Instructor Led Strategic Training - Training Resources

Predictive Analytics for Business, Marketing and Web - 2009 Dates: April 2-3, May 3-4, May 27-28, Oct 14-15, Oct 18-19, and Nov 11-12, 2009 Locations: Toronto (April), San Jose (May), NYC (May), Stockholm (Oct), DC (Oct), San Francisco (Nov) A two-day intensive seminar brought to you by Prediction Impact, Inc. 93% rate this program Excellent or Very Good. **The official training program of Predictive Analytics World** **Offered in conjunction  more...

Predictive Analytics World Predictive Analytics World is the business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners.  more...

Strategic Thinking Course This one day Strategic Thinking course is for anyone involved in developing or implementing a strategy. The programme is designed to help people gain an understanding of strategy, how to think strategically and how to keep things moving so the strategy happens. It covers everything from vision to action plans.  more...

Strategic Thinking Skills Training This one day Strategic Thinking course is for anyone involved in developing or implementing a strategy. The programme is designed to help people gain an understanding of strategy, how to think strategically and how to keep things moving so the strategy happens. It covers everything from vision to action plans.  more...

Rock Enterprises - Rock Climbing Business Simulation Rock Enterprises, Inc. is a cutting edge business simulation focusing on real world business applications. Even though rock climbing is used as the metaphor for business, our unique design allows individuals who choose not to climb to remain engaged and be a vital part of the team. In this program, participants learn first-hand the importance of strategic planning, communication, diversity, risk  more...

Sales Success Relationship sales targets customer-focused sales skills that helps identify customer's needs and develop powerful solutions. We explore the selling cycle, how to match your style to your customer, and how to enhance basic communication skills (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on  more...

Business Continuity Planning ...strategic and business continuity managers the tools needed to produce, update and practice business continuity plans. Delivered in easy to understand language by experienced practitioners, the course will take delegates through the processes of: Risk Assessment Legal aspects of Business Continuity Planning Impact Analysis Composition of business continuity teams Identification of key  more...

Learning Technologies Consulting Services Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed to address your  more...

Change Management This highly interactive program focuses on how to increase resiliency, better manage transitions, and deal with imposed change. We frequently use one of several change style assessments to give participants insight into how they can better manage change and more effectively leverage their personal style (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results  more...

Effective Performance and Employee Management Effective performance management requires an ability to successfully coach others, both in an annual review and on an ongoing basis. We explore how to prepare for and conduct discussions, and what to do to follow-up afterwards and how to help people operate at their maximum capacity (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your  more...

Steps to Effective Delegation One of the most challenging aspects of leadership is effective delegation, but this is also one of our most powerful tools for managing our time and developing others. We explore how to determine what to delegate and whom to delegate to. We also use a step-by-step delegation model that helps guide the delegation process (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve  more...

Conflict Management Effective conflict management is critical for both individual and team development. It is also a major cause of ineffective communication. We explore dealing with the emotional aspects of conflict, how to have difficult conversations, and what to do when things get ugly (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business  more...

Developing a Successful Sales Team Managing the sales process is one thing, managing sales people is another. Sales management focuses on how to manage sales people who are often remotely located. It also explores how to maximize individual and team potential while keeping communication open (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By  more...

Essential Communication and Listening Skills for an Effective Workplace Effective communication is an active process that requires both speaking and listening. Our ability to communicate is our most powerful tool for ensuring maximum team performance. We explore different communication styles, how to express yourself clearly, and how to listen to the real message behind the words. We also explore critical communication tools for both the individual and the team  more...

Effective Coaching Skills Effective coaching is a continuous process, not something you do just once a year. Here we focus on specific skills needed to be an effective manager or coach. We also explore a specific step-by step coaching process to help you maximize your coaching effectiveness (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business  more...

Understanding and Managing Diversity Taking advantage of the diversity in your team and company is critical to success in today s world. Our diversity programs focus on appreciating differences and better understanding different cultures. We also explore how to benefit from diversity rather than allowing it to build walls (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your  more...

Interviewing Skills ..., effective listening skills, and how to dig deeper using strategic questioning skills (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real,  more...

Giving and Receiving Feedback Feedback is the cornerstone to almost every communication process. From tracking performance, to managing goals, our ability to give and solicit feedback is critical. We explore how to give feedback in an effective manner and how to receive feedback yourself. We explore a specific feedback process minimizes the fear and emotions often associated with difficult situations (See Details Below).  more...

Essential Listening Skills Listening is one of the most important communication skills we possess. Unfortunately, the ability to do it well does not come naturally. In our listening skills programs we focus on assessing how well you listen, different listening tips and techniques, and what non-verbals can tell you (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your  more...

Classroom Sessions, Workshops, and Assessments Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed to address your  more...

