10 Radar courses delivered Live Online

EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner Course A 2-day deep-dive workshop on RADAR and how to use it as an agile project performance framework. The essential course for anyone wanting to learn more about the RADAR logic and how to build a continuous improvement culture and mindset across your whole organisation.   Who is it for? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the RADAR logic and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective. Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course; it is also a Level 1 option for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career.   Benefits By the end of the course, participants will be able to: * Explain the overall RADAR logic * Explain the main principles of positive culture and mindset for driving performance * Describe how RADAR can be implemented into an organisation to improve performance at every level * Identify how to use RADAR to drive the management agenda * Apply RADAR across day-to-day initiatives and key projects as an agile project performance framework. Programme The main topics covered during the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training are: * RADAR logic and examples of how it can be used * Using RADAR to drive the management agenda * Using RADAR to drive strategic initiatives * Using RADAR to set up strategic KPI’s * RADAR as a Performance Improvement Framework * Case studies and group exercises * RADAR Improvement Matrix self-assessment The training is spread over two days and is delivered in a virtual classroom setting (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), using videos, group discussions, case studies and activities in breakout rooms and presentations from the trainer.   Further Development The EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training provides core knowledge about the RADAR Logic. In some cases, the training will have fulfilled an individual's learning needs. In many cases, the individual will want to consolidate their learning by applying the theory to a practical task. We encourage you to apply RADAR to a practical, work-based project, and we provide guidance on how to approach and complete your project.    Completion of the RADAR Performance Improvement Project also allows you to progress to one of the advanced EFQM qualification programmes: EFQM Performance Improvement Leader, EFQM Assessor or EFQM Organisational Change Leader.   EFQM Performance Improvement Leader If you successfully complete the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training and the subsequent project, you are invited to apply for the EFQM Performance Improvement Leader assessment. You will be guided and coached by an EFQM trainer and asked to present your project to the EFQM expert panel. Here you will answer questions about how you applied the RADAR logic and principles (we provide participants with templates for running the project, as well as a high-level mid-term review). You will also receive feedback on how to improve and maximise the use of RADAR for future endeavours. Dates and time: This is a two day on-line workshop delivered on the 12th of June & 18th of June from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM GMT Cost: £650 + VAT

EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner Course A 2-day deep-dive workshop on RADAR and how to use it as an agile project performance framework. The essential course for anyone wanting to learn more about the RADAR logic and how to build a continuous improvement culture and mindset across your whole organisation.   Who is it for? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the RADAR logic and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective. Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course; it is also a Level 1 option for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career.   Benefits By the end of the course, participants will be able to: * Explain the overall RADAR logic * Explain the main principles of positive culture and mindset for driving performance * Describe how RADAR can be implemented into an organisation to improve performance at every level * Identify how to use RADAR to drive the management agenda * Apply RADAR across day-to-day initiatives and key projects as an agile project performance framework. Programme The main topics covered during the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training are: * RADAR logic and examples of how it can be used * Using RADAR to drive the management agenda * Using RADAR to drive strategic initiatives * Using RADAR to set up strategic KPI’s * RADAR as a Performance Improvement Framework * Case studies and group exercises * RADAR Improvement Matrix self-assessment The training is spread over two days and is delivered in a virtual classroom setting (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), using videos, group discussions, case studies and activities in breakout rooms and presentations from the trainer.   Further Development The EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training provides core knowledge about the RADAR Logic. In some cases, the training will have fulfilled an individual's learning needs. In many cases, the individual will want to consolidate their learning by applying the theory to a practical task. We encourage you to apply RADAR to a practical, work-based project, and we provide guidance on how to approach and complete your project.    Completion of the RADAR Performance Improvement Project also allows you to progress to one of the advanced EFQM qualification programmes: EFQM Performance Improvement Leader, EFQM Assessor or EFQM Organisational Change Leader.   EFQM Performance Improvement Leader If you successfully complete the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training and the subsequent project, you are invited to apply for the EFQM Performance Improvement Leader assessment. You will be guided and coached by an EFQM trainer and asked to present your project to the EFQM expert panel. Here you will answer questions about how you applied the RADAR logic and principles (we provide participants with templates for running the project, as well as a high-level mid-term review). You will also receive feedback on how to improve and maximise the use of RADAR for future endeavours. Dates and time: This is a two day on-line workshop delivered on the 31st of January & 7th of February from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM GMT Cost: £650 + VAT

