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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Foundation course includes Management, Operations, Developers, QA and Testing professionals such as: Individuals involved in IT development IT operations or IT service management. Individuals who require an understanding of DevOps principles. IT professionals working within, or about to enter, an Agile Service Design Environment The following IT roles: Automation Architects, Application Developers, Business Analysts, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, Infrastructure Architect, Integration Specialists, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Operations, IT Team Leaders, Lean Coaches, Network Administrators, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Release Engineers, Software Developers, Software Tester/QA, System Administrators, Systems Engineers, System Integrators, Tool Providers. Overview The learning objectives for DevOps Foundation include an understanding of: DevOps objectives and vocabulary Benefits to the business and IT Principles and practices including Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, testing, security and the Three Ways DevOps relationship to Agile, Lean and ITSM Improved workflows, communication and feedback loops Automation practices including deployment pipelines and DevOps toolchains Scaling DevOps for the enterprise Critical success factors and key performance indicators Real-life examples and results The DevOps Foundation course provides a baseline understanding of key DevOps terminology to ensure everyone is talking the same language and highlights the benefits of DevOps to support organizational success. Learners will gain an understanding of DevOps, the cultural and professional movement that stresses communication, collaboration, integration, and automation to improve the flow of work between software developers and IT operations professionals. This course prepares you for the DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification. EXPLORING DEVOPS * Defining DevOps * Why Does DevOps Matter? * CORE DEVOPS PRINCIPLES * The Three Ways * The First Way * The Theory of Constraints * The Second Way * The Third Way * Chaos Engineering * Learning Organizations KEY DEVOPS PRACTICES * Continuous Testing, Integration, Delivery, Deployment * Site Reliability & Resilience Engineering * DevSecOps * ChatOps * Kanban BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORKS * Agile * ITSM * Lean * Safety Culture * Learning Organizations * Continuous Funding CULTURE, BEHAVIORS & OPERATING MODELS * Defining Culture * Cultural Debt * Behavioral Models * Organizational maturity models AUTOMATION & ARCHITECTING DEVOPS TOOLCHAINS * CI/CD * Cloud, Containers, and Microservices * AI and Machine Learning * Automation * DevOps Toolchains MEASUREMENT, METRICS, AND REPORTING * The Importance of Measurement * DevOps Metrics - Speed, Quality, Stability, Culture * Change lead/cycle time * Value Driven Metrics SHARING, SHADOWING AND EVOLVING * DevOps in the Enterprise * Roles * DevOps Leadership * Organizational Considerations * Getting Started * Challenges, Risks, and Critical Success Factors ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DevOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it?s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. 1 - GETTING STARTED * Icebreaker * Housekeeping Items * The Parking Lot * Workshop Objectives 2 - THE BIG PICTURE * What is Communication? * How Do We Communicate? * Other Factors in Communication 3 - UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS * An Overview of Common Barriers * Language Barriers * Cultural Barriers * Differences in Time and Place 4 - PARAVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS * The Power of Pitch * The Truth about Tone * The Strength of Speed 5 - NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION * Understanding the Mehrabian Study * All About Body Language * Interpreting Gestures 6 - SPEAKING LIKE A STAR * S = Situation * T = Task * A = Action * R = Result * Summary 7 - LISTENING SKILLS * Seven Ways to Listen Better Today * Understanding Active Listening * Sending Good Signals to Others 8 - ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS * Open Questions * Closed Questions * Probing Questions 9 - APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY * The Purpose of AI * The Four Stages * Examples and Case Studies 10 - MASTERING THE ART OF CONVERSATION * Level One: Discussing General Topics * Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives * Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences * Our Top Networking Tips 11 - ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Understanding Precipitating Factors * Establishing Common Ground * Using ?I? Messages 12 - WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise * Review of Parking Lot * Lessons Learned * Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Communication Strategies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Communication Strategies course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Team leaders, managers, executives and other business professionals who lead others will benefit from this course. Overview Learn to lead in a world of diversity Engage and empower our multi-generational workforce Leverage culture as the new strategic differentiator Develop your path to leadership success In this course, students will learn how to capitalize on the strengths of your diverse team while directing and guiding them to even greater achievements. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. A COMPLEX WORLD OF DIVERSITY * Working in Fluid Dynamic Environments * Understanding the New Transient Workforce * Addressing the Need for a New Type of Leadership * Leading with Authenticity * Developing Required Skills and Competencies * Decentralizing Power 2. MAKING DIFFERENCE YOUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE * Engaging in the 21st Century * Measuring Engagement and Taking Advantage of High Engagement * Overcoming Challenges to Employee Engagement * Embracing Difference and Bridging Boundaries * Developing Cultural Intelligence and Responding Effectively to Cultural Differences * Applying SCARF to Direct Behavior 3. LEVERAGING CHANGE AS THE NEW NORMAL * Understanding and Applying Emotional Intelligence * Motivating Others * Key Areas of Interest - Behavioral and Cognitive, Psychodynamic and Humanistic, and Personality Types * Developing Your Leadership Psychological Toolkit * Identifying Drivers - Desires and Expectations * The Impact of an Environment of Trust * Meeting the Needs of the Social Brain * Promoting Involvement 4. CREATING LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE * Facing the Challenges of a Modern Leader * Avoiding Cultural Pitfalls * Creating a Common Culture for All * Leading Fluid Teams * Seeking Diverse Perspectives * Soliciting Feedback * Utilizing Various Leadership Styles - Storytelling, Adaptive, and Connective * Building a Sustainable Vision, Developing a Path, and Creating a Passion for Excellence ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Navigating The Modern Workforce - Diversity, Culture, Generations training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Navigating The Modern Workforce - Diversity, Culture, Generations course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This course is intended for Beginner-Moderate exposure is recommended for this course. The topics covered are cumulative in nature, and they require minimal understanding of email applications and composition. Overview The objective of the course is to give students the information needed to create emails that are written in a succinct, effective, and user-friendly manner. Students will learn how to set up an email subject, salutation, and will then work on how to write a credible email. In this course, students will learn about e-mail policies and learn how to write professional e-mail memos that convey appropriate messages. 1 - E-MAIL BASICS * E-mail characteristics * Writing online versus on paper * Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail * Understanding the cultural significance of e-mail * E-mail programs * Using an e-mail program to send e-mail * When to use e-mail * Communicating by e-mail * Understanding when to avoid using e-mail * Writing an e-mail message * Using the MAIL acronym 2 - E-MAIL POLICIES * Company policies * Avoiding improper e-mail messages * Ensuring employee compliance to e-mail policies * Copyright laws, viruses, and liability * Avoiding copyright infringement * Avoiding viruses * Identifying e-mail liability 3 - E-MAIL FEATURES AND SECURITY * Features of an e-mail program * Using attachments * Using priority labels and signature files * Features of an e-mail program * Using attachments * Using priority labels and signature files * Discussing e-mail program options * Securing e-mail * Using encryption and digital signatures * Using passwords 4 - E-MAIL MESSAGES * Message headers * Using headers * E-mail message body * Including proper greeting * Structuring an e-mail message * Closing an e-mail message 5 - E-MAIL EFFECTIVENESS * E-mail recipients * Considering the factors that determine e-mail writing * Anticipating recipient reaction * Message management * Managing your e-mail effectively 6 - NETIQUETTE GUIDELINES * Netiquette style * Using proper tone * Following formatting guidelines * Emoticons and abbreviations * Using emoticons and electronic abbreviations 7 - COMPOSING ONLINE CORRESPONDENCE * Online communication * Achieving the objective of the message * Language and punctuation * Improving online writing style * Using punctuation correctly * Efficient writing habits * Constructing sentences * Constructing paragraphs * Editing e-mail messages

Developmental stages of children and developing activities for 0-12 year olds   Thursday 6 June, 10am-12.30pm   Do you want to know more about how children learn and play at different ages to inform how you create family activities in your museum?    About this training   This training webinar will be led by cultural heritage learning consultant Anna Salaman. She has thirty years’ experience immersed in the arts, heritage and cultural sectors, specialising in learning and participation, creativity and play. Anna has worked with organisations around the world including ArtScience Museum (Singapore), Discover Children’s Story Centre, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the V&A.   The session will help delegates to: * learn about the developmental stages of children, ages 0-12, * gain an understanding of different facilitation styles to build confidence when interacting with children of different age groups, * explore the five types of play and facilitating play, * make plans to put the training into practice in their organisation.   Take a look at the full schedule. [https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Schedule-Developmental-stages-of-children-training-session-06.06.24.pdf]   This training event will be delivered virtually on Zoom over one half-day session (two hours and 30 minutes with a short break).    Who should attend? This training is aimed at staff who work in museums, art galleries and heritage sites and are interested in developing your knowledge and understanding of the developmental ages and stages of children to inform how you create activities for families.  Please note:  We have reached the maximum number of Student and Freelancer tickets available for this session. If you are eligible for the Student or Freelancer ticket and are interested in purchasing a recording of this session, please get in touch.   The recording may take up to one month from the date of the live session to be processed and sent out.   

