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Hypothesis Tests for Variances Proportions ANOVA and Chi-Square in Six Sigma ...Green Belt (SSGB) The hypothesis test is one of the most important tools used in the Analyze stage of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. A hypothesis test helps to determine whether or not an observed relationship or difference truly exists between inputs and outputs identified in the earlier stages of the process. Six Sigma teams are interested in determining whether this relationship or  more...

Delegating ...most likely juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In order to accomplish everything you have on your plate, you must identify those tasks which can be handled by others familiar with your work so you can focus on the more time-consuming and demanding responsibilities on your list. Trusting your direct reports and delegating some tasks to them is key to performing effectively as a manager  more...

Managing a Diverse Team ...these societal changes are mirrored in the workplace. The most forward-looking organizations recognize the importance of managing a diverse workforce effectively. In turn, those managers who have the skills to lead a diverse team successfully are highly valued. This course describes what diversity is, including its benefits. It also covers how to prepare to manage a diverse team by  more...

Treating Your Direct Reports Fairly ...Most of us are taught from a very young age to treat everyone fairly, but what does fairness mean in the business environment? Specifically, what role does fairness play when managing people? To be a fair manager, one must be committed to the principles of justice and responsibility, and maintain accountability in the exercise of authority and power. This course focuses on what fairness means  more...

Motivating Employees Motivating Employees Imagine what your organization would be like if you and your colleagues were not motivated. Motivation is what drives people to accomplish things, whether it be small tasks or large undertakings. Without motivation, things simply would not get done. The ability to create an environment that encourages motivation takes both practice and skill as it's not a quality  more...

Taking on a Management Role Taking on a Management Role What does becoming a manager involve? What skills are needed to be a good one, and what will others expect of you? These are all natural questions for anyone who is about to become a manager, or who has recently been promoted. Moving into a first management role represents possibly one of the biggest changes in your working life. The transition from player  more...

Becoming a Manager Leading and Communicating ...skills. Effective communication is at the heart of most successful businesses. Being a manager means that you need to be at the center of everything. There will be people from whom you need information, and those who need information from you; some will be inside the organization, and others will be outside it. The way in which you communicate with each group may be different, but the  more...

A New Manager and the Company s Future ...Manager and the Company's Future Perhaps one of the most exciting and challenging changes that comes with moving into a management role is the need to take a more strategic view of the work you are doing. You need to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of those in your department, fits with the strategic vision of the company. You will also need to have a  more...

Introduction to External Auditing ...ou know that external auditors are subject to some of the most stringent legal responsibilities of any profession? This course will introduce you to the terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques to promote effective and efficient auditing practices. You will also learn some of the major legal responsibilities that external auditors face. In addition, you will learn how the auditing  more...

Health and Safety in the Workplace HRCI PHR ...ticular standards and requirements for safety and health, most notably those established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Toward that end, this course will help you prepare for the HRCI certification examinations with regard to OSHA and the OSH Act. In this course, you'll learn about such things as OSHA's purpose, coverage, standards, and inspection authority, as  more...

Recruiting Talent ...most significant challenges to the growth and survival of any business is finding and retaining qualified employees. It's not enough to offer an appealing or unique product or service to your customers. A company's people are the new competitive advantage. Those responsible for staffing organizations are not only challenged with finding adequate potential employees, but finding the right people  more...

Retaining Your Talent Pool ...mitted for the long term. It's a known fact that even the most lucrative compensation plan alone is not enough to keep your much-needed employees from moving on, so your organization must utilize successful strategies for retaining employees. This course provides you with an overview of employee retention strategies. Specifically, you'll explore the elements of a high-retention organization and  more...

Hypothesis Testing Concepts and Tests for Means in Six Sigma ...pothesis testing concepts, terminologies, and some of the most commonly used hypothesis tests one- and two-sample tests for means. The course also discusses the importance of sample size and power in hypothesis testing, as well as exploring issues relating to point estimators and confidence intervals in hypothesis testing. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt  more...

Statistical Process Control SPC in Six Sigma ...lection of variables and rational subgrouping. One of the most important tools used in SPC methodology is the control chart, and this course explores how to select the right control chart for the variables being measured, and how to interpret specific patterns they reveal. This course is aligned with the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam and is designed to assist learners as  more...

Using Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma ...st identify various customer segments especially the ones most concerned with the project. Then the team needs to identify and select the most effective methods for collecting customer feedback and requirements. From there, customer requirements are translated into measurable, actionable project goals. This course examines how an organization uses the voice of the customer to define the problem  more...

Developing Project Charters and Tracking Six Sigma Projects ...ix Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) A project charter is the most important document used to initiate and manage a Six Sigma project, and it is treated as an informal contract between an organization and the Six Sigma team. The project charter articulates the problem that the Six Sigma team is going to work on, and the project's scope, goals, and objectives in very clear, specific, and measurable  more...

Process Characteristics for Six Sigma ...rmine which process inputs to target first those with the most significant impact on important outputs. Using process efficiency formulas, they can determine the ratio of value-added time to total lead time, then enhance this ratio by reducing that troublesome drag on lead time work in process. With metrics established, Black Belts can recommend approaches involving takt time, one-piece flow,  more...

Connectors Transport Rules and Message Compliance in Exchange Server 2007 Connectors, Transport Rules, and Message Compliance in Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) The SMTP protocol is the primary protocol used to relay e-mail messages between servers on the Internet. Since most e-mail systems are connected to the Internet, it is important to understand how SMTP is configured  more...

Accessing Exchange Server 2007 Remotely ...Configuration (Exam 70-236) Email is now one of the most critical business applications that people use on a daily basis. Because of this, it necessary for many people to access their email whether they are at the office, home or traveling abroad. Traditionally, people could only access email remotely through a simplified web interface or by configuring a VPN to their corporate network.  more...

Data Protection in Exchange Server 2007 ...ation (Exam 70-236) With e-mail becoming one of the most popular choices for business communications, it is now more important than ever for e-mail to always be accessible to users. This can be accomplished using a number of techniques, including clustering, backups and load balancing. This course discusses high availability solutions using Cluster Continuous Replication, Single Copy  more...

Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007 Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Whether from a malicious user, a computer virus or any unfortunate event, there will most likely come a time when your Microsoft Exchange Server will become damaged or experience a loss of data. Through careful planning, the severity of these types  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments ...tions. Windows Vista can detect and automatically correct most operating system and related hardware problems using these tools. If Vista cannot automatically correct a problem, it provides support resources to help technical support correct it in a timely manner. This course demonstrates troubleshooting startup issues with the Vista operating system when it is dual-booted with another  more...

Launching a Successful Team ...at it takes to develop a high-performance team. Among the most important things to know: good team development begins on day one. Forming an effective and cohesive team is fundamental to the success of the team later on, and pulling the right team together from the start has benefits far beyond just completing tasks on time. In this course, you'll learn techniques for setting up successful  more...

Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic Safety Cryogenic materials are commonly used in the workplace for a variety of purposes, such as refrigeration, medical applications, and rocket propulsion. Due to their extremely cold temperatures, cryogenic materials can be hazardous if handled and stored incorrectly. Any employees handling cryogenic materials must wear personal protective equipment. If employees are exposed to  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Path Selection Calling Privileges ...QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) Path selection is one of the most important aspects of a well-designed VoIP system. High availability is desirable so that there is usually more than one path for a call to take to its final destination. Multiple paths provide several benefits, including redundancy in case of a link failure or insufficient resources on that link and a reduction in toll costs of a  more...

Working with Difficult People Identifying Difficult People ... know the right techniques, though, dealing with even the most difficult person is possible. In order to deal with difficult people, first you need to know what kind of difficult person you're dealing with so you can use the right technique for the right 'difficult' type. This course will provide you with methods to help you recognize the characteristics of some of the most common types of  more...

Working with Difficult People How to Work with Aggressive People ...ggressive People Aggressive people are arguably the most difficult type of people to work with. Hostile-aggressives are openly pushy and can easily intimidate people; passive-aggressives work behind the scenes with hidden agendas. No matter which type of aggressive behavior you have to deal with, aggressive co-workers can easily ruin your day or ruin a project with their behavior. In  more...

Business Grammar Sentence Construction Business Grammar: Sentence Construction People write sentences everyday in business. However, sometimes those sentences are not as well constructed as they could be. A misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it doesn't help your reputation or that of your company. Nor does a run-on sentence, which can blur the meaning of your message and cause the reader to be confused  more...

Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes specific minimum requirements in relation to employees' wages, hours of work, overtime entitlements, and payroll records. The act was passed to set and enforce federal requirements on minimum wages and overtime. The FLSA became federal law in 1938 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal its primary aim was to  more...

Interviewing Hiring Practices Interviewing & Hiring Practices This course will present strategies for exercising sound judgment in the hiring and interviewing process. It will help managers and supervisors with hiring authority to recognize and avoid discrimination in the recruitment process. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor & Employment Law Group of the law firm of Baker,  more...

