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Management Skills Bundle Course for Teachers The demand for highly skilled educators has never been higher in the United Kingdom. To excel in the dynamic world of education, teachers need more than just subject knowledge - they require a holistic set of management skills to foster an enriching learning environment. That's where our Management Skills Bundle Course for Teachers comes into play! In this course, you will unlock the secrets of effective classroom management. Plus, you will discover proven strategies to engage students, maintain discipline, and create an optimal learning atmosphere. Here, you will master the art of lesson planning and organisation, which will assist you in making lessons that are structured, coherent, and aligned with curriculum standards. Moreover, in this Management Skills Bundle Course for Teachers, you will learn how to assess student progress accurately and fairly. As you move deeper into the Management Skills Bundle Course for Teachers, you will acquire the skills to build strong, positive relationships with both students and colleagues. Furthermore, you will clearly understand the difference between process and content and the ability to build consensus. You will also become familiar with workplace violence and conflict triggers and dynamics, enabling proactive prevention and resolution. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your teaching career and make a lasting impact on your students. Enrol in our Management Skills Bundle Course for Teachers now and become a more effective, confident, and skilled teacher. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Numeracy and IT Desire for entrepreneurship Over the age of 16 Assessment The assessment is straightforward, you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of the course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed.  After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Relationship Management in Classroom for Teachers Relationship Management in Classroom for Teachers Developing Healthy Relationships with Students 00:08:00 Communicating Effectively with Parents 00:05:00 Managing Management, How to Deal with the Boss 00:06:00 Psychological Tools for the Champion Teacher 00:05:00 Classroom Management Training for Teachers Introduction to Teach Like a Champion Introduction Teach Like a Champion 00:10:00 Classroom Management How to Avoid Students Disrupting the Class 00:11:00 How to Stop Distruptions Once They Begin 00:09:00 Choosing an Appropriate Seating Arrangement 00:03:00 Choosing the Best Communication System for the Class 00:10:00 Planning The Critical Importance of Planning 00:08:00 How to Plan an Effective Lesson 00:09:00 How to Plan an Effective Units 00:06:00 How to Plan for the Whole Semester 00:05:00 Assessments and Grading Creating Effective Assessments 00:08:00 Efficient Grading Techniques 00:06:00 The Power of Formative Assessment 00:10:00 The Strengths and Weaknesses of Summative Assessment 00:04:00 Relationship Management Developing Healthy Relationships with Students 00:08:00 Communicating Effectively with Parents 00:05:00 Managing Management, How to Deal with the Boss 00:06:00 Psychological Tools for the Champion Teacher 00:05:00 Conclusion Review the Key Ideas of the Course 00:06:00 Facilitation Management Training Module One: Getting Started Facilitation Skills 00:01:00 Module Two: Understanding Facilitation Understanding Facilitation 00:09:00 Understanding Facilitation Case Study 00:01:00 Module Three: Process vs. Content Process vs. Content 00:06:00 Process vs. Content Case Study 00:01:00 Module Four: Laying the Groundwork Laying the Groundwork 00:06:00 Laying the Groundwork Case Study 00:01:00 Module Five: Tuckman and Jensen"s Model of Team Development Tuckman and Jensen's Model of Team Development 00:07:00 Tuckman and Jensen's Model of Team Development Case Study 00:01:00 Module Six: Building Consensus Building Consensus 00:09:00 Building Consensus Case Study 00:01:00 Module Seven: Reaching a Decision Point Reaching a Decision Point 00:04:00 Reaching a Decision Point Case Study 00:01:00 Module Eight: Dealing with Difficult People Dealing with Difficult People 00:03:00 Dealing with Difficult People Case Study 00:01:00 Module Nine: Addressing Group Dysfunction Addressing the Group Dysfunction 00:06:00 Addressing the Group Dysfunction Case Study 00:01:00 Module Ten: About Intervention About Intervention 00:06:00 About Intervention Case Study 00:01:00 Module Eleven: Intervention Techniques Intervention Techniques 00:03:00 Intervention Techniques Case Study 00:01:00 Closing 00:01:00 Leadership Management & Influencing Skills Diploma Getting Started Getting Started 00:03:00 Leadership And Influence 00:01:00 The Evolution of Leadership The Evolution of Leadership 00:08:00 The Evolution of Leadership Case Study 00:01:00 Situational Leadership Situational Leadership 00:05:00 Situational Leadership Case Study 00:01:00 A Personal Inventory A Personal Inventory 00:04:00 A Personal Inventory Case Study 00:01:00 Modelling the Way Modelling the Way 00:04:00 Modelling the Way Case Study 00:01:00 Inspiring a Shared Vision Inspiring a Shared Vision 00:02:00 Inspiring a Shared Vision Case Study 00:01:00 Challenging the Process Challenging the Process 00:05:00 Challenging the Process Case Study 00:01:00 Enabling Others to Act Enabling Others to Act 00:04:00 Enabling Others to Act Case Study 00:01:00 Encouraging the Heart Encouraging the Heart 00:03:00 Encouraging the Heart Case Study 00:01:00 Basic Influencing Skills Basic Influencing Skills 00:05:00 Basic Influencing Skills Case Study 00:01:00 Setting Goals Setting Goals 00:04:00 Setting Goals Case Study 00:01:00 Time Management Diploma Identifying Goals Identifying Goals 00:11:00 Effective Energy Distribution Energy Distribution 00:10:00 Time Logs 00:11:00 Working with Your Personal Style Personal World View 00:10:00 Strengths 00:09:00 Building Your Toolbox Building Your Toolbox 00:11:00 Establishing Your Action Plan Establishing Your Action Plan 00:11:00 Level 2 Certificate in Crisis Management Training Module One: Getting Started Crisis Management 00:01:00 Getting Started 00:01:00 Module Two: Crisis Crisis 00:04:00 Crisis Case Study 00:01:00 Module Three: Workplace Violence Workplace Violence 00:04:00 Workplace Violence Case Study 00:01:00 Module Four: Myths Myths 00:04:00 Myths Case Study 00:01:00 Module Five: Escalation Escalation 00:05:00 Escalation Case Study 00:01:00 Module Six: Concerning Behaviors Concerning Behaviours 00:04:00 Concerning Behaviours Case Study 00:01:00 Module Seven: Domestic Violence Indicators Domestic Violence Indicators 00:04:00 Domestic Violence Indicators Case Study 00:01:00 Module Eight: Triggers of Workplace Violence Triggers of Workplace Violence 00:04:00 Triggers of Workplace Violence Case Study 00:01:00 Module Nine: Conflict Dangers Conflict Dangers 00:04:00 Conflict Dangers Case Study 00:01:00 Module Ten: Response Response 00:05:00 Response Case Study 00:01:00 Module Eleven: Strategies Strategies 00:05:00 Strategies Case Study 00:01:00 Closing 00:01:00

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Online Learning Duration: 1 hour 14 Minutes Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Gain comprehensive knowledge about facilitation skills Understand the core competencies and principles of facilitation skills Explore the various areas of facilitation skills Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context Become a confident and expert facilitator Facilitating High Performing Meetings Course Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in facilitation skills. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skillset that will make you a confident facilitator and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive facilitating high performing meetings course is designed to help you surpass your professional goals. The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this facilitating high performing meetings course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career. This comprehensive course will teach you the theory of effective facilitation skills practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the facilitation skills industry. You'll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in facilitation skills. This course is designed by industry experts, so you'll gain knowledge and skills based on the latest expertise and best practices. This extensive course is designed for facilitator or for people who are aspiring to specialise in facilitation skills. Enrol in this facilitating high performing meetings course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you outshine other candidates. Who is this Course for? This comprehensive facilitating high performing meetings course is ideal for anyone wishing to boost their career profile or advance their career in this field by gaining a thorough understanding of the subject. Anyone willing to gain extensive knowledge on this facilitation skills can also take this course. Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector. Entry Requirements This facilitating high performing meetings course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, as well as a reliable internet connection. Assessment This facilitating high performing meetings course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Advance Your Career This facilitating high performing meetings course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and choose your desired career path. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume. Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. What is CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. Benefits of CPD Improve your employment prospects Boost your job satisfaction Promotes career advancement Enhances your CV Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your dedication Showcases your professional capabilities What is IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. Benefits of IPHM It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV It is a worldwide recognised accreditation What is Quality Licence Scheme? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Benefits of Quality License Scheme Certificate is valuable Provides a competitive edge in your career It will make your CV stand out Course Curriculum What is Facilitation What Is Facilitation 00:05:00 The Principles of Good Facilitation The Principles Of Good Facilitation 00:08:00 The Skills of a Good Facilitator The Skills Of A Good Facilitator 00:07:00 Building an Environment of Creativity Trust and Involvement Building An Environment Of Creativity Trust And Involvement 00:07:00 Exercise Planning a Facilitation Session Exercise Planning A Facilitation Session 00:04:00 Preparing to Facilitate Preparing To Facilitate 00:05:00 Exercise Planning your Agenda Exercise Planning Your Agenda 00:04:00 Facilitating the Meeting Facilitating The Meeting 00:06:00 Generating and Refining Ideas for Improvement Generating And Refining Ideas For Improvement 00:06:00 Action Planning Action Planning 00:05:00 Keeping it Fresh Keeping It Fresh 00:04:00 Giving Feedback Giving Feedback 00:05:00 Giving Feedback Exercise Giving Feedback Exercise 00:04:00 Key Learning Points On Facilitation Skills Key Learning Points On Facilitation Skills 00:06:00 Assessment Assessment - Facilitating High Performing Meetings 00:10:00 Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

Overview Facilitating High Performing Meetings Course is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Facilitating High Performing Meetings Course and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills. Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession. The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 05 Hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Be motivated and hard-working Over the age of 16. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Facilitating High Performing Meetings Module 01: What is Facilitation? 00:05:00 Module 02: The Principles of Good Facilitation 00:08:00 Module 03: The Skills of a Good Facilitator 00:07:00 Module 04: Building an Environment of Creativity, Trust and Involvement 00:07:00 Module 05: Exercise: Planning a Facilitation Session 00:04:00 Module 06: Preparing to Facilitate 00:05:00 Module 07: Exercise: Planning your Agenda 00:04:00 Module 08: Facilitating the Meeting 00:06:00 Module 09: Generating and Refining Ideas for Improvement 00:06:00 Module 10: Action Planning 00:05:00 Module 11: Keeping It Fresh 00:04:00 Module 12: Giving Feedback 00:05:00 Module 13: Giving Feedback Exercise 00:04:00 Module 14: Key Module Learning Points on Facilitation Skills 00:06:00 Assignment Assignment - Facilitating High Performing Meetings 00:00:00

Be an excellent manager and master the skills of management through the Management Skills for New Managers course. The course is designed for the new managers who want to upgrade their management skills. You will learn how to engage and motivate the employees for finding the maximum output from them. The course shows you the strategies for creating high engagement and empowerment. Next, the course guides you to know 'lean management' problem-solving and process improvement. Then, the course teaches you how to lead teams efficiently. Instead of these, you will also learn to solve conflict resolution and workplace bullying. In short, the course covers all the essential skills a new manager need to know for handling and managing the office efficiently. Requirements There are no requirements for this course other than the desire to become a highly successful manager. What Will I Learn? Motivate your employees and create high engagement and empowerment. Provide specific job training for your team members. Lead teams to become high performing teams engaged in continuous improvement. Understand and develop 'lean management' problem-solving and process improvement. Resolve conflicts with others and among team members. Who is the target audience? New managers or recently promoted managers who want to learn the basic skills of managing people, leading teams and improving work processes. Any manager wanting to improve their people management skills. Introduction to the Essential Skills Introduction FREE 00:09:00 Self-Assessments FREE 00:04:00 The Mind of the Lean Leader 00:07:00 Values & Culture 00:07:00 Worthy Values 00:08:00 Responsibilities: Communication, Boundaries and Delegation Horizontal Communication 00:10:00 Vertical Communication 00:05:00 Delegation 00:10:00 Boundaries 00:09:00 Developing Employee Skills Basic Skill Trainings 00:08:00 Skill Building Example 00:11:00 Motivating Your Team Members Power of Purpose 00:07:00 Life Cycles and Motivation 00:22:00 Situational Motivatoin 00:15:00 Situational Motivatoin Stimulus Control 00:05:00 Intrinsic Motivation 00:16:00 Coaching and Communication Skills Manager as Coach 00:04:00 Intro to Coaching Skills 00:07:00 Body Language 00:08:00 Rephrasing 00:08:00 Empathy 00:08:00 Acknowledging 00:04:00 Silence 00:04:00 Brainstorming together 00:05:00 Difficult Conversations - Giving and Receiving Feedback Giving Feedback 00:09:00 Receiving Feedback 00:07:00 Discipline - Justice, Discipline and Self-Control Discipline and Justice 00:10:00 Discipline Process 00:10:00 Solving behavior problems 00:06:00 Standard Work 00:13:00 Leader Standard Work 00:07:00 Team Formation and Organization Team Roles 00:08:00 Team Structure 00:11:00 Defining Terms 00:10:00 Stages of Team Development 00:09:00 The Agenda 00:10:00 Team Facilitation & Decision Making Team Facilitation Why 00:10:00 Facilitation Skills 1 00:08:00 Facilitation 2 00:09:00 Enron & The Abilene Paradox 00:09:00 Decision Styles 00:14:00 Consensus Reaching 00:09:00 Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Principles 00:11:00 Conflict Resolution Model 00:09:00 Dialogue Introduction 00:05:00 Dialogue Behavior 00:12:00 Keeping Score and Goal Setting Developing Your Team Members 00:07:00 Scorecards 00:13:00 Targets & Objectives 1 00:09:00 Targets & Objectives 2 00:09:00 Problem Solving Process Improvement Attitudes of Problem Solving 00:12:00 Root Cause 00:07:00 PDCA Problem 00:10:00 A3 Problem Solving 00:13:00 Skill of Brainstorming 00:12:00 Improving Your Work Process Processes and Capabilities 00:11:00 Customer Requirements 00:11:00 Process Definition 00:12:00 Work Process Maps 00:17:00 Waste 00:16:00 Management Waste 00:08:00 Variance Analysis 00:12:00 Resources Resources - Management Skills for New Managers 00:00:00

Embark on a journey to mastering the intricate art of production management with our Production Manager course. This educational odyssey commences with an exploration of facilitation, delving into the nuances between process and content. You'll be guided through the foundational aspects of setting the stage for effective teamwork and decision-making. As the course progresses, you'll immerse yourself in Tuckman and Jensen's model of team development, a cornerstone theory in understanding team dynamics. This course also equips you with the skills to build consensus within teams, a vital component in navigating the complex landscape of today's work environments. Furthermore, you'll learn to address the challenges of reaching pivotal decision points and managing complex group interactions, including the delicate task of handling challenging personalities and rectifying group dysfunctions. This comprehensive course offers a deep dive into the realm of interventions, shedding light on various intervention techniques. It's meticulously designed to transform you into a proficient production manager, capable of fostering a harmonious and efficient work atmosphere. By the end of this course, you will not only possess a thorough understanding of team development and dynamics but also the practical know-how to apply these concepts effectively in real-world scenarios. This blend of theoretical knowledge and application prepares you to lead with confidence, making critical decisions and driving your team towards success. Learning Outcomes Gain a comprehensive understanding of facilitation and the distinction between process and content in management. Develop an in-depth knowledge of Tuckman and Jensen's model, essential for effective team development. Acquire skills to build consensus and navigate decision-making processes within diverse teams. Learn strategies to effectively manage difficult individuals and address group dysfunctions. Master various intervention techniques, enhancing your ability to maintain a productive work environment. Why choose this Production Manager course? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Production Manager course for? Individuals aspiring to step into the role of a production manager. Team leaders seeking to enhance their management and facilitation skills. Professionals in the management field aiming to deepen their understanding of team dynamics. Those responsible for making critical decisions and leading teams in any business setting. Employees looking to transition into managerial roles and require a solid foundation in team development and management. Career path Production Manager: £30,000 - £50,000 Team Leader: £25,000 - £40,000 Operations Manager: £35,000 - £55,000 Project Coordinator: £24,000 - £35,000 Human Resources Manager: £30,000 - £50,000 Business Development Manager: £28,000 - £55,000 Prerequisites This Production Manager does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Production Manager was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Production Manager Understanding Facilitation 00:30:00 Process vs. Content 01:00:00 Laying the Groundwork 00:30:00 Tuckman and Jensen's Model of Team Development 01:00:00 Building Consensus 00:30:00 Reaching a Decision Point 01:00:00 Dealing with Difficult People 01:00:00 Addressing Group Dysfunction 01:00:00 About Intervention 00:30:00 Intervention Techniques 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Production Manager 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Production Manager 00:20:00

