November 17, 2021

An increasing number of studies in leadership effectiveness show that accurate self-awareness is essential to great leadership. Self-awareness is considered one of the most essential interpersonal skills to effective leadership. In fact, self-awareness has predicted: Individual and...

AI & machine learning in financial services course overview Imperial Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning in Financial Services programme is a three-day course that explores the role of emerging algorithmic techniques on financial decisions. Drawing on knowledge from Imperial College...

Strong leadership is increasingly fundamental to the successful realisation of an organisation’s vision. This intensive course provides a valuable opportunity for directors to explore strategic leadership issues both within and beyond their organisation. This module introduces a more...

Develop the key knowledge and skills to start Angel Investing Angel investing has become an integral part of the Australian funding ecosystem and is a significant source of economic development and job growth. In fact, despite the effects of the global pandemic, a record US$944.7 million of...

Focusing on the most critical leadership issues facing new and established CEOs, CEO Academy® brings together the world’s most well-respected chief executives to share what worked while leading their companies through major change and what they would have done differently. Attendees leave with...

Increasing your confidence and competence in the fundamentals of effective project management. Explore project management principles and philosophies. Identify the key stages in the process of formulating and completing a project from initial concept to final completion. Consider the...

Creatively train and develop your people to boost their performance and success. Experience hundreds of sills to implement immediately and fill up your training toolbox. Discover exciting ways to train, coach and mentor individuals and teams. This programme uses blended learning methodology. ...

Devise and implement robust strategies that can create lasting competitive advantage in your organisation with The Strategy Programme. See strategy as a leadership tool: use it to provide clear leadership and direction to employees and stakeholders Critique and develop your own...

Understanding the advanced features of Excel will streamline your workflow and help you manage large amounts of data and information. Understand how to manage large lists of information effectively. Create pivot tables to enhance the quantity and quality of data analyses. Organise and...

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) is an in-depth two-day immersion into the world of the ScrumMaster role. The class explores Agile Facilitation and Agile Coaching and how the ScrumMaster uses these skills to support the team, the Product Owner and the Organization. The class is full of...

The development of realistic and compliant budget proposals for Federal grant applications requires extensive planning and detail. You will develop a budget worksheet and narrative based on common Federal grant requirements. You will walk through the process, including requirements gathering,...

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

Breakthrough growth isn’t about luck. It requires that everyone in the organization change their mindset from what is to what if and create a disruption. Disruption equips us with the ability to withstand external threats, like competition, technology, government regulations, demographic shifts,...

Federal personnel, regardless of their roles, should have a working understanding of Federal financial management processes. You will align your work with your organization’s financial concerns and contribute to its effectiveness armed with this foundational knowledge of Federal laws. You will...

When you’re focused on your organization's future every day of every workweek, it's vital that you are well equipped to optimize your company's performance—as well as your own career—with executive leadership training. What does it mean to be an executive leader? It means you’re a visionary, a...

How do the tech giants manage their infrastructure? What can other organisations learn from them? Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram announced in 2012, that “2 backend engineers can scale a system to 30+ million users.” After the acquisition by Facebook, this team grew to 5. Pinterest,...

Federal agencies are faced with tight economic conditions, shifting priorities, and public demand to deliver results. Program managers must not only manage multiple projects, but also ensure that those projects align with agency goals—all while maximizing performance and minimizing risk. You will...

Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter. Today's quick-paced and fluid work environment can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities, and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident,...

A best-selling seminar for managers and team members involved in IT and technical project management In just 3 days, you'll understand the unique challenges of managing IT and technical projects and discover how applying project management methodology can give you a step-by-step approach to...

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to different recipient types. Use the cost principles throughout the grants lifecycle: budget...

Some believe that successfully navigating relationships is an inherent quality that can’t be learned—but this is not true. Developing your interpersonal skills increases your self-awareness and strengthens your ability to better understand others. Gain a better understanding of your communication...

What are the essential traits and behaviors of leaders and how can they be honed throughout your career? Skills like engaging, motivating, coaching, and enhancing performance are integral to the success of all leaders. As the first step to seeking out opportunities for growth, you will learn...

This sales manager training helps you better handle the ups and downs in your business—and ensure your team's success! In three days of advanced sales management training, you’ll get skills to keep pace with all the issues that are revolutionizing sales force management. It’s the sales manager...

