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OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Online Training ...d for persons with safety responsibilities such as safety directors, managers, supervisors, persons on safety committees, administrators, and persons responsible for training. This is more than the basic safety training that construction workers receive in the 10 Hour Outreach class. In this class students will learn how to use the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and be able to find what  more...

10 Hour 30 Hour General Industry OSHA Outreach Courses ...lved in general industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Programs as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. General industry workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards,  more...

30 Hour General Industry OSHA Outreach Training Program ...lved in general industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Programs as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910. General industry workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards,  more...

Professional Response to Trauma ... and suffering routinely as a part of their jobs. Funeral directors, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency responders are faced with traumatic events while performing their duties. These workers are at an increased risk for of developing traumatic stress. This can also affect their ability to provide emergency response to others who need their help. In this course, we will discuss what  more...

Certified Information Systems Risk and Compliance Professional CISRCP - Prep Course 5 days ... work as risk and compliance officers, or IT managers and directors (and need to understand compliance and business risk management). They will prove that they are qualified, when they pass the Information Systems Risk and Compliance Professional (ISRCP) exam. This course is intended for employers demanding qualified IT and Information Security risk and compliance professionals. This  more...

($297) - Basel ii certification and training program - Become a Certified Basel ii Professional CBiiPro ...ganization. This course is highly recommended for: Directors, Managers and Professionals involved in Basel ii (decision making and implementation) Risk and Compliance Officers Legal Counsels Strategic Planners Analysts Auditors Management Consultants Course Synopsis: a The First Basel Capital Accord a Regulatory and Economic Capital a On-balance sheet  more...

Customer Focused Management Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, is reputed to have said, "There is only one boss the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down simply by spending his money somewhere else." Effective quality management processes focus on the customer. In today's global marketplace, customers have more choices than ever before. To achieve success, it is vital for enterprises to  more...

Launching Successful On-site and Virtual Teams One factor that defines team success is the way in which a team is launched. Quickly moving an on-site or a virtual team into high-performance mode takes planning, strategizing, and a seamless launch. In this course, you'll learn techniques for setting up a successful team that can be applied to an on-site or a virtual environment. First, you'll learn strategies for selecting high-performing team  more...

The Foundations of Creativity and Innovation What is creativity, and how does it affect the brain? Why is it that people often have many of their best ideas once they leave work, when performing the most mundane tasks? Is this a coincidence, or is there a particular reason for it? As more and more organizations encourage employees to propose creative and innovative ideas in the workplace, it's imperative that you understand the foundations  more...

The Role of Critical Thinking in Organizations In the organizational arena, applied critical thinking skills provide an essential foundation for all effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities. Employees who can analyze and reason consistently and proficiently furnish a cost-efficient resource that results in a distinctive competitive advantage. Workers who are skeptical of quick fixes and operational dogma pay  more...

Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills You may not need an MBA to succeed in the corporate arena, but regardless of position or industry, you do need to be able to analyze, reason, and communicate effectively. These and other critical thinking skills are increasingly consequential as organizational planning and decision making become more distributed and reliant on written and verbal communication factors. Developing Fundamental  more...

Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking Workplaces are not typically associated with reflection or critical self-reflection, ideas that are often considered 'soft' to the bottom-line, results-oriented world of business.... Yet, paradoxically, reflection is becoming more part of the lifeblood of organizations in today's economic environment. Victoria Marsick's words illustrate why businesses can no longer thrive on the unexamined  more...

Critical Thinking Skills for Managing Rational decision making is linear and is what you do when you put your facts in order. Intuition is looking at those facts and trying to see a pattern-and the patterns aren't always evident because the patterns aren't always linear. The two together are an extremely powerful combination. Joel Kurtzman, President, Kurtzman Associates and former editor, Harvard Business Review. The Critical  more...

Organizational Scope of Critical Thinking In any complex environment systems are necessary, but they must serve an organization rather than become its masters. This is how Ralph S. Larsen, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson & Johnson, describes both the need for systems and their inherent risk. Organizational systems, with complex and intricately interrelated components, demand the application of critical thinking to avoid  more...

