15221 Other courses in Armthorpe delivered On Demand

What Great Executive Sponsors Do...and When! Numerous studies have shown that having an actively engaged executive sponsor is a key driver of project success-yet, many organizations do not assign sponsors to projects, and when they do, the results aren't what they hoped or expected. Most sponsors want to be effective but they simply don't know how because they've never been trained. J. LeRoy Ward takes the mystery out of sponsorship by describing exactly what a sponsor should do (and when during the project life-cycle) to capitalize on this powerful role and its ability to boost the chances of project success. J. LeRoy Ward takes the mystery out of sponsorship by describing exactly what a sponsor should do (and when during the project life-cycle) to capitalize on this powerful role and its ability to boost the chances of project success. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

The Agile PMO: Value-Driven Agile Project Management Conclusive research findings show that approximately 50% of PMOs are disbanded in two years. Yet, we repeat the same mistakes in our PMO implementations wasting money, resources and most important wasting time. In this presentation we focus on the value driven PMO as an integrator, enabler, differentiator, and change agent in business, development and the organization in general. We analyze the essential model for PMO value enablement which answers: • What is the strategic role of the value driven PMO in business • How to ensure effective streamlined delivery • How to effectively select and prioritize opportunities • How to manage resource allocation Key take away: a PMO must deliver value to the organization constantly. Value isn't templates, tools and processes. Rather, it is the ability to finish the right projects faster! This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

High-Performance Teams: Core Protocols for Psychological Safety and EI Want awesome teams that build great products? Great teams don't happen by accident. And they don't have to take a long time to build.In this session, Richard lays out the case for Continuous / Extreme Teaming. Join in a flight of fun learning activity-sets that will give you a taste of team awesomeness and how to start when you go back to work.Richard builds on the work of Jim and Michele McCarthy, Google, Bruce Tuckman, Gamasutra, Standish Group, Peter Drucker, and Melvin Conway. His learning activity-sets activities are short games, using elements from improvisational theater, The Core Protocols, Extreme Programming, and more.Who should attend? Anyone who wants to create a great team and build great products. You'll leave having embodied the essential elements of accelerated continuous team-building and maintenance. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Blockchain for Project Management Blockchain is not just a buzzword; it is an exciting new technology that allows users to exchange sensitive data without the need for brokers and other third party mediators. Blockchain technology provides a disruptive new method of conducting transactions over the internet and will ultimately change how we do project management. Enabling encrypted, distributed, and secure logging of digital transactions, blockchain is the underlying technology of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But it is capable of much more and in this session, we will discuss where and how this technology is useful in project management.This session will explore the intersection of blockchain technology and project management. We will discuss the base concepts of blockchain, in particular, the notion of smart contracts and how to apply them to managing project-related activities. Smart contracts are the most transformative blockchain application. For example, a smart contract could be used to register project status reports or some project work performance data. A smart contract could also be used to automatically send a payment to a vendor as soon as a milestone has been met.Experts tell us that blockchain technology is an effective project management platform because it supports superior operational workflow. In this session, you will learn how implementing a blockchain-based project will lower risk, save time, and lower costs. After completing this session attendees will be able to: Understand how blockchain can be applied to project management Explain the basics of blockchain and the technology that make blockchains possible Distinguish between the components of blockchain

An online course for developing an understanding of how fibres relate to fabrics and fabric construction, for all people working with of interested in fabrics.

With this 2-in-1 course, you will get access to AWS Technical Essentials and AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam content.

Introduction Secretaries are an integral part of any team. What once started as a simple role of keeping secrets and relaying messages has over time progressed into a career in and of itself. Secretaries are the ones who are responsible for keeping the team organised, informed and working towards the set goals determined by upper management. But there is definitely far more to this simple role than meets the eye. People who take the time to understand what it means to be an effective secretary often benefit from a deeper understanding about the job, develop a better sense of professionalism, and get to perfect their office skills, among many other benefits. Being a secretary is more than paperwork, it comes with many responsibilities and opportunities for growing professionals. This course will give you all the information you need to become an effective secretary.   What You Will Learn: About the different types of secretaries and related professions About the role of an effective secretary and their responsibilities About the certifications, qualities and skills needed to become and effective secretary About the various challenges and perks of working as a secretary for both men and women The Benefits of Taking This Course: Understand how to develop your skills which will help in various office settings Understand how different industries use secretaries with different skill sets Gain knowledge that can help you become an integral part of any office team Gain a deeper understanding of business, business protocols and the day to day business interactions with clients Course Modules: Module 01: Types of Secretarial Positions Module 02: The Role and Responsibilities of a Secretary Module 03: Certifications, Skills and Qualities of an Effective Secretary Module 04: The perks and Challenges of Working in a Secretarial Position

