Assuring Quality Through Acceptance Testing - Making Sure that the Business Problem is Solved: On-Demand It is the business analyst's job to define the business problem to be solved by IT. It is also the business analyst's responsibility to confirm that the resulting solution developed by IT does, in fact, solve the defined problem. This is done first through testing, especially acceptance testing, and then through monitoring of the installed solution in the user community. The business analyst is not only concerned with the testing itself, but also with the management and monitoring of the users doing the acceptance testing, and recording, analyzing, and evaluating the results. What You Will Learn Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Create a set of acceptance test cases Manage and monitor an acceptance test stage where users perform the testing Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Assess the solution once it is in the business environment Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle Introduction to assuring software quality through acceptance testing The Scope of IT Testing Overview of testing stages The testing process Testing documentation Pre-Acceptance Testing The BA's role in testing Early development testing stages (unit and integration) Late development testing stage (system) The Acceptance Test Stage - Part I (Planning, Design, and Development) Overview of user acceptance testing Acceptance test planning Designing user acceptance tests Developing individual user acceptance test cases Building effective user acceptance test scenarios The Acceptance Test Stage - Part II (Execution and Reporting) Operating guidelines Execution Reporting Post-Acceptance Testing Overview Project implementation Project transition (project closure) Production through retirement Testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software Overview Selecting the software Implementing the software Summary What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments?
Project Leadership Skills - Français: On-Demand To be effective within an organization, project managers must have a wide variety of skills and abilities.These include: creating and executing a vision;motivate others;influence without authority;networking;communicate up, down and laterally;the negociation;stakeholder management;and manage conflicts. This workshop aims to develop the soft skills essential to leading a team and creating lasting business change.Participants will gain insight into social science and brain science to motivate and empower others.They will learn and experiment with various influencing strategies and tactics. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths and blind spots and learn how to best communicate with others they find 'difficult'.They will learn better how to manage the human side of change and learn strategies for managing each step.In the process.Practical negotiation and conflict management activities reinforce theoretical learning, rooting it in real life and making it actionable. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the importance of a vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply a scientific approach to better motivate those around you Strategically maximize your personal and positional power for better project results Determine influence and network development strategies necessary for personal development Know how to respond to communication challenges related to different personality styles Make the link between the expectations of stakeholders and the success criteria of a project Assess key stakeholders across different dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to real-life conflict situations Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Make the right choice of tools and techniques to "demine" an emotional situation Maximize different strategies and tactics to manage ambiguity at work Manage vision and purpose / Motivate others Communication and alignment with the vision Link the present to the future The Importance of Purpose The art and science of motivation Network development and influence Positive policy and project success Types of power in an organization power and influence Network Development Best Practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder management / Negotiation Identification of stakeholders Stakeholder analysis The basics of negotiation reasoned negotiation Manage the conflict Conflict dynamics The Anatomy of Conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with Ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Review of key concepts Create your personal action plan
Project Accounting and Finance Skills: On-Demand 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
Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop Our Aims For This Workshop: Become clear about your leadership style and philosophy. Understanding how to navigate yourself and your team in a VUCA environment. How to communicate with presence and impact. Topic 1 Foundations For Effective Leadership Develop your leadership story – (know yourself) Your values, influences and leadership philosophy Clear vision and purpose as a leader Adapting style to suit the context Topic 2 Leading Through Rapid Change (Uncertainty) Exploring the VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Understanding the psychological process of change Resilience and stress management Topic 3 Communication Skills For Influential Leaders How to prepare to be present so you have a presence Explore and understand your own innate communication style Importance of voice, pace, trust, and rapport THE FACILITATOR Ruth Sangale Ruth has 20 years HR and OD experience in the public and private sectors, leaving the NHS in 2012 to set up her own business “Enjoy Work” and specialise in Creative Leadership development and executive coaching. She works internationally coaching and running residential leadership programs for global organisations such as UNICEF, WHO, UN Women, and PLAN International and charitable NGOs in a range of countries including, Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Belize. In the UK she designs and delivers workshops for mostly the NHS, on topics such as career development, resilience and positive psychology, feedback skills, coaching skills for leaders and team development. She is an ICF-accredited coach and has an M Sc in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership. In her work she uses creative tools such as drama, visualization, drawing, mindfulness and storytelling to stimulate creative thinking and develop leadership capability. She has two daughters and in her free time loves hiking, climbing mountains and salsa dancing. THE PANEL Sam Foster - Chief Nursing Officer - Oxford University Teaching Hospitals Sam joined the Board of Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT in September 2017 as an experienced Chief Nurse who previously worked at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust where she held the role of Chief Nurse for four years. Sam has also worked in a number of Trusts in clinical, operational and educational roles. Sam's portfolio includes the professional leadership and education of over 5,000 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs. In addition to the Executive leadership of the Trust Facilities and PFI Services, she is accountable for the Estates and delivery of the capital program. Sam leads the Urgent Care program across the Oxfordshire system. Avey Bhatia - Chief Nursing Officer - Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Trust Avey Bhatia is Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust. Avey returned to the Trust as Chief Nurse in November 2020, having trained as a critical care nurse at St Thomas’ in the early part of her career. Avey qualified in 1991 and her clinical experience includes theatres, general intensive care, coronary care and cardiothoracic nursing. She held various staff nurse and sister posts at hospitals in London before becoming Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017. Avey holds a postgraduate diploma in health services management and a Masters in Public Administration. She is also the Trust’s Director of Patient Experience, and the executive lead for adults’ and children’s safeguarding, and for infection, prevention and control. Beyond Guy’s and St Thomas’, Avey is Vice President for the Florence Nightingale Foundation and Honorary Vice President of The Nightingale Fellowship. She is a Trustee for the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group. Caroline Alexander CBE - Group Chief Nurse - Barts NHS Trust Caroline graduated as a nurse in 1987 from Edinburgh University (BSc/RGN) and has an MSc in Nursing Studies from South Bank University (2001). From 1987 to 1993 she specialised in nursing older people in Edinburgh and then London at Guy’s Hospital as a ward sister. Caroline then worked for the Foundation of Nursing Studies for three years supporting nurses to use research in practice. In 1998 Caroline returned to the NHS and worked in Tower Hamlets in a range of roles within older people’s services. In 2005, Caroline took up her first Director post, as Director of Nursing and Therapies within Tower Hamlets PCT. With the clustering of PCTs in London in 2011, she took on the Director of Nursing and Quality within NHS East London and the City initially and then within NHS North East London when the clusters merged in 2012. until she joined NHS England as Regional Chief Nurse for London in April 2013. Caroline took up her current role of Chief Nurse for Barts Health in March 2016. Caroline was a 2008 Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from City, University of London in 2017, Middlesex University in 2018 and University of East London in 2021. She is a Trustee of the Foundation of Nursing Studies. In 2020 she was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Who will attend? Emerging Leaders looking to step into management roles Current Leaders looking to progress into senior management roles This workshop is open to any woman who works in health care and wants to take her next step in their career; women include trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centered group. Group Rate Discounts 2-3 people, 7% discount 4+ people, 20% discount We have two group rates which you can take advantage of depending on the size of the group you wish to book: Option 1️⃣ Groups between 2 & 3 are eligible for the 7% Discount. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 2+ Option 2️⃣ For groups of over 4+ attendees, the eligible discount is 20%. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 4+ Where do I add the discount code?
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for managers, team leads, and individual contributors on techniques and best practices for continual improvement of themselves as leaders. Overview Define leadership. Assess your own leadership traits. Establish your leadership development plan. Develop your communication skills. Build your reputation. You have transitioned from an individual contributor to a manager, or as an individual contributor, you\'ve acquired practical skills to enhance your leadership abilities. When you want to take your leadership skills to the next level, you assess your leadership traits, develop your communication skills, and build your reputation. These strategies can increase your ability to effectively influence others and get results. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites Students taking this course should have completed the course: Practical Leadership (Second Edition) 1. Defining Leadership Topic A: Identify Leadership Attributes Topic B: Identify Leadership Responsibilities 2. Assessing Your Leadership Traits Topic A: Assess Your Leadership Characteristics Topic B: Determine How Colleagues View Your Leadership Topic C: Evaluate Factors that Affect Your Leadership 3. Establishing Your Leadership Development Plan Topic A: Identify Your Destination Topic B: Establish Your Map Topic C: Build a Leadership Development Plan 4. Developing Your Communication Skills Topic A: Upgrade Your Listening Skills Topic B: Improve Your Communication Effectiveness 5. Building Your Reputation Topic A: Establish Your Credibility Topic B: Use Influence to Get Results Additional course details: Nexus Humans Developing Yourself as a Leader (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Developing Yourself as a Leader (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Dermaplaning is an exfoliation treatment that removes the dead skin cells in the upper layer of the skin. It uses a surgical scalpel to lightly 'shave' the skin's surface, removing the face's fine vellus hair (peach fuzz). The treatment will produce a brighter and more youthful glow to the client's skin and allow skincare products to be absorbed more easily. Clients also find that their makeup sits more smoothly on their skin following "peach fuzz" removal. The treatment can be performed monthly in under thirty minutes and has minimal downtime. Course Entry Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age Good command of English Be able to learn independently A strong desire to build a career in aesthetics Previous skin and facial training are desirable; we suggest that learners new to the industry enrol on our facial and skincare course before enrolling on our ClinicCare skin peel course. Course Pre-Study/Practical & Length: This intensive course includes 4 hours of theory study via our e-learning portal and five practical hours. Course Agenda: All courses are intimate with four learners in class 2-1 ratio. Anatomy and physiology of the skin and hair Infection control Sharps and hazardous waste training History of dermaplaning Treatable skin conditions Contraindications Legal concerns and consultation requirements Aftercare Practical training 1 model per area Practical set up Professional live demonstrations Course Benefits Student & Client Benefits Skill Development: By enrolling in our Dermaplaning Training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform dermaplaning treatments effectively. You will learn the proper techniques for safely and precisely exfoliating the skin using a surgical scalpel. This skill development will enhance your expertise in the field of skincare and expand your service offerings. Versatile Treatment Option: Dermaplaning is a versatile exfoliation treatment that can benefit a wide range of clients. It effectively removes dead skin cells, peach fuzz, and superficial vellus hair, resulting in a smoother, brighter, and more even complexion. By mastering dermaplaning, you can cater to clients seeking a non-invasive exfoliation treatment with immediate results. Client Satisfaction: Clients will benefit from the dermaplaning treatment in several ways. The removal of dead skin cells and facial hair can improve the absorption of skincare products, enhance the effectiveness of other treatments, and leave the skin looking fresh and rejuvenated. Clients will appreciate the immediate improvement in the texture and appearance of their skin, leading to increased satisfaction with your services. Increased Client Base: Adding dermaplaning to your skill set can attract new clients and expand your customer base. Many individuals are seeking safe and effective exfoliation treatments to improve their skin's texture and overall appearance. By offering dermaplaning, you can cater to this demand and attract clients who value the benefits of this treatment. Personal and Professional Growth: Enrolling in our Dermaplaning Training course provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will gain valuable knowledge about skincare, exfoliation techniques, and client consultation. This knowledge can be applied not only to dermaplaning but also to other skincare treatments and services, enhancing your overall expertise and career advancement opportunities. Earning Potential Additional Service Revenue: By offering dermaplaning as a service, you can generate additional revenue for your beauty or skincare business. Dermaplaning is a popular treatment that clients often choose to receive on a regular basis to maintain healthy and glowing skin. Repeat business can contribute significantly to your overall earning potential. Upselling Opportunities: In addition to offering dermaplaning as a standalone treatment, you can upsell clients on complementary skincare products and services. Dermaplaning prepares the skin for better product absorption, making it an ideal opportunity to recommend and sell skincare products that can further enhance the clients' results. This can boost your earnings through product sales and additional treatments. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to enrol in the Dermaplaning Training course? Our Dermaplaning Training course is open to anyone interested in learning and mastering the art of dermaplaning. Whether you are a beauty professional, esthetician, skincare enthusiast, or a beginner in the industry, you can enrol and benefit from this course. What will I learn in the Dermaplaning Training course? In this training course, you will learn the theory and practical aspects of dermaplaning. You will gain knowledge about the skin, skin types, and the benefits of dermaplaning. The course will cover techniques for safe and effective exfoliation using a surgical scalpel, as well as post-treatment care. Hands-on practice will be provided to develop your skills and confidence.