Independent Contractors Temporary Employees Independent Contractors & Temporary Employees Many companies are hiring contract or temporary employees to meet their changing staffing needs. Before hiring an independent contractor or temporary employee--also referred to as a contingency worker--companies should be aware of the costs involved along with the relevant legal and taxation issues. It is important that both parties have a clear  more...

Documenting Discipline Documenting Discipline Disciplinary action in the workplace is a delicate matter. A serious conflict between manager and worker can give rise to a lengthy grievance procedure, or, at worst, legal action. Detailed disciplinary documents are the best defense when a manager's actions are called into question. Without these documents there may be no record of a worker's repeated infractions or  more...

Code of Conduct Awareness Code of Conduct Awareness A code of conduct is a key part of the ethical framework in any organization. It should outline an organization's key ethical principles and provide detailed guidelines on the expected standards of behavior for employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching  more...

Workplace Ethics Workplace Ethics The corporate scandals in recent years have highlighted the need for the development of corporate and legal standards for ethical conduct in business. The perceived lack of integrity in the business world, and the lack of concern for the consumer at that time, heightened demands for businesses to develop a stronger focus on ethics in business. This course considers the  more...

Workplace Diversity Awareness Workplace Diversity Awareness In today's workplace, organizations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organization's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organization while at the same time facilitating staff retention and  more...

Stakeholders and the Communications Management Plan ... with their work. Communications management is one of the most essential functions of a project manager. Project managers must understand the critical role that stakeholders play in a project and how successful communications help promote project success. Project managers need to plan out a strategy to ensure that needed information is gathered and produced efficiently. In this course learners  more...

Processes for Managing Project Communications ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. It will also assist in preparing the learner for the PMP Certification Exam. This course is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition, published by the Project  more...

Estimating and Budgeting Project Costs ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information, so learners can effectively put principles to work in their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved.  more...

Controlling Costs ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Planning Project Human Resources ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth Edition, published by  more...

Managing Project Human Resources ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. It will also assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material  more...

Integrated Initiation and Planning ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved.  more...

Integrated Project Execution Monitoring and Control ...nagement (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned Most projects experience problems and unforeseen events that pose a threat to successful completion. Thankfully there are many proven project management processes designed to direct, monitor, and control project work. For example, project baselines for schedule, cost, scope, and quality give the project manager firm foundation by which  more...

Managing Projects within Organizations ... become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organizational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. However, projects cannot be  more...

Project Management Overview ...small and straight forward. Others are large and complex. Most are somewhere in the middle. Even though every project is unique, they all have certain attributes in common. Every project has a similar life cycle, starting with an idea, progressing through development, and culminating in the delivery of a finished product or service. A product has a life cycle of its own which is tied into yet  more...

Project Management Process Groups ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing learners for the PMBOK certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved.  more...

Project Quality Planning ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Quality Assurance and Quality Control PMI Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMBOK Guide - 4th Edition-Aligned There is no question that project quality is essential in ensuring project success; a quality management plan identifies quality requirements and provides all project stakeholders with documented guidelines for delivering a  more...

Risk Management Planning ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Performing Risk Analysis ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK certification exam. It is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fourth Edition, published by the Project  more...

Project Requirements and Defining Scope ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Defining and Sequencing Project Activities ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work in their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Estimating Activity Resources and Durations ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work in their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide - Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 SIP MGCP Signalling Protocols ....0) Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is one of the most important voice signaling protocols within service provider VoIP networks and is supported by most IP telephony system vendors. As such, it is an ideal protocol for interconnecting different VoIP systems and networks. An understanding of the features and functions of SIP components, and the relationships that the components  more...

Core PMI Values and Ethical Standards ... in order to make the ethical decision that will have the most far-reaching benefits. In this course, learners will explore the values underlying ethical decisions and behaviors as outlined in the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. For each value, learners will be introduced to the integrity aspired to, as well as the mandatory conduct demanded of project managers to effectively  more...

Antitrust - Overview Antitrust - Overview Antitrust laws prohibit business practices that undermine competitiveness or are considered to be unfair. The term 'antitrust' derives from US legislation that was originally formulated to combat business trusts now commonly known as cartels. There are three major federal antitrust laws: the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.  more...

Work with Files Programs and Printing in Windows Vista ...ista Microsoft Windows Vista introduces some of the most significant changes to Windows Explorer, and file management in general, since the release of Windows 95. Windows Explorer has a new layout, featuring a Details pane that allows you to view extended properties and metadata of files. The Details pane also include a thumbnail of files that are a visual representation of the actual  more...

Getting Started with Windows Vista Getting Started with Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista is Microsoft's much anticipated, latest release in the desktop operating system market. Vista includes many new features, most notably an updated graphical user interface, and numerous user-friendly features such as Windows Gadgets. This course discusses the hardware requirements necessary to implement Windows Vista, as well as  more...

Workplace Violence Workplace Violence This course on workplace violence seeks to help employees understand the motivations that trigger violence in the workplace and to prevent workplace violence from occurring. Violence can happen in any type of workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the US, 10 of the 5,702 work-related deaths in 2005 were attributable to homicide, and 4 to other types of  more...

Anti-Money Laundering Anti-Money Laundering This course provides basic information on US money laundering laws and international anti-money laundering efforts. It also discusses actions that those working in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions can take to better identify and manage risks associated with money laundering. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by  more...

Decision Making The Fundamentals ...then the opportunity to choose.' It's been estimated that most human beings make thousands of decisions in the course of an average day, many of which are unconscious decisions. It is important for your personal and professional success that you become an effective decision maker. This involves following an established decision-making process and adapting your decision-making style to suit  more...

Decision Making Tools and Techniques ... available to you. These tools multiply the power of your most important assets in good decision making: your intelligence and common sense. This course introduces a variety of tools and techniques to use at the three most important steps of the decision-making process: generating, evaluating, and choosing between alternative courses of action. Nominal group technique (NGT) is used to  more...

Understanding the Risks of Using Internet Media Electronic Communications ...ternet and electronic communications is a way of life for most people, as technology makes it easier to communicate with coworkers, clients, family, and friends. The near constant availability of e-mail, social and professional networking web sites, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, and other tools has blurred the line between work and home to the point where our online  more...

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Foreign Corrupt Practices Act US firms seeking to do business in foreign markets must be familiar with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The Act prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business. This course provides an overview of the FCPA. It illustrates how the Act can impact your business and gives advice on the steps you can take to  more...

Intellectual Property Overview Intellectual Property Overview Employees are often confronted with the responsibility of protecting a company's intellectual property rights, while still communicating the company's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. How do employees perform this function effectively? This course explains the basic types of intellectual property, the legal protections in place, and the  more...

Trade Secrets ...al action if their trade secrets are violated. The single most effective step owners can take to protect trade secrets is to get employees, contractors, and other relevant individuals to sign properly drafted, binding nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). These agreements provide strong protection in most, though not all, circumstances. This two-hour course enables participants to understand the  more...

Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This course explains the concepts, requirements, and practical application of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The Act requires all private, state, or local government employers with 15 or more employees to ensure  more...

Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace This course is designed to raise employee awareness about conflicts of interest in the workplace what constitutes a conflict of interest, how a conflict of interest can be avoided, and the appropriate action to take to ensure that a conflict of interest does not negatively impact the employer or the employee. An employee has a conflict of interest with  more...

Working for Your Inner Boss Personal Accountability ...orking for Your Inner Boss: Personal Accountability Most employees in business organizations must answer to someone else. From the top of the organization chart to the bottom, nearly every manager and employee must look to a supervisor, a director, or even a customer to establish priorities, assign tasks, set deadlines, and evaluate results. Whoever gives this direction is called the  more...

Goals and Setting Goals ...Most achievements, great or small, begin with an important first step: setting a goal. A clearly defined, attainable goal embodies a vision of what is possible. It's a guide star for those who navigate a course through obstacles to a desired accomplishment. However, the process of setting appropriate goals is often oversimplified or overlooked entirely. A well-constructed goal is challenging,  more...

Rightful Employment Termination ...most difficult things you will do as a manager is to terminate an employee. The employee who is being terminated regardless of the reason for the termination may feel angry, frustrated, or betrayed. He or she may be looking for someone or something else to blame, and if the termination is not handled properly, your company could find itself defending against allegations of wrongful termination.  more...

Equal Employment Opportunity Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Equal Employment Opportunity & Discriminatory Practices in Hiring Think about the last time you conducted an employment interview. Did you pay attention to the types of questions you asked the applicants? If not, you may have requested information prohibited under antidiscrimination laws. It is essential to know the types of questions that can, and cannot, be asked in order to avoid charges  more...

Privacy Information Security ...deral law protecting the privacy of customer information; most protections are aimed at particular types of information (such as medical or student records, for example) or particular types of businesses (such as medical providers, banks, and financial services businesses, for example). Customers and consumers expect their information to be protected and businesses that recognize the need to  more...

