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This Strategy Challenge workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for senior management teams to practice and develop their strategic thinking skills - individually and collectively. It gives a 'safe space' and uses examples designed to 'stretch the strategic thinking muscles'

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Strategic thinking and feasibility study is an effective way to safeguard against the wastage of investment or scarce resources. Organisations can reduce the risk of developing unpopular and impractical projects by conducting a feasibility study. A business plan can start only after a proposed business idea has been proven feasible. If feasible, we can proceed with a high level of confidence that the business plan will result in a profitable opportunity. It will provide a “roadmap” that shows how a business may be created and developed.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to become more rational and disciplined thinkers. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will boost their performance with an increase in their decision-making ability. In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information. 1 - GETTING STARTED * Icebreaker * Housekeeping Items * The Parking Lot * Workshop Objectives 2 - COMPONENTS OF CRITICAL THINKING * Applying Reason * Open Mindedness * Analysis * Logic * Case Study 3 - NON-LINEAR THINKING * Step Out of Your Comfort Zone * Don't Jump to Conclusions * Expect and Initiate Change * Being Ready to Adapt * Case Study 4 - LOGICAL THINKING * Ask the Right Questions * Organize the Data * Evaluate the Information * Draw Conclusions * Case Study 5 - CRITICAL THINKERS (I) * Active Listening * Be Curious * Be Disciplined * Be Humble * Case Study 6 - CRITICAL THINKERS (II) * Seeing the Big Picture * Objectivity * Using Your Emotions * Being Self-Aware * Case Study 7 - EVALUATE INFORMATION * Making Assumptions * Watch out for Bias * Ask Clarifying Questions * SWOT Analysis * Case Study 8 - BENEFITS OF CRITICAL THINKING * Being More Persuasive * Better Communication * Better Problem Solving * Increased Emotional Intelligence * Case Study 9 - CHANGING YOUR PERSPECTIVE * Limitations of Your Point of View * Considering Others Viewpoint * Influences on Bias * When New Information Arrives * Case Study 10 - PROBLEM SOLVING * Identify Inconsistencies * Trust Your Instincts * Asking Why? * Evaluate the Solution(s) * Case Study 11 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER * Retaining Your New Skills * Reflect and Learn From Mistakes * Always Ask Questions * Practicing Critical Thinking * Case Study 12 - WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise * Review of Parking Lot * Lessons Learned * Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Five half-day Leadership modules with mini work placed projects to bring the learning into action in the workplace.

ICA PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE (FCC) COURSE This leadership programme has been designed to sharpen the strategic skills of senior practitioners and those aspiring to hold the highest anti-money laundering/financial crime position within a firm. This expert qualification offers: * Specialist knowledge - the highest level in the field * Strategic thinking - helps your leadership ambitions * Innovation - explores new ideas, best practice, and future developments from a global perspective * Fellowship of ICA - become automatically eligible for the highest grade of membership * Networking - grow with other like-minded, senior professionals. With a focus on anti-money laundering, managing fraud and anti-bribery, and corruption, this qualification has helped hundreds of senior financial crime compliance professionals from all over the world unlock career growth opportunities. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. HOW WILL THE COURSE BE DELIVERED This course is delivered online with materials delivered for you to study in your own time and at your own pace. There will be eight 3-hour virtual masterclasses over four weekends and seven live virtual classrooms spread over the duration of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, course materials and assessment, you will be awarded the ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. ASSESSMENT This course will be assessed via: * The production of 8 x 1000-1500 word masterclass commentaries: these are summaries of the key learning points outlined in the masterclasses and its impact on your own practice, which forms the reflective journal. * A three hour competency-based interview, using information describing your career to date and other evidence you wish to submit to map your knowledge, skills and experience against the National Occupational Standards The syllabus covers a variety of key issues relevant at a senior level and is designed to provide an insight into risks and potential hurdles faced by your organisation. The syllabus is delivered by an exclusive series of high-profile masterclasses covering relevant topics. * Standards, research and assessment * Financial crime risks: science or art? * Ethics, corporate governance & responsibility * Managing the internal AML enemy * Cyber security: threats to the organisation * FinTech and financial crime compliance * Fraud and internal threat * Risk based approach: too busy or too afraid * Sanctions: a changing landscape.

