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Team Building & Team Development

By Dickson Training Ltd

Our Team Building Programmes are 'simply excellent' (quote from Unilever). They always deliver much greater energy' motivation and efficiently accelerates to a galvanised, integrated team for their Manager/Team Leader. They're great fun and very commercially orientated - the best of both key elements to a successful and long-lasting high performance team. A successful company is always made up of successful teams. Teams that can work autonomously with a clearly defined set of goals, roles, vision, responsibility and culture will always reach for and achieve far greater success than a team that works just as a group of individuals. Our team building solutions are individually built and geared towards teams at any level within an organisation, providing an independent and objective perspective to promote a common purpose such as the creation of a 'high performance team'. Out With The Old Traditionally, team building events have been restricted to certain levels of management where they head off site for a bit of archery, quad biking and paintballing or something along those lines. Then over some coffee and cocktails, business plans and more efficient ways to work are casually discussed. Whilst being out having fun instead of being at work may improve an individual person's mood, the effect will only be short-term, and will not go far in creating permanent and cohesive teams who are able to overcome challenges together and drive the business forward when back in the workplace. In With The New Today's business thinking is more strategic and certainly has to look for returns on the investment. That is why Dickson Training Ltd's team building programmes are bespoke and built to your requirements through research, understanding your business and, most importantly, what results and achievements you are looking to get out of the programme. Once "what success looks like" has been established, we create tasks and activities that will test your leadership, problem solving, communication and team work skills. When the tasks have been completed, the learning - both practical and theory - is debriefed to the group as well as how it will translate back in your business. Not only are our events great fun, but they provide participants with learning points they can act upon to improve or enhance the working practices/environment. Team Building That Gets Results We have a highly innovative team who design team builds to suit all budgets and time or space restrictions. Large or small, we will develop the perfect event to meet your commercial objectives, keeping in line with your values and company culture. More recently we have combined team galvanising events with ways to engage the participants with and support their local communities. This solution has proved extremely popular with our clients and we are continuing to develop more and more programmes doing exactly this. " Phil did everything in a very professional and focused manner, without losing sight of the overall aims or having 'fun'. When I moved to Airbus UK and subsequently European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS), I had no hesitation in recommending Phil and the team to deliver the required training and team events.  Without doubt Phil and his team are excellent providers of training, to suit even bespoke requirements, and I would not hesitate in recommending the team to any business in the future. " Glenn Brown, Systems & Expertise Manager, Airbus Personnel Service Augmented Skills – an Essay by Phil Dickson All of you, who are reading this, and all the people you meet and work with will have – ‘Augmented Skills’. So – if you are an IT Engineer or a Pharmacist; perhaps you are, or know, a Departmental Leader and you work with a Logistics Project Manager; these roles will demand core skills, whether they be technical know-how or qualifications in the discipline. But to be that bit better; more reliable; more effective & productive and therefore more valuable and, frankly, marketable – capitalizing on ‘Augment Skills’ comes into play. The I T Engineer who was a Chess Champion at Uni, which would indicate that they possess some key ‘Augmented skills’ including how they plan 3 steps ahead and are always prepared for the unexpected. The Pharmacist, who is a keen sportsperson in their private life, will likely be tenacious, team-orientated and disciplined – again these are superb qualities to have in this – or any – role. Your colleagues, as well as yourself, will have ‘Augmented Skills’ that will be an asset if only they are explored and applied to their role and indeed, career. Everyone has their own 'Super-power' If they love gardening, they are probably strategic, patient and inclined to research; if they cook or bake, they are usually well organized and comfortable with multi-tasking. A big reader will tend to be considered and possess good critical thinking faculties, and an amateur mechanic or keen DIY person will often be practical, resourceful and very determined. I have observed that many new Parents discover they have ‘Augmented Skills’ they didn’t know they had... such as getting order out of chaos and displaying industrial amounts of patience and good grace when they really do not feel like it. They very often become far more compassionate and empathetic. Most people have their very own ‘Superpower’. Invite your team members to offer their ‘Augmented Skills’ to your work-place – and just watch as it elevates the motivation levels and improves results. It’ll be very rewarding for all concerned – and for meeting the Team’s objectives, to encourage the person who is a talented artist to be a sounding board on some of the marketing imagery and layouts; for the team member who is great at Maths or resolving crosswords to be asked for their input to solving a problem that is causing logistical or operational headaches. Never exploit a Team member’s unique special skills at their expense I would like to stress, however, that it must never be an area where a team member gets exploited by harvesting their unique special skills to coerce them into taking on greater responsibilities and tasks without providing them with the commensurate salary and status. To do so would be immoral and, ultimately, counter-productive as it would lead to resentment and disenfranchisement. This is about encouraging people’s capability and inviting their input to boost confidence and enhance the team’s capability. Often, we need to be more than what our Job Description says It is also important to highlight that whatever a person’s role or function is – they will definitely need to have additional capabilities to be effective. The best example of this is when we designed and delivered a range of ‘Advanced Customer Care skills’ training sessions for the Met Office a few years ago…we met so many remarkably super-bright Meteorologists, many of whom were having to make significant adjustments to answering questions from Customers that seemed to be illogical and often, obtuse. It wasn’t enough for these Meteorologists to be highly skilled at interpreting data and identifying patterns – they needed ‘Augmented skills’ to make that information accessible to members of the public (and Council workers and Air Traffic controllers and Shipping agents) and many other people, as to what that particular weather system was going to be like in their area and at what time. They have to know how to ‘de-jargonise’ the material and provide succinct, clear, and yet temperate, descriptions without ever appearing exasperated, impatient or judgmental in response to sometimes quite silly questions. For a highly trained scientist – that can be counter-intuitive. Being Philosophical... and a wee bit pretentious At the risk of being a little Philosophical (and probably a wee bit pretentious) – in my own role of Trainer – my core skills have to include – being a very good communicator, an active listener and have innovative and engaging ways to convert an idea, or a model, into practical application that my Delegates and Clients gain tangible benefits from. This is how it applies to me... I really enjoy composing short, light classical-style piano pieces. Now, to do this well, you need to be able to find a transition from one chord or melody to a different theme or key. It has to be worked out very carefully to have incremental transitions and pleasant-sounding developments as the piece unfolds. I think I have become better at this as I have honed my skills as a composer. But I have realized that these very same skills have ‘Augmented’ my ability to help a Manager, or a Team, move from a state of conflict; tension; disfunction; disenfranchisement; lack of confidence to a place that is more harmonious with far greater productivity. The very same process of careful listening, considering options, taking well-considered steps, having a creative, sometimes brave, move towards a resolution are at play in both Training and Piano Compositions! Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

Team Building & Team Development
Delivered In-Person in Bardsey + 3 more or UK WideFlexible Dates
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In the past, popular thought treated artificial intelligence (AI) as if it were the domain of science fiction or some far-flung future. In the last few years, however, AI has been given new life. The business world has especially given it renewed interest. However, AI is not just another technology or process for the business to consider - it is a truly disruptive force.

AI For Leaders
Delivered in Loughborough or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£50

Pacing 101 - Brady Pacing

5.0(1)

By Cardiac Diagnostics Education Centre

A one day course for healthcare professionals to introduce brady pacing concepts. Draft agenda included below - first date to be confirmed. Register your interest now by joining our waiting list. This is the first course in a series which will include Tachy and CRT devices. Our agenda is not manufacturer specific. The course will be hosted by senior Cardiac Physiologists/ Scientists from the Cardiac Rhythm Management team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Final registration fee yet to be confirmed. Pacing 101 - Brady devices course 9.00-9.50 Brady Pacemaker indications 9.50 -10.20 Implant and equipment 10.20 -10.50 Physics 10.50 -11.05 Coffee break 11.05-11.30 Lead testing – sensing, impedance and thresholds 11.30-12.15 Timing cycles and modes 12.15-12.45 Test your knowledge Quiz 12.45-13.30 Lunch 13.30-14.00 Brady algorithms 14.00-14.30 Follow-up and device diagnostics 14.30-15.00 Complications and troubleshooting 15.00-15.15 Coffee break 15.15-16.30 Simulation session – split into small groups 4 or 5 per station 16.30-17.00 Test your knowledge Quiz **If submitting payment via CPD funding OR Purchase Order (i.e. not a card payment) - please DO complete your registration - you can detail payment method in the ‘Billing name' box. Many thanks. **

Pacing 101 - Brady Pacing
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£155

Practical Stress Echocardiography Course

5.0(1)

By Cardiac Diagnostics Education Centre

A packed day course of all things stress echo. Designed to go over all the basics of stress echocardiography with lectures, a live stress echo demo and a variety of case studies. Physiologists, Doctors and Nurses, everyone welcome! Lunch/tea and coffee provided. JOIN OUR WAITING LIST TO BE CONTACTED WHEN NEW DATES BECOME AVAILABLE. **If submitting payment via CPD funding OR Purchase Order (i.e. not a card payment) - please DO complete your registration - you can detail payment method in the ‘Billing name' box. Many thanks. **

Practical Stress Echocardiography Course
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£150

Copper Creatures; Copper Wire Forming and Weaving with Sea Glass/Beads embellishments

5.0(10)

By Colourbuzz

Copper Creatures by Colourbuzz; learn the basics of wire wrapping and wire forming

Copper Creatures; Copper Wire Forming and Weaving with Sea Glass/Beads embellishments
Delivered In-Person in DurhamFlexible Dates
£40

Why Should You Learn Machine Learning Its Significance, Working, and Roles

By garyv

Machine literacy in data wisdom is a fleetly expanding discipline and now is the crucial element. This groundbreaking field equips computers and systems with the capacity to learn from data and ameliorate their performance over time without unequivocal programming. Statistical ways are employed to train algorithms to produce groups or prognostications and to find significant findings in data mining systems. immaculately, the conclusions made from these perceptivity impact crucial growth pointers in operations and companies. What's Machine Learning? . Machine learning classes in pune The machine literacy term was chased by Arthur Samuel in 1959. It's the discipline solely concentrated on studying and erecting tools and ways that can let machines learn. These styles use data to enhance the computer performance of a particular set of tasks. Machine literacy algorithms induce prognostications or possibilities and produce a model grounded on data samples, also called training data. There's a need for machine literacy as these algorithms are applied in a broad range of operations, for illustration, computer vision, dispatch filtering, speech recognition, husbandry, and drugs, where it's a challenge to produce traditional algorithms that can negotiate the needed tasks. orders in Machine Learning Being such a vast and complicated field, machine literacy is divided into three different orders machine literacy orders Supervised literacy – In this system, the algorithm is trained using data that has been labeled and in which the target variable or asked result is known. Once trained, the algorithm may make prognostications grounded on unidentified information by learning how to associate input variables with the willed affair. Unsupervised literacy – In this case, the algorithm is trained on unlabeled data, and its thing is to discover structures or patterns within the data without having a specific target variable in mind. Common unsupervised literacy tasks include dimensionality reduction and clustering. underpinning literacy – An algorithm is trained via relations with the terrain in this type of literacy. The algorithm learns how to operate in order to maximize a price signal or negotiate a particular ideal. Through prices or penalties, it receives feedback that helps it upgrade its decision-making process. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial intelligence( AI) is divided into several subfields, and machine literacy( ML) is one of them. In order to produce intelligent machines that can pretend mortal intelligence, a variety of methodologies, approaches, and technologies are used. This notion is known as artificial intelligence( AI). The development of ways and models that allow computers to acquire knowledge from data and make recommendations or judgments without unequivocal programming is the focus of machine literacy( ML). Some academics were interested in the idea of having machines learn from data in the early stages of AI as an academic field. They tried to approach the issue using colorful emblematic ways and neural networks. They were primarily perceptrons, along with other models that were ultimately discovered to be reimaginings of the generalized direct models of statistics. For this case, you aim to make a system secerning cows and tykes. With the AI approach, you'll use ways to make a system that can understand the images with the help of specific features and rules you define. Machine literacy models will bear training using a particular dataset of pre-defined images. You need to give numerous farmlands of cows and tykes with corresponding markers. Why is Machine Learning Important? Machine literacy is an abecedarian subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on assaying and interpreting patterns and structures in data. It enables logic, literacy, and decision-making outside of mortal commerce. The significance of machine literacy is expanding due to the extensively more expansive and more varied data sets, the availability and affordability of computational power, and the availability of high-speed internet. It facilitates the creation of new products and provides companies with a picture of trends in consumer geste and commercial functional patterns. Machine literacy is a high element of the business operations of numerous top enterprises, like Facebook, Google, and Uber. Prophetic Analytics Machine learning course in pune Machine literacy makes prophetic analytics possible by using data to read unborn results. It's salutary in the fields of finance, healthcare, marketing, and logistics. Associations may prognosticate customer growth, spot possible troubles, streamline operations, and take visionary action to ameliorate results using prophetic models. Personalization and recommendation systems Machine literacy makes recommendation systems and substantiated gests possible, impacting every aspect of our diurnal lives. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify use machine literacy algorithms to comprehend stoner preferences and offer substantiated recommendations. Personalization boosts stoner pleasure and engagement while promoting business expansion. Image and speech recognition Algorithms for machine literacy are particularly good at jobs like speech and picture recognition. Deep literacy, a branch of ML, has converted computer vision and natural language processing. It makes it possible for machines to comprehend, dissect, and produce visual and audio input. This technology is helpful for driverless vehicles, surveillance, medical imaging, and availability tools, among other effects. Machine learning training in pune