PPE Awareness Certification Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protects workers in many fields from injury and disease. However, the decision to use PPE should not be undertaken lightly and should be used only as a last resort when other risk reduction measures do not work. In this course, you will learn how and when it is appropriate to use PPE, what you need to bear in mind when choosing it and how to get the most from your equipment. The course also addresses employers' and employees' duties under health and safety laws.   What You Will Learn The main types of PPE available, how it protects people from harm and the legislation governing its use and selection How to choose the correct type of PPE for your workers, taking into account their circumstances, job type and individual needs How to store and maintain PPE, why it should be tested on a regular basis and when it should be inspected Why a good training program will improve compliance with PPE policies in the workplace, barriers to training and the components of a successful training session Benefits of Taking This Course If you are an employer, you will benefit from understanding your obligations under the law with regards to the provision and use of PPE If you are a worker who uses PPE, this course will further your understanding of why PPE is used, the different types of PPE available and why it should be used only as a last resort If you are responsible for the storage of PPE, this course will help you keep it in good working order If you are responsible for conducting risk assessments at work, you will benefit from this overview of the role of PPE and when it should be used

Myers-Briggs Theory and Test With regards to the complexities of people, one considers character being the greatest separation. It is intuition to sort our environmental factors to more readily get things. Clinician for quite a long time have been endeavoring to do exactly that with characters and their numerous characteristics. Be that as it may, how would they figure out how to precisely figure out who has what characteristics? This is the place where hypotheses and testing techniques, for example, the Myers-Briggs proves to be useful. The individuals who set aside the effort to comprehend what they Myers-Briggs test and hypothesis are acquire a more profound comprehension of individuals, themselves and how tests can be utilized as a solid mental instrument. In the event that you are keen on digging into the profundity of your own character, at that point it never damages to begin with the most effortless test - the Myers-Briggs test. In this course you will find out about every part of the Myers-Briggs test and other related tests. What You Will Learn with This Course: The Myers-Briggs hypothesis and test, just as different kinds of psychometric tests The psychometric test announcing techniques The character consequences of the Myers-Briggs test and how they can be applied The polarities utilized in the Myers-Briggs test and hypothesis and the impediments of this test/hypothesis The Benefits of Taking This Course: You will study psychometric testing and how these tests are utilized as mental evaluation instruments You will get familiar with your own character type and how to precisely do your own self-detailing You will actually want to acquire trust in yourself by understanding your qualities and shortcomings You will actually want to accomplish a more profound comprehension of individuals and their various characters

The most effective method to Run an Efficient Payroll Finance frameworks assume significant parts in organizations. They help measure representative installments and make vital allowances, including duty and National Insurance. Different assignments are performed to help run finance each month. Be that as it may, if organizations are not cautious, they can invest an excessive amount of energy on finance, leaving little for other significant parts of the business. That clarifies why it is critical to run a proficient finance. With a viable framework set up, it turns out to be not difficult to conquer the different difficulties that wasteful frameworks present. This course has been intended to assist you with figuring out how to make any current finance framework more productive for better results. To begin with, it clarifies the different difficulties a wasteful finance can present and the need to defeat them. Then, it clarifies different issues organizations regularly experience with manual finance measures. It proceeds to examine different ways little and huge organizations can improve their payrolls for expanded proficiency. You Will Learn: The difficulties that finance frameworks regularly present The issues organizations experience with manual payrolls Instructions to run a productive finance Instructions to improve a current finance framework The advantages of running a productive finance framework Advantages of Taking the Course Taking this course will help you to: Better comprehend the job of finance frameworks in organizations Defeat existing difficulties in business finance measures Figure out how to improve finance handling proficiency Gain proficiency with the substance of consistent preparing and training among representatives Discover why most organizations are moving from manual finance to mechanized finance frameworks Value finance and its job in huge and independent ventures Consider your objectives and choose whether you are keen on taking up a profession in bookkeeping Plan for your future business fire up