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Once Upon A Project - Stories and Their Influence on Project Performance What are the stories people share about your project? Do the stories promote success or failure? Do they indicate engagement and respect, or disappointment and exclusion? Every project is a story, and the story can unfold as one of great success or crushing failure. The most effective projects use storylines that promote integration and excellence. The most successful project leaders are able to harness the power of stories to build and maintain a strong team, focus on core values, ensure effective reviews, and openly address risk. This session will consider the use of stories for project success, and suggest the most effective leaders are skilled at the art of story. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

From PMP to Agilista Are you worried about your career as a Project Manager in an agile world? Are Product Owners and Scrum Masters putting your job at risk? Does being a PMP mean you can't be Agile? The answer: 'It depends.' If you define a successful project as only on time and on budget, then maybe. But for good project managers that hasn't been true since the Titanic, which was on time and on budget, sank. Every PM I know who is worth their salt has always recognized that their significance is directly tied to the business value their projects deliver. In an Agile world, your title may change but the value you bring to your organization does not. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Project Management: The Intentional Profession 'To be is to do.' Project managers focus on the tools, techniques and effort it takes to 'do' well and deliver the change that mission demands. But we can also choose to 'do good,' and that is what providing our skills as pro bono services to our communities is all about. Like PMs, service-oriented Non-Profit Organizations struggle to deliver community services in a resource-constrained environment. PMs have mastered the skills needed to make things happen in these environments. With the 2015 Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS), two executives organized roughly 400 PMs to assist NPOs in defining and scoping nearly 100 projects - in one day! That is intent. That is engagement. That is meaningful project management. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Why Government Leaders Must Embrace Agile Agile is a pathway to innovation in many Government agencies. It is a response to challenges in Information Technology where traditional software development processes often did not yield expected results. This resulted in many projects exceeding budgets and timelines, and ignoring needed requirement changes. At its core, Agile is about priorities, placing individuals and interactions above processes and tools; working products above comprehensive documentation; customer collaboration above contract negotiation; and responding to change above following a plan. Leaders can embrace this approach to improve processing times, and coordination among development teams and users. This presentation provides practical steps on how leaders can better understand and support the innovation practices introduced by Agile. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Levers of Project Agility: Effective Sponsorship Levers of Project Agility: Effective Sponsorship You may be using agile processes in your projects, even have extended the use of agile management practices into other areas of business. However, lack of purposeful and appropriate sponsorship can stifle most projects. An under-engaged or over-enthusiastic sponsor can demotivate the team, slowdown decision making and disrupt even best agile processes. In this talk, we will examine the crucial role of the sponsor, their desired attributes and their relation with the project manager, product owner and scrum master to identify the risk factors and provide tips and tools for avoiding pitfalls and having effective sponsors. You may be agile, but a poor sponsor can still hamper project success. We'll examine this crucial role, ideal attributes, and provide tips to maximize sponsor effectiveness. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Just in Time Training for Frontline Supervisors and Managers: Making the Case One of my favorite quotes on this topic comes from Zig Ziglar: 'The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is not training them and keeping them.' The transition from employee to manager is one of the most challenging: new roles and responsibilities, new ways of looking at organizations, and new ways of relating to all others around them. Most new supervisors and managers will tell you later in their careers that they floundered, avoided conflict, weren't firm enough when they should have been, and came on too strong to compensate - in other words, trial and error. And yet, most organizations spend more on leadership training at the end of a person's career than investing in their early promotions. Does it really make good business sense to give less training to those who need it early while giving more to those who need it less, later in their careers? This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

About Course Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Do you struggle to manage your anger? Do you find yourself getting into conflicts with others? If so, this course is for you. In this course, you will learn: What anger is and why we get angry The different types of anger The impact of anger on your relationships and your health How to identify your anger triggers Healthy ways to manage your anger How to resolve conflict effectively This course is perfect for: Anyone who struggles to manage their anger Anyone who wants to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills Supervisors and managers who want to create a more positive and productive work environment By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand your own anger and what triggers it Use healthy coping mechanisms to manage your anger in a constructive way Communicate effectively and resolve conflicts peacefully This course is also tax deductible as a work-related expense, making it a great investment for supervisors and managers who want to maintain their professional development and upskilling. The course outlines 8 key underlying issues that cause anger and provides practical guidelines to address each of these areas: Unmet needs - threat to safety: Learn how to identify and meet your needs in a healthy way. Grief and loss: Learn how to cope with grief and loss in a healthy way. Boundaries being violated by controlling people: Learn how to set and enforce boundaries with controlling people. Disappointment & smashed pictures or expectations: Learn how to deal with disappointment in a healthy way. Guilt and shame based identity: Learn how to develop a healthy sense of self-worth. Unforgiveness - bitterness, resentment & revenge: Learn how to forgive yourself and others. Vitamin deficiency (eg. Vitamin B3 - Niacin, B6, Zinc etc): Learn about the importance of nutrition in anger management. Substance abuse (alcohol & other drugs): Learn about the impact of substance abuse on anger. Enroll today and start your journey to becoming more anger-resilient and conflict-competent! What Will You Learn? What anger is and why we get angry The different types of anger The impact of anger on your relationships and your health How to identify your anger triggers Healthy ways to manage your anger How to resolve conflict effectively Course Content Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Introduction Introduction Anger Management Module 1 Part 1 Part 2 Anger Management Module 2 Part 1 Part 2 Anger Management Module 3 Part 1 Part 2 A course by George Patriki Dual Diagnosis Consultant Audience Anyone who would like Anyone who struggles to manage their anger Anyone who wants to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills Supervisors and managers who want to create a more positive and productive work environment to understand anger and why it turns into rage.

About Course Beginner Level Project Management Course: Fundamentals of Project Management Welcome to Project Management Online Course. This course is designed and prepared by Xpert Learning. So why should you learn project management? First, it is a highly demanded skill, and more job opportunities will be available if you know project management. This course will provide you with excellent skills for your professional development. This might be the much-needed step for your promotion or starting a new career. Project management jobs offer higher salaries than average, according to Glassdoor, the average entry-level salary for a project manager is around $60,000. Project management skills are required in every industry, whether it is a construction software or manufacturing industry. When there is a new project, who do they need? The answer is a project manager. Your dream of becoming a project manager is one step closer. Join our world-class, popular online course and learn the skills you need to become the best project manager out there. The Project Management Online course is designed for those new to project management, veterans who want to increase their skill set or anyone who needs a refresher on the fundamentals of project management. You'll learn everything from the foundation to the latest practices of PM, and how to become a Project Manager with zero experience and some experience. Achieve your goals and master the management skills necessary to become a successful Project Manager! This course will help you understand what is a project manager entails, and provide you with the knowledge to become a successful PM. You'll get access to additional support, Q&A sessions, and lifetime access to all of the course materials. You will also receive a PDF copy of the reading materials for this course. For better understanding, the project management course has been divided into several modules. In the first module, introduction to project management, you will learn what a project is, what project management is, and who a project manager is. Module 2 includes the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. Module 3 describes the Project management life cycle. We will learn about the five phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, planning and execution, monitoring and control, and closure in modules 4 to 8. In the next module, we will learn about different knowledge areas of project management such as integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, etc. In the final module, we will draw concluding remarks. So, what are you waiting for? let's start the course and take the next step forward with your career. What Will You Learn? The roles and responsibilities of a project manager Project management methodologies & knowledge areas Project management life cycle Skills required to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control projects Course Content Overview of the course Overview of the Course Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Project Management Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities Project Management Life Cycle Project Management Life Cycle Initiating a project Initiating a project Planning a project Planning a project Executing a Project Executing a Project Monitoring and Controlling a Project Monitoring and Controlling a Project Closing a project Closing a project Project Management Methodologies Project Management Methodologies Project Management Knowledge Areas Project Management Knowledge Areas Concluding Remarks Concluding Remarks A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsNo previous experience required Audience Project Manager Jobseekers Business Management Students Audience Project Manager Jobseekers Business Management Students