Procurement Integrity Procurement Integrity Integrity in the procurement and acquisition process is essential to ensuring fairness in the selection and awarding of contracts through a competitive bid process. Prior abuses of these processes led to the passage of the Procurement Integrity Act. The purpose of the act is to protect the federal agency procurement process from federal employees or contractors who  more...

Effective Interfunctional Relationships ...s require a cooperative effort to produce. But by nature, most companies are structured territorially. Every department head and manager has his or her own troops on call and a personal domain to defend. Protecting your turf may be instinctual, but it's also counterproductive. By not cooperating openly with other sections or departments, you not only interfere with their ability to accomplish  more...

Effective Intercultural Relationships ... all have a different cultural background from yours. The most obvious cultural differences you encounter are language and dress. But there are a multitude of subtler ways in which people from different cultures vary in their behavior. If you don't understand the ways in which they might differ, you're risking your business communication and relationships being misunderstood. When operating  more...

FMLA Leave and More FMLA Leave and More A sick child at home. An accident or injury. A death in the family. Notification to serve on the jury for an upcoming trial. Each of these events is part of life and can temporarily prevent an employee from being able to perform his or her job. Supervisors and managers often find themselves in the position of approving or denying requests for employee leave as they handle  more...

Effective Relationships with Customers Effective Relationships with Customers It's time to disregard that old deferential model of short-term customer relations you're using. Why not replace it with a selection of long-term relational skills that work for you in the marketplace? Take control by picking the best customers and developing equal, trusting partnerships with them. When you limit your investment in your customer  more...

Effective Relationships with Business Partners ...mplimentary company. In many instances, partnering is the most advantageous choice. Creating an alliance confers the same kind of benefits as an acquisition--but with fewer risks and better definition. The key to creating a successful partnership lies in the ways in which you define the relationship with your partner. The more explicit the definitions, the more productive the alliance. Recent  more...

Promoting a Substance-free Workplace ...y 75 of all adult illicit drug users are employed, as are most binge and heavy alcohol users. Substance abusers are more likely to be late or absent from work, change jobs frequently, be less productive, and be involved in workplace accidents. They also tend to have other personal problems outside of work as a result of the substance abuse, which further impairs their ability to concentrate on  more...

Code of Conduct Company Template ...ly as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not intended to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. All sample policies within the course are provided as placeholders only. SkillSoft intends that this course will be customized to include your organization's Code of Conduct and other related  more...

Business Grammar Punctuation Business Grammar: Punctuation Do you know when to use commas in a sentence? Do you know when it's better to use a semicolon rather than a colon? And what's the difference between parentheses and brackets, or between the hyphen and the dash? Knowing the answers to these questions will ensure that you're using punctuation correctly in your business messages. And by doing so, you'll convey a  more...

Integrity in the Workplace ...rkplace are not just for large, high-profile companies. Almost every employer is subject to state or federal laws and regulations, and if the employer does not promote an ethical culture, individual employees with integrity may choose to blow the whistle on their employer's wrongdoing. Whistleblowing isn't just for accountants or lawyers who uncover widespread evidence of fraud. It's also for  more...

Preventing Fraud Abuse Preventing Fraud & Abuse Private investors and business entities lose millions of dollars every year to fraudulent schemes, such as embezzlement, false insurance claims, investment scams, and double billing. Through stepped-up government regulations and tough anti-fraud laws, the business world has come a long way in cracking down on fraud. However, there is still great need for employees at  more...

Sarbanes-Oxley What You Need to Know ...minal enforcement mechanisms. Sarbanes Oxley provides the most forceful protections to date for corporate whistleblowers: it prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers, reinforces the act of whistleblowing, and requires public companies to adopt a code of business ethics and protocols for receiving and reviewing reports of fraudulent activities. While most employees' job duties do not include  more...

Business Writing Know Your Readers and Your Purpose ...eaders have of your subject, and what issues concern them most? These are just some of the questions to consider before you start writing your message. Closely tied with knowing your readers is knowing your purpose for writing. Do you need to inform customers about a new policy, or do you need to persuade employees to adopt a new business practice? Knowing your purpose will focus your message,  more...

Business Writing How to Write Clearly and Concisely Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely People who have no problem communicating clearly when they speak sometimes struggle to make themselves understood when they write. That's because the ability to write clearly and concisely is a skill that requires effort to master. Acquiring this skill gives you the tools to create effective business documents for readers who lack the time  more...

Business Writing Editing and Proofreading ...and Proofreading When it comes to business writing, most individuals don't really appreciate the importance of editing and proofreading a document before sending it. But have you ever distributed a document or message only to find later that you forgot to include a key point or correct an embarrassing spelling error? Reviewing is a crucial stage in the writing process. It entails editing  more...

I-9 Compliance Verifying Employment Eligibility of US Non-US Citizens I-9 Compliance: Verifying Employment Eligibility of US & Non-US Citizens Many people come to the United States in search of employment opportunities. While many of these people enter the country legally and have authorization to work here, there are many others who reside in the US illegally. Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires employers to hire only  more...

Planning Business Analysis Communication Monitoring ...Analysis Professional® (BABOK® 2.0 Aligned) Most business analyst professionals recognize the importance of identifying and performing business analysis activities in order to successfully deliver requirements and meet project goals. But what about planning and managing how these business analysis activities are actually performed? A proposed structure and schedule for  more...

Business Analysis Introduction to Requirements Analysis ...ately to ensure they are prioritized and organized in the most appropriate way to ensure the success of a project or initiative. And mapping out what a process or system will look like with requirements in place provides a detailed view for the team to work towards. This course provides an introduction to requirements analysis as prescribed in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge  more...

Customer Service Confrontation and Conflict ...ou handle angry and confrontational customers? One of the most challenging, and potentially uncomfortable responsibilities of a customer service person is dealing with angry customers. By following a few simple techniques such as letting the customer vent, and expressing empathy towards the customer's situation, you can usually defuse tense situations without incident. This course explores  more...

Conflict Stress and Time Management ...anagement Each customer wants her problem to be the most important problem to the Customer Service Representative (CSR). For the CSR, adapting to each customer's communication style, understanding each customer's emotional response, and solving each customer's problem can be an enormously stressful and time-consuming process. This course is intended to show the proper methods needed to  more...

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Storm Water Pollution Prevention This one-hour course describes the nature and occurrence of storm water pollution, its environmental effects, and ways to address this important water quality problem. Rainwater that enters a surface water body, by flowing either overland or through a storm sewer system, is called storm water or storm water runoff. Storm water runoff is one of the leading  more...

Introduction to Incident Management ...oof; at some point in time an unplanned interruption will most likely occur ranging from a minor incident to the disastrous crashing of a critical system. The key to surviving any type of incident lies in an organization's ability to deal with incidents, no matter how big or small, as quickly and efficiently as possible so that services resume and service levels are brought back within  more...

Introduction to Request Fulfillment ...r contacting the IT Department in your organization, it's most likely to resolve a problem. Typically you contact them when something isn't working right whether it be a connection error, system crash, or other incident that impedes your ability to do your work. But more often than not Service Desks also field requests for numerous situations that don't typically fall into the 'out of order'  more...

Identifying Your Customers Expectations ...ts, then knowing how to conduct focus groups, and use the most effective questioning techniques will be invaluable to you. In its final lesson, this course will also give you the opportunity to practice interpreting customer responses, and extracting from them the attributes of your service that impact most on customer satisfaction.Customer feedback is essential--there is no substitute for  more...

Using Surveys to Measure Customer Satisfaction ...d the attributes of your service that customers value the most, by gathering their qualitative feedback, you need to gauge how they rate your company's ability to deliver them. This course concentrates on the techniques required to do this accurately and appropriately with the resources available to you.The first lesson explains why it's imperative that you have firm objectives for the survey  more...

Bridge the Expectations Gap ...ks in the areas that precipitate customer dissatisfaction most often.In the second lesson, you'll learn how to conduct a more in-depth service audit, examining each customer-company interaction in the cycle of service, and gaining awareness of what the result of each is likely to be. Are your systems designed for your convenience, or the customers? Do they make it easier or more difficult for  more...

Leading a Customer-focused Team ... for performance improvement, using the method that's the most appropriate for the situation.No prescribed service system, no matter how finely tuned, can legislate for every eventuality, and there will be occasions when customer satisfaction is dependent on an individual's ability to step outside the norm and use his or her own initiative. That's why the last lesson in the course covers how to  more...

Sprains and Strains ...osting employers billions of dollars in hidden costs. The most common of these injuries are sprains and strains. Most workplace injuries are caused by manual tasks, such as lifting or carrying loads, working in fixed positions, repetitive tasks, or using heavy, vibrating tools. Manual tasks, if not performed properly, are a leading cause of serious worker injuries such as sprains and strains,  more...