Critical Thinking Strategies Simulation You have recently been hired as the general manager at Retail Management Software (RMS). The company began as a small start-up company five years ago, developing software that helps retailers create, manage, and fulfill consumer demand. The founders and owners, Fred Chambers and Larry Busby, and their small team worked hard and developed great products. Recently, RMS' business has increased a  more...

Managing the Expert Developing a Successful Environment Managing the Expert: Developing a Successful Environment explains management strategies, incentive programs, and the challenges of maximizing experts' creative potential. It identifies the processes for designing and implementing expert-appropriate incentive programs, managing renegade creativity, and managing barriers to expert creativity. The target audience for this series is managers,  more...

Balanced Scorecard Implementing In Balanced Scorecard: Implementing the Balanced Scorecard, you will learn the importance of using a balanced scorecard as a tool to measure corporate performance relative to your company's strategies. You will also identify the four perspectives of a balanced scorecard, understand how to apply the steps to build a balanced scorecard for your organization, and learn how to construct a strategy  more...

Balanced Scorecard Corporate Strategy The first course in the Balanced Scorecard series focuses on developing and formalizing strategy in an organization. This course explores why corporate strategy is important, the process of formalizing your corporate strategy, and aligning the organization to the strategy. This course is for executives, directors, and managers who are seeking to formalize their corporate strategy and looking to  more...

Balanced Scorecard Measuring Business Objectives In Balanced Scorecard - Measuring Business Objectives, you will learn the importance of good communication when using the balanced scorecard, the reasons for creating a balanced scorecard for each business unit, and the ways your organization can support the critical success factors outlined in a balanced scorecard. You will also learn the steps for gathering and implementing feedback about your  more...

Making Cross-generational Teams Work Teams in the modern workplace may include members from as many as four different generations. For a team to work effectively, its manager must understand generational distinctions. Individual team members may subscribe to different values, practice different work habits, or seek different goals. Lessons in this course cover the benefits and challenges of teaming silent generation, baby boom  more...

Managing in a Global Business Environment ...usiness context. The target for this path is senior level directors, senior managers of strategic business units, and advanced level managers. It would also be of interest to managers working in governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations where increasing business complexity places a premium on management having these advanced management skills. The course would also be suitable for those  more...

Managing Cross-Functions ...ivering success. The target for this path is senior level directors, senior managers of strategic business units and advanced level managers. It would also be of interest to managers working in a governmental agency or nonprofit organization where increasing business complexity places a premium on management having these advanced management skills. The course would also be suitable for those  more...

Managing For High Performance ...high performers. The target for this path is senior level directors, senior managers of strategic business units, and advanced level managers. It would also be of interest to managers working in a governmental agency or nonprofit organization where increasing business complexity places a premium on management having these advanced management skills. The course would also be suitable for those  more...

Managing Managers ...strategy, and deliver results. The target is senior level directors, senior managers of strategic business units, and advanced level managers. It would also be of interest to managers working in government agencies or nonprofit organizations where increasing business complexity places a premium on management having these advanced management skills. The course is also suitable for those high  more...

Managing Upward Relationships ...ing the relationship with the top management and Board of Directors of the company. Taking advantage of that responsibility will strengthen motivation, productivity, and overall life quality of all concerned. This course attempts to explain the dynamics of power and politics and explores the common grounds between two levels in the organizational hierarchy. Managers need to have necessary  more...

E-Learning Essentials Pt 1 E-Learning and Successful Strategy This Course is designed to cover the broad offerings within the scope of e-learning and the various challenges that arise in implementing an e-learning solution. It places e-learning within the context of learning and knowledge management and the role of e-learning in harnassing an organizations's intellectual and human assests. The course covers the importance of a clear and effective  more...

E-Learning Essentials Pt 2 Marketing Your Solution This course covers the aspects of marketing that are essential to marketing an e-learning solution within an organization. It focuses on the required change of organizational mindset to one that supports anytime, anywhere learning. The three important marketing channels are covered - through a champion, culture change and communication plan. The course then looks at each of the key player groups  more...