Is there an advantage to learning project management for administrative professionals? Yes! If you’re looking to take on the added pressure and challenges associated with projects, the techniques of project management for administrative professionals will give you the confidence you need to get...

Increase your company's savings through better purchasing techniques This fundamentals seminar is taught by leaders in the field who will walk through every step of the purchasing management process, including negotiating and vendor and materials management. Find innovative ways to manage your...

You’re a new sales manager, taking over a sales team with both rookies and pros. You also have an open territory that needs to be filled as quickly as possible. Where do you start? How do you gain the respect of your team? How can you maximize the skills of each team member? And how do you...

As the world becomes increasingly Digital and with escalating Cyber Threats, it becomes imperative for organisations in Singapore to adopt an Enterprise Security Architecture approach to secure the Digital Enterprise in support of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative. However, it is the common...

The tradeoff approach, one of the most flexible—yet most complex—source selection approaches, is designed to yield a best value acquisition. However, many members of the acquisition community aren't sure when and how to appropriately use this approach. You will practice the strategy of achieving...

What are the differences between a fixed-price contract and a cost-reimbursement contract? Between an incentive contract and an indefinite-delivery contract? There are many factors to consider when selecting an appropriate contract, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. You will learn...

As today’s organizations evolve, leadership strategies must evolve as well. By building on established leadership practices, you will learn advanced leadership skills and techniques to engage your organization strategically through culture change. Gain the ability to lead others through learned...

Supervisors play a challenging and pivotal role in organizations—not only do they manage the day-to-day work of their team, but they also manage their team members’ performance and success. Effective supervisors use performance management best practices to meet the needs of their organization and...

Gain the business skills you need to be a successful product manager! Discover the tools and techniques you need to effectively manage the increasingly complex product management process and gain more control of the myriad tasks at hand. In this powerful seminar, you’ll focus on...

Get started with Chef by taking official Chef automation training. This two-day instructor-led course that covers all the basics. You’ll learn what it means to turn infrastructure into code so that you can automate the configuration, deployment, and management of your servers. You’ll also learn...

In the initial stages following the onset of COVID-19, productivity reached unprecedented highs in many organizations, buoyed by a banding together in the face of massive challenges. As the months drag on, however, maintaining engagement and motivation will become a primary challenge for...

This Cambridge Live Online programme replicates the same high-quality learning experience you would expect from a face-to-face programme in Cambridge and benefits from multiple contributors and panelists, all of whom are distinguished leaders and experts in their fields. The programme take a...

Become a high performer in times of increasing change, challenge and complexity. Use mindfulness to boost cognitive function. Maintain clear-thinking under pressure. Look at situations with a growth mindset and ‘think like an optimist’. Identify and manage your own emotions. Build...

Immerse yourself in design thinking practices and processes Develop practical solutions to complex challenges The Design Thinking in Practice course offered at the UCT GSB, with the globally-renowned Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking (d-school), will equip you with the tools to work...

This three-day course, organized into key topic areas, leverages straightforward business examples to explain practical techniques for understanding and reviewing data quality. You will learn how to make more informed, intelligent business decisions by analyzing data using Excel functions and the...

Research shows that diversity in senior leadership encourages innovation, improves decision-making, reduces corporate misconduct and improves financial returns. Despite this fact, gender diversity is still a worldwide challenge at both an organisational and an individual level. Whilst we have...

How might you help your organisation prepare and adapt to challenges and disruptions to survive, prosper and be future ready? Effective leadership and organisational resilience in this new era of uncertainty and disruption are very different. We face a new era of radical uncertainty and...

Strengthens your ability to apply a collaborative, problem-solving approach to the negotiating process. Negotiating Skills ► Into Action strengthens participants’ ability to apply a collaborative, problem-solving approach to the negotiating process. It is exercise-based, highly interactive...

The Agile for Product Owners training course will provide the knowledge to understand and apply the principles of agile. At the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively plan, prioritize and manage a product roadmap to deliver business value, understand the role of the Product...

Why are some companies successful, while so many other businesses fail? Some organizations may just be lucky, but success based solely on luck probably will not last. For an organization to have sustained success, it must stay competitive in the market; it simply cannot survive without...

