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Empowered people perform better at work. Why? Because when your abilities, purpose and experience are valued you feel more like taking initiative, being accountable and supporting colleagues. We’re going to give you the tools to help you identify your level of empowerment. Here’s where you’ll discover what gets in the way of feeling truly fulfilled and what actions you could take to dial it up.

Read and discuss this beautiful story of friendship, love and truth set in London, Tuscany and Florence Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Discuss this novel of beauty, love and art over 4 decades Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book In Italy in 1944 two strangers meet in a Tuscan villa. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a free-thinking independent-minded 64-year-old art historian, come to rescue paintings from the war and relive her memories. This chance meeting with Evelyn will transform Ulysses’ life – and everyone who knows him. ‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS Geoff says: "This is a lovely novel, with references to the great writer EM Forster and his masterpiece "A Room With A View". Much loved by readers, the characters of this novel stay with you for a long time."

Read and discuss this beautiful story of friendship, love and truth set in London, Tuscany and Florence Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Discuss this novel of beauty, love and art over 4 decades Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book In Italy in 1944 two strangers meet in a Tuscan villa. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a free-thinking independent-minded 64-year-old art historian, come to rescue paintings from the war and relive her memories. This chance meeting with Evelyn will transform Ulysses’ life – and everyone who knows him. ‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS Geoff says: "This is a lovely novel, with references to the great writer EM Forster and his masterpiece "A Room With A View". Much loved by readers, the characters of this novel stay with you for a long time."

Join Heidi Steel for an insightful webinar, "Embracing Autonomy: How Unschooling Supports and Empowers PDA Children," where she will delve into the world of unschooling and its profound impact on children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this webinar, you will learn how unschooling can provide an ideal environment for PDA children by honouring their autonomy, interests, and individual needs. She will explore how unschooling principles can help reduce anxiety and foster a sense of empowerment in PDA children. Heidi will share practical strategies and real-life examples of how unschooling can support the unique strengths and challenges of PDA children. During the webinar, we will cover topics such as: Understanding the unique needs and characteristics of PDA children How unschooling can create a supportive environment for PDA children Implementing unschooling strategies for PDA children A recording of this webinar is included and available for two weeks after the live event. These webinars are FREE for Unschooling Village Hub Members along with a back catalogue of Unschooling Webinars, regular live coaching sessions, and discounts on coaching and mentoring services. Sign up for just £20 per month. Yes! I want to join the LPL Unschooling Village Hub

LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words whichever is longest) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John 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 in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 12th May 2025

Endometriosis masterclass. Two day practical theory and hands on course on all aspects of endometriosis management. Expert faculty and live surgical cases.