The essential course for anyone who wants to find out about the EFQM Model and RADAR and how these tools can benefit their organisation. The New EFQM Model was launched at the EFQM Forum in October 2019 and, as EFQM's country partner for Ireland, CforC is providing Foundation Training on the new model. Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course, it is also the starting point for all EFQM qualification routes. Who is it for? * This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the new EFQM Model and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective. * It provides a good overview for consultants who want to add the Model/RADAR to their portfolio of products and services. * It is also a pre-requisite for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career. Pre-requisites for this course * None Benefits By the end of the course, participants will be able to: * explain how the EFQM Model could benefit their organisation and how it could be used to overcome current and future challenges * explain how the Model is structured and how the different elements apply to their organisation * apply RADAR, the diagnostic and assessment tool, to identify strengths and areas for improvement * conduct a high-level health check of their organisation The training comprises 8 modules; * Module 1 The Changing World * Module 2 The Organisation’s Ecosystem * Module 3 The Value of a Model * Module 4 The EFQM Model * Module 5 RADAR * Module 6 Using the EFQM Model and RADAR * Module 7 The EFQM’s Digital Platform * Module 8 Next Steps Delivery * The course is delivered through a virtual trainer led live class Cost * £450 + VAT which includes the training course, the EFQM Model e-book and your EFQM Foundation Certificate. 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].

The essential course for anyone who wants to find out about the EFQM Model and RADAR and how these tools can benefit their organisation. The New EFQM Model was launched at the EFQM Forum in October 2019 and, as EFQM's country partner for Ireland, CforC is providing Foundation Training on the new model. Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course, it is also the starting point for all EFQM qualification routes. Who is it for? * This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the new EFQM Model and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective. * It provides a good overview for consultants who want to add the Model/RADAR to their portfolio of products and services. * It is also a pre-requisite for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career. Pre-requisites for this course * None Benefits By the end of the course, participants will be able to: * explain how the EFQM Model could benefit their organisation and how it could be used to overcome current and future challenges * explain how the Model is structured and how the different elements apply to their organisation * apply RADAR, the diagnostic and assessment tool, to identify strengths and areas for improvement * conduct a high-level health check of their organisation The training comprises 8 modules; * Module 1 The Changing World * Module 2 The Organisation’s Ecosystem * Module 3 The Value of a Model * Module 4 The EFQM Model * Module 5 RADAR * Module 6 Using the EFQM Model and RADAR * Module 7 The EFQM’s Digital Platform * Module 8 Next Steps Delivery * The course is delivered through a virtual trainer led live class Cost * £450 + VAT which includes the training course, the EFQM Model e-book and your EFQM Foundation Certificate. 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].

RF FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Radio Frequency engineering is an important yet often overlooked area in today's wireless world. This course provides a grounding in RF theory and practice for wireless, cellular and microwave systems. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Explain the basics of RF. * Describe RF propagation and antenna principles. * Calculate propagation losses and link budgets. * Test RF systems. RF FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Those working with wireless, cellular and microwave systems. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 2 days RF FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * What is RF? Definition of RF, RF wave characteristics: Frequency, wavelength, power, phase, impedance, RF history, radio signals, frequency bands, safety issues, legal issues. * RF systems Microwaves, cellular/mobile RF, WLANs, other fixed wireless networks, basic RF components. Hands on Building a basic WLAN network. * RF system components Transmitters: Antennas: Isotropic, Dipole, how antennas achieve gain. * Modulation Schemes, bandwidth, AM, FM, FSK, PSK, QAM, QPSK, interference, performance. Hands on Interference and performance. * Multiple access schemes FDMA, CDMA, TDMA, CSMA/CA. * Wireless systems Cellular (GSM, UMTS), Wifi, WiMax, others: GPS, DBS, RFID, radar, Bluetooth. Hands on cellular. * Spread Spectrum technologies Spread spectrum benefits and disadvantages, how it works, Direct Sequence, Frequency Hopping, hybrids. * RF propagation Models, link budget, Smith chart, RF matching with the Smith chart. cell capacity, tradeoffs: power vs. bandwidth, free space, reflection, diffraction, multipath cancellation, propagation prediction and measurement tools. Hands on Smith charts. * RF testing Why power rather than voltage/current, units of power, dB and dBm power conversions. Test equipment: signal generators, power meters, network analysers, spectrum analysers. RF test setups: return loss, insertion loss. Hands on RF testing.

