02 June 09.30-13.00 SEMINAR A – EFFECTIVE REPORT WRITING
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• improved clarity of points made in reports
• enhanced impact of the content of reports
• reduced time spent redrafting reports
• increased personal and company reputation by raising report quality.
KEY FEATURES
• turning data into written information
• structured approach for preparing effective reports
• effective writing – using the ‘fog index’
• identifying a clear objective
• layout – selecting and shaping the material
• conclusions and recommendations
• presenting the report
• personal feedback on your current writing style.
14.00-17.30 SEMINAR B – POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• increased confidence when presenting and reduced nervousness
• greater impact and a better impression
• increased persuasiveness
• more effective preparation of your presentation
• ability to avoid death by PowerPoint.
KEY FEATURES
• determining objectives for your presentation
• researching your audience and adapting your presentation
• using visual aids
• checking the logistics
• making a good start and a stunning finish
• getting your message across
• handling questions.
LECTURER
Judi Geisler BA ACA, Partner, Aptus Training Consultants
03 June 09.30-13.00 SEMINAR C – MANAGING AND PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• increased value gained from participating in meetings
• greater impact and more influence
• skills to build your own reputation when participating in meetings
• improved ability to make points effectively
• improved quality of output from meetings
• reduction of time wasted in meetings
• improved reputation of company in meetings with third parties.
KEY FEATURES
• essential preparation before the meeting
• influencing the agenda
• making an impact non-verbally
• techniques to raise your profile and improve your reputation
• asking the right questions
• making points effectively
• shaping the action plan.
14.00-17.30 SEMINAR D – IMPROVING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• increased clarity on your own role and those of other key stakeholders
• improved understanding and management of key risk areas in projects
• greater confidence in your own ability to manage complex projects
• enhanced skills for managing team members
• reduced exposure of your organisation to unidentified or unmanaged project risks
• more high-quality projects delivered on time and within budget
• managers who are capable of multi-tasking.
KEY FEATURES
• the role of the project leader
• setting the scope and agreeing objectives
• managing key risks
• managing expectations
• working as a team
• high-level planning
• establishing milestones and deliverables
• monitoring progress
• reviewing performance.
LECTURER
Judi Geisler BA ACA, Partner, Aptus Training Consultants
04 June 09.30-13.00 SEMINAR E – WORKING EFFECTIVELY IN TEAMS
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• increased ability to work harmoniously with your work colleagues
• greater understanding of how you contribute to your team’s success
• awareness of the informal roles you adopt within your team and how they are valued
• greater ability to establish and build effective working relationships
• ability to say ‘no’ gracefully without damaging relationships
• confidence to confront unhelpful behaviour in a positive way.
KEY FEATURES
• difference between groups and teams
• the Belbin team roles model
• understanding how your colleagues like to communicate
• diffuse difficult situations
• saying ‘no’ gracefully
• reach consensus
• sharing knowledge and expertise.
14.00-17.30 SEMINAR F – PROBLEM SOLVING
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• ability to think ‘outside the box’
• creative solutions to existing problems
• easy-to-follow steps and models to help you develop workable solutions to new or familiar problems.
KEY FEATURES
• overcoming barriers to creative thinking
• four-step structure for effective problem solving
• exploring different approaches to free up the mind
• Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’
• developing tools and techniques
• practical exercises using creative techniques on delegates’ own work problems.
LECTURER
Tessa Simpson MA (Psychology) NLP Practitioner, Partner, Aquarius International
CPD UNITS
4 per seminar
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