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION, MG/YA inc GRAPHIC NOVELS Gyamfia Osei has joined Andrew Nurnberg Associates Ltd and is looking for writers of Children's and YA, commercial adult fiction and narrative non-fiction.   Gyamfia began her career in publishing working as a Bookseller at Waterstones, before joining Caskie Mushens as a literary assistant in 2018. She relocated to Amsterdam for two years, where she managed international sales for The Pepin Press and held the role of Editor for Plural Magazine, before returning to London in 2021 to start building her own list of authors at The Good Literary Agency. Gyamfia is now an agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, representing a diverse list of clients writing children’s books and a bespoke adult list focusing on commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction. Gyamfia is currently looking for contemporary children’s stories that are full of heart and joy-driven books that celebrate kids from underrepresented backgrounds (think Clare Weze, Kimberly Whittam and Elle McNicoll). Unique picture books, funny middle-grade and teen projects (think Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Glow Up Lara Bloom) are currently at the top of her list  this year. She is very interested in finding a graphic novel or illustrated project for either MG or YA readers.  She is very open when it comes to Children’s non-fiction but would be particularly interested to consider unique cookbooks aimed at young chefs, books exploring mental health/wellness and projects that bring the experiences of marginalised children to the forefront. In the adult fiction space, Gyamfia enjoys well-plotted, fast-paced narratives with authentic characters who lodge themselves in her mind long after she’s finished reading (think Big Little Lies, Verity and Girl A). She’s open to a broad range of genres, but would be particularly keen to see cosy crime, global stories and tightly plotted domestic noir.  In the adult non-fiction space, she would be happy to consider commercial narrative non-fiction and cultural history projects (think Brit(ish), It’s Not That Radical and Everything I Know About Love). Gyamfia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). For picture books please send two texts and a covering letter. For non-fiction please supply a cover letter and proposal with up to 5,000 words of your sample text. (In addition to the paid sessions, Gyamfia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk [agent121@iaminprint.co.uk] to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 4 June 2024

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers Overview The learning objectives for DOL include a practical understanding of: - DevOps and time to market - The business and IT perspectives - Key differences between DevOps IT and traditional IT - Planning and organizing - Understanding performance and culture - Measurement differences - Designing a DevOps organization - Focusing on what matters - Ideas for organizing workflows - Sharing information - Defining meaningful metrics - Value stream mapping - The Spotify Squad model - Managing culture change - Popular tools and key practices - Putting it all together The DevOps Leader course is a unique and practical experience for participants who want to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps. Leading people through a cultural transformation requires new skills, innovative thinking, and transformational leadership. Leaders up, down and across the IT organization must align and collaborate to break down silos and evolve the organization. The course highlights the human dynamics of cultural change and equips participants with practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as understanding Value Stream Mapping. Prerequisites * DevOps Foundation 1 - DEVOPS AND TIME * What Is DevOps? * Why Do DevOps * Companies Doing DevOps * The Magic Equation 2 - KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DEVOPS IT AND TRADITIONAL IT * What Sets DevOps IT apart from Traditional IT * How DevOps IT is Organized Differently * How to Perform to a Different Standard * How to Use Different Measurements 3 - BECOMING A DEVOPS ORGANIZATION * Transformational Leadership * Redesigning An Organization for DevOps * Design Principles * Focus * Work * Information * Metrics 4 - VALUE STREAM MAPPING * What is Value Stream Mapping? * Why Do We Need to Use this Framework? * Types of Maps * How to Create a Value Stream Map? * Types of Data to Collect * How to Handle Exceptions 5 - VALUE STREAM MAPPING EXERCISE 6 - SQUAD ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL * Conway's Law * The Problem with Silos * Spotify?s Squad Organization Model (Structure, Roles) * Squads * Tribes * Chapters * Guilds * How to Reorganize in Order to Move to this Model 7 - MANAGING CULTURE CHANGE * What is Culture and How Does it Impact Performance? * Types of IT Culture * Cultural Traits of a DevOps Organization * How to Manage Change 8 - CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE * Types of IT Culture * What is a DevOps Culture * How To Manage Change * The Three Phases Of Change * Types of Changes That Need to be Implemented 9 - POPULAR DEVOPS TOOLS AND PRACTICES * DevOps Tools Periodic Table * Top DevOps Tool Categories * Common and Popular Practices 10 - BUILDING A BUSINESS CASE 11 - BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER 12 - ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 13 - EXAM PREPARATIONS * Exam Requirements, Question Weighting, and Terminology List * Sample Exam Review ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for New managers wanting to become skilled in their management roles will benefit from this course Overview Describe the roles that a manager has in an organization Identify and nurture talent in your team Build a management vision for success Create strategies to motivate and empower your team Combine leadership qualities and influence skills to motivate your team Plan and manage effective meetings In this course, students will learn how to confidently acquire and build these skills through relevant discussions, team and individual activities. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. THE MANAGER\'S ROLE * Distinguishing a Manager\'s Role from Function Understanding Interpersonal, Informational, and Decision Roles 2. BUILDING A SHARED VISION * Defining a Shared Vision Building a Strong Vision Creating and Communicating a Vision Statement Identifying Benefits of Your Vision 3. LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE * Identifying the Characteristics and Qualities of a Leader Modeling the Way and Enabling Others to Act Encouraging Your Inner Innovator and Mastering the Art of Persuasion Creating Mutual Respect Effectively Communicating and Reasoning with Others 4. NURTURING TALENT * Calibrating Talent Finding and Nurturing the Attributes that Meet Your Requirements Articulating Culture and Hiring for a Cultural Fit Looking to the Future - Developing and Executing a Plan Succession Planning Creating and Fostering Employee Engagement Coaching, Training, and Development 5. DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT * Working with Workgroups and Teams Delegating Progress Tracking and Reviewing Results 6. BUILDING A BETTER MEETING * Planning and Preparing a Meeting Identifying Proper Participants Creating an Agenda Evaluating the Use of Technology ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Evolving into the Manager Role training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Evolving into the Manager Role course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.