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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, YA THRILLER Saskia Leach is a Junior Literary Agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency, where she has been working since 2021. She loves stories that features complex and dynamic characters and is fascinated by books containing document inserts or written from multiple perspectives. Saskia represents fiction for adults and young adults in the genres of crime, thriller, romance, historical/saga, horror, speculative and bookclub. She does not represent literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, non-fiction, action/adventure thrillers, non-fiction, picture books or chapter books for children younger than middle grade. Saskia is particularly looking for LGBTQIA+ romance, high concept psychological thriller with a unique hook or set in an unusual location, and bookclub fiction revolving around a moral dilemma - but she is open to reading submissions in all genres she represents. She is keen to hear from writers from underrepresented voices and perspectives. Saskia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Saskia 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 to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 20th May 2025

  This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS. By attending this training course, you can help organizations utilize a structured and evidence-based approach for managing the quality of their products and services. Apart from this, you will also learn about the importance of customer focus and benefits of setting the foundations of an organizational culture which enables and supports quality. The training course is followed by a certification exam. If you pass, you can gain the "Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer' credential. This certificate validates your competence to implement a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001. About This Course   Learning objectives   By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to: Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001 Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 for a QMS from the perspective of an implementer Initiate and plan the implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001, by utilizing best practice Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a QMS based on ISO 9001 Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit   Educational approach   This training course is learner-centred and contains: Theories, approaches, and best practices used in management system implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement Theoretical basis supported by practical examples, throughout the four days of the training course Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions Essay-type homework exercises at the end of each day Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam Accreditation   Assessment   The exam covers the following competency domains: Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system Domain 2: Initiation of a QMS implementation Domain 3: Planning of a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001 Domain 4: Implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit   The exam itself is a 12 question, essay type format, to be completed within a 150 minute window. The exam pass mark is 70%. Exam results are provided within 24 hours. Our Guarantee   We are an official IECB Training Provider If you fail an exam, you can try again for free If you feel you need additional training, you can train for free too Prerequisites   The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, overall knowledge of ISO 9001, and the MS implementation principles. An understanding of ISO's quality management principles may also facilitate the learning process. What's Included?   Official Study Guides 4 day's Instructor led training Exam fees Who Should Attend?   The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for: Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of the products and services of the organization Personnel responsible for meeting customer requirements Consultants, advisors, professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with best practice methodology for implementing a QMS Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of QMS to ISO 9001 requirements Members of QMS implementation and operation teams Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB.

Join me over the next 10 weeks to unlock your full potential. Overcoming your day-to-day challenges without procrastination, without losing determination and making better decisions to improve your life! Program Details Module 1 (2 weeks) ✔ Wheel of life ✔ Your learning style ✔ Daily practice tools ✔ How to love and accept yourself Module 2 (3 weeks) ✔ Be self-aware of your inner critic ✔ Connecting with your true self ✔ Crush self-doubt ✔ Transform your inner critic  Module 3 (3 weeks) ✔ Create more energy in your life ✔ Create balance and purpose ✔ Maximise productivity ✔ Create your self care plan  Module 4 (2 weeks) ✔ Build the courage to step up ✔ Playing big ✔ Empowering affirmations ✔ Create your vision and implement it After completing the 10-week group programme, you will: • Be more resilient • Meet your challenges with confidence • Achieve your goals with clarity • Truly SHINE and be your authentic self My session with Pinky allowed me the time to ‘think out loud’ all the factors that were in play and my feelings towards them. She then worked out the barriers I was experiencing and seamlessly worked through them with me. She then gave me tools to continue to work past those barriers with some very achievable goals! I instantly felt like I had a better perspective on this change and felt less chaotic in my thoughts. Thanks, Pinky! - Gemma (Edinburgh)

Stress can affect your ability to think clearly and rationally and to perform well. This session aims to help you better deal with stress by sharing key insights and strategies to reduce stress and optimize your work-life balance, particularly as we face uncertainties in the economy, the workplace and the environment.