Signs and Tags Signs and Tags This half-hour course will present basic information about the different accident prevention signs and tags with regard to displaying levels of danger and precautions required. The failure of people, equipment, supplies, or surroundings to behave or react as expected causes most accidents. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable  more...

Getting Ready to Coach Getting Ready to Coach Coaching offers organizations a win-win method for developing their employees. It not only helps individuals reach their potential but also helps the organization improve its productivity and competitiveness. In a rapidly changing business world, coaching can also help employees adjust and adapt their skill sets. Coaching is about encouraging, confronting, challenging,  more...

Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups ...litating Meetings and Work Groups This situation is most likely familiar. You dread holding a meeting so much that you have butterflies in your stomach. People showing up whenever they get there. Trying to get everyone to agree or make a decision takes hours of discussion. No one is willing to take responsibility for action items. In this course, you will learn to avoid these and other  more...

Facilitating Difficult Situations ...this course you will learn to recognize and deal with the most difficult aspects of facilitating groups. You will explore typical trouble spots, like dealing with side conversations. Discover ways to maintain and channel enthusiasm with high-participation groups and turn around low-participation situations. Learn techniques to help you handle sabotage and passive/aggressive behavior. Capitalize  more...

Facilitative Tools and Formats Offering Options ...boundaries for each of the facilitators and determine the most effective way to communicate with your client during this process. Another alternative you will explore is breakout groups. Breakout groups that are planned well and facilitated properly can be an effective, fast means of handling a large project or quickly gathering the information needed to make a decision. You will learn to use  more...

Managing Technical Professionals ...rofessionals presents some unique challenges for even the most talented manager. Whether you have a technical background or not, you'll need to apply organizational, motivational, and leadership skills to address those challenges successfully. You'll also need to build a foundation of mutual respect and trust. In this course, you'll learn about the challenges of managing technical  more...

Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets This course is designed to provide both workers and supervisors with a better understanding of how to interpret a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), as well as address specific requirements associated with MSDS's in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to:  more...

Achieving Success the Help of a Mentor ...oring program. Whatever the case, you'll want to make the most of having a mentor in your corner. In "Achieving Success: the Help of a Mentor," you'll learn how a mentor can help you guide your own career. You'll explore how to build a relationship with your mentor, from setting initial expectations to using effective communication skills. You'll discover what mentors expect of you and  more...

Building Positive Support for Change ...improvement in processes, systems, functions, or services most likely translates into direct improvements for the employee too. But employees cannot support change and recognize its benefits without first understanding how it impacts their tasks, processes, or roles. Employees and people in general empowered with knowledge, understanding, and a clear vision of the future state will not only  more...

Enhancing Your Creativity ...bility to connect diverse ideas, and open-mindedness. And most important, perhaps, is believing that you are creative. Many people get stuck because they think 'I'm not a creative person.' But everyone has creative potential. Understanding the characteristics you possess that boost your creativity and those that inhibit it can help you enhance your creative output in the workplace. This course  more...

Leveraging the Performance Appraisal ...l The performance appraisal process just may be the most valuable tool you have to advance your career. Unfortunately, employees often don't recognize the opportunities they have to benefit from their performance appraisals. Instead, they regard the whole process as something to dread and avoid. They frequently misunderstand the feedback they're given and refuse to see the appraisal as a  more...

Identifying Project Risk ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist in preparing the learner for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights  more...

Developing and Controlling the Project Schedule ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information. It will enable learners to effectively put principles to work in their own organizations, and assist in preparing them for the PMBOK Guide certification exam. This course is aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, published by PMI , Inc., 2008. Copyright and all rights reserved.  more...

Preparing for Outbound Sales Calls ...most successful outbound sales calls begin long before the salesperson places the call. Successful inside selling is all about planning and being prepared. Being prepared means knowing what to expect from your customer and planning your responses. In this course, you will learn about the common perceptions customers have of salespeople. You will also learn the three premises of the inside sales  more...

Completing Outbound Sales Calls ...ps involved in a sales presentation, how to determine the most effective sales strategy for your sales call, and how to determine the customer's valuation of your product or service. In this course, you will learn the seven characteristics of effective sales presentations, the steps for effectively conducting a sales presentation, and strategies for presenting to different buying roles. This  more...

Sales Communications Foundations Sales Communications Foundations William Safire, a columnist for the New York Times, said, "To communicate, put your thoughts in order; give them a purpose; use them to persuade, to instruct, to discover, to seduce." This is true especially for the sales professional. As a sales professional, you are a professional persuader. You must possess the communications skills to effectively instruct  more...

Telesales Communications ...damentals of communicating over the phone and how to sell most effectively over the phone. In this course, you will learn how to use the telephone to achieve personal sales success. You will be given techniques that will guide your actions. You will be given strategies that will help you compensate for the telephone's lack of nonverbal cues. Since part of telephone communication requires  more...

Sales Math 101 Developing a Sales Plan for Success ...s? Unfortunately that is impossible, but you can make the most of the hours in your day with the help of this course. Sales Math 101: Developing a Sales Plan for Success is a course that will help you--Sales Professional, Inc.--make the most of each hour of your day. You will learn how to recognize the value of your time, and how to manage it, so as to maximize your return on the time you  more...

Introduction to Program Management ...rse provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date program management information, so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. This course will assist the learner in initial preparation for the PMI Program Management certification exam. This course is aligned with The Standard for Program Management Second Edition, published by the  more...

Professional Selling in the Knowledge Economy ...ciated with the control of land. Those who controlled the most fertile or strategically defensible lands dominated the economy. As we enter the 21st century, we have reached a point where the abundant access to information has leveled the playing field of business, making knowledge the commodity of power in the Knowledge Economy. "Professional Sales in the Knowledge Economy" will reacquaint you  more...

Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management ...narios. With a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date program management information, learners can effectively put principles to work at their own organizations. The course will assist the learner in initial preparation for the PMI Program Management certification exam. It is aligned with The Standard for Program Management Second Edition, published by the Project Management  more...

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Selling high-value contracts is fiercely competitive, with buyers setting stringent criteria by which to judge prospective key suppliers. Success at this level requires knowledge of these criteria and an awareness of what will be required to ensure that your proposition is viewed most favorably. Using "stripped down" project management techniques, this course outlines the  more...

Presenting Your Proposition ...most confident sales people can feel their self-assurance dissolve when required to make a formal sales presentation. This course is about giving you the confidence, not only to present, but also to get commitment from your customer. Demonstrating a structure that can be adapted to most situations, this course will equip you with the skills needed to deal with the most intimidating  more...

The Role of Ethics in Project Management ...ss environment. How do project managers do it, given that most ethical dilemmas are not black and white and usually require diligent deliberation? Keeping with their vision of establishing project management as a professional industry, the project management community and the Project Management Institute (PMI ) have established standards of ethics to help members to navigate the sometimes murky  more...

Delivering High-impact Sales Presentations ...most important meeting you'll have with your client is when you show the decision makers that you have the right business fit for their needs. You've done a lot of hard work, so when the curtain goes up on your sales presentation, you want an award-winning performance. In this course, you'll learn about the third major component of the strategic account sales (SAS) approach--presentation.  more...

Delivering High-impact Territorial Account Sales TAS Presentations ...nt sales approach--presentation. Your presentation is the most important meeting you'll have with your client. This is when you show the decision makers that you have the right product and business fit for their needs. You've done a lot of hard work, so when you make your sales presentation, you want it to practically close the sale for you. First, you'll learn how to plan and develop a  more...

Photoshop CS3 Basics ... CS3 Basics Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS3 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic and web designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS3 interface, including Photoshop s integration with Adobe Bridge, and manipulation tools used to crop and resize images. It also explains color models and demonstrates color adjustment  more...

Supervisor Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness Multi-State Edition Supervisor & Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness (Multi-State Edition) Sexual harassment can have a very negative impact on an organization's work environment. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility to both their employees and their company to know their role in preventing and responding to sexual harassment. This role includes knowing the laws, guidelines, policies, and resources  more...

Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Employee Sexual Harassment Awareness Overview/Description Sexual harassment can have a disastrous impact on victims, offenders, and the company in which the offense occurs. Training employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. This course helps participants identify two types of sexual  more...

Introduction to the Service Desk ...ng in common you'll reach a Service Desk. This is because most IT service providers recognize the value and necessity of a Service Desk for their internal and external customers. Service Desks are an integral point of contact in organizations for addressing IT service-related issues, concerns and questions, and it's essential they are set up properly in order to achieve customer satisfaction  more...

Moving Into a Management Role Simulation Moving Into a Management Role: Simulation You work for The Electric Car Company. Recently your boss, Sonya Black, promoted you to Marketing Manager. Your main focus is now on managing the activities of others. You\'ll initially find that some of your coworkers\' expectations of you have changed. Some of your former colleagues will have trouble accepting your promotion, and you will need to  more...