Strategic Thought and Action ...Strategic Thought and Actiona , you and your organisation will refresh and acquire the tools needed for effective strategic planning. You will build confidence and skill as a team, able to set out clear long-term objectives and develop robust processes to meet your strategies The programme will provide guidance and practical solutions for creating good business processes and information  more...

Securing the Future ...s and who wish to add to their capability in the areas of strategic planning, decision-making, and time usage and management. o Delegates will be more confident in decision-making and taking o They will enhance their ability to direct the business rapidly and with security o Time usage will improve, issues get settled more rapidly and the organisation become more responsive o Results will  more...

Facilitation Skills ...m management. It enables team members to own and achieve strategic objectives, to make decisions and solve problems - thus maximising and sustaining productivity. The facilitator s role is vital in ensuring the success of workshop style meetings, as they are responsible for the effective planning, execution and follow-up of the meeting, and for ensuring the achievement of overall objectives.  more...

Remote People Management ...vely with remote management... "I wanted to become more strategic in my management of remote workers. This course has really helped me to identify how I can be more effective in my role without breathing down peoples' necks " "This has been an excellent opportunity to think about how I've been trying (with little success to date ) to keep control of the project even when I have to be away  more...

Training for Trainers ...er, training can only help an organisation to achieve its strategic objectives if it is well planned and delivered, and if the time and resources invested are worthwhile and cost-effective. This course will enable delegates to prepare and deliver effective objective based sessions. As well as dealing with the new trainers' initial concerns, it will cover a range of learning methods and  more...

Advanced Presentation Skills Workshop Are Presentations important in your organization to be noticed amongst colleagues, management and customers? Did you know that the "Fear of Public Speaking" is ranked the highest, whereas, "fear of death" is ranked number seven? "Presentations" play a vital role in projecting the company's image to customers. It is also a tool through which leaders determine potential for higher management  more...

Maximizing Innovation And Problem Solving The Objective of this course is to familiarize the trainees with innovative thinking and how to practically think about solutions for the normal and stressful problems & challenges.  more...

Integrated Strategic Planning The workshop aims at providing participant with the management process and the basic required skills to develop their managerial level.  more...

Management Supervision & Decision Making The objective of this intensive course is to provide participants with technical knowledge and practical training on the methodologies and tools of Management and Decision Making  more...

Managing Time & Surviving Stress The objective of this time management seminar is to get people to know how to ultimately use their time, proper balance their business and personal life, and realize how to survive stress. In this seminar you will learn: * Working fewer hours with greater results. * Understanding how to contain and manage your stress. * Increasing your productivity. * Identifying priorities.  more...

Balanced Scorecards ...ernal processes and external outcomes in order to improve strategic performance and operational results. The Balanced Scorecard has become established management best practice for many of the worlda s leading businesses. We can conveniently think of BSC as consisting of 10 steps. * Clarify the vision. * Develop business unit. * Eliminate non strategic investments. *  more...

Strategic Brand Management Market Behavior Brand Management Brand Strategy Performance Measurement Case Studies / Projects  more...

Pricing and Profit Management Gain a deep understanding of the marketing and financial implications of tactical pricing and long-term strategic pricing and learn how to use specific pricing mechanism to secure your margin.  more...

Marketing Planning and Implementing Marketing Strategy There are two major components to your marketing strategy: * How your enterprise will address the competitive marketplace * How you will implement and support your day to day operations. * Having a marketing strategy can be the life or death of a business. In order to get the best out of opportunities presented by strategic * Windows it requires a systematic approach to  more...

Logistics Management More and more organizations worldwide want to develop products for global markets. At the same Time, they need to source material globally to be competitive. One of today's trends to solve this problem is outsourcing logistics or using third-party logistics (3PL) to manage complex distribution requirements. Organizations have developed strategic alliances with 3PL companies all over the  more...

Leadership Development Team Building Understanding the real meaning of leadership. Recognizing the difference between leadership and management. Get to know how do leaders lead? Familiarize with the Employee performance management. Improve the leadership and self and others motivational skills. Familiarize participants with better method for managing people. Identify motivation difficulties and assist managers and  more...

ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management Systems and Implementation The process of a systematic examination of your system performed at predefined time intervals to give you a feedback around both the internal business processes and external outcomes in order to continuously improve strategic performance and results.  more...

Sarbanes-Oxley Meeting the Regulatory Challenge ... Equip yourself to lead or contribute to Sarbanes-Oxley strategic, financial or technical compliance projects a Through numerous case studies and examples learn best practice for implementing key sections of the regulations a Understand individual accountability and management responsibility under Sarbanes-Oxley a Learn about the COSO framework and how to use it effectively a  more...

High Impact Presentations Whether you are persuading colleagues, selling a client or energizing a team, the power of your presentation makes the difference between success and failure. The experience in this seminar is as close as you can get to having a personal, public speaking coach. You present at least seven times over the course of two days. Your presentations are recorded and evaluated. And you get expert  more...