Course Overview The Xero Accounting and Bookkeeping Level 7 course offers a comprehensive understanding of digital accounting using Xero software, tailored for individuals looking to advance in financial management and bookkeeping roles. This course equips learners with essential knowledge to manage sales, purchases, payroll, VAT, and fixed assets efficiently. Learners will also explore how to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with current UK regulations. Whether you are looking to upgrade your skills or step into a new career, this course supports your professional development by building competence in cloud-based accounting practices. Upon completion, learners will have the confidence to work in a variety of finance-related roles and contribute effectively to any business or organisation’s accounting functions. Course Description This course delves into core areas of Xero accounting, starting with an introduction to the software and progressing through key functionalities including sales invoicing, purchase management, bank reconciliation, and payroll processing. Learners will be guided through each section in a structured and accessible way, allowing them to understand how to set up and manage accounts, handle tax returns, and record transactions accurately. Additional topics such as fixed asset tracking and product/service management provide a complete view of digital bookkeeping in a professional context. The curriculum is designed to align with UK financial standards and includes a detailed exploration of VAT return procedures. By the end of the course, learners will develop a strong grasp of Xero’s interface, gain proficiency in managing financial tasks digitally, and enhance their confidence to support accounting operations within various business settings. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Getting Started Module 03: Invoices and Sales Module 04: Bills and Purchases Module 05: Bank Accounts Module 06: Products and Services Module 07: Fixed Assets Module 08: Payroll Module 09: VAT Returns (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop advanced accounting skills using cloud-based software. Professionals aiming to improve their bookkeeping knowledge and career progression. Beginners with an interest in digital finance and business accounting. Small business owners and administrative staff managing company accounts. Career Path Xero Bookkeeper Accounts Assistant Payroll Officer Finance Administrator VAT Compliance Officer Office Manager (with financial duties) Small Business Accountant

Course Overview The "Microsoft Excel Complete Course" is designed to equip learners with the essential skills to master Microsoft Excel, one of the most widely used tools in data analysis and business operations. This course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including Excel's new features, formula creation, data visualisation, and workbook management. It offers practical knowledge that will help learners work more efficiently, whether they are managing large datasets, analysing trends, or presenting information. By the end of this course, learners will be confident in using Excel for various business tasks, gaining a strong foundation for further professional development. Course Description This course covers all key aspects of Microsoft Excel, from the basics to advanced techniques. Learners will explore Excel’s new features in the 2019 version, as well as how to perform calculations, modify worksheets, and apply formatting. The course delves into functions, lists, and data analysis tools, including PivotTables and charts. Learners will also learn how to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use lookup functions, and automate workbook functionality. With a focus on essential Excel tools and techniques, learners will gain the ability to efficiently manage and analyse data for business or personal use. Course Modules Module 01: Microsoft Excel 2019 New Features Module 02: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel Module 03: Performing Calculations Module 04: Modifying a Worksheet Module 05: Formatting a Worksheet Module 06: Printing Workbooks Module 07: Managing Workbooks Module 08: Working with Functions Module 09: Working with Lists Module 10: Analyzing Data Module 11: Visualizing Data with Charts Module 12: Using PivotTables and PivotCharts Module 13: Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks Module 14: Using Lookup Functions and Formula Auditing Module 15: Sharing and Protecting Workbooks Module 16: Automating Workbook Functionality Module 17: Creating Sparklines and Mapping Data Module 18: Forecasting Data (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their data management and analysis skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their productivity in Excel for business applications. Beginners with an interest in data analysis or office administration. Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in Excel for career advancement. Career Path Data Analyst Financial Analyst Office Administrator Project Manager Business Analyst Operations Manager Administrative Assistant HR Specialist