654 Business courses in Ballyclare

Course Overview Lean Six Sigma is a proven combination of tools and techniques that has been used by leading organizations to improve efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction. It achieves this by providing a rigorous and structured methodology and team approach to problem solving which leads to quality and performance improvements. Our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt workshop is an eight (8) day programme designed to develop Lean Six Sigma Green Belts into Black Belts, qualifying them to become agents of change within an organization, enhancing their current skills, by developing a thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology and its applications, to manage a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement in your organization. It therefore allows key personnel to support your company’s larger goals and objectives. It is suited to those who will have a company-wide role in Six Sigma, including the deployment of the methodology, project selection work, and leadership responsibilities. The course uses a blend of theory and practical exercises to ensure that delegates have the confidence and capability to identify opportunities for improvement and lead in the delivery of more complex business improvement projects and transformations.  Black Belts can develop individual projects, or they can engage in a macro Black Belt project which can incorporate several Green Belt projects as support. The tools acquired during training will enable them to solve more challenging problems and use team dynamics to lead improvement teams towards the implementation of change within the organization. Key topics covered at Green Belt level are refreshed, focusing on how to use data to pinpoint processes that need to be analysed and improved using the Six Sigma Tool sets, with a view to problem solving, increasing operational efficiency, improving productivity and customer satisfaction and the company’s overall business results. In addition, subjects dealt with in the Black Belt course include project mandate preparation, team leadership and facilitation techniques, as well as project management skills. On the data analysis side, Statistical analysis plays a major part of this course. Means to deal with non-normal data are considered, there are also sections on probability, the binomial and Poisson distributions, and multiple factor analysis. Design of experiments is also considered – this is a structured approach to experimentation to help determine which inputs are important in a process.  Our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt programme incorporates a project to be undertaken in your own organization during and after the training modules. This allows you to apply the tools, in your own working environment, to processes that are known to you, making the training relevant, and also leaving a improvement with measurable results in your organization. MINITAB (trial version can be downloaded free) and Excel software are used by participants during the training sessions and to complete their projects. Structure of the Course This 8-day training programme is divided into three modules as follows:  * Define / Measure Phase - 3 days from April 8th to 10th,  2024 * Analyse Phase - 3 days on May 13th to 15th, 2024 * Improve / Control Phase - 2 days on June 17th & 18th, 2024 A gap of 4 weeks between each module provides an opportunity for trainees to work on a project within their workplace, applying the methodology and tools learned during the previous module. Extra support can be provided between modules for each trainees with their project work. We provide a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Manual for all delegates, and a Certification is awarded upon completion of the Black Belt training and ONE project by each trainee in which the targeted outcomes have been achieved. An outcome report and/or project presentation which demonstrates the use of the tools and methodology is required. Cost: £2,200 + VAT per person. What is included * Eight days of face-to-face training delivered in 3 modules as detailed above * Project review and support for all participants during modules 2 & 3.  * Remote support available for the duration of the programme for trainees to consult with the trainer. * All training material, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Manual for all delegates * Refreshments and lunch provided each day of training * Free car park for all delegates * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate In-house Option This workshop can also be delivered in-house as a stand-alone training workshop or integrated into wider improvement activities. Contact us for more details at compete@cforc.org and we will be happy to discuss in the context of your own business needs. If you are not yet a member but are already thinking about joining CforC, you can find more information on how to become a member and the benefits by clicking here [http://www.cforc.org/join-us].