Leadership Training for Managers Now that you are in charge, are you shocked to learn that all the rules have changed? Contradiction and Chaos have replaced Command and Control. Employees are not told what to do anymore. Now, you influence their choices and assist them in reaching goals. You do not direct; you win the team over to your point of view. You do not dictate; you inspire! The business world has changed! Management  more...

Organisational Development Diagnostics for internal consultants ...strategic capability in the use of diagnostic tools? Fed up with SWOT PEST & others that just do not deliver? This workshop is designed for internal consultants to carryout an in-depth and credible review on the key processes. Based upon academic research, this process has been refined & proven in the field. Used with 100's of companies our approach uses a unique blend of survey, change  more...

Strategic Logistics Planning and Management Understand the strong link between an organization a a s logistics strategy and its competitive advantage. Understand the challenges of managing logistics and supply chains. Develop a customer-focused orientation in managing logistics. Identify the performance drivers of supply chains and their impact on responsiveness and efficiency. Identify the major network designs and match the best  more...

Certified Training Professional - Training and Development ...strategic significance of training through particular emphasis on aligning training with strategy, marketing training within the organization and partnering with managers and supervisors. List the strategic, tactical and administrative competencies of the training professional. Use appropriate methods to conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Examine ways to select and coach internal  more...

Key Account Management Establishing Profitable Customer Relationships - Sales and Marketing Improve margins and keep more profit. Prioritize their efforts for maximum results. Develop a sales plan for each strategic (key) account to fully satisfy client needs and maximize customer value. Lead the buying process and close more sales. Improve human capital utilization. Identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities for business and relationship development.  more...

Strategic Sales Planning and Territory Management - Sales and Marketing Analyze the process of sales planning and territory management. Practice the effective ways of setting goals, developing sales activities and managing time effectively. Use relevant tools for route structuring and territory management. Comprehend the methods of effective territory management and strategic selling. Revise sales strategies and provide proper sales training for sales force.  more...

Strategic Finance for Senior Management - Finance and Accounting ...of financial analysis and assess their ability to perform strategic financial analysis. Learn international finance in this globally structured financial economy. Become acquainted with Bond, Stock, and Foreign Exchange markets. Grasp knowledge of investment management as a tool to maximize shareholder wealth. Understand the importance of mergers and acquisitions in creating value for the  more...

Brand Management From Concept to Equity - Sales and Marketing Have their organization, product or service succeed through careful attention to brand imperatives. Build a fully aligned, brand-focused operation. Measure brand equity, track it and maximize it. Avoid the dangers and pitfalls of ignoring the laws of branding.  more...

Contract Administration Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligations - Contracts and Projects Identify administration tools and roles of the contract administrator. Recognize the main contractual provisions and appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts. Understand the importance of knowing contractual terms and conditions. Review techniques for solving problems as well as partnering with contractors. Discuss ways of using lessons learned.  more...

Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques - Dubai By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand the strategic role of the purchasing department. Perform accurate supplier evaluation. Learn the importance of value analysis to purchasing. Evaluate the performance of the department using proper KPIs. Improve the efficiency of the purchasing function.  more...

Cost Management Fundamentals and Techniques - Dubai By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Learn the importance of analyzing and managing costs. Understand Activity-Based Management ABM. Appreciate the importance of process costing and cost allocation. Develop important tools for planning and decision making. Evaluate and manage performance through strategic cost management.  more...

Managing and Coordinating Training Proactively - Dubai and Beirut By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Distinguish between the proactive/ strategic approaches of managing training and the traditional/ reactive approach. Use appropriate methods to identify training needs. Design and conduct a training needs analysis. Analyze the components of human performance and determine how managers and/ or the corporate culture may enhance  more...

Customer Loyalty Strategies and Measurement - Dubai By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Understand customer satisfaction, retention, loyalty and measure them in a meaningful and systematic way. Include a profitability dimension to any customer loyalty strategy. Plan, manage and analyze impact-full customer satisfaction surveys. Define customer segments, profiles and models for maximum strategic as well as tactical impact.  more...

Marketing for Better Results - Dubai By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define the nature and concept of marketing in a competitive environment. Understand the process of planning for marketing activities. Apply the techniques used in assessing market opportunities Gather information necessary for implementing successful marketing strategies. Understand the implications of the 4Ps in marketing.  more...

Mastering Business and Financial Modeling - Abu Dhabi Dubai By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Use Microsoft Excel in business finance more effectively. Perform analysis and evaluation to assist in enhancing the decision making process. Understand and create pivot tables and pivot charts. Analyze business data in no time. Prepare business and flash reports to senior management.  more...