Creating a High-Retention Organizational Culture Simulation ...ntion Organizational Culture: Simulation One of the most significant challenges to the growth and survival of any business is finding and retaining qualified employees. To be successful, businesses should consider recruitment and retention not as two separate efforts, but instead as a combined strategy for creating a high-retention organization. This simulation provides the opportunity to  more...

Training and Development ... Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence 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  more...

Six Sigma Leadership and Change Management ... The enterprise leaders in an organization play the most critical role in Six Sigma success. These leaders affect the deployment of Six Sigma in terms of providing resources, removing roadblocks, managing change, and communicating Six Sigma vision to all organizational members. Though Black Belts are not necessarily a part of the enterprise leadership, knowledge about leadership roles and  more...

Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams Basics of Six Sigma Projects and Teams ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) "Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out," says famous motivator and author, Stephen R. Covey. Six Sigma needs both effective leadership and management to deliver its promised results to an organization. It requires all Six Sigma leaders Master Black Belts,  more...

Basic Acct Principles and Framework ...nguages of business, and their functions form the core of most organizations. The accounting function sets up the bookkeeping system, monitors it, prepares and presents the financial statements to management, and interprets them as needed. Bookkeeping is a part of the accounting function and involves the mechanical aspect of recording, classifying, and summarizing transactions in account books  more...

Giving Constructive Criticism ...is constructive rather than destructive can be one of the most important and difficult skills to learn. Given thoughtlessly, without proper preparation and consideration, it's likely to be ignored by the recipient, or worse yet, give offense. On the other hand, when given properly, constructive criticism given by a manager to an employee, or from a team leader to a team member, is a powerful  more...

Illustrator CS4 Getting Started ...d Adobe Adobe Illustrator CS4 has become one of the most recognized names in the world of vector graphic design. This application allows you to intuitively illustrate everything from small business logos to commercial-scale art projects. This course introduces you to Illustrator's basic features including the improved interface, general concepts behind vector illustration such as strokes  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional ...al Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS4 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Adobe  more...

Using Flash CS4 Libraries Text Components ... balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe Flash CS4 Professional can be used to create static text content such as page titles or form labels, as well as text that is loaded into a Flash movie dynamically. This course provides an introduction to creating text in Flash CS4 Professional. It outlines the considerations for using fonts and  more...

The Time Value of Money Investment Decisions for Non-financial Professionals ...ncial decisions to allocate your organization's resources most effectively and ensure the best return possible on them. This course attempts to familiarize you with the concept of Time Value of Money and presents some effective methods to evaluate the desirability of decisions involving capital expenditures and investment. This course covers two of these methods Payback Period and Net Present  more...

Creating Sustaining a Customer-Focused Organization ...ve. As a manager, you also need to know how to select the most appropriate implementation strategy that aligns with your organization's capabilities and its objectives. This will help you to create stronger, more valuable, and lasting relationships and experiences for your customers. This course provides direction on how to approach, implement, and sustain effective customer-focused service  more...

Selecting Suppliers Administering Contracts ...ting Suppliers & Administering Contracts One of the most important steps in the purchasing process is to select the supplier that best meets your organization's purchase needs. To help with this part of the process, organizations develop supplier evaluation criteria and use tools designed to conduct a comprehensive and objective evaluation of suppliers. Once the supplier is chosen, the  more...

CISSP Domain Telecommunications Network Security ...rces through unauthorized means is the number one goal of most attackers. The security professional must understand the proper countermeasures in order to stop attacks on e-mail systems, over the network, and on the PBX. This course discusses the transport mechanisms, structures, and security measures used to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity, and authentication over both public  more...

Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy Tact ...ct Delivering a difficult message can be one of the most challenging things you do in a professional environment. It can bring anxiety, as you are faced with addressing an uncomfortable issue, and stress at the thought of the conversation's potential to result in a situation of high emotions. This course explores the skills needed to help you effectively plan and deliver your difficult  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Managing Database Memory Performance Oracle Database 11g R2: Managing Database Memory & Performance Oracle Because there is a finite amount of memory available on a database server and on an Oracle Database 11g instance, you must pay attention to how memory is allocated. Also, database planning must include a balance between performance, cost, and reliability. You must consider the investment in the system architecture, which  more...

Marketing Essentials Place ...tude of factors must be considered. How do you select the most effective distribution channels? Should you be targeting your distributors to help promote and sell your products, or should you appeal directly to consumers? How do you build strong relationships with distributors? Place, which focuses on the distribution of products and services, is an important component of any marketing  more...

The Active Directory Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 ...figuration (Exam 70-640) Windows Server 2008 is the most recent server operating system released from Microsoft. With new roles specific to Active Directory, along with notable improvements in security, networking, and performance, Windows Server 2008 is designed to increase reliability and flexibility to any server infrastructure. Read-only domain controllers are introduced and described  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Zero-Touch Installation ...deployment tools to deploy Windows operating systems. The most recent addition is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, which can be used in conjunction with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to perform Zero-Touch Installations. Zero-Touch Installations enable deployment administrators to deploy Windows 7 over a network with little interaction once the task sequences are created that  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Overview ...most valuable assets an enterprise can possess is data - information acquired and stored in the process of carrying out everyday business activities. This includes data regarding customers and potential customers, employee-related information, data gathered concerning competitors, and information pertaining to products. In order to take full advantage of its information assets, an enterprise  more...

Reducing Waste Streamlining Value Flow Using Lean ...lue Flow Using Lean Eliminating waste is one of the most effective ways to increase the profitability of any organization. Processes either add value or waste to the production of a product or service. The seven wastes originated in Japan, where waste is known as muda. Seven types of waste were originally identified by Toyota's Chief Engineer Taiichi Ohno. Identifying and eliminating  more...

Information Security Program Management Introduction Framework ...nt that is put in place is effective, cost-efficient, and most importantly, that it meets the business needs of the organization. This course examines what information security management is, how it is used, and the common challenges that an information security manager faces while trying to establish the program. This course also examines the roles and responsibilities of the individuals in  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Threat Migration ...re integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Even the most secure data systems are threatened on a daily basis, providing the challenge to administrators as well as users to maintain security. A decision must be made as to whether or not the cost of adding additional security outweighs possible losses that may be incurred with current configurations. Companies are constantly deciding how  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 IT Environment ... the documentation, policies, and procedures that are the most necessary to server architecture. It provides a description of what each one is and how to go about creating the various elements. Along with good documentation, a well planned design of server space is key to a well managed network. The proper physical environment for optimal operation along with the physical security measures that  more...

First Time Manager Meeting Expectations ...First Time Manager: Meeting Expectations One of the most exciting and challenging changes that comes with moving into a management role, is the need to take a more strategic view of the work you are doing. As a first-time manager, you have to develop a greater awareness of how your own work, and the work of those in your department, fits in with the organizational vision. You need to know  more...

First Time Manager Understanding a Manager s Role ...Most new managers don't realize how much their new role differs from that of an individual contributor. Often, they have misconceptions about what managing entails, and they may be surprised to learn that the skills and methods required for success as an individual contributor and those needed for success as a manager are very different. This course describes some of the myths about management  more...

Anger Management Essentials Managing Controlling Anger ...& Controlling Anger Anger is a subject that affects most everyone. Some individuals need help in controlling their anger, whereas others need help to positively express feelings of anger that are buried. It's important to find healthy ways of owning and expressing your anger. Otherwise, it may find some expression that is inappropriate, unhealthy, or counterproductive. The key to managing  more...

Configure File Print Services in Windows Server 2008 ...work Infrastructure Configuration (Exam 70-642) The most basic goal of a network infrastructure is to provide the ability to make file and printer services available to network users, and Windows Server 2008 continues to improve the provisioning and management of these types of resources. In this course we discuss file share features including Public Folder Sharing, Client Side Caching of  more...

The Balance Sheet ...The Balance Sheet The Balance Sheet is arguably the most important of all financial statements. It is a financial snapshot of a company's health at a specific point in time as measured in terms of assets, liabilities, and owners' or shareholders' equity. It allows you to see what a company owns as well as what it owes to other parties. People who might be interested in the Balance Sheet  more...

SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence ...s: Web Intelligence SAP Data may be an enterprise's most valuable proprietary asset. Each enterprise possesses unique data that, when used strategically, provides a competitive advantage. Data can reveal significant information about customer behavior and preferences, and provide insight into business processes that may ultimately influence what a company sells, how products are made, and  more...

HIPAA Privacy Essentials HIPAA Privacy Essentials This course presents an overview of HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), outlining the main components and identifying who is covered by the Act. It examines the privacy provisions under HIPAA as they relate to protected health information (PHI). This course helps employees and business associates of covered entities recognize the key  more...

SAP Administration ...and security in an SAP system. This course introduces the most common tasks for System Administrators in SAP, including work process configuration, error investigation, and system monitoring, as well as user management, role assignment, and other tasks necessary to ensure the security of information within in the system. This course focuses on the use of SAP R/3, and offers additional  more...