This must-attend masterclass will provide a comprehensive understanding of all the key developments in the latest statutory and non-statutory guidance documents from a DSLs perspective, and how they relate to safeguarding provision in schools and colleges.

About this Course This 5 full-day course presents the most modern statistical and mathematical forecasting frameworks used by practitioners to tackle the load forecasting problem across short time and long time scales. The course presents practical applications to solving forecasting challenges, supported by real life examples from large control areas. It presents the weather impacts on the load forecasts and the methodologies employed to quantify the weather effect and building a repository of weather normal data. A good load forecast methodology must improve its forecasting accuracy and support a consistent load forecasting process. The load forecasting widely used in the power industry has evolved significantly with the advancement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence techniques such as Machine Learning. With the increased penetration of inverter-based resources, the operation of electric grids grew in complexity, leading to load forecasts that are updated more frequently than once a day. Furthermore, several jurisdictions adopted a smaller granularity than the hourly load forecasts in the effort to reduce the forecasting uncertainties. On the generation side, fuel forecasting professionals must meet energy requirements while making allowance for the uncertainty on both the demand and the supply side. This training course will also feature a guest speaker, who is a Ph.D candidate to provide insights into the most modern aspects of Artificial Intelligence in the context of load forecasting. Training Objectives This course offers a comprehensive approach to all aspects of load forecasting: Gain a perspective of load forecasting from both operators in the generating plant and system operators. Understand and review the advanced load forecasting concepts and forecasting methodologies Learn the application of Artificial Neural Networks and Probabilistic Forecasting methods to manage forecasting uncertainties in short time frames Appreciate market segmentation and econometric framework for long term forecasts Find out the most recent practical application of load forecasting as examples from large power companies Get access to recent industry reports and developments Target Audience Energy load forecasting professionals from power plant and system operators Energy planners and energy outlook forecasters and plant operators Fuel procurement professionals Planners and schedulers of thermal generating units Course Level Intermediate Trainer Your expert course instructor is a Utility Executive with extensive global experience in power system operation and planning, energy markets, enterprise risk and regulatory oversight. She consults on energy markets integrating renewable resources from planning to operation. She led complex projects in operations and conducted long term planning studies to support planning and operational reliability standards. Specializing in Smart Grids, Operational flexibilities, Renewable generation, Reliability, Financial Engineering, Energy Markets and Power System Integration, she was recently engaged by the Inter-American Development Bank/MHI in Guyana. She was the Operations Expert in the regulatory assessment in Oman. She is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada. She is also a contributing member to the IEEE Standards Association, WG Blockchain P2418.5. With over 25 years with Ontario Power Generation (Revenue $1.2 Billion CAD, I/S 16 GW), she served as Canadian representative in CIGRE, committee member in NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and Senior Member IEEE and Elsevier since the 90ties. Our key expert chaired international conferences, lectured on several continents, published a book on Reliability and Security of Nuclear Power Plants, contributed to IEEE and PMAPS and published in the Ontario Journal for Public Policy, Canada. She delivered seminars organized by the Power Engineering Society, IEEE plus seminars to power companies worldwide, including Oman, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, Romania, and Guyana. Our Key expert delivered over 60 specialized seminars to executives and engineers from Canada, Europe, South and North America, Middle East, South East Asia and Japan. Few examples are: Modern Power System in Digital Utilities - The Energy Commission, Malaysia and utilities in the Middle East, GCCIA, June 2020 Assessment of OETC Control Centre, Oman, December 2019 Demand Side management, Load Forecasting in a Smart Grid, Oman, 2019 Renewable Resources in a Smart Grid (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, GCCIA, Saudi Arabia) The Modern Power System: Impact of the Power Electronics on the Power System The Digital Utility, AI and Blockchain Smart Grid and Reliability of Distribution Systems, Cyme, Montreal, Canada Economic Dispatch in the context of an Energy Market (TNB, Sarawak Energy, Malaysia) Energy Markets, Risk Assessment and Financial Management, PES, IEEE: Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Portugal, South Africa, Japan. Provided training at CEO and CRO level. Enterprise Risk methodology, EDP, Portugal Energy Markets: Saudi Electricity Company, Tenaga National Berhad, Malaysia Reliability Centre Maintenance (South East Asia, Saudi Electricity Company, KSA) EUSN, ENERGY & UTILITIES SECTOR NETWORK, Government of Canada, 2016 Connected+, IOT, Toronto, Canada September 2016 and 2015 Smart Grid, Smart Home HomeConnect, Toronto, Canada November 2014 Wind Power: a Cautionary Tale, Ontario Centre for Public Policy, 2010 POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

