Introduction to Design Thinking: On-Demand Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans
Project Risk Management: On-Demand Have you been surprised by unplanned events during your projects? Are you and your project team frequently fighting fires? Well, you are not alone. Uncertainty exists in any project environment. While it's impossible to predict project outcomes with 100% certainty, you can influence the outcome, avoid potential risks, and be ready to respond to challenges that arise. In this course, you'll gain the proper knowledge needed to identify, assess, plan for, and monitor risk in your projects. You'll learn how to set up and implement risk management processes, helping you to minimize uncertainty and achieve more consistent, predictable outcomes as a result. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Demonstrate to others how the risk management processes in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) apply to your project's environment, especially for high-risk projects Adapt these processes for a particular high-risk project team's operating principles Explain the importance of using risk management best practices at single and enterprise project levels Lead an initiative to implement risk management best practices in your project environment Foundation Concepts Risk-related definitions The risk management process High-risk projects and project failures Classical failures in implementing risk management Plan Risk Management Project risk management and governance Risk management planning for high-risk projects High-risk variations on a risk management plan Identify Risk Adapting the risk identification process for high-risk projects Recognizing risks spontaneously Confirming and structuring risk events for treatment Wrapping up risk identification for high-risk projects Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Adapting qualitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Accelerating risk analysis Clearing risk action Wrapping up qualitative risk analysis for the next level Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Adapting quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Ensuring effective risk analyses with data quality assessments Building a foundation for quantitative risk analysis Using discrete quantitative tools Using continuous quantitative tools Wrapping up quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Plan Risk Responses Adapting risk response planning for high-risk projects Optimizing active risk response strategies Leveraging contingencies for high project performance Wrapping up risk response planning for high-risk projects Implement Risk Responses Implementing Risk Responses Process Executing Risk Response Plans Tools and Techniques Best Practices Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks Adapting risk monitoring for high-risk projects Optimizing risk plan maintenance Weaving risk reassessment into the project's progress Maintaining a continuous 'vigil' in high-risk project environments
Women in Banking Leadership Workshop Workshop Overview: Unleash your potential - The Banking and Financial Services industry is a constantly changing sphere that calls for emerging leaders to adapt and grow in order to thrive and succeed. Often those wanting to take the next step in the field find it hard to see their full value and potential, slowing their progress in a world full of opportunities. Emerging leaders will need to understand their professional values and know how to cultivate a growth mindset to stand out and fulfil their career desires. This interactive virtual workshop will provide emerging leaders within the field the skills to understand the strengths that they are able to bring to the corporate table to confidently unleash their potential. It will particularly benefit those who aspire to move beyond early management to broader leadership roles. Kat will guide attendees to unlock their potential through releasing self-doubt, connecting to their unique contribution and forming a confident, strategic leader that will drive an organisation to success. Our Aims for the Workshop: Navigate key challenges and change in fast-paced work-places Understand the value of embracing complexity, uncertainty and diversity Negotiate diversity and inclusion biases, enablers and blocker Topic 1 Define your leadership style What are the capabilities, attributes and skills of an influential leader? What is your unique contribution? Is this congruent with your personal brand? Align your leadership strengths and values with the expectations and culture of your organisation. Topic 2 Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Understand your EQ and its impact on the way you are perceived as a leader Leverage your EQ in the workplace both in person and online Embrace qualities of empathy and authenticity to become a better leader Topic 3 Interactive Panel Q&A Discussion: Open Q&A with Senior Female leaders within the banking sector. Please see below the panel and biographies of each panellist. Topic 4 How to be known as a strategic leader Understand the uplevel from management to leadership and how to articulate your strategy How to translate broad leadership tools and tactics into practical, personalised results Move from transactional to transformational leadership Topic 5 Strengthen your resilience and resolve What is stress and how do you “show-up” on a bad day? Bounce back from challenging situations and predicaments Effectively manage conflict and turn negativity into an opportunity 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 the banking sector that wants to take her next step in their career; women include trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centred 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? Your Facilitator Kat Hutchings Kat coaches Executives and senior leaders in scale businesses to develop their leadership capability, build high-performing teams and create a culture that motivates and delivers. She works with them to identify their unique contribution and lead in a way that's aligned with who they are. Clients that work with Kat connect to their sense of purpose and how they contribute to the organisation. This creates a ripple effect through their team as they step into more powerful and impactful leadership. Kat coaches for insight - because a single insight can inspire action that changes everything. Client outcomes include improved sales performance, successful delivery of change & transformation programmes and greater employee engagement & wellbeing. Kat is an accredited Professional Executive Coach with the Association for Coaching and a Master NLP Practitioner. She has studied neuroscience, mindfulness and resilience, often bringing these insights to her coaching and training. Combined with her experience as a leader in Financial Services, Kat’s clients find her to be commercially minded, knowledgeable and positively challenging. Her background as a corporate banker means Kat is quickly able to understand the context, including a firm’s strategy, vision and drivers. As a former Head of Coaching for the London & South East region of a FTSE 100 organisation, Kat is also well versed in leadership development programmes – their design, delivery and embedding through coaching. Outside of her coaching work, Kat spends lots of time with her husband and 2 young children. She enjoys trying different wines, talking to interesting people, having new experiences and buying flowers. THE PANEL The final panel is coming soon ⏳
This is a two-day course designed for ward, department and team managers in healthcare. It is suitable for both aspiring ward, department and team managers and those already in post.