Social Engineering Sniffing ...cern in big business, as social engineering is one of the most used methods to gain information and thus allow corporate networks to be hacked. Sniffing of corporate networks is also a method that hackers use to gain access to corporate resources. This course examines different types of social engineering and identity theft, along with sniffing techniques such as flooding and spoofing, the  more...

System hacking Malicious Content ...and planting and or sending malicious content are the two most performed actions by hackers. As an ethical hacker, it will be your responsibility to test systems against hacking and to be prepared for the different types of malicious content that hackers will try to get into your network environment. This course examines password cracking methodologies and tools, privilege escalation,  more...

Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 ...mprove overall enrollment capabilities. Aligning with the most current 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring exam objectives, this course is one in a series that prepares the learners for the latest Windows Server certification exam release. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration certification, and  more...

Configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008 ...0-640) The Domain Naming System (DNS) is one of the most enhanced features in Windows Server 2008. With full support for the new, longer addresses of the IP version 6 protocol specification, along with continued support for the native IP version 4 specification, DNS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. New DNS support for Read-Only Domain Controllers provides  more...

Active Directory Objects in Windows Server 2008 ...s several new and improved Active Directory features. The most notable change is the renaming of Active Directory Services to Active Directory Domain Services. Further administration and security enhancements make Windows Server 2008 the most complete out of the box version to date. This course explores new account policy and fine-grain password policy features, along with improvements to  more...

Client Access in Exchange Server 2010 ...iguration (Exam 70-662) As e-mail is now one of the most common forms of business communication, it is necessary for many people to access their e-mail whether they are at the office, home or traveling abroad. Traditionally, people could only access e-mail remotely through a simplified web interface or by configuring a VPN to their corporate network. Discussed in this course are  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Transport Rules Message Compliance Security ...0, Configuration (Exam 70-662) As e-mail is now the most popular form of business communications, messages that contain sensitive information need to be protected. Information Rights Management (IRM) can provide protection for messages both online and offline. Messages can be protected manually by users of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Web App. And automatic protection of messages can be  more...

Exchange Server 2010 Message Transport ...ay e-mail messages between servers on the Internet. Since most e-mail systems are connected to the Internet, it is important to understand how SMTP is configured in Exchange Server 2010. This course discusses the implementation of send and receive SMTP connectors on Hub Transport servers and Edge Transport servers. Also covered in this course are Transport Server management tasks such as  more...

Conglict Stress Time Management ...n Library Each customer wants her problem to be the most important problem to the Customer Service Representative (CSR). For the CSR, adapting to each customer's communication style, understanding each customer's emotional response, and solving each customer's problem can be an enormously stressful and time-consuming process. This course is intended to show the proper methods needed to  more...

VMware Desktop Overview ...e Desktop operating systems are at the forefront of most offices today. VMware desktop virtualization technologies allow for multiple operating systems to be run on a single physical computer. Some examples of this would be Windows applications running on a Mac with VMware Fusion or several Windows and Linux applications running simultaneously on Windows or Linux computers using VMware  more...

Backup Recovery in Exchange Server 2010 Backup & Recovery in Exchange Server 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) Whether from a malicious user, a computer virus, or any unfortunate event, there will most likely come a time when your Microsoft Exchange Server will become damaged or experience a loss of data. Through careful planning, the severity of these types  more...

Exchange Server 2010 High Availability ...ation (Exam 70-662) With e-mail becoming one of the most popular choices for business communications, it is now more important than ever for e-mail to always be accessible to users. Exchange Server 2010 introduces Database Availability Groups (DAG), which ensures e-mail will always be available to users; DAG replaces Cluster Continuous Replication (CCR) and Standby Continuous Replication  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Network Layer Connectivity OSPF EIGRP ...ise networks and is used in all areas of the network. For most connectivity problems in IP networks, the network layer is the point where troubleshooting processes start. Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol are routing protocols that are commonly used in large enterprise networks. Troubleshooting problems related to the exchange of  more...

Cisco TSHOOT 1 0 Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks ...s because they depend on their network infrastructure for most of their business processes. Unplanned downtime can quickly lead to loss of productivity, loss of reputation, or even direct loss of revenue. To maximize the availability of the network, while at the same time controlling the associated costs, it is important to plan network maintenance processes and procedures carefully. In this  more...

Cisco Route 1 0 The OSPF Routing Protocol ... v1.0 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is one of the most commonly used IP routing protocols in today's networks. It is an open standard that is used by both enterprise and service provider networks. OSPF has several functions and five packet types to enable all OSPF information flow between routers. OSPF areas may be made up of different types of network links and it is vital that you  more...

The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 ...rements and policies of the business, as well as plan the most secure and suitable Certification Authority structure and certificate management approach. This course explores the function, components, and design considerations that need to be understood to be able to plan the implementation of Windows Server 2008 AD CS as part of a PKI. It demonstrates the use and maintenance of certificates,  more...

Windows Server 2008 Backup Recovery ...rator Backing up and recovering data are two of the most important tasks that an administrator performs. A proper backup and recovery plan will ensure that data is not lost in the event of a system failure and applications and services will remain available. In this course you will learn how to back up files, folders, Active Directory, and other services using the Windows Server 2008  more...

Managing New Managers ...most important part of any organization. Developing tomorrow's organizational leaders requires a continuous commitment by managers and HR professionals to prepare new managers to grow into leadership roles. New managers must be properly oriented and trained when moving to their new positions. But training is an ongoing process, and mentoring is one key strategy for turning these new managers  more...

Developing a High-Performance Organization ...ur organization to reach its full potential is among your most important responsibilities as a leader. In a modern competitive business environment, tapping an organization's potential for high performance not only helps it to be more competitive but also helps it to better respond to and manage the influence of external factors. In short, high-performance organizations are those with a  more...

Delegation Essentials An Introduction to Delegation Delegation Essentials: An Introduction to Delegation Every manager dreams of having more time to finish the never-ending work that comes with the role. And while you can't use some magic trick to stretch out the hours in a day, you can delegate certain tasks. With appropriate and deliberate planning, this can free up precious time so you can focus on your essential to-do's while still  more...

Delegation Essentials Overcoming Delegation Problems ...ion Essentials: Overcoming Delegation Problems Like most other skills required to manage employees effectively, delegation is something that improves with practice and experience. But few managers, regardless of their level of experience, can delegate tasks perfectly each time. The root of the problem may be the manager's lack of certain delegation skills. Or perhaps the employee lacks  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Conducting an Internal Analysis ...n developing competitive marketing strategies, one of the most important steps is carrying out effective research and analysis. As well as assessing the external competitive environment, you need to look inward. In other words, you need to assess your organizational capabilities - what unique skills and resources does your organization have and how can it effectively deploy these to deliver a  more...

Competitive Marketing Strategies Selecting Implementing Strategies Competitive Marketing Strategies: Selecting & Implementing Strategies Competitive marketing strategies can help your organization gain market share, minimize the impact of competitors, and increase revenues. These outcomes can only be achieved, however, if organizations understand how to translate their competitive advantages into winning strategies. This course describes the different types  more...

Manipulating XML with the SML DOM Ajax Manipulating XML with the SML DOM & Ajax Accessing and parsing XML data is an important facet of utilizing it in web applications. Some of the most popular ways of accessing and parsing XML data are through the XML Document Object Model (XML DOM) and through asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax). This course will explore how to use these techniques with XML to realize its data potential.  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Basic Framework ...our product or service will be favored by customers - the most important stakeholders in your business. Customer satisfaction is critical to the survival of any business. And organizations that focus on improving processes so that they can produce what customers want and need are likely to be more successful than those that don't. Customer feedback, whether direct or indirect, gives an  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Customer Needs Customer Driven Process Improvement: Identifying Customer Needs Rapid change and intense competition mean that organizations have to establish and maintain a clear, consistent understanding of their customers' requirements, and then meet those requirements on an ongoing basis. Information about what customers need should drive strategy and core process improvements. But the first step in any  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Mapping Measuring Process ...asuring your current processes, especially those that are most critical to customers, are important steps in improving them. Mapping a process helps you visualize it - enhancing your understanding of the variables that make it work. The map you create can then be used to measure different parts of the process, assessing their efficiency. This course describes the tools you need to map and  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Identifying Improvement Ideas Solutions ...make up workable potential solutions? Which solution will most likely fix the issue with the least cost and disruption? How do you test a chosen solution to ensure its effectiveness? This course addresses such questions. It outlines ways to generate ideas for improving a process. It explains how to refine those ideas and select the best idea by using a solution matrix. It also describes how to  more...

The Income Statement ...s statement or statement of operations, and is one of the most important financial statements. It shows the profitability of a company during a specified accounting period. This course aims to familiarize you with the Income Statement and give you an understanding of how it interacts with other financial statements. You'll be taken through the various components of the Income Statement and  more...