We offer the most advanced “Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Course” as per the curriculum outline of The ASQ Body of Knowledge and accredited by top international Lean & Six Sigma accreditation bodies. Six Sigma Green Belt Deliverables: 22+ hours of Instructor-led interactive virtual classroom session on the weekend Access to 45+ hours of Module based Six Sigma lectures via LMS 100+ Toolkits and Project Templates for Analysis and Implementation Soft copy of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge Live Data-oriented project, with Scenario and Analysis Methodology 20+ Dummy Projects and Case studies for Lean Six Sigma Application Support via subject expert through telephonic discussion on the weekend Sample Questions and Examination Guide for Certification Preparation Pre and Post assignments for process groups and knowledge areas Project implementation support and Data visualization using MINITAB PRO CLSSGB certification examination anytime within the 90 days course duration Certification Validation Tool for third-party credentials validation PARTICULARS Duration (Hours) 1. Define Phase 22 2. Measure Phase 14 3. Analyse Phase 20 4. Improve Phase 7 5. Control Phase 7 Total Duration 70 (Hours) Introduction Become an expert in six sigma methodology by getting hands-on knowledge on DMAIC, Project Charter, Process Capability, FMEA, Sigma calculation, Test of Hypothesis, Control Charts, VSM, JIT using real case scenarios and real-life examples. Lean and DMAIC methodologies using live projects. The Six Sigma Certification is accredited by The Council for Six Sigma Certification. The certification also acknowledges the BOK outline of The American Society for Quality, USA. The course features world-class content with live projects and MINITAB PRO driven data analysis training with end to end support in project implementation by Master Black Belt Experts and Trainers. What is Six Sigma Certification? A person with Six Sigma certification has problem-solving abilities. Someone may gain Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. The higher certification one attains, the more is the ability to solve complex organizational problems. Six Sigma certification is a process of individual’s knowledge validation using a classification system, generally referred to as "Belts" (Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt) This verification test individual commands over six sigma methodology and tools. The belt classification shows the position these certified individuals would occupy in an organizational structure and job roles. Six Sigma Green Belt training is especially for the future project leaders of Lean Six Sigma projects. We deliberately mix non-profit with profit participants. There will then be fun, useful discussions and knowledge exchanges during the training sessions. In addition, there are also many self-employed people who follow the LSS Green Belt training to increase their expertise as in a trimmer. What do you do to get the Six Sigma Green Belt certificate? Our Six Sigma Green Belt training consists of a number of components: Training: in an intensive training program you learn the background of Lean and Six Sigma and we put what we have learned into practice with different simulations. Extra: With our Body of Knowledge and whitepapers you place what you have learned in a theoretical framework. The program also contains various homework assignments, in which we focus, among other things, on the use of MINITAB PRO. Follow-up: During the training, you will receive an access code to an e-learning module. You can pass the substance again in an interactive way. Exam: On the last training day you will make the CLSSGB Green Belt exam. If you succeed, you will immediately receive the official Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Global Recognition of Your Certification: Agenda Overview of Six Sigma and the organizationSix Sigma and organizational goalsValue of six sigmaOrganizational goals and six sigma projectsOrganizational drivers and metricsLean principles in the organizationLean conceptsValue-streaming mappingDesign for six sigma (DFSS) methodologiesRoadmaps for DFSSBasic failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)Design FMEA and process FMEA Define PhaseProject identificationProject SelectionProcess elementsBenchmarkingProcess inputs and outputsOwners and stakeholders Voice of the customer (VOC) Customer identificationCustomer dataCustomer requirements Project Management Basics Project charterProject scopeProject metricsProject planning toolsProject documentationProject risk analysisProject closureManagement and planning toolsBusiness results for projectsProcess performance CommunicationTeam dynamics and performanceTeam stages and dynamicsTeam roles and responsibilitiesTeam toolsTeam Communication Measure PhaseProcess analysis and documentationProbability and statisticsBasic probability conceptsCentral limit theorem, Statistical distributions, Collecting and summarizing dataTypes of data and measurement scalesSampling and data collection methodsDescriptive statisticsGraphical methodsMeasure Phase (contd E. Measurement system analysis (MSA) F. Process and performance capabilityProcess performance vs. process specificationsProcess capability studiesProcess capability (Cp, Cpk) and process performance (Pp, Ppk) indicesShort-term vs. long-term capability and sigma shift Analyze PhaseExploratory data analysisMulti-vari studiesCorrelation and linear regression B, Hypothesis testingBasics Tests for means, variances, and proportionsIntroduction to MINITAB Data analysis Improve Phase of Six SigmaDesign of experiments (DOE)Basic terms, DOE graphs, and plotsThe root cause analysisLean Tools 1. Waste elimination 2. Cycle-time reduction 3. Kaizen and kaizen blitz V1. Control PhaseStatistical process control (SPC)SPC BasicsRational subgroupingControl chartsControl planLean tools for process controlTotal productive maintenance (TPM)Visual factory Project Implementation & SupportMINITAB Practice and guidance for projectProject implementation supportTemplates and Toolkits application for Project workSupport on Data Project, Implementation and project completion BenefitsFrom the course Learn the principles and philosophy behind the Six Sigma technique Learn to apply statistical methods to improve business processes Design and implement Six Sigma projects in a practical scenario Learn the DMAIC process and various tools used in Six Sigma methodology Knowledge of Six Sigma Green Belt Professional enables you to understand real-world business problems, increase an organization's revenue by streamlining the process, and become an asset to an organization According to Villanova University, employers such as United Health Group, Honeywell, GE and Volkswagen have been actively seeking professionals with Six Sigma to fill a variety of positions The Training enhances your skills and enables you to perform roles like Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, Finance Manager, Supervisor, Quality Control, etc. According to Indeed.com, the national average salary for a Six Sigma Green Belt is $72,000 per year in the United States.   From the workshop Instructor LED training by Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Belt experts to make candidate learn the real scenario of six sigma tools and methodology Learn the principles and philosophy behind the Six Sigma method Dummy project by instructors to make candidate get a hands-on six sigma projects Downloadable Six Sigma PPT & Six Sigma PDF Industry Based case studies High-Quality training from an experienced trainer The Program extensively uses Minitab, specialized statistical software. It provides you with a thorough knowledge of Six Sigma philosophies and principles (including supporting systems and tools). Know about six sigma certification cost and six sigma green belt certification cost. Who should attend? The Six Sigma program is designed for professionals and students who want to develop the ability to lead process improvement initiatives. Six Sigma tools and process is widely used in all business processes. Six Sigma is applicable in all industry and in all functional areas. An indicative list of participants in our Green Belt program could include: Financial/business analyst Commodity manager Project manager Quality manager Production manager Production Engineer Business development manager Manufacturing process engineer Continuous improvement director Business managers or consultants Project manager/Program Manager Director or VP of operations CEO, CFO, CTO Certification On successful completion of the course and course requisites, the candidate will receive Internationally recognized Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. This course offers Six Sigma Certification Validation Tool for Employers Your Six Sigma Certification Validation Tool can be used by employers, clients and other stakeholders to validate the authenticity of your Six Sigma Certifications you have received. Using the programming code located on your certified LSSGB certification, one can see all your training and certification details online.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Jade Kavanagh is a Literary Agent at Darley Anderson Literary Agency. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of Westminster then went on to achieve her Masters in Modern and Contemporary Fictions. Alongside assisting Camilla Bolton on her list of clients Jade is building a list steeped in the darker side of fiction, including suspense, thriller, horror and 'horromance' with distinct voices and setting. Across these genres Jade looks for powerful female narratives and dynamic characterisation. She wants female characters like Shiv Roy (Succession), Emily Gilmore (Gilmore Girls), Annalise Keating (How to Get Away with Murder), Buffy Summers (Buffy), Ellen Ripley (Alien), Dana Scully (The X Files), Detective Kima Greggs (The Wire). Jade would love something with a big book club hook that readers devour in one sitting. Setting and atmosphere are of huge appeal. She wants stories with a vivid sense of place and to be immersed in the world of the characters. Jade wants detail down to what shade of lipstick or colour of the lamp on their bedside table and the nature and landscape around them. She loves luxury settings she can get excited about reading and descriptions to lose herself in. Jade also loves dark twists on glamorous concepts and settings. Think The Devil Wears Prada meets Killing Eve, or Real Housewives or Succession meets How to Kill My Family or something akin to White Lotus.  Across the spectrum of horror and speculative fiction, Jade is looking for haunting stories filled with slow build darkness and characters with heart. Think 28 Days Later and The Last of Us. She really wants a dark witchy story… or on the cosier side a fresh take on something like Practical Magic or Charmed. Jade wants heroes to root for, and villains that terrify and enrage her in equal measure. One of Jade's favourite TV shows is Orphan Black; she'd love to see a book series like this. As a proud member of the Twilight generation, (Team Edward forever!) she’d also love to read a modern vampire novel. Show her American Psycho meets Dracula. Give her 2023 Carlisle Cullen in a thriller or a new take on Buffy. Whilst not actively looking for sci-fi novels, Jade would love to see A Scully and Mulder for the 2020s!  Notably, Jade looks for voices from all walks of life. She is incredibly passionate about bringing working-class voices into the commercial fiction space. She would love to hear from new exciting talent, telling stories about everyday people with relatable voices, people she grew up with, people she can imagine. Jade would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jade 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 in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 31st March 2025