My Hollow form making day for intermediate students will give you the basic knowledge to make beautiful vases and bowls. Usually made from solid branch or trunk wood I will teach you how to choose and prepare suitable timber and use the specialist tools to carry out hollowing. (one-to-one only or maximum of 2 students)
Want to make a positive difference in the lives of the people? Try out teaching and guide countless individuals to achieve their individual successes! Bring the best out of them and become the hero they've all been waiting for! We've designed our Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification in a way that covers your unique specifications and needs. Our general teaching assistant qualification (RQF) is further improved with the addition of a distinctive SEN course so you can cater to individuals with special needs that may require more care and observation than others. This Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification is offered and awarded by an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation called Focus Awards, ensuring that you are capable of demonstrating vital competency and then given acknowledgement from it. You will gain the necessary skills to allow yourself to make a start with a promising teaching career. More so, you will get the chance to claim a certificate for SEN by completing the free SEN course that comes with this qualification. Enrol now to seize rich opportunities to make a difference in many lives by achieving our nationally accredited certification! Qualification Summary Qualification Type: Focus Awards Level 3 Award Qualification Title: Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level: 3 Guided Learning Hours: 80 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 Qualification Number (QN): 601/6103/6 Why This Qualification? Make promising advancements in your career - Our regulated qualification holds immense value, allowing you to climb up the ladder to success in no time. Upgrade your skillset - Gain the skills to become the best in your role and add more value to your current educational profile. Enhance credibility - Regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Focus Awards, value is added to your educational profile. Make changes to your career - Gain unique knowledge to transform your career. Cost-Efficient - With Apex Learning, you can enjoy savings of up to 80% on your educational investment. ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools ** To be awarded this qualification, a learner must achieve 12 credits from the following 4 mandatory units. Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults Schools as Organisations Understand Child and Young Person Development Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people ***FREE Courses*** Course 01: Education Management Course 02: Educational Psychology and Development Course 03: Advanced Teaching Assistant Diploma Course 04: Special Education Needs (SEN) Training - Level 2 Course 05: EYFS Teaching - Level 3 Course 06: Phonics Teaching Diploma Level 3 Course 07: Leadership in Teaching Course 08: Lesson Planning for Teaching Course 09: Remote Teaching Online Course 10: Classroom Behaviour Management Course 11: Performance Management Course 12: Work Area Organisation for Increased Office Productivity Course 13: Report Writing Course 14: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness - Level 2 Course 15: Child Neglect Awareness Certificate Course Course 16: Level 3 Mental Health and Adolescent Course Course 17: Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course 18: Functional Skills English Practice Level 2 Course 19: Train the Trainer Course 20: Leadership & Management Diploma Course Duration Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 80. Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 120 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 12. Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorials or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Method of Assessment Assessment is done internally and externally assured by Focus Awards. Each learner will create a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include: Assessor observation - completed observational checklists on related action plans Witness testimony Learner product Worksheets Assignments / projects / reports Record of oral and written questioning Learner and peer reports Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body. Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Teaching Assistant from Focus Awards You will also get a CPD Accredited SEN Certificate alongside this qualification. Progression Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Who is this course for? Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (RQF) Requirements There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines. Career path After receiving the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certification, you would be eligible to function as a competent professional as: Senior Teaching Assistant Senior Learning Support Assistant Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant
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Premium Bundle of all Time | Ofqual Regulation + ATHE Awards + CPD Accreditation | Assessment & Tutor Support Included
Premium Bundle of all Time | Ofqual Regulation + ATHE Awards + CPD Accreditation | Assessment & Tutor Support Included