The goal of this course is for you to effectively lead and manage people through times of change. Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail in large organizations. The largest factor contributing to this failure rate is leadership - the inability to plan and lead people through change. In many change situations, tremendous focus is put on strategy, processes, and systems, while the issue of changing people's behavior is assumed it will 'just happen'. In this interactive course, you will learn why the people's side of change is crucial. We will begin by understanding why and how people resist change, and how important it is to become strong and effective change champions. Next, we will focus on critical change management practices - creating our vision of the future state, planning for acceptance in our change audience and stakeholders, mitigating threats, and capitalizing on opportunities. We will use metrics to plan, show progress, and confirm success. Lastly, we will focus on the need to reinforce and sustain change, and to prevent relapse to old ways and methods.
Work Breakdown Structures - Français: On-Demand It's amazing how often project managers start the project planning process by making a list of all the tasks they think will be needed to complete a project, then proclaiming that they've created the breakdown structure. (WBS) for the project.The result is a list of hundreds or even thousands of tasks, many of which have a duration of a few days or a few hours. Essentially what they did was create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress.This approach leads to, and even encourages, the micromanagement of resources working on the project without considering the more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating , planning, execution and control.Moreover, it is impossible to see the big picture, at detailed levels, in line with the needs of sponsors, customers, project and functional managers, team leaders and project implementers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make more informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how: Describe the need for a WBS project Describe the role of WBS in the project Gain hands-on experience in developing, decomposing, and using WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risks, procurement, estimating, planning, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to improve the effective reuse of key information in your future projects Getting started Concepts de base WBS & Perimeter WBS & Risks WBS & Estimations WBS & Echéancier WBS & Execution and Mastery Summary and Next Steps
ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support: On-Demand The ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support module is part of the Managing Professional stream for ITIL® 4. Candidates need to pass the related certification exam for working towards the Managing Professional (MP) designation. This course is based on the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support exam specifications from AXELOS. With the help of ITIL® 4 concepts and terminology, exercises, and examples included in the course, candidates acquire the relevant knowledge required to pass the certification exam. What You Will Learn The learning objectives of the course are based on the following learning outcomes of the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support exam specification: Understand how to plan and build a service value stream to create, deliver, and support services Know how relevant ITIL® practices contribute to the creation, delivery, and support across the SVS and value streams Know how to create, deliver, and support services Organization and Culture Organizational Structures Team Culture Continuous Improvement Collaborative Culture Customer-Oriented Mindset Positive Communication Effective Teams Capabilities, Roles, and Competencies Workforce Planning Employee Satisfaction Management Results-Based Measuring and Reporting Information Technology to Create, Deliver, and Support Service Integration and Data Sharing Reporting and Advanced Analytics Collaboration and Workflow Robotic Process Automation Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning CI / CD Information Model Value Stream Anatomy of a Value Stream Designing a Value Stream Value Stream Mapping Value Stream to Create, Deliver, and Support Services Value Stream for Creation of a New Service Value Stream for User Support Value Stream Model for Restoration of a Live Service Prioritize and Manage Work Managing Queues and Backlogs Shift-Left Approach Prioritizing Work Commercial and Sourcing Considerations Build or Buy Sourcing Models Service Integration and Management