Endometriosis masterclass. Whole day live surgical course demonstrating the full spectrum of endometriosis surgical management.

Getting Started The MSc in Accounting and Finance is designed to help students become leaders in the financial sector. This programme is specifically tailored for individuals with relevant practical experience and a recognised Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Accounting and Finance or an equivalent qualification. The programme aims to extend and enhance students' understanding and competence gained through professional qualifications. It seeks to develop their ability to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance. The MSc in Accounting and Finance programme suits AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP, or CPA Australia graduates. It provides a means to support accounting practitioners & ongoing professional and personal development needs. Upon completing the programme, students are awarded the prestigious MSc in Accounting and Finance degree from the University of Buckingham. Additionally, students can attend the graduation ceremony held in the UK to celebrate their achievements and join fellow graduates in this momentous event. The MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry) is delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. About Awarding Body Buckingham is unique. It is the only independent University in the UK with a Royal Charter and probably the smallest, with around 2,700 students (approx 1,600 on campus). The University campus is well known for being one of the most attractive locations in the region. The Great Ouse River, home to much wildlife, winds through the heart of campus. Each student mixes with over 100 other different nationalities, so being at Buckingham is just like being in a mini global village. These contacts, acquaintances and friendships carry on long after life at Buckingham is over. Ranked Top 10 for Student Satisfaction Ranked Top 10 for Graduate Prospect Recognised by World Education Services (WES) OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales. OTHM qualifications have achieved a reputation for maintaining significant skills in various job roles and industries like Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. OTHM serves the progression option with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master's/top-up programmes. Regulated by ofqual.gov.uk Recognised by World Education Services (WES) Assessment Assignments and Project No Examinations Entry Requirements A relevant Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma, such as the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification. A copy of a valid photo ID. A Statement of Purpose outlines your motivations for joining the course and your career aspirations in accounting and finance. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights at least two years of work experience at the graduate level in either a managerial or professional capacity. English Language Requirements A pass in English at A-level. A bachelor's degree that was studied and assessed in English. An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. A TOEFL score of 72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing. This includes the TOEFL Home Edition. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry) Programme Structure Research Methods Consultancy Project Report Delivery Methods The MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry) is delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.