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The 'golden rule' of negotiation is simple - don't! But life's rarely that simple and very often we do have to negotiate, particularly if we want to win the business and especially if we want to win it on our terms. Such negotiations are crucial. We need to prepare for them. We need a strategy, and the skills to execute it. Does your team have a structured approach? Is it flawlessly executed, every time? Or is there room for improvement? This programme will help them master the six fundamentals of closing better business: Manage all these elements well and you will win more business, more profitably. This course will help participants: Negotiate from a position of partnership, not competition Deal more effectively and profitably with price objections Identify and practise successful sales negotiating skills Identify strengths and weaknesses as a sales negotiator Understand different types of buyer behaviour Learn to recognise negotiating tactics and stances Apply a new and proven structure to their business negotiations Identify and adapt for different behavioural styles Be alert to unconscious (non-verbal) communication Prepare and present a proposal at a final business negotiation stage Project confidence and exercise assertiveness in all sales negotiations 1 Planning for successful business negotiations This session introduces the concept of business negotiation and looks at its importance in the context of the participants' roles and activities. It briefly examines why we negotiate and the dynamics involved. Session highlights: What kind of a negotiator are you? Negotiation skills self-assessment and best practice How to establish roles and responsibilities for both parties How to identify and set objectives for both buyer and seller How to research and establish the other person's position (business negotiation stance) 2 How to structure your negotiations This module presents an eight-step framework or structure for use in negotiations and considers how best to prepare and plan your negotiations within the context of a supplier/customer relationship or business cycle. It also includes a brief review of legal responsibilities and what constitutes a 'deal'. Session highlights: Learn and apply a formal structure to use when negotiating How to establish short- and longer-term objectives and opportunities How best to plan, prepare and co-ordinate a major business negotiation meeting, or on-going negotiations Understanding of basic legal and organisational requirements 3 Verbal negotiation skills This session examines the human and communication dynamics inherent in any negotiation situation. It emphasises the importance of professional skills in preparing for a negotiation by identifying needs, wants and requirements accurately and by qualifying the competitive and organisational influences present. Session highlights: How to fully 'qualify' the other party's needs, requirements and constraints during the negotiation process by using advanced questioning and listening skills How to pre-empt negotiation objections by promoting and gaining commitment to options, benefits, value and solutions How best to propose and suggest ideas, using drawing-out skills 4 Non-verbal negotiation skills This module highlights how different personal styles, corporate cultures and organisation positions can influence events, and demonstrates practical methods for dealing with and controlling these factors. It also examines key principles of body language and non-verbal communication in a practical way. Session highlights: Gaining rapport and influencing unconsciously Understanding the importance of non-verbal communication; reading other people's meaning and communicating effectively as a result Ensure that non-verbal behaviour is fully utilised and observed to create maximum impact and monitor progress (eg, buying signals) Recognising that business negotiations are precisely structured and agreements gained incrementally 5 Proposing and 'packaging' This session highlights how best to present and package your proposal. It looks at how to pre-empt the need for negotiating by creating minor-options and 'bargaining' points, as well as how to manage the expectations and perceptions of the customer or buyer. Session highlights: How to identify the key variables that can be negotiated The power and use of 'authority' within your negotiations How to structure and present your proposal, ideas or quotation to best effect The importance of when and how to identify and influence buyer's objections 6 Dealing with price This module highlights how to best present and package price within your proposal or negotiation. In most cases, price has more to do with psychology than affordability and preparation and careful handling are essential. Session highlights: The three reasons that people will pay your asking price How to set price in a competitive market The key differences between selling and negotiating Ten ways to present price more effectively and persuasively 7 Getting to 'Yes': tactics and strategies There are many different tactics and strategies common to successful negotiators. This session looks at those that are most appropriate to the participants' own personal styles and situations. The importance of 'follow-through' is also explained and how to deal with protracted or 'stale-mate' business negotiations. Session highlights: How to negotiate price and reduce discounting early in the process How to recognise negotiating tactics and strategies in your customer or supplier Key strategies, techniques and tactics to use in negotiation The importance of follow-through and watching the details How to deal with stalled business negotiations or competitor 'lock-out' 8 Case studies and review This session examines a number of different situations and participants discuss ways to approach each. This will allow learning to be consolidated and applied in a very practical way. There will also be a chance to have individual points raised in a question and answer session. Session highlights: Case studies Question and answer Planning worksheet Negotiation 'toolkit' and check-list 9 Personal action plans Session highlights: Identify the most important personal learning points from the programme Highlight specific actions and goals Flag topics for future personal development and improvement

Develop your graphic design skills and learn the professional Photoshop tools and techniques Get confident with your camera Have you always wanted to learn more about photography? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of taking professional photos? Look no further! With this photography course, you will learn it all. Get to know different genres, styles, and approaches to photographyy as well as the indispendable technical knowledge and practical skills ready-to-use in your everyday work. This course will take you from beginner to competent photographer with the guidance of some of the best photographers in the industry. Whether you love photography as a hobby, want to be a professional studio photographer, or want the best shots for social media profiles, this course has it all. From this photography course, you will learn the basics of photography and build a foundation of knowledge before progressing to more advanced photography skills. This training is designed for complete beginners as well as those with prior knowledge of some photography concepts who would like to take their understanding deeper. You will learn about everything from camera kit and equipment to composition and working with light. Everything you learn is instantly aplicable to your photography work. Get the knowledg, test your skills and produce high-quality professional photographs. Our photography course experts have compiled their best tips to offer you the most comprehensive photography course. After taking this course you will be comfortable working with different cameras and using them to produce different types of photography. Whether you are new to photography or want to improve your existing skills, this photography course will help you develop the ability to create and share digital images that you can be proud of. You will also develop your technical and visual skills with the help of the tasks on the course to reach a professional working level where you can offer high-quality photography to your clients. The course is a creative mix of learning and practicing through tasks that will strengthen your photographic experience and help you build your first portfolio. The course is full of invaluable content and presented in an easy-to-follow format.  What will you learn from this course? Basic and advanced knowledge of photography Camera equipment Working with light Technical and visual skills in photography Basic knowledge of different branches of photography Who is this course for? Anyone who wants to improve their skills in photography Influencers, social media specialists or graphic designers Anyone who wants to be a professional photographer Or people who want to have great photos from their holidays The world of photography has exploded in recent years and with the forever-growing presence of social media and other platforms, it is set to continue that way. Getting the right shot is important and more and more people are taking a keen interest in photography. If you are one of those people, then you are in the right place! Our photography course is one of the most comprehensive courses that cover all of the basics while teaching advanced photography concepts too. The material shared in the course is developed and designed by experts and covers a wide range of photography topics that will allow you to explore and understand concepts on a deeper level. The course package contains extensive material presented in an engaging format and you will be learning by using specific examples, knowledge repetitions, and varied practical tasks along with a final exam. The course is available to anyone, anywhere, and is delivered on the Kemp Center advanced e-learning platform. It’s time to bring your photos to a whole new level! Join the photography course and get the benefits: Learning from a professional instructor24/7 access from any devicePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Martin Lee Photographer The course is led by well-known photographers who have been recognized for his outstanding work on projects around the world. Our course instructor has many years of experience working in the photography industry and will be sharing all of his knowledge on everything they have learnt along the way. Our expert has specialized in commercial, fashion, food, portrait and lifestyle photography over the years. He has all of the top tips about working in the industry and have combined their expertise and knowledge to produce an in-depth training so you don’t miss a trick. With the help from our expert you will be guided through all of the necessary techniques and processes required to set yourself apart in a world of constant photography and digital stimulation. He will give you all of the hints and tips about using photography both as a hobby or beginning your professional career and how to break into the industry. Martin has led many photography courses and is passionate about shaping other photographers in the industry to keep up to date with current and emerging trends. Overview of the course: Detailed video presentations 1. Essential knowledge of photography Fundamental photography knowledge Equipment and how to choose the right one that suits your needs and the set Photography scenarios, parameters, features, and settings How to turn your passion into a profession – find success in photography Training videos 1. Photography in practice Working with professional photography studios: Lightroom and Photoshop Creating different types of photography: portrait photography, landscape photography, macro photography Tests 1. Tests and revision of acquired knowledge Basic knowledge of photography Knowledge of specific photography-related aspects and components 2. Final Exam Final test Summary of previously presented knowledge and tasks Course materials Book of Inspiration Best cameras for beginners Wildlife photography- a practical guide How to work with a model during a session Additional materials for use in everyday photography Experience Beginner-IntermediateLanguage English, German, French, Polish, Portuguese A letter from your expert instructor We are pleased to introduce you to a photography course that will change your outlook on this field. This is a course where the instructor is a practitioner, not a theorist, which will allow you to gain practical photography skills.Among other things, you will learn how to use your camera in the right way to be able to get the best pictures out of it. You will also learn about basic processing in Lightroom or Photoshop.With this course, you will learn the basics of photography. What is ISO? How do you catch the light? What are the differences between different types of photography and how to take them correctly? The answers to these questions are included in this course.You will gain solid knowledge that you can back up with a certificate that you receive in hard copy and online.Gain skills for taking better photos with the help of an instructor. See you on the course! Martin Lee – Photographer

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Untapped Agility - 3 Leadership Moves to Transform Your Transformation Agile transformations are supposed to make organizations modern. competitive. and relevant. But in the well-intentioned effort to move into the future. change leaders find themselves frustrated by pushback. limited impact. poor practices. and unfair criticism. What's going on?This breakthrough presentation cuts through the 'quick fix' hype of agile theory and explains a recurring transformational pattern that unpacks what holds organizations back: The BOOST is the initial gains from logical first steps; the BARRIER is the unavoidable roadblock that must come next; the ReBOUND is the way forward to further gains by leaning against the concept of the original boost. With these counter-intuitive rebounds in mind. this energetic talk explores three leadership moves that can be used to unblock stalled agile transformations.No. your transformation is not a failure. It turns out the buy-in. the talent. the alignment. and the growth you need to break through are already in front of you; it's all simply hidden under the surface. Undiscovered. Unutilized. Untapped. What you will Learn Key Takeaways: How labelling agile anti-patterns actually impedes the journey How to take the next step past a transformation barrier How to reframe transformation barriers into adjustments

Agile Leadership & Enterprise Transformation: Why it Works Enterprises are evolving to become Agile Organizations to thrive in an unpredictable, rapidly changing environment. They evolve continually and embrace uncertainty and ambiguity. These modern Agile organization require a new kind of leadership which is fundamentally different from traditional mindsets. The Agile Leader has a Learning and growth mindset, an ability to inspire purpose with empathy and foster collaboration at an individual & Team level and instills outcome oriented self-direction. Transformation in large Enterprises are longterm journeys. Agile Leadership is fundamental to sustain over time and keep pivoting with outcomes that matter. Embedding new ways of working, Enterprise Design Thinking, Customer centricity and other movements will make Change the norm instead of the exception. This requires the formation of Teams with a DNA to continuously adopt best practices. Marcel will share his Enterprise Transformation perspective from having worked in Technology with many Clients in Europe and Asia throughout two decades. He will be sharing personal insights grounded in real-life stories about what works and what doesn't. His personal journey in agility and lessons learned will inspire you for your own way forward. 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.

How to Become a Video Editor Course Overview: This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of video editing, providing learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce high-quality videos. Covering the fundamentals of editing software, video production techniques, and the creative aspects of storytelling, the course is designed for those looking to enter the video editing industry or enhance their existing skills. Learners will gain a solid understanding of the video editing process, including cutting, sequencing, colour correction, and audio management, enabling them to produce professional-level content. By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and ability to create polished, engaging videos for various platforms, from social media to professional production environments. Course Description: In this course, learners will delve into the essential tools and techniques used by video editors, focusing on software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. The course covers everything from basic editing techniques to more advanced concepts like motion graphics and video transitions. Learners will also explore key areas such as colour grading, sound design, and video rendering, all of which are crucial for creating visually appealing and cohesive videos. The learning experience is structured to provide clear guidance, allowing learners to develop their technical skills and creative abilities. By the end of the course, participants will be capable of producing polished video projects ready for distribution, with a thorough understanding of editing workflows and industry standards. How to Become a Video Editor Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Course Module 03: Class Project (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop video editing skills Professionals aiming to enhance their content creation abilities Beginners with an interest in the video production industry Anyone looking to transition into a creative media role Career Path: Video Editor Content Creator Motion Graphics Designer Film and Television Production Assistant Social Media Content Specialist

Course Overview: The "Event Management - Party Planner" course provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic field of party planning. Learners will explore the essential skills, techniques, and strategies needed to plan and execute various types of events. This course offers in-depth coverage of critical aspects such as budgeting, theme selection, venue requirements, and vendor coordination, helping learners develop the expertise required for a successful career in event management. With a focus on both the creative and logistical sides of party planning, this course provides learners with the tools to craft memorable events while managing the details with precision. Upon completion, learners will have the knowledge to confidently plan and organise events, providing exceptional experiences for clients. Course Description: This course covers a wide range of topics aimed at equipping learners with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed as a party planner. Learners will gain an understanding of different types of events, the critical skills required for planning, and how to start and manage a successful party planning business. Topics such as budgeting, guest demographics, theme selection, food and beverage management, and vendor coordination are explored in detail. Additionally, the course focuses on client acquisition, networking, and creating memorable events that leave a lasting impact. Learners will also delve into the logistical and organisational aspects of event management, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle all elements of a party planning project from start to finish. Course Modules: Module 01: Introduction to Party Planner Module 02: Types of Parties - Overview Module 03: Skills You Need to Be a Party Planner Module 04: Starting Your Party Planning Business Module 05: Party Planning Business Functions Module 06: Initial Planning & Budgeting Module 07: Guest Demographics Module 08: Choosing a Theme Module 09: Venue Requirements Module 10: Food and Beverage Module 11: Vendors Every Party Planner Should Know Module 12: Generating a Client Base Module 13: Networking Module 14: Making the Party Memorable (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to become professional party planners. Professionals aiming to expand their event management skills. Beginners with an interest in event planning and organisation. Anyone looking to start their own event planning business. Career Path: Event Planner Party Planner Wedding Planner Event Coordinator Corporate Event Organiser Venue Manager Event Consultant