This radical way of building empathy is inspired by the work of the ‘Roots of Empathy’ organisation in Canada. Roots of Empathy (ROE) is dedicated to building caring and peaceful societies through the development of empathy in children. It is a parenting education programme for elementary school students (between the ages of 3 to 14 years) based on monthly visits to the classroom by a parent and infant from the school neighbourhood. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Autism and Communication Meeting emotional needs Description This radical way of building empathy is inspired by the work of the ‘Roots of Empathy’ organisation in Canada. As Mary Gordon founder of this way of working describes: ‘By regular visits to the classroom of local mums and their children build an empathic relationship with the baby.MARY GORDON Roots of Empathy (ROE) is dedicated to building caring and peaceful societies through the development of empathy in children. It is a parenting education program for elementary school students (between the ages of 3 to 14 years) based on monthly visits to the classroom by a parent and infant from the school neighbourhood. We teach teachers and educators to help children to observe, over the school year, how their baby forms an attachment to his or her parent. Children are encouraged to record how the infants develop. The children learn to spot their babies cues and unique temperament, while celebrating developmental milestones. Children are prepared for responsible and responsive parenting as they increase their knowledge about human development, learning, and infant safety. The baby project program brings about the development of empathy and emotional literacy: As children learn to take the perspective of others they are less likely to hurt through bullying, exclusion, aggression, and violence. Children learn how to challenge cruelty and injustice in their own classroom. Messages of social inclusion and activities that are consensus-building contribute to a culture of caring that changes the tone of the classroom. Involving fathers and men provides rich models of male nurturance Testimonials ‘13% increase in empathy scores for our year 1s’ ‘Years 2s empathy had increased by 35%’ ‘Now that I am older I can be happy for other people’ (6 year old) ‘Everyone is special – thats the truth – but when I was small I thought its not fair when someone got a present and I didn’t’ (7 year old) Dramatic improvements in children taking responsibility for actions and being less defiant over the year of the project. Learning Objectives Understanding of method and approach to building empathy with babies Full understanding of background to this approach Practical advice received as to how to set up baby project in classrooms across school Who Is It For ? Teachers School leaders Project Coordinators Social Care Course Content We will provide theoretical and evidence back ground to impact of this work. We will describe existing UK school based work. We will inspire staff in attendance to want to actively engage in this work There may even be a baby to hold!!

  The IAPP offers the most encompassing, up-to-date and sought-after global training and certification program for privacy and data protection. The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) helps organizations around the world bolster compliance and risk mitigation practices, and arms practitioners with the insight needed to add more value to their businesses. Skilled privacy pros are in high demand and IAPP certification is what employers want. When you earn an IAPP credential, you earn the right to be recognized as part of an elite group of knowledgeable, capable and dedicated privacy professionals. With the GDPR effective as of May 2018, among its mandates was the requirement to appoint knowledgeable DPOs (data protection officers) tasked with monitoring compliance, managing internal data protection activities, training data processing staff, conducting internal audits and more. There's a lot to know, there's a lot at stake and there's a lot of opportunity for privacy professionals with the right training and education. Achieving a CIPP/E credential shows you have the comprehensive GDPR knowledge, perspective and understanding to ensure compliance and data protection success in Europe-and to take advantage of the career opportunity this sweeping legislation represents. About This Course   Delivered in a Modular format, the course includes; Module 1: Data Protection Laws Introduces key European data protection laws and regulatory bodies, describing the evolution toward a Harmonised European Legislative Framework. Module 2: Personal Data Defines and differentiates between types of data-including personal, anonymous, pseudo-anonymous and special categories. Module 3: Controllers and Processors Describes the roles and relationships of controllers and processors. Module 4: Processing Personal Data Defines data processing and GDPR processing principles, Explains the application of the GDPR and outlines the legitimate bases for processing personal data. Module 5: Information provision Explains controller obligations for providing information about data processing activities to data subjects and Supervisory Authorities. Module 6: Data Subjects 'Rights Describes data subjects' rights, applications of rights and obligations controller and processor. Module 7: Security or Processing Discusses considerations and duties of controllers and processors for Ensuring security of personal data and providing notification of data breaches. Module 8: Accountability Investigates accountability requirements, data protection management systems, data protection impact assessments, privacy policies and the role of the data protection officer. Module 9: International Data Transfers Outlines options and obligations for transferring data outside the European Economic Area, Decisions adequacy and appropriateness safeguards and derogations. Module 10: Supervision and Enforcement Describes the role, powers and procedures or Supervisory Authorities; the composition and tasks of the European Data Protection Board; the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor; and remedies, liabilities and penalties for non-compliance. Module 11: Compliance Discusses the applications of European data protection law, legal bases and compliance requirements for processing personal data in practice, employers-including processing employee data, surveillance, direct marketing, Internet technology and communications and outsourcing. Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites for this course but candidates would benefit from reading the freely available materials found on the IAPP website. What's Included?   1 years membership of the IAPP  Breakfast, Lunch and refreshments (Classroom courses only) Official Study Guide (European Data Protection, Law & Practice)* Participant Guide* Official Exam Q&A* Official Practice Exam Official Practice Exam* The Exam Fees * In electronic format for Live Online and hard copy for Classroom delegates     Who Should Attend?   The CIPP/E is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions: Cybersecurity Analysts Data Analysts Security Administrators Aspiring Data Protection Officers Accreditation Our Guarantee   We are an approved IAPP Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with a minimum of 25 years commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.  The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and only pay for the exam.