The Accounting Cycle and Accrual Accounting ... to the organization's internal and external users. As in most other things, timing is of prime importance in accounting, specifically in recording transactions. Most organizations record revenue or expense transactions when they actually take place known as accrual accounting. Others do it when money actually changes hands known as cash accounting. This course teaches the essentials of the  more...

Opportunity Development Simulation ...standardize the best practices for selling their products most effectively in the market they serve. The result is that management cannot reliably forecast future sales results, and individual sales performance tends to follow a series of unpredictable peaks and valleys. Management at Koshi has been studying the principles of Sales Manufacturing, and they believe it is the answer to their  more...

Identifying Resolving Windows 7 Application Issues ...nd programs that were compatible with Windows Vista, will most likely run properly on Windows 7, but it is highly recommended to analyze application compatibility moving from Windows XP to Windows 7. A number of tools are provided to test, resolve, or work around program compatibility issues. This course outlines the most common Windows 7 features that can restrict software installation, which  more...

Customer-Focused Interaction ...g positive interactions with your customers is one of the most effective ways to ensure you're providing excellent customer service. However, customers expectations have evolved over time, and so too have customer service strategies. Many organizations are improving their customer relationships and customer satisfaction levels by moving beyond traditional methods of gaining client feedback,  more...

The Value of Peer Relationships ... strategic decision making. The bond between peers is the most basic relationship element in any organization, and it can stunt efforts for success or stimulate efforts that flourish. The unique character of each relationship in an organization may influence the entire group. This course examines the benefits of positive peer relationships. It also explores how individuals can cultivate peer  more...

Cross-Functional Team Fundamentals Cross-Functional Team Fundamentals Cross-functional teams are groups of employees from different functional areas of an organization - such as Research, Marketing, and Human Resources who are all focused on a single goal. They're often formed to design and develop new products, choose and implement new technologies through the organization, or control product costs. They can benefit your  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 Storage ...ses and governments generate vast amounts of information, most of which needs to be kept available and safe. Storage technologies have improved with the growth of data requirements. This course introduces the technologies involved in storing and protecting this data and the different types of storage media, such as optical media, and describes the increased reliance on hard disks for permanent,  more...

CompTIA Server 2009 System Software ...vanced configurations to make the NOS useable. One of the most important aspects of NOS software security is also covered in this course along with user and resource management tasks. The course maps to CompTIA's Server 2009, SK0-003, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.1 Install, deploy, configure, and update NOS (Windows / *nix); 2.2 Explain NOS security software and its features; and  more...

Government Contracting Essentials Government Contracting Essentials Overview/Description This course will provide a resource for employees of organizations who do business with the federal government and who therefore need to know how various federal laws that govern the contracting process affect their operations. Note that there may be special local or state rules that also apply, but those are not addressed in this  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Addressing ...nication is enabled through the use of logical addresses, most commonly IP addresses. This course describes the two most common types of network addresses MAC addresses and IP addresses. The details of IP addressing including how they are assigned, the different classes and how IP addressing is configured is explained along with the ways in which the shortage of IPv4 addresses is being dealt  more...

CompTIA Network 2009 Network Security ...gs can be found in today s enterprise networks as well as most home networks. This course focuses on the threats facing today's networks and information, and the steps administrators can take to mitigate these issues. It also explores the processes and procedures that should be in place to prevent security breaches and to recover from threats that get past network defenses. In addition, types  more...

Configuring Web Services Security in Windows Server 2008 ...70-643) Windows Server 2008 is considered to be the most complete Microsoft server operating system released to date. Windows Server 2008, along with Internet Information Services 7.0, provides an easy-to-manage platform to securely host web applications and services from within an organization. This course explores creating and managing web applications using IIS 7.0 and configuring the  more...

Configuring WIndows Server Hyper-V and Virtual Machines ...ty and security enhancements make Windows Server 2008 the most complete Microsoft server release to date. New Virtualization technologies reduce the requirement of physical machines on a network, allowing for reduced costs, ease of administration, and a more dynamic infrastructure. With the introduction of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, organizations can take advantage Network Load Balancing  more...

Configure Terminal Services in Windows 2008 ...onfiguration (exam 70-643) Windows Server 2008, the most complete server release to date, includes many new features and functionalities. New Terminal Services features in Windows Server 2008 enable users to remotely access Windows-based programs that are installed on a terminal server either by corporate network or via the Internet. Terminal Services enables applications to be installed  more...

Deploying Windows Server 2008 Servers ...figuration (exam 70-643) Windows Server 2008 is the most recent server operating system released from Microsoft. Windows Server 2008 introduces a new updated and redesigned deployment service, formerly known as Remote Installation Services. Windows Deployment Services (WDS) enables the remote deployment of Windows operating systems, such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. The Key Management  more...

Configuring Windows Server 2008 Availability ...onfiguration (exam 70-643) Windows Server 2008, the most recent Operating System from Microsoft, includes many new functionality and security enhancements. New Failover Clustering and Network Load Balancing technologies are introduced in Windows Server 2008, ensuring critical systems stay interruption free on both Enterprise servers and Server Core installations. This course explains  more...

Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 ...S3 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS3 is one of the most popular web content development toolsets on the market, providing web professionals with the ability to create interactive experiences, ranging from web sites to instructional media and games. Flash Professional CS3 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Creative Suite products  more...

Adobe Indesign CS4 Fundamentals ... Adobe Adobe InDesign has quickly become one of the most popular design applications used for page layout and desktop publishing. InDesign CS4 includes a streamlined interface that matches the look and feel of Adobe's popular imaging programs including Photoshop and Illustrator. This course explores the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign CS4 including the interface, the major tools, methods  more...

Cisco CVOICE 8 0 Transporting Voice Over IP Networks ...QoS v8.0 (CVOICE v8.0) H.323 gateways are among the most common Cisco IOS voice gateways within Cisco Unified Communications Manager environments. H.323 gateways are the endpoints on a LAN that provide real-time, two-way communications between H.323 terminals on the LAN and other ITU-T terminals on the network. H.323 gateways can also communicate with other H.323 gateways. Gateways enable  more...

The Fundamentals of Globalization Strategies fo Globalization ...antages by producing in low-cost bases and selling in the most lucrative markets. Opportunities for achieving competitive advantage abound in the global marketplace. However, you must be able to determine which strategies will harness those opportunities most effectively. The goal of any strategy is to create value for customers and the organization. This course outlines value-creation  more...

Photoshop CS5 Getting Started ...ing Started Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS5 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS5 interface, including Photoshop's integration with Adobe Bridge and the new Mini Bridge panel, and manipulation tools used to automatically straighten, crop, rotate, and resize images,  more...

Getting Started with Word 2007 Getting Started with Word 2007 Microsoft With Office Word 2007, Microsoft introduces some of the most significant changes to Word in years. Most notable is the new intuitive user interface which replaces the traditional menus and toolbars, featuring the Ribbon , the Quick Access toolbar, and the Mini Toolbar as well as a new Office button which replaces the File menu. This course provides an  more...

Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Adding Multimedia and Animations to Presentations Microsoft Microsoft s PowerPoint 2007 is one of the world s most widely used applications for creating presentations. Powerful, high-impact slide shows come to life with the addition of multimedia to your presentations. Engage your audience by keeping things lively and interactive with movie and sound clips, animated slide content, and slide  more...

Getting Started with Access 2007 ... With Access 2007, Microsoft introduces some of the most significant changes to Access in years. Most notable is the intuitive new user interface that replaces the traditional menus and toolbars with features like the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, and the Microsoft Office button. This course provides an introduction to Access 2007 and demonstrates how to navigate within the new user  more...

Using Text Components in Flash CS3 ... Text and its presentation is an essential element of most web sites and interactive applications. Adobe Flash Professional CS3 can be used to create titles, labels, and other text content that appears by default, as well as text that is used to create dynamic interactivity on a Flash form or web page. This course provides an introduction for creating text in Flash Professional CS3. It  more...

BIS Export Controls and Antiboycott Provisions BIS Export Controls and Antiboycott Provisions After the events of September 11, 2001, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), under the direction of the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), tightened up export controls in an effort to prevent unauthorized access to US goods and technologies by foreign countries that might use these items for military or  more...

Cisco IINS 1 0 Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS Cisco IINS 1.0: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS Cisco Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 1.0 In technological environments, Internet worms and viruses can spread across the world in a matter of minutes. Without the luxury of time to react, a network needs to be able to instantaneously recognize and mitigate worm and  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 Wireless Frame Basics Nonstandard Technologies ...orking Essentials 1.0 While the 802.11x standard is most prevalent in today's wireless environments, it is also important to have a working knowledge of non-802.11 wireless technologies and their impact on WLANs. Understanding the principles behind wireless frame exchange, whether 802.11x or nonstandard frames, is key to installing and troubleshooting wireless networks efficiently, and  more...