ICA PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE This leadership programme has been designed to sharpen the strategic skills of senior managers and those aspiring to hold the highest compliance positions within an organisation. This expert qualification offers: * Specialist knowledge - the highest level in the field * Strategic thinking - helps your leadership ambitions * Innovation - explores new ideas, best practice, and future developments from a global perspective * Fellowship of ICA - become automatically eligible for the highest grade of membership * Networking - grow with other like-minded, senior professionals. Join hundreds of senior compliance professionals from over 50 countries who unlocked their leadership potential and improved their career growth opportunities with this qualification. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. HOW AND WHERE CAN YOU STUDY The course takes 9-12 months to complete. It is a blend of online self-study, research, attendance at masterclasses and interaction with other like-minded, senior practitioners. * Attendance at eight virtual masterclasses * Seven virtual classrooms * Oral assessment. DELIVERED ONLINE This course is delivered online with materials delivered for you to study in your own time and at your own pace. There will be eight 3-hour virtual masterclasses over four weekends and seven live virtual classrooms spread over the duration of the course. CERTIFICATION Practitioners who successfully complete the programme will be certificated as follows: * ICA Certified Professional designation awarded by the ICA * Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance awarded by ICA in association with University of Manchester Business School * Fellowship of the ICA (upon application) * Designation, ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance: PG Dip (G.R.C.) Fellowship of ICA:FICA [E.g. Angela Watts PG Dip (G.R.C.), Certified Professional; FICA] NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE Your performance on the programme will be measured, against the National Occupational Standards of Competence (2011 version) produced originally by the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) and the ICA and revised recently by the Financial Skills Partnership. The Standards are statements of competence which articulate the requirements for effective performance in the workplace. Competence is defined as a combination of skills as well as knowledge and understanding. The syllabus covers a variety of key issues relevant at a senior level and is designed to provide an insight into risks and potential hurdles faced by your organisation. The syllabus is delivered by an exclusive series of high profile masterclasses covering relevant topics. * Building and leading a world class compliance team * Strategic risk management for leaders * Behavioural compliance: the role of psychology in culture and ethical behaviour * Keeping up with emerging regulatory developments * Governance, risk and compliance in the digital world * Applying governance, conduct and outcomes for the benefit of the organisation * Leading change in governance, risk and compliance * Financial crime risk in the digital age.

ILM Level 7 Certificate in Leadership & Management – 10 day Accredited training course delivered in Nottingham This is a prestigious qualification aimed at current and aspiring senior managers who wish to extend their skills and knowledge to make effective strategic plans to meet or exceed the expectations of various stakeholders and partners within the organisation. The level 7 is at a Post Graduate level, which requires participants to invest in their own personal brand, to create organisation and personal impact through high level engagement, influencing, innovation and critical thinking. The learning will be underpinned by practical and applied research and the application of theoretical frameworks at the leading edge of management and leadership practice. It will be a requirement of the course that delegates identify, research, analyse and create a plan for an improvement at a strategic level within their organisation.

Learn how to plan, implement and manage the impact of change. The most comprehensive, concise and impactful 6 weeks online course available. 14 CPD Credits & CMI Certificate of Recognition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duration: 6 weeks starting immediately          Suitable for: All levels of seniority Language: English      Effort: 13 hours of self-paced online learning Award: 14 CPD Credits & CMI Certificate of Recognition  Accreditors: CMI, FMLM, CPD Certification Service  Content format: Videos with optional reading  Assessment Method: Multiple choice, instant result. Retake if required. In total there are 16 video courses to watch. This includes 7 CPD accredited courses that require you to complete a multiple choice assessment to confirm your understanding of the topic. A pass mark of 70% is required and this can be re-taken as many times as required. Optional reading and audio book resources are provided to enable you to explore a topic deeper if required. The content of the course is of the highest global standard and has been created by MIT Sloan Management Review. Our learning platform, called Skillsoft Percipio, provides a stunning learning experience. Key learning areas: * Leading innovation * Understanding change * Leading with strategic thinking * Building and leading teams * Building trust * Leading through change * Strategic thinking * Managing virtual teams On completion of this course, you will receive: * A certificate stating 14 CPD Credits- Awarded by the CPD Certification Service * A Certificate of Recognition from the prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) * Chartered Management Institute Affiliate membership for 1 year * A digital badge to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume Your official CPD Certificate [https://generationleader.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/CPD-EG-CERTIFICATE.pdf] Your official CMI Certificate [https://generationleader.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cmi-certificate-example.jpeg] You will also be awarded the following additional benefits: * Chartered Management Institute alumni network access for 1 year * Access to Chartered Management Institute networking and learning events for 1 year WORLD LEADING CONTENT SUPPORTED BY CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY. MADE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.    DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS COURSE CAN BE COVERED BY THE NHS STUDY BUDGET? The study budget covers: * Courses and education activities to support you achieving the curriculum * Courses to help you prepare for postgraduate exams * Discretionary courses that add value to you individually and support the wider system To access the study budget you should discuss this with your educational supervisor or line manager. To help you with this process, view our example study budget application letter [https://generationleader.co.uk/example-study-budget-application-letter/] here.

Effectively managing high performers and supervisors is a critical element of performance management in any organization. High performers often have unique needs and expectations, and managers play a pivotal role in harnessing their potential while ensuring their continued motivation and growth. Participants will learn how to recognize, reward, and develop top talent, maintain engagement, and align high performers' goals with the organization's objectives. By enhancing their management skills, participants can maximize the contributions of high performers, ultimately driving organizational success. LEARNING OBJECTIVES The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Recognize the unique characteristics and needs of high-performing employees, including their susceptibility to burnout and boredom Learn how to effectively leverage the skills and strengths of high achievers Recognize the need for a different leadership style when managing managers Develop strategic thinking skills to focus on the big picture and align different teams Understand the role of managers in ensuring performance alignment within their teams and how to support them TARGET AUDIENCE Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals