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Supporting Women in Leadership Throughout The UK Our women in leadership course is specifically designed to target challenges and support women in developing their leadership and management careers. AWARD WINNING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Discover Our Women in Construction Management Course The Power Within is dedicated to helping women in construction across England and Scotland achieve business success through our Motivational Intelligence framework. Motivational Intelligence is the third level of intelligence, and the science behind it has won a Nobel Prize. Our women leadership in construction course supports women by improving their motivation, self-belief, decision-making, and leadership skills. This programme is designed to help female business leaders adapt more quickly to their environment, handle adversity more effectively, take productive action, and thrive during times of change. Each is a vital skill needed in today’s ever-changing business environment. When completed, you’ll have the skills needed to make decisions more effectively that help your business grow, become more resilient, and take opportunities when others are stuck. "This course has completely changed my outlook on my responsibilities as a manager/leader. In 26 years with Pfizer, I have never participated in a programme that has as profoundly changed my perspective on my role, my responsibilities and my ability to positively impact my team." FEMALE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES, PFIZER LEADING WITH MOTIVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE What is our Women in Construction Course? In the past five years, we’ve supported thousands of business leaders and managers in nurturing the skills and mindset needed to achieve and exceed their business goals. The Power Within knows women are incredibly effective and consistent at applying our Motivational Intelligence techniques to their lives and business. Our women in construction management course is designed to give you the skills you need to take charge of your business and ensure constant growth while future-proofing your business. The training is perfect for women in construction who are managers or leaders looking to: Quickly Adapt Their Team to Change Effectively Mentor Every Team Member Improve Communication and Collaboration Gain More Buy-In to New Goals or Strategies Transform Their Team Culture Increase Initiative and Self-Motivation Across Their Team How We Help Women in the Construction Industry Our course focuses on imparting fundamental skills, tactical best practices, and powerful insights into the human side of the business. You’ll be provided with valuable knowledge needed to be successful leaders and managers of all levels. We’ll focus on addressing the challenges new businesses around the world face, like leading teams and developing businesses in turbulent and transitional times as well as overcoming the challenges of being women in the construction industry. Throughout the course, particular emphasis is given to helping leaders raise motivational intelligence and foster a growth mindset within their team. LEADING WITH MOTIVATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Our Leading with Motivational Intelligence (MQ) Executive Diploma Programme is specifically designed to help participants create the “complete game” of leadership and management. Leveraged by more than 40% of the largest Fortune 500 companies and implemented around the world, the Leading with Motivational Intelligence (MQ) consistently receives a participant buy-in rate in excess of 97%. However, the most important statistic is: 12 months after completing the course more than 93% of participants continue to use the skills and techniques taught on a daily basis. SQA APPROVED EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA What Skills Do We Help Women in Construction Develop? The skills we teach through our women in construction management courses are delivered through seven modularised sessions, each between three and three-and-a-half hours per session, with all sessions starting at 9:30 am via Zoom. An additional two hours per week is spent working on the online training assignments and leadership development plan. Each session will provide the education and information needed to establish yourself in your business. Here is more information regarding each session and the skills taught: SESSION 1: SELF-LEADERSHIP & THE SECRET TO PERSONAL SUCCESS Our first module is focused on setting course expectations and creating the right environment for learning. We’ll introduce the format and logistics, then discuss leading through turbulent times and how we can take control of ourselves, our thoughts, and our actions to lead growth. There is also a discussion on adult learning techniques and how leaders can leverage them to improve the effectiveness of their teams. We’ll also explore how turbulence and transition have changed how we manage and lead our teams. SESSION 2: THE ROLE OF INTELLIGENCE WHEN LEADING In this session, we’ll discuss the three levels of human intelligence and show how they each play in an individual’s performance and behaviors. Through two distinct mindsets, you’ll be shown how an individual’s motivational intelligence ultimately influences their emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient (IQ). Depending on which mindset a person operates under ultimately dictates their view of themselves, opportunities, and the work at which they will allow themselves to succeed. Finally, we’ll discuss switching your team to a growth mindset. SESSION 3: THE PILLARS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Completing this session will allow you to deconstruct the components that create a motivational intelligence growth mindset. Through discussion, you’ll see how most organizational challenges can be directly tied back to lapses in these components. We’ll review the leaders who’ve had the most significant influence on the meeting participants and shows the commonalities that make these leaders stand out. Lastly, we’ll introduce terminology, tools, and techniques that leaders can leverage to better coach and mentor their team. SESSION 4: MANAGEMENT VERSUS LEADERSHIP: THE TWO CRITICAL AND CO-DEPENDENT SKILLSETS FOR CREATING TEAM SUCCESS We’ll discuss the difference between a manager’s and a leader’s focus. The discussion focuses on the two most common management mistakes and how they undermine team culture and individual performance. The final debate focuses on the five critical best practices of excellent management, including clearly defining and communicating goals, creating alignment and buy-in, setting proper expectations, monitoring performance, and recognizing and rewarding performance. Our final portion will work to define what management is. Session 5: Exploring and Defining Leadership: Dispelling the Myths that Surround It Session 5 strives to define leadership. Building on this definition is a follow-up discussion regarding how people develop their leadership abilities. We’ll explore the underpinnings of what creates a successful leader. It also includes the importance of asking questions and active listening. We’ll review the five behavioral characteristics associated with motivational intelligence and how leaders can assess the relative strengths or weaknesses of the characteristics within their team. Lastly, we’ll explore great leaders’ five critical best practices, including communicating a compelling vision, modeling the correct behaviors, establishing a team culture anchored in responsibility, consistently building team confidence and self-esteem, and proactively coaching and mentoring. SESSION 6: BUILDING A LEADERSHIP TOOLBOX FOSTERING ADAPTABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND COURAGE We’ll provide information regarding tools and techniques that leaders can utilize to foster greater accountability and ownership win their teams. The Power Within will explore self-esteem’s critical role in the relative strength or weakness of a person’s motivational intelligence and adaptability in life. We’ll discuss how self-esteem has formed and how it will influence how a person interprets feedback in life. Lastly, we’ll explore levels of self-esteem and the associated behaviors of each. SESSION 7: HELPING EMPLOYEES DEVELOP A HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE AND RESILIENT ATTITUDE During the final session, we’ll explore self-esteem’s critical role in the relative strength or weakness of a person’s motivational intelligence and adaptability in life. We’ll talk about how self-esteem is formed and how it influences how a person interprets feedback. Finally, we’ll explore levels of self-esteem and the behaviors of each and the influence of comfort zones, and the tools that leaders can use to help people escape the fear of change. Our Course Leaders The Power Within was founded by husband and wife team James and Enas Fleming, to inspire people worldwide to think bigger, be better, and achieve more. They both work on a personal level with individuals, businesses, and organisations to help them create leaders and build environments where they can thrive. James and Enas challenge the limits with the Motivational Intelligence formula to help you broaden your perspective and create a future on your terms. Here is more about your course instructors: James Fleming James Fleming – James Fleming, the co-creator of The Power Within. He wanted to inspire people around the world to think better, be better, and achieve more. James believes everyone can do whatever they set their minds to. Founding The Power Within allowed James to turn that deep knowledge into a business that helps others think bigger, better, and achieve more daily. He strives to give leaders the tools and knowledge to achieve their full potential while increasing their self-confidence and self-belief through the Motivational Intelligence Revolution. James wants to support today’s businesses to become tomorrow’s leaders. Mari Steyn Mari is the go-to person for building self-esteem, offering new perspectives and stepping up in Life. With an endless abundance of excitement and love for all people, combined with degrees in Psychology, Knowledge and Information Management and is a Master NLP and Transformation Coach and International NLP and Coaching Trainer and Executive Coach, Mari offers an attractive, fresh, expert approach to Emotional Freedom, Motivational Intelligence, Leadership Development and ReWriting your Story. We undoubtedly have the power within to alchemize ourselves and any situation! Seeing the light go on in someone’s eyes is my ultimate joy. Take Charge with Our Women in Construction Course The Power Within is a Motivational Intelligence company dedicated to helping businesses and leaders become more accountable, resilient, adaptable, and capable of handling all challenges, regardless of the complexity. Our women in construction management course build upon best practices, strategic insights, and lessons learned over three decades of building leadership universities for Fortune 500 companies. Throughout the course, emphasis is given to helping leaders raise their motivational intelligence and foster a growth mindset within their team. You’ll gain the skills you need to successfully lead your team and overcome adversity while ensuring your company is profitable. To learn more about our course or to register, reach out today.

Negotiation is an everyday challenge for some whether it be in the office, field or at home. Have you ever walked away from a situation thinking "if I'd only put my thoughts, side, opinion or words across better"? This 2-day course is perfect for managers, supervisors and sales people. It will focus on negotiation skills and the techniques that go with it. In this energy-charged provision you'll learn and practice negotiation, assertiveness and influencing techniques. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Effective Communication and Influencing course is comprised of seven modules, covering the following: Module One An Introduction to Negotiation Assessment of your current sales and negotiation strengths and improvement areas What is negotiation? Identifying objectives and all factors affecting negotiation The negotiation model - the four stages Module Two The Preparation Stage The significance of preparation and why we need to prepare What do you need to prepare? Preparing a set of objectives: yours and theirs Understanding constants and variables Researching the other party Creating a "win-win" situation Preparing yourself for possible set-backs and objections Module Three The Discussion Stage The importance of rapport building Opening the negotiation The power of effective questioning techniques Improving your listening skills Controlling emotions Spotting the signs - non-verbal communication and voice clues Module Four The Proposing Stage Stating your opening position Responding to offers How to deal effectively with adjournments Module Five The Bargaining and Closing Stage Making concessions - the techniques Adopting key bargaining skills Dealing with objections and underhand tactics Closing techniques Confirming the agreement Creating long term, lasting commitment Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, and team leaders who are seeking to inspire employees and optimize their performance. Overview In this course, you will identify strategies for motivating employees and developing them through the application of basic performance-management techniques. You will: Commit to employee motivation. Motivate employees. Develop self-motivated employees. Establish a foundation for performance management. Optimize employee performance using performance-management strategies. Create employee performance and development plans. Motivation has a profound effect on employees' productivity and performance. An organization improves its likelihood of success by maintaining a motivated work force. As a leader within your organization, you share in the responsibility of motivating your employees.You also want to be able to lead the individuals on your team effectively by conducting ongoing performance appraisals; delivering helpful and instructive feedback, training, and coaching; and designing and implementing performance standards. You want to develop talent within your team by employing effective performance-management strategies on the job. This course will help you cultivate the skills necessary to motivate your employees and give you essential performance-management skills. Committing to Employee Motivation Topic A: Recognize the Importance of Motivation Topic B: Assess Employee Motivation Levels Motivating Employees Topic A: Communicate Effectively Topic B: Clarify Expectations Topic C: Establish Meaningful Professional Goals Topic D: Provide Effective Feedback Topic E: Choose Rewards or Recognition Developing Self-Motivation in Employees Topic A: Encourage Self-Motivation Topic B: Create a Sense of Employee Ownership Topic C: Provide Development Opportunities through Mentoring Topic D: Build a Sense of Accomplishment Topic E: Encourage Enthusiasm Establishing a Foundation for Performance Management Topic A: Identify Performance Management Elements Topic B: Elicit Engagement Topic C: Onboard New Employees Topic D: Develop Talent Optimizing Employee Performance Topic A: Assess Available Talent Via Interviews Topic B: Determine Individual Performance Goals Topic C: Discuss Performance Appraisals Creating Performance and Development Plans Topic A: Initiate a Performance Plan Topic B: Create an Improvement Plan for Performance Problems Topic C: Create a Development Plan for Career Growth

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Online Learning Duration: 1 to 2 hours 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 electric circuits Understand the core competencies and principles of electric circuits Explore the various areas of electric circuits Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context Become a confident and expert electrical engineer Overview Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in electric circuits. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skillset that will make you a confident electrical engineer and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive early years teaching course is designed to help you surpass your professional goals. The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this early years teaching 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 electric circuits practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the electric circuits industry. You'll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in electric circuits. 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 electrical engineer or for people who are aspiring to specialise in electric circuits. Enrol in this early years teaching 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 early years teaching 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 electric circuits 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 early years teaching 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 early years teaching 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 early years teaching 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. Course Curriculum Basic Concepts What Is an Electric Circuit 00:02:00 System of Units 00:06:00 What Is an Electric Charge 00:05:00 What Is an Electric Current 00:08:00 Example 1 00:01:00 Example 2 00:02:00 Example 3 00:02:00 What Is Voltage 00:07:00 What Is Power 00:06:00 What Is Energy 00:03:00 Example 4 00:02:00 Example 5 00:02:00 Dependent and Independent Sources 00:07:00 Example 6 Part 1 00:03:00 Example 6 Part 2 00:01:00 Application 1 Cathode Ray Tube 00:03:00 Example 7 00:04:00 Application 2 Electricity Bills 00:02:00 Basic Laws Introduction to Basic Laws 00:01:00 Definition of Resistance 00:06:00 Ohm's Law 00:02:00 Types of Resistances 00:05:00 Open and Short Circuit 00:05:00 Definition of Conductance 00:04:00 Example 1 00:01:00 Example 2 00:03:00 Example 3 00:03:00 Branch, Node and Loops 00:07:00 Series and Parallel Connection 00:03:00 KCL 00:03:00 KVL 00:03:00 Example 4 00:04:00 Example 5 00:02:00 Example 6 00:05:00 Series Resistors and Voltage Division 00:07:00 Parallel Resistors and Current Division 00:11:00 Analogy between Resistance and Conductance 00:06:00 Example 7 00:03:00 Example 8 00:04:00 Introduction to Delta-Wye Transformation 00:05:00 Delta to Wye Transformation 00:05:00 Wye to Delta Transformation 00:06:00 Example 9 00:02:00 Example 10 00:15:00 Application Lighting Bulbs 00:03:00 Example 11 00:05:00 Methods of Analysis Introduction to Methods of Analysis 00:01:00 Nodal Analysis with No Voltage Source 00:14:00 Example 1 00:05:00 Cramer's Method 00:04:00 Nodal Analysis with Voltage Source 00:06:00 Example 2 00:05:00 Example 3 00:12:00 Mesh Analysis with No Current Source 00:10:00 Example 4 00:03:00 Example 5 00:06:00 Mesh Analysis with Current Source 00:06:00 Example 6 00:07:00 Nodal Vs Mesh Analysis 00:04:00 Application DC Transistor 00:04:00 Example 7 00:04:00 Circuit Theorems Introduction to Circuit Theorems 00:02:00 Linearity of Circuit 00:07:00 Example 1 00:03:00 Superposition Theorem 00:07:00 Example 2 00:04:00 Example 3 00:06:00 Source Transformation 00:07:00 Example 4 00:05:00 Example 5 00:03:00 Thevenin Theorem 00:09:00 Example 6 00:06:00 Example 7 00:05:00 Norton's Theorem 00:05:00 Example 8 00:03:00 Example 9 00:05:00 Maximum Power Transfer 00:04:00 Example 10 00:03:00 Resistance Measurement 00:05:00 Example 11 00:01:00 Example 12 00:04:00 Summary 00:04:00 Operational Amplifiers Introduction to Operational Amplifiers 00:03:00 Construction of Operational Amplifiers 00:07:00 Equivalent Circuit of non Ideal Op Amp 00:09:00 Vo Vs Vd Relation Curve 00:03:00 Example 1 00:09:00 Ideal Op Amp 00:07:00 Example 2 00:04:00 Inverting Amplifier 00:05:00 Example 3 00:02:00 Example 4 00:02:00 Non Inverting Amplifier 00:08:00 Example 5 00:03:00 Summing Amplifier 00:04:00 Example 6 00:02:00 Difference amplifier 00:05:00 Example 7 00:07:00 Cascaded Op Amp Circuits 00:06:00 Example 8 00:04:00 Application Digital to Analog Converter 00:05:00 Example 9 00:04:00 Instrumentation Amplifiers 00:05:00 Example 10 00:01:00 Summary 00:04:00 Capacitors and Inductors Introduction to Capacitors and Inductors 00:02:00 Capacitor 00:06:00 Capacitance 00:02:00 Voltage-Current Relation in Capacitor 00:03:00 Energy Stored in Capacitor 00:06:00 DC Voltage and Practical Capacitor 00:02:00 Example 1 00:01:00 Example 2 00:01:00 Example 3 00:04:00 Equivalent Capacitance of Parallel Capacitors 00:02:00 Equivalent Capacitance of Series Capacitors 00:03:00 Example 4 00:02:00 Definition of Inductors 00:06:00 Definition of Inductance 00:03:00 Voltage-Current Relation in Inductor 00:03:00 Power and Energy Stored in Inductor 00:02:00 DC Source and Inductor 00:03:00 Example 5 00:02:00 Series Inductors 00:03:00 Parallel Inductors 00:03:00 Small Summary to 3 Basic Elements 00:02:00 Example 6 00:01:00 Example 7 00:04:00 Application Integrator 00:04:00 Example 8 00:03:00 Application Differentiator 00:02:00 Example 9 00:06:00 Summary 00:04:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

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How can the Huntington's Disease Association help you? Join us to find out about the support we can offer. Finding the right help at the right time can be daunting for those affected by Huntington's disease....and we're here to help. This webinar is for anyone who would like to find out more about support available from the Huntington's Disease Association. It is open to family members, friends, health and social care staff and anyone else keen to learn about what we do. By the end of the session you will understand the work of our advisory service and youth engagement teams, our education programme, how to access information, local support and much more. For more information on what information we collect and how we use it when booking onto one of our events, please see our privacy policy on our website.

A webinar focusing on how to keep active. Do you have Huntington's disease and would like to be able to keep as active as possible? Or do you care for someone who has Huntington's disease and are interested in encouraging activity? A new resource 'Keeping Active with Huntington's Disease' has been developed with carers and has tips and hints on planning activities with lots of examples of suitable exercises. Dr Una Jones from Cardiff University will take you through how to use the resource and answer any questions on keeping active. This FREE webinar will be suitable for family members and professionals. For more information on what information we collect and how we use it when booking onto one of our events, please see our privacy policy on our website.

The work of a technical team is invariably challenging and often unpredictable. Definition of the work can be problematic, timescales can be hard to estimate and the right technical approach difficult to select. Staff involved in this type of work usually have very high levels of specialist knowledge in their field and have high expectations of those who lead them. In addition to the challenges of the work, the team leader often has to balance the need for professional excellence with financial and commercial considerations and to ensure that team goals are realistic by being an effective negotiator with other project and senior managers. These characteristics make technical team leadership a demanding and complex activity. This programme aims to help participants develop the skills needed to become an effective technical team leader. The objectives of this programme are to help participants: understand the significance of leadership skills and their impact on team performance review the key skills needed to be an effective, 'multi-dimensional' team leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture and how to develop personal style versatility understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team DAY ONE 1 Technical teams and leadership What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned? The team environment and the impact of leadership skills The characteristics of high performance teams and their leaders Some useful models and theories of leadership explored Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility 2 Essential skills for team leaders 3 key dimensions of effective leadership: inwards, outwards and upwards Developing and promoting a 'team vision': strategic thinking skills The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect DAY TWO 3 Leading inwards to build the team The role of leadership in developing team performance Understanding individuals in the team; recognising team role preferences Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor 4 Leading outwards and upwards to support the team Negotiating realistic team goals; effective influencing skills Gaining empowerment and support from the key stakeholders Leading upwards: knowing when and how to take the initiative Building team credibility within the organisation; helping the team deliver Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams Building and maintaining rapport with influential stakeholders