Course Overview Lean Six Sigma is a proven combination of tools and techniques that has been used by leading organizations to improve efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction. It achieves this by providing a rigorous and structured methodology and team approach to problem solving which leads to quality and performance improvements. Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is a seven-day programme which includes an in-house project designed to provide participants with an understanding of the Six Sigma Green Belt Process and it’s practical application.  Trainees will enhance their current skills by developing a thorough understanding of the DMAIC (Define/Measure/Analyse/Improve/Control) methodology and its applications, creating a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement in their organization. In this way, key personnel become valuable contributors in achieving the larger goals and objectives of their organization. This powerful tool will enable you and your team to identify opportunities for improvement, and assist in the implementation of projects leading to efficiency by equipping key personnel with the expertise and the tools needed to manage and participate in cost reduction projects with innovative solutions.  Trainees will learn how to use data to pinpoint processes that need to be analysed and improved using the Six Sigma Tool sets, with a view to problem solving, increasing operational efficiency, improving productivity and customer satisfaction and the company’s overall business results.   Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt programme incorporates a project to be undertaken in your own organization during and after the training modules. This allows you to apply the tools, in your own working environment, to processes that are known to you, making the training relevant, and also leaving a improvement with measurable results in your organization. MINITAB (trial version can be downloaded free) and Excel software are used by participants during the training sessions and to complete their projects. Structure of the Course This 7-day training programme is divided into three modules as follows:  * Define / Measure Phase - 3 days from June 24th to 26th,  2024 * Analyse Phase - 2 days on September 16th & 17th, 2024 * Improve / Control Phase - 2 days on October 21st & 22nd, 2024 A gap of 4 weeks between each module provides an opportunity for trainees to work on a project within their workplace, applying the methodology and tools learned during the previous module. Extra support can be provided between modules for each trainees with their project work. We provide a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Manual for all delegates, and a Certification is awarded upon completion of the Green Belt training and ONE project by each trainee in which the targeted outcomes have been achieved. An outcome report and/or project presentation which demonstrates the use of the tools and methodology is required. Cost: £1,800 + VAT per person. What is included * Seven days of face-to-face training delivered in 3 modules as listed above * Project review and support for all participants during modules 2 & 3.  * Remote support available for the duration of the programme for trainees to consult with the trainer. * All training material, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Manual for all delegates * Refreshments and lunch provided each day of training * Free car park for all delegates * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate In-house Option This workshop can also be delivered in-house as a stand-alone training workshop or integrated into wider improvement activities. Contact us for more details at compete@cforc.org and we will be happy to discuss in the context of your own business needs. If you are not yet a member but are already thinking about joining CforC, you can find more information on how to become a member and the benefits by clicking here [http://www.cforc.org/join-us].

Whatever advanced technologies manufacturers adopt, transformational success will ultimately depend on data, from powering the latest digital tools to delivering more value, to transforming operating systems that react in real-time to challenges in the workplace. Understanding the underlying power of data to fuel the advanced digital tools now available, and having resources in place to manage data, is the real reason why digitalization is helping drive greater efficiencies, resiliency, value, and sustainability, for both internal operations and entire manufacturing value chains. A study from the Data and Marketing Association (DMA) found that 75% of businesses waste an average of 14% of their revenue on poor data quality, amounting to a staggering £197.788 million annually. This figure highlights the economic impact of low-quality data. Yet, the cost is not just financial; there is also an operational cost. Inefficient data leads to wasted time, with employees spending up to half their time dealing with data quality issues. This Breakfast seminar will focus on how you can develop your internal resources to manage data already being gathered by your processes and/or machines in order to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, react to issues in real time, and control critical operations. For more information, please contact us at Compete@cforc.org [Compete@cforc.org]

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objective * Understanding the Importance of Business Analysis Model * Determining various techniques of Process Modelling * Understanding the scope of modelling * Efficiently mapping the business landscape * Analysing the enterprise structure * How to avoid project failures. * Learning efficient skills of being a successful business analyst. * Understand and document various techniques for the organization delivers value. * Successful project conversion * Building team, changing the organization and overcoming resistance. * Creating an effective Business Case.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The course provides fundamentals of business contracts and changes that took place in business contracts. It will train you with the skills to avoid contract drawbacks and understand the documents, agreements or letters of intent and carefully review them before you enter into a contract. It will also train you with the skills required to secure clauses in the contracts to protect your business and to draft effective contracts or even to negotiate amendments with the ultimate aim of protecting your business.

Business Psychology Programme 

Are you looking to create the perfect business strategy to put you higher than your competitors? Are you tired of not hitting your strategic objectives? If your answers to above questions are 'yes', this course helps you a lot.    What you will learn: 1. To build your own ‘blue ocean strategy’ to avoid fierce competition & price wars. 2. To understand strategy process and strategy mapping. 3. To appropriately position your company in the marketplace. 4. To make the competition irrelevant.   How you will benefit from this workshop: 1. You will gain key insights into the strategy articulation process. 2. We help you develop your leadership skills with some practice. 3. You will learn how to use the Balanced scorecard to map your strategy. 4. You will learn how effective your current differentiation is and how to improve that.

OVERVIEW Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. DESCRIPTION This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: * Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. * Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. * Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. * Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. * Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. * Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. * Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. * Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. * Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. * Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. * The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. * Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target.   WHO SHOULD ATTEND Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDEES No pre-requisites required.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This course is specially designed to increase the fundamental knowledge of business analysts and their roles and functions more efficiently. In this course, participants attain skills and knowledge of efficient ways to approach, the best methods to elaborate the supplies for business system projects.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Strategic thinking and feasibility study is an effective way to safeguard against the wastage of investment or scarce resources. Organisations can reduce the risk of developing unpopular and impractical projects by conducting a feasibility study. A business plan can start only after a proposed business idea has been proven feasible. If feasible, we can proceed with a high level of confidence that the business plan will result in a profitable opportunity. It will provide a “roadmap” that shows how a business may be created and developed.