- Next: 29-30 Sep 2022 Live online
Agile Leadership for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals in a virtual world
Live online
Focused
This comprehensive two-day course will introduce you to the core concepts of what makes an excellent leader - in the context of the pharmaceutical industry - and how to apply the different skills of leading your staff and team to maximise results
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- 10 Feb 2022
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Recorded webcast
We will all be aware of the term AI, but how many of us really understand it? We are constantly told that it is likely to change so many aspects of our future world and organisations. Yet what level of knowledge do we really have on the subject? Book your complimentary place below to get up to speed on the rapidly developing world of Artificial Intelligence.
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Presented by Afke Schouten
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and Mark Thomas
- Next: 13 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 10 Oct 2022 Live online
Building Self-Belief & Resilience
Live online
Masterclass
This interactive course, designed for those working in HR and will focus on what individuals can do to build and maintain their resilience. We will look at patterns, default behaviour, emotional reactions, and expectations, and offer practical do-able tools and techniques that will help you build resilience for yourself and others in your team
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Nicole Eisele
- Next: 20 May 2022 Live online
- Also: 9 Nov 2022 Live online
Clean Communication
Live online
Masterclass
Throughout this programme you will learn how to use clean communication to convey your meaning and enhance your relationships, explore how to build rapport with others and understand how to clarify what others want of you. You'll acquire tips and hints for motivating others and practise your use of language to inspire action in others. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minutes sessions.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Publication
Companies Don't Succeed - People Do!
Publication
Positive, provoking and profit-driven, here are over 100 ideas to challenge your preconceptions and to help you build your business to be stronger, fitter and quicker.
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Graham Roberts-Phelps
- Next: 4 Jul 2022 Live online
- Also: 20 Oct 2022 Live online
Dealing With Difficult People
Live online
Masterclass
During this event you will discover why people are difficult, learn to recognise classic profiles of difficult people, pre-empt challenging situations and avoid escalation, enhance your own attributes and develop coping strategies. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minute modules.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Next: on request
Ecosystems and how they are changing the world of work and business
Bespoke
An Ecosystem is an ‘interconnected system’ or a working group through which individuals or businesses with common goals, purpose, or challenges can openly share, collaborate, learn, and co-create new opportunities.
- Next: 30 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 15 Sep 2022 Live online
- Also: 1 Dec 2022 Classroom
Effective Candidate Sourcing & Selection
Live online, Classroom
Focused
This highly practical workshop provides a step-by-step approach to the recruitment and selection process, including the challenges of holding virtual interviews and online selection assessment events. The course will cover techniques for advert writing, interview skills and selection technique, all to help you attract and select the right candidates. It is ideal for HR professionals and HR involved in staff recruitment
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Graham Roberts-Phelps
- Next: 18-19 Jul 2022 Live online
- Also: 17-18 Oct 2022 Live online
Effective Communication Skills for Managers
Live online
Focused
In today’s fast-paced workplace where people are on constant information overload, easily distracted and engrossed in their own personal devices, managers need to adopt a new skillset to ensure that they communicate clearly and actually get things done. Effective management communication and influencing skills have never been more important, to not only help maintain productivity, but also to enhance team dynamics and improve staff retention.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Susan Croft
- Publication
Executive Coaching
Publication
This book - by an insider with plenty of experience of hiring coaches and acting as a coach - provides a pragmatic insight into executive coaching for those who are contemplating a career move and becoming an executive coach
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Stuart McAdam
- Self-paced
Finance for the Non-Financial Manager
Self-paced
Sharpen your financial skills and boost your core effectiveness in 8 on-line modules each requiring between 3 to 4 hours study to be completed in your own time
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Sultan Kermally
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+ 4 more
- Publication
Great Leaders - Inspirational Lessons in Leadership
Publication
Who are the great leaders in history and what have they got to teach us today about the nature and practice of leadership? John Adair explores a wide range of inspiring leaders, from Lao Tzu and Machiavelli, to Thatcher and Mandela.