Why Should You Learn Machine Learning Its Significance, Working, and Roles
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10 practical ways to save time using ChatGPT and AI tools (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

ChatGPT, along with other AI tools, aims not to replace the human touch in management, but to enhance it. By addressing repetitive, daily tasks, these tools free up managers to concentrate on core responsibilities like strategic decision-making, team development, and innovation. As we move further into the digital age, integrating tools such as ChatGPT isn't a luxury; it's the future of proactive leadership. In this guide, we'll delve into 10 practical ways through which AI can elevate your efficiency and refine the quality of your work. Gain familiarity with prominent AI tools in the market Efficiently compose and respond to emails Generate concise summaries of complex reports and data. Obtain quick insights, data, and research across varied topics Streamline the writing of articles, training notes, and posts Craft interview tests, form relevant questions, and design checklists for the hiring process 1 Streamlining emails An inbox can be a goldmine of information but also a significant time drain for managers. Here's how to optimise it: Drafting responses: Give the AI a brief, and watch it craft a well-structured response. Sorting and prioritising: By employing user-defined rules and keywords, ChatGPT can flag important emails, ensuring no vital communication slips through the cracks. 2 Efficient report writing Reports, especially routine ones, can be time-intensive. Here's a smarter approach: Automate content: Supply key data points to the AI, and let it weave them into an insightful report. Proofreading: Lean on ChatGPT for grammar checks and consistency, ensuring each report remains crisp and error-free. 3 Rapid research From competitor insights to market trends, research is a pivotal part of management. Data synthesis: Feed raw data to the AI and receive succinct summaries in return. Question-answering: Pose specific questions about a dataset to ChatGPT and extract swift insights without diving deep into the entire content. 4 Reinventing recruitment Hiring can be a lengthy process. Here's how to make it more efficient: Resume screening: Equip the AI to spot keywords and qualifications, ensuring that only the most fitting candidates are shortlisted. Preliminary interviews: Leverage ChatGPT for the initial rounds of interviews by framing critical questions and evaluating the responses. 5 Enhancing training Especially for extensive teams, training can be a monumental task. Here's how ChatGPT can assist: Customised content: Inform the AI of your training goals, and it will draft tailored content suitable for various roles. PowerPoint design: Create visually appealing slide presentations on any topic in minimal time.

10 practical ways to save time using ChatGPT and AI tools (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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Quit smoking! (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

Yes, you can do it. Take the 7-day challenge. Alternatively, consider hypnotherapy. Evidence shows hypnosis is far and away the most effective technique of all for stopping smoking and quitting for good - as summarised in New Scientistin 2010 (Lynn, Green, Accardi, & Cleere). Especially when it is carried out with an element of counselling. That is the therapy part of the word hypnotherapy, and why Richard talks about hypnotherapy for stopping smoking and not just hypnosis to quit. Take away a seven-step guide to quitting and, more importantly, the commitment to quit. During the session you will have the opportunity to: Explore why we find it difficult to quit Learn the seven key steps that can help you quit on your own Discover why some people prefer hypnotherapy

Quit smoking! (In-House)
Delivered in Harpenden or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
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New Scientist

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New Scientist is the world’s most popular weekly science and technology publication. Our website, app and print editions cover international news from a scientific standpoint, and ask the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. If someone in the world has a good idea, you will read about it in New Scientist. Since the magazine was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social consequences”, it has expanded to include newsletters, videos, podcasts, courses and live events in the UK, US and Australia, including New Scientist Live, the world’s greatest festival of science. New Scientist is based in London, UK, with offices in the US and Australia. New Scientist magazine In a time when facts are in short supply, there has never been a greater need for a trusted, impartial source of information about what is going on in the world – or a greater need for inspiration through exceptional ideas. From artificial intelligence to climate change, from the latest innovations in health to the mysteries of quantum physics and the human mind, New Scientist covers the ideas and innovations that matter. We talk to researchers at the cutting edge, separate fact from fiction and distil it all into an intelligible, need-to-know digest. News New Scientist covers the latest news from all areas of science, from the covid-19 pandemic to space travel and quantum physics. We provide a balanced, impartial viewpoint on the biggest stories as they happen to give you the facts you need. With news articles added to the New Scientist website daily and the largest stories covered in the magazine every week, you are always up to date. Features In every issue of New Scientist, you get exclusive features that dive deep into the most interesting new developments, from the origins of humanity to health and technological advances. Written by specialists in the field, these features present the latest developments in an accessible way, so you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy them. Subscribers have access to all of our magazine features on our website and app, so you can stay informed wherever you are. Subscriber-only events A New Scientist subscription gives you exclusive access to four free virtual subscriber-only events per year. Previous events have included New Scientist’s Christmas special and Reporting a Pandemic, both of which are available on demand. These events see our editorial team delve into the topics that matter most to you. Virtual events New Scientist also runs other virtual events and evening lectures throughout the year where celebrated experts discuss the most interesting subjects from all branches of science. These events and one-day masterclasses will help you truly understand the world around you and discover brand new areas of interest. In addition, subscribers have access to exclusive digital events throughout the year for even more great content. Newsletters Get the best of New Scientist delivered straight to your desktop, phone or tablet with our weekly newsletter and series of themed newsletters on health, climate and more. We are continually growing our newsletter collection and are delighted to have introduced three more newsletters in 2021 to date. Video Discover hundreds of inspirational and entertaining videos about everything from how vaccines work to what it would be like to fall into a black hole. Subscribe to our Science with Sam explainer series on YouTube, catch up with the latest researcher videos or watch in-depth interviews with the world’s top scientists. Podcasts Keep up to date with the latest science news on the go with New Scientist’s range of podcasts which bring you all the week’s biggest stories. Our podcasts are a quick way to stay up to date with all things scientific when you don’t have time to stop and read. Courses Learn from world-class experts about the hottest topics in science with New Scientist Academy. Why subscribe? Subscribers not only gain access to the full archive of digital content available on the website and within the New Scientist app, they can also access subscriber-only events and weekly interactive crosswords. Just click here to subscribe.