E-Learning Essentials Pt 3 Deploying and Measuring Your Solution The third course in this curriculum focuses on issues of deployment and measurement of an e-learning solution. Regarding deployment, technological, interoperability and multi-site challenges are addressed, as well as using the Internet, choosing the right platform, managing learners and learning objects. The final area to be covered is that of measuring the e-learning solution, integrating  more...

Introduction to Economics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics Basic Concepts in Microeconomics builds on the general principles introduced in The Principles of Economics by introducing the learner to microeconomic concepts and issues. Such things as market behavior and decision-making, consumer choice and preference and the factors that motivate firms are covered across a range of informative lessons situated in real-life scenarios. This course is aimed at  more...

Introduction to Economics Products and Markets Having covered the basics of markets and consumers, learners can now examine the relationships between producers and the markets in which they sell in this course Products and Markets . Learners discover what drives short and long-run costs as well as what makes markets competitive. Different market types and producer theory are also explained. This course is aimed at Managers, Directors, and  more...

Introduction to Economics Foundations of Macroeconomics With the basics of microeconomics in place, Foundations of Macroeconomics gives the learner the opportunity to explore the wider issues examined in the field of macroeconomics. Government policies, unemployment and inflation, economic growth and stability, economic indicators are explained, as is the role of the Federal Reserve Bank in the US. This course is aimed at Managers, Directors, and  more...

Competitive Factors in Strategic Marketing You've got a great idea for a new product or service for your organization, or a major enhancement for an existing one. Now you've got to present the case to the decision-makers to go forward. What kinds of topics should you include in your strategic marketing plan? In this course you'll learn exactly what to consider as you develop and present your plan, including market data and competitor  more...

Leadership Leadership is fundamental in driving quality in an organization. A good leader's actions and words filter down to all organizational levels to create a quality culture. The concepts of organizational leadership are built on a foundation of core business elements. A clear understanding of these elements is key in developing an organization's strategic plan and vision. These core elements include:  more...

Team Dynamics Effective development of teams improves the organization's quality and productivity. Team development encompasses team establishment, assignment of roles and responsibilities, and performance evaluation. Dynamic team goals and objectives must align with the organization's vision and mission. This course explores team building and team dynamics. It is aligned with the Quality Management Division of  more...

Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans Successful organizations are founded on effectively developing and deploying strategic plans. Organizations must identify their primary goals and objectives based on their mission and vision statements. Other success factors include understanding market forces, internal strengths and weaknesses, stakeholders, relevant technology, and legal and regulatory factors. With these considerations, an  more...

Managerial Skills and Abilities Quality management is an important factor in the success of today's organizations. Leading organizational thinkers have gone to the extent of saying that quality in an organization is determined by the quality of its management. In order to bring quality and excellence to an organization, managers need certain skills, tools, and abilities in all their functions. These skills and abilities relate  more...

Communication Skills and Project Management An essential element of management is the ability to effectively communicate with people. The capacity to successfully communicate in today's global economy is a pivotal element to the success of any organization. Managers need to be aware of emerging technologies and how these affect international communication. To meet an improvement project's specified goals and objectives, a manager must also  more...

Quality Systems Models and Theories The implementation of an effective quality system is a vital component of the success of any organization. Personnel at all levels in an organization must be aware of the quality mission, plan, and methodology it employs. A quality mission and plan that is well developed and properly implemented must be aligned to the corporate mission and vision statements and the strategic plan in order to be  more...

Problem Solving and Process Management Tools Albert Einstein is reputed to have said, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." To solve quality and process-related problems, managers should continuously enhance their knowledge of organizational processes and quality management tools. These tools help managers find root causes of problems, an important step toward  more...

Measurement Assessment and Metrics Were you ever in a situation where you started a new project and weren't sure of its effectiveness? Is your new process trending toward success or failure? These are questions that should be on the mind of every manager. An effective manager is continuously gathering, monitoring, and analyzing information as it relates to organizational performance.This course explores data analysis techniques  more...

Supply Chain Management At what level are your suppliers performing? Are the relationships with your suppliers benefiting the organization? A quality-centered relationship with a supplier can play a vital role in the success of organizations, providing a competitive advantage in today's aggressive global marketplace. Without sound performance measurement and communication strategies, the relationship between you and your  more...

