selection. 3. Understand approaches to the recruitment and selection of a diverse and talented workforce. UNIT20- Workforce Planning Reference No : CMI 512 Credit : 4 || TQT : 40 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the rationale for workforce planning. 2. Understand the principles and practices of workforce planning. UNIT21- Managing Projects to Achieve Results Reference No : CMI 513 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the role of projects in delivering organisational strategy. 2. Understand processes for initiating, planning and managing projects. 3. Understand the factors which contribute to effective project management. UNIT22- Managing Risk Reference No : CMI 518 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the scope of business risk management. 2. Understand the process for managing business risk. UNIT23- Managing Quality and Continuous Improvement Reference No : CMI 519 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the scope and purpose of quality management within organisations. 2. Understand approaches for managing quality. 3. Understand the application of continuous improvement within organisations. UNIT24- Managing the Customer Experience Reference No : CMI 522 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the principles of managing the customer experience. 2. Understand the customer journey in the context of an organisation. 3. Know how to manage the customer experience. UNIT25- Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development Reference No : CMI 525 Credit : 5 || TQT : 50 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand the value of reflective practice to inform personal and professional development. 2. Know how to apply reflective practice to inform personal and professional development. UNIT26- Principles of Leadership Practice Reference No : CMI 526 Credit : 8 || TQT : 80 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand leadership practice in an organisation. 2. Understand leadership styles 3. Understand the impact of leadership within organisations. UNIT27- Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reference No : CMI 608 Credit : 6 || TQT : 60 LEARNING OUTCOME 1. Understand corporate social responsibility and sustainability in organisational contexts. 2. Know how corporate social responsibility and sustainability is applied in an organisational setting. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. Management Direct As part of the program, you will get access to CMI Management Direct, which provides a rich foundation of management and resource for students. The Management Direct is packed with content, including: E-Books Articles Leader videos Idea for leaders Models and so much more... How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

Effecting Business Process Improvement: Virtual In-House Training Business analysts facilitate the solution of business problems. The solutions are put into practice as changes to the way people perform in their organizations and the tools they use. The business analyst is a change agent who must understand the basic principles of quality management. This course covers the key role that business analysts play in organizational change management. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Define and document a business process Work with various business modeling techniques Perform an enterprise analysis in preparation for determining requirements Analyze business processes to discern problems Foundation Concepts Overview of business analysis and process improvement Defining the business process Introducing the proactive business analyst Focusing on business process improvement for business analysts Launching a Successful Business Process Improvement Project Overview of the launch phase Understanding and creating organizational strategy Selecting the target process Aligning the business process improvement project's goals and objectives with organizational strategy Defining the Current Process Overview of current process phase Documenting the business process Business modeling options: work-flow models Business modeling options: Unified Modeling Language (UML) model adaptations for business processes Analyzing the Current Process Process analysis overview Evaluation: establishing the control group Opportunity techniques: multi-discipline problem-solving Opportunity techniques: matrices Building and Sustaining a Recommended Process Overview of the recommended process and beyond Impact analysis Recommended process Transition to the business case Return to proactive state

Developing the Business Case: Virtual In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations

Scrum Master Workshop: In-House Training: Virtual In-House Training A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use the Scrum framework, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. Scrum Masters understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. Scrum Masters act as 'servant leaders', helping the rest of the Scrum Team work together and learn the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Comprehend the Agile Manifesto and mindset Explain the fundamental principles of Scrum Guide the Scrum team in their responsibilities Write requirements in the form of user stories Define Ready and Done Estimate using planning poker and prioritize using MoSCoW Facilitate the team through the 5 Sprint events Fulfill the role of Scrum Master in a Scrum project Create Information Radiators to enable transparency Define the structure of the retrospective Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum events Scrum artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities Scrum Master responsibilities The Team responsibilities Cross-functional Teams Building Effective Teams The Product Backlog and User Stories The Product Backlog User Stories Definition of Done Backlog grooming Estimating User Stories Story points, planning poker Prioritizing User Stories The Sprint Team capacity and velocity The Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Backlog The Sprint Learning to self-manage, self-organize, self-improve Sprint Review and Retrospective Project Progress and Completion The Daily Scrum The Task Board and The Burndown Chart Information Radiators Closing a Scrum Project Summary and Next Steps Review of course goals, objectives, and content

Strategic Thinking (Virtual) The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)

Strategic Thinking: Virtual In-House Training The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What you Will Learn Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)

Strategic Thinking: In-House Training The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What you Will Learn Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)

Project Accounting and Finance Skills: Virtual In-House Training Do you manage both project schedules and budgets, but do not have insight into how actual results relate to the approved budget? Do you desire to have more clarity about the relationship between your project's performance with the accounting and financial systems in your organization? Do you need to understand financial and accounting terminology to bridge the gap between the 'world of finance' and the 'world of project management? Organizations have a need to manage-by-projects, because projects are the means to deliver on strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, the project manager must have an understanding of the financial world of investments to ensure the organization will realize expected business value. This requires a foundation in the principles of accounting and finance to comprehend how the project's contribution provides an organization with a competitive advantage. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs that its investment in your project will realize business value. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs to know that its investment in your project will realize business value. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the aspects of classical corporate accounting and finance effects on managing projects Determine how your project fits into the corporate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement Analyze the financial aspects of managing projects Use earned value management as the basis for decision making throughout the project life Recognize the importance of the project manager's financial responsibilities Focus on what PMs do and should be doing, in support of accounting and finance Use financial information within a project environment to meet financial results Track and analyze the project's financial status and forecast with the goal of realizing benefits Generate work performance data to ensure a project's outcome aligns with financial metrics Foundation Concepts Accounting and Finance Terms and Concepts Accounting and Finance Essentials Financial Terms and Concepts Projects as Financial Investments Overview of 'Two Worlds' Project as Investments Accounting and Finance World: Standards, Principles and Practices Accounting and Finance Standards and Principles Accounting and Finance Practices Capital Budgeting Corporate Budgeting Accounting and Finance World: Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection and the Business Case Project Management World Project Management and Financial Controls Project Management and Work Performance Data Project Management and Earned Value Management Project Management and Work Performance Reporting