Wilbe | Home for Scientist Leaders

wilbe | home for scientist leaders

London

We are operators, scientists and founders with a shared mission. WhatsApp Image 2022-02-11 at 12.52.54.jpeg Ale CEO at Wilbe. Former corporate solicitor in London focused on tech, medical devices and spinouts. Ale left practice in 2015 to advise founders of early stage tech companies. Supported over 40 founders, and in 2017 set up Wilbe Ventures, acting as interim COO to AI and Blockchain ventures on an equitable basis. He built an investor-backed portfolio and a stellar team and in 2019 together with Dee started building a new model for commercialising science at scale with Wilbe.com. Guest lecturer within the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College London. Academically specialised in environmental law, drafting policy including for COP15 in Copenhagen. He completed his LLB (Hons) from the University of Kent. A bowman when sailing, once injured his neck head-banging at a RATM tribute gig. Grey LinkedIn Icon Grey Twitter Icon IMG-20210830-WA0008_2_edited.jpg Thejas Talent & Ventures Associate, Thejas received his PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison in cancer biology and carried out his post-doctoral studies at the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology at the Vienna Biocenter. Over the course of his scientific career, he has published in prestigious journals such as PNAS and Nature. He recently pivoted from making discoveries to talking discoveries with scientists. Before joining Wilbe, he worked with CEBINA, a biotech accelerator. Enjoys reading books on restructuring democracies and cooking fusion dishes. Hakan Bagci Hakan Academic Partner helping the team visualise the impact of the life sciences research that we wish to commercialise. Hakan brings his expertise as a life sciences and healthcare consultant and inside the lab as a senior molecular and cellular biologist at Imperial College London. He is also Founder of the Imperial Postdocs and Fellows Enterprise Network. Hakan’s research. Alec Thomas_edited.jpg Alec Originally from Colorado, Alec completed his PhD in the development of a bio-mimetic material to package therapeutics for targeted delivery. As a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford, he led a clinical project within the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. He has recently stepped into the entrepreneurial world at a London-based start-up in stealth. WhatsApp Image 2022-10-05 at 4.51.34 PM.jpeg Nithin Course Director at Wilbe Skills, Nithin is currently laser-focused on the upcoming launch of a new course, to bridge the gap between non-science investors and world class founders. As an early stage deeptech angel, Nithin curates a portfolio of impactful investments in science-based founders tackling the world's largest, most complex problems. A seasoned operator in the Investment Banking, Energy and Medtech sectors, when Nithin is not with his family, he is a supporter of Charlton Athletic and hip-hop aficionado. Devika Thapar Devika COO at Wilbe. Former head of new product development at IBM Watson in New York. Dee spent five years commercialising artificial intelligence solutions for large enterprises across USA and Europe in product, sales and chief of staff roles. Her interest in frontier technologies began whilst working with Yale's Tech Transfer Office on spinout evaluations during her MBA. She started her career as a management consultant with Accenture India. An angel investor in early stage ventures. Devika serves on the Board of Collette, a world leading travel company. Professionally trained dancer now keeping up, she is on the Board of STEM from Dance aimed at empowering girls of colour to pursue STEM education through dance. A BA in economics from St. Stephen's College India.