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Earned Value Management: On-Demand: On-Demand Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. EVM provides a solid platform for risk identification, corrective actions, and management re-planning as may be required over the life of a project or program. The course emphasis is on the latest EVM principles and concepts in accordance with changes and guidelines for Earned Value Management in The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and The Practice Standard for Earned Value Management published by the Project Management Institute. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Develop a project baseline, using an effective WBS Record actual project performance Calculate EVM measures Evaluate project performance based on EVM measures Respond to project variances Integrate EVM and risk management Determine how EVM will add value to your organization Develop an EVM implementation plan for your organization Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Expectations Foundation Concepts Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM) Benefits of EVM EVM Process Overview Applications of EVM Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Reviewing WBS concepts Reviewing WBS development process (decomposition) Using a WBS to support EVM Building a Project Baseline Defining a project baseline Developing a project baseline Using a project baseline Recording Actuals Recording actuals overview Collecting data for actual project performance Determining earned value - various methods EVM Performance Measures Using current status measures Using forecasting measures Analyzing EVM measures EVM and Risk Management Integrating EVM and Risk Management Using EVM measures in the risk register Exploring how EVM can facilitate reserves management Drawing down contingency reserves Responding to Variances Introduction to variances Process for responding to variances Response options Reporting Project Performance EVM reporting overview Meeting EVM reporting needs Addressing EVM reporting challenges Implementing an EVMS Defining EVMS requirements EVM for Agile projects Tailoring the EVMS Summary and Next Steps Review of content Review of objectives / expectations Personal action plan

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Overview In today's competitive business world firms are under unprecedented pressure to deliver value to their shareholders and other key stakeholders. Senior executives in all parts of the organisation are finding that they need some degree of financial know-how to cope with the responsibility placed on them as business managers and key decision-makers; monitoring and improving business performance, investing in capital projects, mergers and acquisitions and budgets. All require some degree of financial knowledge. 

Take Control of Your Habits and Get Results: Improve Performance and Productivity For Project Managers there is a certain cadence of to-dos within the project life cycle. These to-dos often become habits over time. And our habits have the ability to make us more or less effective on any given day. In this session, Sean will explore how you can change your existing habits and introduce new habits that will not only improve your projects, but your life. Sean Hearne draws his ideas from over 20 years of experience in program and project management, having observed and learned high-performance habits from teams around the globe. He is inspired by the work of authors Charles Duhigg and James Clear, as well as teachings from internationally renowned soccer coach Anson Dorrance. By attending this session, you will learn how to: Apply techniques for putting new habits into your daily life Find the root cause for your current habits Make intentional decisions that can positively impact your outcomes every day Make easier to be successful in achieving your goals

Elevate your earning potential and career trajectory with our "New Manager Training Courses" bundle. With managerial roles in the UK commanding attractive salaries, your investment in professional development can significantly improve your income prospects. For instance, a supervisor may earn between £24K to £35K per year, while as a team manager, you can expect to earn from £30K to £45K. Higher-level roles like operations manager and performance manager offer even more lucrative opportunities, with yearly earnings ranging from £35K to £60K. Our "New Manager Training Courses" bundle offers an enriching experience for those new to management roles as well as for seasoned professionals wishing to refresh their skills. Each module has been meticulously designed to provide you with a holistic view of management responsibilities. The courses in this bundle will help you unravel the secrets of effective leadership, demystify the complexities of UK Employment Law, hone team management strategies and comprehend the art of performance management. Whether you're a supervisor seeking to better understand your role, an ambitious professional stepping into team management, or an experienced manager aiming to become a thought leader, this bundle presents a unique opportunity. This will enable you to confidently navigate the challenges that accompany a manager's role and achieve both your personal career goals and organisational objectives. The five CPD accredited courses are: Supervisor Training Leadership and Management Course UK Employment Law Team Management Level 5 Performance Management Learning Outcomes Gain insights into the intricacies of being a supervisor and the managerial responsibilities that come with it. Develop a deep understanding of leadership dynamics and management theories. Familiarise yourself with UK Employment Law, navigating legalities with ease. Enhance your team management skills for creating high-performing, collaborative teams. Learn the science of Performance Management and the essence of feedback. Level up with our Team Management Level 5 course, boosting your managerial knowledge. Supervisor Training: Embrace the challenge of supervising, learning the necessary skills for managing tasks and people. Leadership and Management Course: Discover strategies to lead, inspire, and influence your team to achieve organisational goals. UK Employment Law: Navigate the labyrinth of UK employment legislation with ease, ensuring fairness and consistency in the workplace. Team Management Level 5: Develop strategies to boost team morale and productivity, creating a positive, collaborative work environment. Performance Management: Master the art of managing performance effectively to maximise team productivity and individual development. Make a lasting impression in your new managerial role. Enrol today! CPD 50 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Aspiring individuals stepping into a managerial role for the first time. Experienced managers looking to refresh and enhance their managerial skills. Professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of UK Employment Law. Team leaders striving for enhanced team productivity and effective performance management. Requirements Supervisor - £24K to £35K/year. Team Manager - £30K to £45K/year. Operations Manager - £35K to £55K/year. Performance Manager - £40K to £60K/year. Leadership and Management Consultant - £50K to £70K/year. Director of Operations - £70K to £100K/year. Certificates Certificate Of Completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate Of Completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get a complimentary Hard Copy Certificate.

Overview This course would be ideal for HR professionals who are looking to be more financially skilled. You will develop a deep understanding of the key financial concepts that are important in the boardroom. Learn how to break these concepts down to see what they mean for you in your role. Gain a deep understanding of the central areas of finance; how accountants think; how the numbers help you understand performance and set targets; budgeting and forecasting; and investment appraisal. 

Overview Advance Strategic Procurement is designed to understand the process that continuously enhances and evaluates purchasing activities of an organisation. The participant will have in-depth knowledge of procurement functions within the organisation and will also gain a deeper knowledge of advanced supply chain concepts.  Through this course, you will attain the knowledge of how to increase strategic roles and new methods and techniques of procurement performance measurements. It will also highlight the government's role and its importance in procurement in order to develop sustainable procurement. 

Conflict Resolution Skills: In-House Training Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

Conflict Resolution Skills (In-Person) Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

4and20Million run Sustainable Excellence, a course designed to help people unlock their productivity, without resorting to longer hours and unnecessary stress. For full details, further information and learning more about how to boost your career prospects, please contact: dan@4and20million.com alex@4and20million.com