The Strategic Marketing Plan - Sales and Marketing Define the concept and scope of strategic marketing. Understand the process of strategic planning. Apply the techniques used in preparing the strategic marketing plan. Develop the components of strategic marketing planning.  more...

Effective Budgeting and Cost Control for Finance By the end of the program, participants will be able to: See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organizational strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets. Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital expenditure  more...

From Planning to Execution A Winning Strategy By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Identify and build company competencies, capabilities and resource strengths and explore essential key managerial components for implementing strategy. Examine and evaluate company best practices to strive for continuous improvement. Revise and develop current policies and procedures to facilitate strategy execution. Learn how  more...

Successful Planning Organizing and Control - Management By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Apply the critical managerial and supervisory functions of planning, organizing and control. Use the planning cycle for effective results. Link the strategic plan to departmental action plans and schedules. Plan and schedule departmental projects. Manage the plan with performance measurement.  more...

Developing and Implementing the Business Plan - Management By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Appreciate the critical importance of a well thought-out business plan for the success of the organization. Analyze the business environment and define the most appropriate goals and strategies. Choose and implement tactics and programs designed to maximize operational success. Develop a practical plan that will enable management to  more...

Simplification of Work Processes and Procedures for Quality By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Analyze the basic concepts and steps in work simplification. Practice the use of flow charts, office layout charts and work distribution charts. Simplify complicated procedures as part of a number of case studies. Analyze and distribute work allocated to employees in an organizational unit. Justify how the simplification of work  more...

Advanced Purchasing and Cost Saving Techniques ' This program is designed for Senior buyers, purchasing supervisors, purchasing managers and other managers who need to understand purchasing management. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. Understand the strategic role of the purchasing department. Perform accurate supplier evaluation. Learn the importance of value analysis to purchasing. Evaluate the performance of the department using  more...

Effective Budgeting and Cost Control ' This program is designed for All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare and/or use management budgets. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization?s strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and  more...

Effective Budgeting and Cost Control ' This program is designed for All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare and/or use management budgets. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE?s. See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization?s strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and  more...

Effective Budgeting and Cost Control This program is designed for All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare and/or use management budgets. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization s strategic plan.Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense  more...

Effective Budgeting and Cost Control This program is designed for All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare and/or use management budgets. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization s strategic plan.Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense  more...

Cost Management Strategies for Business Decisions This program is designed for Financial managers/directors, accountants, financial assistants, budget accountants, analysts, budget and planning managers and coordinators, operations managers, facilities managers and any professional interested in cost control. Prerequisites: none. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Learn the importance of analyzing and managing costs.Understand Activity-Based  more...

Advanced Negotiation Skills This program is designed for All those experienced in business, managerial and other kinds of negotiations, who wish to further develop their skills. The program is particularly suitable for those who have attended the Win-Win Negotiation Skills program. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Appreciate, through discussions and questionnaires, the relevance of generally accepted negotiating  more...

Advanced Negotiation Skills This program is designed for All those experienced in business, managerial and other kinds of negotiations, who wish to further develop their skills. The program is particularly suitable for those who have attended the Win-Win Negotiation Skills program. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPE s.Appreciate, through discussions and questionnaires, the relevance of generally accepted negotiating  more...

The Strategic Marketing Plan Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Define the concept and scope of strategic marketing. Understand the process of strategic planning. Apply the techniques used in preparing the strategic marketing plan. Develop the components of strategic marketing planning.  more...

Effective Budgeting & Cost Control Objectives: By the end of the program, participants will be able to: See how the budget relates to the two key financial statements: balance sheet and income statement. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization's strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets. Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital  more...

ISEB Business Analysis Essentials Training ... Demonstrate an understanding of business strategy and strategic analysis techniques. Act as effective members of a team investigating an organisationa ™s business systems with a view to recommending business improvements. Apply techniques in order to analyse and model business systems. Understand how recommendations for business improvement may be identified. Assist in the  more...

Time Management & Goal Setting For managers who are limited on time and need to learn to manage their time & get things done This 4 Hour workshop provides participants with the practical step-by-step essentials and tools that will result in good sound decisions regarding time for efficient task completion and less stress. In 4 hours your managers will learn how to: Prioritize Single out the "important"  more...

Meeting Facilitation Retreat Strategic Planning etc ...gths. Below are some of the key areas we facilitate... Strategic Planning Strategic Visioning & Planning Establish Values/ Mission/ Vision Project Management Plan Projects Problem Solving Decision Making Product & Marketing Product Ideation & Development Naming Ideation Messaging Customer Service Develop Customer Service  more...

In-House Training Overcome the logistical challenges of sending employees to a conference by letting GIM bring the conference to you. We can work with you and your team in developing one, two or three day trainings that can be facilitated at your company or the venue of your choice. We can design training sessions covering such topics as: a Strategic Planning and Execution a Balanced Scorecard a Six  more...