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Mr John Adair
- Publication
Gurus on Business Strategy
Publication
A one-stop guide to the world's most important thinkers and writers on business strategy. It expertly summarises all the key strategic concepts and analyses the pro's and con's of many of the key theories in practice.
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Tony Grundy
- Publication
Gurus on Leadership
Publication
A one-stop guide to the world's key writers on leadership, their thoughts and contributions.
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Mark Thomas
- Publication
Gurus On People Management
Publication
Managers have to manage people. It is the most difficult and yet the most rewarding function. This is a one-stop guide to the world's most important writers on managing people, summarising all the key concepts and the contribution of each.
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Sultan Kermally
- Next: 30 Nov 2022 Live online
How to Improve Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Live online
Focused
Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in day-to-day work and overcome the distractions of home working
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- Next: 25-26 Jul 2022 Classroom
- Also: 17-18 Nov 2022 Live online
Influencing, Persuading and Negotiating Skills for International Lawyers
Live online, Classroom
Focused
A two-day workshop for those who need to achieve results through personal influence. *BOOK EARLY – limited places available!*
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Arun Singh OBE
- Self-paced
Leadership and People Skills
Self-paced
In four hours this *Personal Improvement Course* will explain and teach you the core skills needed to be an effective leader in business.
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Mark Thomas
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and Mr Mike Williams
- Publication
Leadership for Leaders
Publication
Based on extensive research, this book challenges accepted 'norms' and establishes the 7 key competencies required for successful leadership today
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Mr Mike Williams
- Publication
Life-coach Yourself to Success
Publication
This inspiring book gives you the techniques to life-coach yourself to success in all areas of your life. It's written by two highly successful entrepreneurs who've actually followed and tested the advice they preach with very positive results.
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Mr Barrie Pearson
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and Neil Thomas
- 17 Mar 2022
Making Sustainable Business Transformation Happen: Better Business, Better Tomorrow
Recorded webcast
FWF partner and CEO, founder of SusteneriGroup. Rudi Plettinx will explore the world of sustainable business and seek to cut through the fog of corporate hype and explore what really needs to happen to drive sustainability. Rudi will be joined by colleagues, Luc Garguet-Dupont & Ugeshree Thakurpersad Director and Founder of DevRani Consult.
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Presented by Luc Garguet-Duport
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+ 3 more
- Publication
Manage to Win
Publication
Learn how to reshape and reposition your company to meet tougher challenges and competitors, when to confront and when to retreat, how to assess risk and opportunity and how to move to seize opportunities and knock out the competition.
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Norton Paley
- Publication
Managing People for the First Time
Publication
Absolutely everybody in all types of organisations has to make the critical leap to managing people for the first time.
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Project North East
- Next: 7 Sep 2022 Live online
Managing Remote Teams
Live online
Masterclass
During this programme you will learn how to adapt your management style for remote team working. You will explore ways to communicate and better understand how to monitor and evaluate your team as well as explore the recruitment implications of managing a remote team. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minutes sessions.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Next: 22 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 6 Oct 2022 Live online
Managing the Intergenerational Workplace
Live online
High impact
This interactive webinar will look at what Leaders and Managers can to to manage a blended workforce spanning four generations, that vary in their work ethics, ideas about work-life balance and long-term career goals. Practical tips will be discussed on managing intergenerational issues and how to prepare a strategy for increasing levels of inclusivity and respect with your own teams and individual team members.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Self-paced
Managing Yourself and Your Team
Self-paced
In 4 hours this *Personal Improvement Course* will explain the theory, and provide practical advise on how to enhance your personal and team management skills . *All for £85/€109!*
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Mark Thomas
- Publication
Mastering Business Planning and Strategy
Publication
Practical techniques for profiling your business and the competition, analysing the market, mastering strategic thinking, positioning for marketplace success, option appraisal and strategic decision-making, as well as implementing and managing change.