Course Information This highly interactive course will provide guidance on why and how to implement a quality system successfully into the research laboratory. By doing so, you will position your innovation for the success it deserves. But leave things as they are and there is a good chance that your science will not realise its full potential should success, and its consequences, come your way. A quality system in your research laboratory is the most effective and efficient way to: Help scientists work more efficiently Ensure discoveries can be defended Protect the value of intellectual property. This course is particularly aimed at those working in early phase research environments which are not constrained by the regulatory requirements of the Good Practice regulations but are producing intellectual property, testing and/or products for the therapeutic market. For organisational reasons, rather than regulatory ones, this is a place where you need to get it right. The programme is delivered by leaders in the field who, quite simply, ‘have done it’. Whether delegates are at senior management level seeking strategic direction, a laboratory head wishing to deliver science that will stand the test of time or a quality professional thrown in at the deep end, this course will provide key insight and practical guidance to underpin future success. Based on risk based systems, tried and tested over many years in the workplace, the programme will help delegates to define, train, implement and monitor the quality of their research, irrespective of field or discipline. Delegates will learn how to help position their organisation for success. Course content: Delegates will be guided thoughtfully through each key component of the process in a stimulating learning environment. The course probes all avenues of the research quality arena, from an initial understanding of the cultural aspects of the scientific discovery environment, to managing quality in outsourced research programmes. Computer systems and e-data security in the research environment will be discussed and pragmatic solutions described to help manage the ballooning cloud of e-data. In addition, the ever blurring boundary between the regulated and non-regulated research environments will be discussed and delegates given perspective on future developments in the field. With this knowledge, delegates will be able to get it ‘right first time’. Is this course for you? The course is designed for all those involved in the research laboratory quality arena and it has been tailored to meet the needs of scientific management, bench scientists and quality professionals alike. Delegates get immediate access to highly experienced tutors who will share their wisdom and insights in an area where few others have been successful. The course is linked with the RQA guidance which builds on years of experience and forms the foundation of the programme. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Louise Handy Director, Handy Consulting Ltd Sandrine Bongiovanni Associate Director in Research and Quality Compliance, Novartis Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Registration 09:10 Welcome and Introductions 09:20 History and Overview of the Field Examples of business and regulatory risks and the consequences of low quality in research. A look at the standards and guidelines that exist. 10:00 The Culture, the Politics and the Scientist's Perspective Understanding research environments, the drivers and the challenges. 10:30 Break 10:45 Workshop - Risk Management Thinking about risk management and prioritisation. Looking at the critical factors for the implementations of a successful quality system. 12:15 Workshop - Feedback 12:45 Lunch 13:45 Personnel, Plans, Procedures, Facilities, Equipment, Materials and Reagents Looking at planning the work, defining procedures in a way which promotes robust science without compromising brilliance and ensuring that all these elements are demonstrably fit for their intended purpose. 14:30 Workshop - Assay Validation How much validation is required at what stage? What do we need to validate an assay? 15:00 Workshop - Feedback 15:15 Research, Work Records, Archives and Research Review Data and records which are accurate, attributable, legally attestable and safe to permit reconstruction experiments and studies. Looking at aspects of the work where there is a chance to review, correct or improve the science, the data and the processes. 16:15 Continual Improvement and Quality Systems Reviewing implementation of a quality system, finding opportunities for improvement, understanding culture change. 16:45 Questions and Answers 17:00 Close of Course Extra Information Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include:   Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points   Development Level Develop

  The IECB Certified ISO 37001 Internal Auditor training course provides the necessary knowledge and skills that enable you to perform anti-bribery management system (ABMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. About This Course   Many organizations seek competent auditors to determine whether the policies and anti-bribery controls, implemented as part of an ISO 37001-based ABMS, are effective. This training course aims to help you complete these tasks successfully and intends to reflect the importance of effective ABMS audits. Additionally, it aims to strengthen your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out ABMS audits in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1. The exercises, quizzes, and case studies provided are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an ABMS audit: ISO 37001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditee, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you gain the 'Certified ISO 37001 Lead Auditor' credential which validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to audit an ABMS based on ISO 37001. Learning objectives By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts and principles of an anti-bribery management system (ABMS) based on ISO 37001 Interpret the ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS from the perspective of an auditor Evaluate the ABMS conformity to ISO 37001 requirements, in accordance with the foundational audit concepts and principles Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 37001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing Manage an ISO 37001 Internal audit programme Educational approach This training course is participant centred and contains: Theories, approaches, and best practices used in anti-bribery management system auditing Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with case studies inspired by real events and practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions Course Overview Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system Module 2 Anti-bribery management system requirements Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles Module 4 Preparing an ISO 37001 audit Module 5 Conducting an ISO 37001 audit Module 6 Closing an ISO 37001 audit Module 7 Managing an ISO 37001 Internal audit programme Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to the anti-bribery management system (ABMS) and ISO 37001 Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the Audit and the Certification exam Accreditation Assessment     All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement   Prerequisites   A foundational understanding of ISO 37001 requirements for an ABMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB Who Should Attend?   The ISO 37001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for: Auditors seeking to perform and lead ABMS audits Managers or consultants seeking to master the ABMS audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 37001 requirements in an organization Technical experts seeking to prepare for an ABMS audit Expert advisors in anti-bribery management