Cisco IUWNE 1 0 WLAN Maintenance Troubleshooting ...nd their relative position within a building is often the most likely culprit in connectivity issues. However, positioning isn\'t the only factor that can keep clients from connecting to access points. In an ever-changing RF environment, the connection quality from a fixed location may change over time. Proper maintenance of the wireless infrastructure can help prevent many issues, and good  more...

Visual Basic Diagnostics Management Visual Basic: Diagnostics & Management Microsoft Configuration and Process Management can be among the most complex tasks a programmer can undertake. This course aids the student in familiarizing themselves with the tools in Visual Basic to accomplish this.  more...

SQL Server 2008 Backups Restores and Database Snapshots ...am 70-432) Enterprises use databases to store their most critical data. To protect and ensure the data's availability, database administrators need to establish a solid backup and restoration plan. Such plans are used to protect data in the event of a disaster by allowing complete sets of duplicate data to be restored in a timely fashion. There are multiple types of backups that can be  more...

Gathering Performance Data in SQL Server 2008 ... for queries to ensure transactions are executed with the most efficient path possible. Another set of diagnostic tools provided by SQL Server 2008 are the Dynamic Management Views (DMVs), which help you monitor the health of a server and diagnose problems that may be occurring. This course demonstrates how to view execution plans for transactions and how to use SQL Server Profiler to monitor  more...

Oracle Database 11g Execution Plans and Star Transformations ... must perform for retrieving the data required by a query most efficiently. This course explores gathering, displaying, and interpreting execution plans. It also covers the EXPLAIN PLAN command and the PLAN_TABLE, using AUTOTRACE, dynamic performance views that contain execution plan information, the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR), and SQL monitoring. The star schema is the simplest data  more...

Oracle Database 11g RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Database 11g: RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Performance Tuning uses diagnostic tools to gather statistics, statistic rates, and sampled statistics in order to tune the database system to provide the best performance as efficiently as possible. Although there are specific tuning areas for Oracle Database 11g: RAC, such as instance recovery and interconnect traffic, you will get the  more...

Operations Mangement Inventory Management Operations Mangement: Inventory Management Inventories include an organization's raw materials, work in process, supplies used in operations, and finished goods. A major part of organization's capital and costs are involved in maintaining and managing inventories. Consequently, organizations work to achieve an ideal size of inventory to reduce costs and improve the bottom line while ensuring  more...

Operations Management Management of Quality ... requirements." These two important aspects are common to most definitions of quality. Management of quality is critical to two important goals of operations - producing products and services to customers' satisfaction, and helping the organization achieve its financial goals. Operations managers set out performance objectives to achieve these goals and measure the organization's  more...

Photoshop CS4 Getting Started ...ing Started Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS4 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS4 interface, including Photoshop's integration with Adobe Bridge, and manipulation tools used to straighten, crop, rotate, and resize images, including a new feature that allows you to  more...

Introduction to Sales ...most important function in any business, yet it's one of the most difficult areas to master and manage successfully. There are several common questions people ask about sales. What is the difference between sales and marketing? Why do consumers and organizations buy, and what drives their purchase decisions? What are the key competencies required for effective sales? This course highlights the  more...

Developing Strong Customer Relationships ...your customers' needs and what they value is arguably the most important aspect of successfully developing and nurturing these relationships. Building customer relationships, however, is not a simple task it requires strong communication skills and an in-depth knowledge about how your customers operate, their strategic direction, and how you can help them get there. This course provides insight  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Planning a Presentation ...esentation Skills: Planning a Presentation Even the most seasoned public speakers can experience nerves before a major presentation. The successful ones, however, have learned how to make those nerves work for them. Positive concern about the impact of a presentation can spur presenters to raise their game, enabling them to get the desired results. For example, a presentation can be  more...

Basic Presentation Skills Delivering a Presentation ...echniques for managing stage fright - the biggest problem most speakers have. It also explains how to set the right environment for your presentation by making the right choices about room layout and by preparing the room, including the equipment, lighting, and temperature. You'll also find out how to use your voice and body language to deliver your message clearly and effectively. Finally, the  more...

Building Trust ...of being able to count on your colleagues when it matters most cannot be overstated. Trusting relationships truly are the foundations for productive and enjoyable workplaces. Trust helps improve communication and productivity by giving you and your colleagues the confidence to express and resolve problems. This in turn allows you to focus and collaborate more effectively. At the same time,  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 ...S5 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS5 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS5 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI) design of other Adobe  more...

Using Flash CS5 Libraries Text Components ... balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe Flash Professional CS5 can be used to create static text content such as page titles or form labels, as well as text that is loaded into a Flash movie dynamically. This course provides an introduction to creating text in Flash Professional CS5. It outlines the considerations for using fonts and  more...

Overcoming Challenges When Managing Experts ...coming Challenges When Managing Experts Getting the most out of your experts can sometimes be difficult. They might display characteristics that on the surface seem unmanageable. You have to carefully plan how you interact with such challenging experts if you want them to help you in a productive way. This course explores ways you can promote harmonious working relationships with your  more...

Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the C Level ...ow how best to deliver your message. In order to make the most of your communication with the "C" level, you need to be prepared. This course helps you shape and clarify your message, outlines the principles you should follow when approaching communications with senior executives, and provides important tips on how to build credibility with the "C" level. It also offers detailed guidance on how  more...

American Work Culture Values ...Most American workplaces appear similar in some ways, particularly from the perspective of people from outside the United States. When you understand the values underlying the American workplace, you'll know better what to expect. And this, in turn, may help you develop positive approaches to the cultural differences you encounter. Adjusting to a new work environment and understanding the  more...

Customizing Windows 7 ...h ensures quicker access to features and programs you use most. Windows 7 also provides different desktop themes and gadgets to personalize and enhance the Windows 7 interface. This course introduces customization in Windows 7 and provides detailed instructions that enables you to customize the desktop, Start menu and taskbar. So instead of working with the generic Windows 7 interface, you can  more...

Getting Started with Lotus Notes 8 Using Mail ...Lotus Notes 8 & Using Mail IBM Lotus Notes 8 is the most recent release of IBM's messaging and collaboration software. Notes 8 has many features that help increase end users' productivity and manage scheduling, allowing them to streamline the way they work. The core component of the application remains its robust e-mail functionality. This course explores the updated user interface of  more...

Preparing for an Internal Interview ...derstanding of how your organization operates. Making the most of this knowledge can be a major asset to you. Whether it's being able to participate in conversations about your company and industry or demonstrating that you understand the organizational culture, being on the inside means you have a great advantage, which you don't want to waste. Climbing the organizational ladder takes more  more...

Negotiation Skills for Sales Professionals Reaching Agreement ... Sales Professionals: Reaching Agreement One of the most difficult tasks in sales negotiations is overcoming barriers to agreement and closing the deal. Being able to understand and anticipate certain barriers is an essential skill for every sales professional. This course provides instruction on the following barriers to agreement: deadlock situations, a customer who doesn't trust you,  more...

Preparing for Effective Business Meetings ...se of participants' time. Because meetings are one of the most expensive modes of communication in today's organizations, it's critical that you optimize the time you spend in them. Running an effective meeting starts with careful planning. This course will show you how to clarify a meeting's purpose and objectives, and how to determine whether a given meeting is truly necessary or whether a  more...

Dealing with Common Meeting Problems Dealing with Common Meeting Problems Have you ever been in a meeting where conflict got in the way of achieving meeting goals? Where someone dominated the discussion and others didn't contribute at all? Where the discussion wandered and little was accomplished? The human factor can introduce problems in meetings, despite your best preparation and planning endeavors. But you can learn to  more...

Insider Trading Insider Trading Illegal insider trading is harmful to the marketplace and can seriously undermine investor confidence. This course will explore the laws that govern the trading of stocks and other securities by corporate insiders and describe the role the Securities and Exchange Commission plays in enforcement. It will also discuss the civil and criminal penalties for insider trading and the  more...

Union Awareness Union Awareness The proposed Employee Free Choice Act and recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board have sparked a renewed focus on labor unions and their role in the modern workplace. This course will provide an overview of workers' rights under the various US labor laws, as well as employers' rights and obligations with respect to union activity. This course was developed with  more...

Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007 ...roject teams, and the management tools used to ensure the most efficient use of these resources using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. This course also describes how to plan cost management and risk management for a project. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007:  more...

Business Law Basic Concepts ... Through this course, you'll be made aware of some of the most common business law issues that can impact you in your daily activities. These include the function of sales and contracts, managing intellectual property, dealing with employment issues, and understanding your role in protecting your organization from liability. Although you don't have to be a legal expert, ignorance of the law is  more...

Write a Marketable Script in 10 Weeks Learn how to produce "marketable" script in a minimal amount of time. The purpose of this course is not just to produce a single script-although that will happen. The real purpose is to show you the structure of scripts and how to produce "marketable" scripts is a minimal amount of time. What do I mean by "marketable"? A marketable script is one that has all of the following: Interesting  more...