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Paul Elkin
- Publication
Mastering Leadership
Publication
Without a grasp of what true leadership implies you cannot hope to develop a really effective team. This book shows what distinguishes truly high-achieving teams from the rest of the pack.
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Mr Mike Williams
- Publication
Mastering Negotiations
Publication
All the skills and techniques you need to stay one step ahead: the book provides a clear framework for effective negotiation and shows you how to develop your negotiating skills to achieve the best possible results and profitable agreements that stick.
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Eric Evans
- Publication
Mastering People Management
Publication
How to build and develop a successful team by motivating, empowering and leading people. Based on in-depth experience of developing people and initiating change within many organisations, Mark Thomas provides a shrewd, practical guide to mastering the essential techniques of people management.
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Mark Thomas
- Publication
Mastering Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Publication
A master-class in how to achieve your full potential which takes a practical approach to managing change, personal development, achievement and fulfilment.
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Mr Peter Haddon
- Publication
Maxim...ise!
Publication
maxim...ise! is not your usual collection of maxims, it is much more. A compilation of carefully curated quotes and maxims designed to provide a source of contemplation and inspiration for all those who are facing and navigating the challenges of a fast changing world.
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Mark Thomas
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and Ian Pincombe
- Next: 12-13 Sep 2022 Live online
MBA Strategic Thinking for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals
Live online
Focused
Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure including the impact of COVID-19, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today.
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- Next: 11 Nov 2022 Live online
Mental Resilience in a Home-working Environment
Live online
Masterclass
This programme will help you consider why a positive attitude is the key to home working and encourage you to develop disciplines for maximising the effectiveness of home working. You'll learn how to overcome issues of loneliness and isolation, develop coping strategies for maintaining self-confidence and self-worth and learn how to achieve and maintain a work/life balance when working remotely. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minutes sessions.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Self-paced
Negotiating Skills and Techniques
Self-paced
In four hours this Performance Improvement e-learning programme will highlight the key competencies of the successful negotiator. It will show you how to use relational influence and power to your advantage, explain and demonstrating the art of creative bargaining, dealing with conflict and how to tender for those all important contracts. *All for £95/€109!*
- Publication
Niche Marketing For Coaches
Publication
Transform yourself from being just another coach into someone who stands out to your clients as the natural and only choice.
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Ms Hannah Hardiman
- Next: 13-14 Jul 2022 Live online
- Also: 14-15 Nov 2022 Live online
Positive Persuading and Influencing Skills for Pharma Professionals
Live online
Focused
This two-day workshop will give you an opportunity to improve and enhance your persuading and influencing skills within business
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Robert Hersowitz
- Next: 13 Sep 2022 Live online
Presenting Virtually
Live online
Masterclass
During this seminar you will learn how to prepare and construct a virtual presentation. You will explore the visual supports available, understand how to use the camera and other tools effectively and acquire tips and hints in terms of dealing with technical issues. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minutes sessions.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Self-paced
Profit Improvement and Financial Skills
Self-paced
In four hours this programme will explain how finance works, how money flows around your business, will show you how to read financial reports with confidence and how you can ensure profitability. All for £85/€109.
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Mr Barrie Pearson
- Self-paced
Project Management for Line Managers
Self-paced
Proven techniques for all managers and directors who have to create, manage and control a project from creation to completion, effectively, efficiently and within budget. Gain key management skills needed to fulfil this demanding role with this 8 module course requiring 3 to 4 hours each module to be completed in your own time.
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Eddie Davies
- Next: 20-21 Jun 2022 Live online
- Also: 8-9 Sep 2022 Live online
- Also: 8-9 Dec 2022 Live online
Project Management for Pharma Professionals
Live online
Focused
The leading project management course designed specifically for the pharma/bio industries – also applicable to those working in medical devices and animal health Includes: Interactive workshop sessions
- 12 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- Self-paced
Project Management Skills
Self-paced
A four hour on-line course detailing proven techniques for all managers and directors who have to create, manage and control a project from creation to completion, effectively, efficiently and within budget.