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anyone who leads meetings as part of their job and wants to learn how to become a more effective meeting facilitator. Overview Build a foundation for a successful meeting. Prepare for a meeting. Set the stage for a meeting. Facilitate a meeting. Facilitate a specialized meeting Effective facilitators know how to take charge of meetings and lead groups toward successfully completing their work objectives. In this course, you will strategically plan meetings and create formal agendas, lead groups to generate new ideas through brainstorming events, and help people work through facilitated difficult sessions. You will also further develop your facilitation skills by leading virtual meetings and even moderating international sessions. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Lesson 1: Building a Foundation for Successful Meetings Topic A: Identify Types of Meetings Topic B: Identify Attributes of Strong Meeting Leaders Lesson 2: Preparing for a Meeting Topic A: Clarify the Purpose of the Meeting Topic B: Identify Participants Topic C: Plan Meeting Logistics Topic D: Create an Agenda Lesson 3: Setting the Stage for a Meeting Topic A: Establish a Meeting Climate Topic B: Resolve Challenging Situations Lesson 4: Facilitating a Meeting Topic A: Lead a Meeting Topic B: Make Sound Decisions Topic C: Publish Meeting Minutes Topic D: Close a Meeting Lesson 5: Facilitating Specialized Meetings Topic A: Manage a Brainstorming Session Topic B: Manage a Virtual Meeting Topic C: Manage an International Meeting

This very practical workshop has a simple objective: to help you prepare, design and deliver memorable and high-quality presentations. This programme will help you: Use a proven, structured tool-kit when designing and developing presentations Benefit from short cuts and best practice when designing and using Powerpoint presentations Select the right information, examples, exercises and activities - and use them well Prepare and structure a presentation or session appropriate to the audience, and to best achieve your objectives Maintain audience or group interest Develop and practise presentation skills to improve your voice tone, speech power and body language Use practical methods to control nerves and anxiety - develop higher levels of confidence and credibility Command a room, hold attention and create a high impact 1 Introduction Personal objectives Key messages and learning objectives of the workshop 2 Presentation skills What does good look like? Exercise: Characteristics of high/low impact presentations Presenting yourself as a 'winner' The energy / attitude model Exercise: Being a winner 3 Preparation skills - eight steps to preparing a great presentation, plus Powerpoint tips •The magic circle• How to 'assume the role' when presenting• The eight steps• Step 1 - develop your objectives- The five questions that you must answer before preparing your presentation- Defining your objectives and outcomes- Creating a first draft- Step 1 exercise• Step 2 - analyse your audience- Doing your homework: audience, event, venue- Developing a pre-event check-list- Methods and means for researching your audience- Step 2 exercise• Steps 3 and 4 - structure the main body of your presentation and state the main ideas- Ways to structure your presentation for maximum impact- Balancing and managing content and topics- Organising your information: 6 options and methods- Your 'one main point' and creating a 30-second summary- Steps 3 and 4 exercises• Step 5 - decide on supporting information, using the toolkit- Making your case convincing: ways to support your claims- Selecting and using relevant and interesting examples- Quotes, case studies and printed material- Presenting statistics, tables and graphs- Ways of maintaining visual interest- Transitions and links, creating a 'golden thread'- Step 5 exercise: Creating compelling stories and anecdotes4• Step 6 - create an effective 'opening'- Claiming the stage and creating a good first impression- The three most powerful ways of opening a presentation- The five elements of a strong opening- Step 6 exercise: Participants work individually to prepare an opening, focusing onpersonal introduction, and then deliver to the group, with structured feedback• Step 7 - develop transitions- Step 7 exercise / examples• Step 8 - create an effective close- Signalling and sign-posting; the importance of, and how to do it effectively- Five ways to close a presentation successfully- Step 8 exercise / examples• Presentation design and Powerpoint- An interactive review of participants' own real-life past presentations and advanced tipsand techniques on using Powerpoint effectively 4 Facilitation skills The three main types of group activity - triads, teams and main group How to select the right activity, define the objectives, set it up and run the debrief Using energisers - with examples Exercise: Dealing with 'difficult' behaviours Exercise: Working in triads, design and deliver 5 Tips and tricks: presentation and facilitation 10 reasons why facilitation fails Five golden rules for success Defining the session goals and the facilitation plan Open and closed questions - why and when to use Using a 'car park' to manage unresolved issues Using AV aids - tips and tricks Exercises: Including participants working in pairs to prepare a short section form of one of their own presentations 6 Putting it all together Summary of key learning points Action plan

Develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This workshop is for people who want to take their personal skills as a trainer to the next level. It builds on the Underscore Level 1 Train the Trainer course.  In this Level 2 course delegates will develop more advanced training skills such as expert presentation, facilitation and coaching skills. In the modern world learning is often delivered in blended learning formats and this course will introduce delegates to the challenges of blended learning and how to introduce a range of delivery methods into programmes. Attendees will learn how to write more complex learning plans and integrate different methods and media into their plans. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe your Personal Training Style Explain how personality affects communication styles Use techniques to read delegates and adapt communications for greater impact Recognise the ‘games people play’ and how to deal with difficult behaviour Use techniques to establish credibility and enhance your reputation Identify the right approach to take when faced with a range of challenges Use advanced Presentation Skills Use facilitation and coaching skills for experiential workshops Use modern Training Methods and Media Deliver memorable training Note: Delegates attending this programme will be asked to complete an online psychometric in advance of attending the programme in order to help understand personal training styles Content Understanding your Personal Training Style Receive feedback from online Psychometric Understand personal training styles Understand personal communication and working style Understand the impact this has on audience Learn how to adapt your style for greater impact Growing your reputation as a trainer Your Training Persona Training Confidence Training Reputation Trainer Brand Understand the ‘Games People Play’ An introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) for Trainers Using TA to:Contract for learningUnderstand Trainee AudienceUnderstand interpersonal stylesUnderstand working and thinking stylesWorking in groupsCreativity and innovation Developing deeper Trainer Skills Presentation Magic – making your presentations more effective Facilitation skills for workshops Coaching skills for classrooms and virtual training Delivering experiential workshops Modern Training Methods and Media Incorporating blended learning into your programmes Using Social Learning Using Videos Using Virtual Tools Using CBT and e-learning Pre-course work 1: Complete and online Psychometric Pre-course work 2: Deliver and record a 5-10-minute training session in your workplace on your phone and bring it with you Note: there is an option to have addition 1 hour coaching for delegates to support workplace learning after the course.

Chairing or facilitating a panel discussion is a particular skill. When many experts and specialists in their field are asked to do this, they discover that it is not as easy as they imagined. Pitching and introducing the session, involving everyone, promoting audience engagement, dealing with difficult panellists and ending the discussion can all be a challenge for inexperienced facilitators. Our panel facilitation training workshop focuses on providing delegates with the techniques and confidence they need to chair panel debates effectively. It is delivered by BBC presenter Martine Croxall and is highly interactive, blending theory with practical exercises. During the course, you will learn: the best way to prepare, including audience analysis and research how to pitch a panel how to introduce a panel how to involve everyone in the discussion the best way to promote audience engagement how to deal with difficult panellists how to end a discussion Each delegate will have the chance to chair a panel discussion, with the other delegates and Martine playing different roles as panellists.