In the tough business climate that we are entering, product managers will be expected to take the lead and ensure that their products and solutions are managed effectively in the market. You are required to understand your market and how to compete in it, to ensure that you generate sufficient...

The creative brief. Is it an onerous obligation, a form to be filled in, a place to shine or a declaration of war? Too often the brief is a symptom of malaise or uncertainty within companies and between them and their agencies and becomes the source of argument and friction especially when work...

Get the skills and knowledge to accomplish what so many others don’t—the successful implementation of strategic goals. Whether it’s entering new markets, repositioning, outsourcing, or undertaking new initiatives or technology, execution of strategic goals is often a graveyard of good...

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

Breakthrough growth isn’t about luck. It requires that everyone in the organization change their mindset from what is to what if and create a disruption. Disruption equips us with the ability to withstand external threats, like competition, technology, government regulations, demographic shifts,...

The swift growth of podcasts is accredited to a sense of familiarity, the power of narrative and the ability to productively multitask whilst listening to distinctive and engaging programmes and in recent months, brands have seen podcast audiences flourish. Thanks to channels like Spotify,...

Take your public speaking to the next level! Speak, present and communicate with poise, power and persuasion. From presentations to public speeches, your effectiveness as an executive and future career hinge on your ability to step up to the podium, command attention and transform every...

You can develop the best business strategy and hire the best talent but without the right process management you could still fail! This process management seminar provides you with proven tools to successfully implement business improvements including process mapping techniques…documentation of...

Learn how to handle yourself in just about any situation! Are you afraid to speak up in meetings? Unsure of how to express your ideas with the same confidence you see in others? Don’t miss this opportunity to discover powerful assertiveness techniques you can use every day, everywhere. You'll...

Many organisations talk about the need to empower their staff. But how many walk the talk? By joining this course, you will develop a blueprint for internal communications media & content for your organisation, to ensure staff fully buy into what the company is trying to achieve.Why is this so...

Identify and overcome unconscious bias to advance inclusiveness in your organization Is unconscious bias hurting your team and your organization? Is it having a negative impact on your career or the careers of fellow employees? A crucial step toward an inclusive work environment is developing an...

Task and delivery order contracts are adaptable and can be beneficial when an agency is unsure of its requirements. Choosing this contract instrument still requires the planning and other considerations associated with any contract type. You will gain an understanding of the planning, use, and...

Many aspects of the Federal Government function like businesses, including activities involving reimbursables and revolving funds. Federal financial personnel must understand the differences between business operations and activities funded by appropriations, as well as the budget and execution...

Learn how to channel assertiveness skills to interact more effectively with people throughout your organization. Mastering assertiveness skills can do a lot more than just help win arguments. If you want your managers to enhance their leadership stature and persuade others to help reach their...

Market Research acts as the foundation to building a marketing strategy and can be used to support all marketing decisions – from communications campaigns to market planning and strategy. Information-based decision making is about using data and evidence that supports the decision-making...

Sustainability is fast becoming a topic high on the boardroom agenda. Regulators demand more, consumers demand more, employees demand more. The timeframe urgency around effecting climate change and indeed Covid-19 have accelerated long-term thinking and the need for immediate action – and more...

When workplace problems arise, an organization needs to think critically and develop solutions. Explore the nuances of critical thinking to challenge your own thinking, frame problems, and formulate plans. Starting with an opening exercise that stretches your creative thinking and finishing with...

Is there an advantage to learning project management for administrative professionals? Yes! If you’re looking to take on the added pressure and challenges associated with projects, the techniques of project management for administrative professionals will give you the confidence you need to get...

You receive a Federal grant; what are the next steps? You need to manage the grant for both compliance and results. Develop a working understanding of issues that affect day-to-day operations and Federal grant management through a series of exercises and discussions. You will cover topics such as...

An intensive three-day executive leadership training event that explores your role as a leader, visionary and strategic thinker! Executive leadership training is the first step on the road to achieving your potential as a leader. You’ll come away with an understanding of what makes executive...

Interested in expanding your knowledge of wines? Whether you’re an industry professional or simply a wine enthusiast, this hands-on course takes you on a journey through the winemaking process, from grape to glass. Learning from world-renowned industry experts from Cornell, you will learn to...