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Cathy Lake
- Publication
PUNCH above your WEIGHT!
Publication
Punch above your weight! addresses the important idea that in reality each one of us can be thought of as a business. This inspirational book gives you a route-map to success.
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Mr John Potter
- Next: 21 Nov 2022 Live online
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Critical Thinking
Live online
Focused
This programme will explore the key concepts of critical thinking applied to problem solving and decision making for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- Next: 12 Sep 2022 Live online
Running Virtual Meetings
Live online
Masterclass
This programme has been designed to help you learn how to prepare and construct a virtual meeting. You will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the various available platforms, understand how to ensure your virtual meeting is engaging and interactive, and practise delivering elements of a virtual meeting in an engaging and interactive manner. This is an interactive online course consisting of 2 x 90 minutes sessions.
- 3 CPD hours
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Presented by Mr Geoff Marsh
- Publication
Seven Steps of Effective Executive Coaching
Publication
Based on the authors' extensive research, the book builds on the GROW coaching model and introduces a new model which involves 5 core capabilities and a 7-step process - The Achieve Coaching model.
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Dr Sabine Dembkowski
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+ 2 more
- Self-paced
Sharpening Your Commercial Awareness
Self-paced
In four hours this programme will enhance your commercial awareness and understanding whilst detailing best practice in your commercial dealings. All for £85/€109!
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Tim Boyce
- Self-paced
Starting and Running Your Own Business - The online course for the entrepreneur
Self-paced
A concise 6 module online learning course for the entrepreneur
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Mr Roger Mason
- Publication
Successful Career Management - A Guide for Organisations, Leaders and Individuals
Publication
A complete guide to Successful Career Management relevant for organisations, leaders and individuals.
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Stuart McAdam
- Self-paced
Successful Credit Control
Self-paced
Safeguard your cash flow and profitability with direct and timely action using a full knowledge of your legal rights with this on-line course
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Mr Roger Mason
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and Ralph Tiffin
- Publication
The 2x2 Manager
Publication
This book aims to provide a simple but valuable framework the 2-by-2 matrix which can be used by any manager or executive in varied situations in business to resolve such issues and problems.
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John Dembitz
- Next: 14-16 Sep 2022 Classroom
- Also: 18-20 Jan 2023 Live online
The 3-day Mini MBA for In-house Lawyers
Live online, Classroom
Focused
Business skills are a completely different ball game from the technical role of practicing law, but in-house lawyers must have these skills to succeed in a business setting. This inspirational 3-day programme draws on the latest MBA thinking to focus on real issues confronting todays in-house legal departments.
- 18 CPD hours
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Presented by Rupert Hawke
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and Mrs Helene Russell
- Publication
The Best of John Adair on Leadership and Management
Publication
This new edition is a goldmine of ideas, advice and techniques from one of the world's leading writers on management and leadership. It brings together all of John Adair's thinking on leadership, teambuilding, creativity and innovation, problem-solving, motivation, communication and time-management.
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Mr John Adair
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and Neil Thomas
- Publication
The Concise Adair on Communication and Presentation Skills
Publication
This book encapsulates John Adair's writing on the art and skills of effective communication. You will find it equally valuable whether you are beginning your career or looking for an expert refresher course.
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Mr John Adair
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and Neil Thomas
- Publication
The Concise Adair on Creativity and Innovation
Publication
Encapsulates all of John Adair's writing on how to recognise and enhance creativity in your organisation. It focusses on team training, generation of ideas, communication and overcoming obstacles, the key characteristics of innovators and how to organise and use them to best effect.
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Mr John Adair
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and Neil Thomas
- Publication
The Concise Adair on Leadership
Publication
The Concise Adair on Leadership encapsulates his writing on how to develop your own leadership potential, to motivate your colleagues and to build a creative and high-performing team.
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Mr John Adair
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and Neil Thomas
- Publication
The Concise Adair on Teambuilding and Motivation
Publication
This book develops John Adair's classic theory on Team, Task and Individual, and summarises all his thoughts and writing on leadership and motivation and getting the best from people.