Training and Development The most valued resource of any organization is its people. In today's corporate landscape of technological advancement, employees must be trained to align with the strategic direction of the business. Managers of quality should know that improvements in workplace productivity contribute positively to the overall well-being of the organization. This course explores the importance of investing in  more...

Inventory Management In today's economy, companies must be able to move large quantities of product quickly to locations across the globe. Overnight delivery methods have drastically altered customers' expectations regarding delivery times. Lead times of four to six weeks are no longer acceptable. In light of these changes, effective Inventory Management is no longer static- the emphasis is on movement, and quick  more...

Managing the Expert Understanding Experts Managing the Expert: Understanding Experts explains recruiting and retaining highly skilled professionals, developing their careers, and coaching the expert for success. It identifies the processes for overcoming burnout, setting career goals, and leading performance evaluation meetings with experts. The target audience for this series is managers, directors, and project leaders.  more...

Managing the Expert Managing the Unique Needs of Experts Managing the Expert: Managing the Unique Needs of Experts explains expert attitudes and behaviors. It identifies methods for managing power and politics in an expert environment and provides guidance for experts managing experts. The target audience for this series is managers, directors, and project leaders.  more...

Economics Part 1 The Principles of Economics In Economics: The Principles of Economics you will learn about some of the broad issues and concepts that make up the field of economics. Beginning with some basic definitions, the course builds to introduce economic systems and the concepts of scarcity and wants and how these impact economies. It also places some of its focus on the US economy in general and the Federal Reserve Bank in  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan Managing Business Risk: Developing a Risk Management Plan teaches learners about the various risk management models as well as factors that influence the risk management function in organizations. Students will also learn about the risk management environment that organizations face and the methods used to assess those risks. The target audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, and  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment and Control Managing Business Risk: Risk Assessment and Control teaches learners about risk identification and environmental scanning. Students will also learn about evaluation and control of risk within organizations and the methods for classifying various organizational risks. The target audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, Managers, Department Heads.  more...

Managing Business Risk Part 3 Managing Business Risk: Financing and Contingency Planning teaches learners how to identify the dimensions of risk financing and to identify the various categories of risk financing tools. Students will also learn about the major responsibilities of contract management and the importance of developing a business contingency plan. The target audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors,  more...

Operations Management Fundamentals of Operations Management Operations Management: Fundamentals of Operations Management offers the student an overview of the components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the concepts of quality and project management. In addition, the program offers examples of how changing operations affects a company s operation processes. The target audience for this  more...

Operations Management Operations Components Operations Management: Operations Components offers the student an overview of seven components of operations management. The program defines each of the components and introduces the student to the responsibilities of an operations manager. In addition, the program offers examples of how each component is applied to a company s operations. The target audience for this series is managers,  more...

Operations Management Operations Management Tools Operations Management: Operations Management Tools offers the student options for improving operations management within the organization. The program provides processes for making decisions and solving problems. In addition, the program offers the student examples of maintenance strategies, ways to apply learning curves to operations, and E-commerce options that can enhance operations management.  more...

ISO 9001 2000 Overview of Standards In ISO 9001: 2000: Overview of Standards you will learn the fundamentals of the ISO system of standards. It examines quality management in general and ISO in particular, focusing on the history of ISO and how their standards are developed. It then teaches the initial steps an organization should take when seeking initial or upgraded certification from ISO. Members of Corporate Management,  more...

ISO 9001 2000 Implementing Standards In ISO 9001:2000 Implementing Standards you learn about the principal ISO Clauses, new ISO requirements and the documentation and potential auditing pitfalls associated with each one. The Clauses are summarized and explained in real-world situations, enabling the learner to achieve the maximum benefit from experiencing a quality management system operate most efficiently. Members of Corporate  more...

ISO 9001 2000 The Auditing Process In ISO 9001:2000: The Auditing Process you learn about the fundamentals of the auditing process for ISO 9000: 2000. It explains the basic audit procedures and requirements as well as the importance of starting and closing the audit in the correct fashion. Members of Corporate Management, Management Representatives, Directors of Quality Assurance, and Production Managers interested in the  more...