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Mr John Adair
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and Neil Thomas
- Publication
The Concise Time Management and Personal Development
Publication
Valuable ideas on how to establish clear long-term goals and link your daily action planning to their achievement. It provides you with the tools, techniques and framework needed for continuing personal development.
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Melanie Allen
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+ 2 more
- Publication
The Handbook of Management Fads
Publication
An insightful and amusing book about management fads – past and present.
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Steve Morris
- Publication
The Management Tool Kit
Publication
This unique book brings together the most valuable management theories and tools in one volume.
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Sultan Kermally
- Self-paced
The Mini-MBA
Self-paced
Few people can afford the years - or the money - for an MBA course. But this does not mean that you cannot use the key principles of an MBA to your advantage in your day-to-day business life. This on-line course of 12 modules will show you how.
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Mark Thomas
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+ 5 more
- Publication
The Mobile Boardroom
Publication
The Mobile Boardroom covers the challenges business owners and directors will face when they involved in Buying, Growing or Selling a company. Top tips on all aspects of the business cycle will take you through everything you need to know.
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Julian Clay
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and Nik Askaroff
- Publication
The People Management Clinic
Publication
A complete guide to people management - helping managers along the most difficult of paths: leading, motivating and running a team of people. This book takes the form of a clinic during which you can ask an experienced people management consultant how to approach any number of issues and problems that face you on a daily basis.
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Mr Martin Richardson
- Self-paced
The Pharma 'Mini-MBA' On-line Learning Programme
Self-paced
A 14 module self-managed, flexible, online learning course: Focus on the essential MBA theory, practice and technique needed to be a high-performing manager in the field of pharmaceutical with this 14 module course allowing 3 to 4 hours per module to be completed in your own time.
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Mark Thomas
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+ 6 more
- Next: 9-11 Nov 2022 Live online
The Pharma Mini MBA
Live online
Focused
A three-day accelerated management programme to give you the high-performance management skills of an MBA, designed specifically for pharmaceutical/biotechnology professionals and also applicable to medical device/animal health industries
- 18 CPD hours
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Presented by Dr Laura Brown
- Publication
The Shorter MBA
Publication
This practical and succinct book presents all the essential theory, practice and techniques taught to MBA students and is ideal for the busy practising executive. The book is divided into three main parts: personal development, management skills and business development.
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Mr Barrie Pearson
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and Neil Thomas
- Self-paced
The Telecoms 'Mini-MBA' On-line Learning Programme
Self-paced
Focus on the essential practical skills, knowledge and techniques needed to be a high-performer in the field of telecommunications.
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Mr Kevin Hard
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+ 8 more
- Next: 15 Aug 2022 Live online
- Also: 23 Nov 2022 Classroom
Virtual Management Skills
Live online, Classroom
Focused
Every manager wants to lead a group of high performing, productive and motivated professionals, who in turn want good working relationships with colleagues, co-workers and managers. But how can this best be achieved when working virtually and online most of the time...? Examine the ways to overcome challenges in virtual communication, supervision, inclusion and accountability. The programme will be based on recent research and latest best practice on how to lead, direct and interact with your team virtually, including freelance and overseas staff
- 6 CPD hours
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Presented by Graham Roberts-Phelps
- Publication
Working for Yourself - running a business, starting a company or being self-employed
Publication
A complete guide to working for yourself which includes running a business, starting a company or being self-employed.
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Mr Roger Mason
- Publication
Working Smarter
Publication
This inspirational book provides a refreshing approach to making the decisions that affect both your business and personal life and your level of success.
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Graham Roberts-Phelps
- Publication
World Business Cultures - A Handbook
Publication
This book provides a framework for understanding any culture in the world, offering strategies and tactics for getting people from different countries on your side, and detailing the knowledge you need to make the right impression and avoid giving offence.
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Barry Tomalin
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and Mr Mike Nicks