Taking Your Book To School® Walkie-talkie Style! Access to me for a full day, 9–5, to move your book closer to school. So, you’ve written a children's book and now you’re trying to get it from your shelf to the classroom and into the hands of children … Now what? You know that schools are the gatekeepers of your target market: children and their families and you know that teachers and school visits should be on your radar. How do you get in, though?

In this live course, I share my insights from my experience as a school librarian and governors’ clerk, into how teachers use children's books in the classroom, what they are looking for in school visits and how to prepare for them. I will be joined by voice coach, Cat Clancy, and confidence coach, Vie Portland.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The content is appropriate for test automation engineering roles, test manager roles, test lead roles, test architect roles, as well as developer roles. This course assumes you have a foundational understanding of testing and the purpose of automation. This course will be beneficial to anyone who is accountable for assessing, planning, designing, and implementing an integrated set of technology (testing infrastructure) that supports development, testing, and deployment. Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our expert facilitator, attendees will learn to: Document the current state of test automation in your organization Define a custom test automation plan and architecture to fit their situation Create an initial implementation plan Identify initial key measures Develop a metrics dashboard for tracking the value of test automation Lay out a future strategy and roadmap to get there Introduction to Test Automation is a one-day, hands-on event designed to provide participants with the skills required to develop a custom test automation plan and architecture for their organization. Throughout the course, students will examine and work through various practical examples, learning how to create an integrated test automation plan and develop a test automation architecture. Participants will also learn about the possible real-world challenges they may face while trying to accomplish their goals, exploring the practical positive aspects of engaging their technical team, along with the possible frustrations of experiencing too much isolation between test automators and test designers. GETTING STARTED * Automation beginnings * Software as a series of imperfect translations THE COMPELLING BUSINESS NEEDS FOR AUTOMATION * Automation the next opportunity * Islands of Automation * Getting products to market more quickly, at the right costs and quality AUTOMATION CHALLENGES AND REQUIREMENTS * Automation Challenges * Test Automation Key Requirements * FOUNDATIONAL MATERIAL FOR YOUR AUTOMATION PLAN * Templates * Questions * Examples * Virtual Consulting included with this course AUTOMATION PLAN VISION AND STRATEGY * Vision, Strategy, Approach Example * Defining your end in mind * Deciding where to start * Engaging Others CONDUCTING A CURRENT STATE TOOLS INVENTORY * Assessing your current state - tools and processes * Tools inventory example and template * Radar Chart as a means of presenting current state information CONSIDER THE BEST AUTOMATION APPROACH * Waterfall vs. agile cycles of work * Aligning tools with your methodologies * Strategies for Automating * The Test Automation Pyramid DEVELOPING YOUR TEST AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE * Blocks of automation capabilities * Islands of Automation * Integrated Tools Architecture Template * Integrated Tools Architecture Examples TEST AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLES * Examples of different test automation architectures and frameworks * Selenium * Key Test Automation Architecture Characteristics ACCEPTANCE TEST-DRIVEN AND BEHAVIOR-DRIVEN TESTING OVERVIEW * Test automation approaches * FitNesse * Cucumber * Gherkin script overview * Tool workflow CONSIDERATIONS FOR WHAT TO AUTOMATE AND WHEN * Categories of tests that might be automated * We have many tool choices * Key points in Test Tool Architecture Planning PILOTING AND IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATION * Selecting and evaluating tools and rolling them out * Selling Automation - qualitative questions * Selling Automation - quantitative questions MEASURING AUTOMATION BENEFITS * Measures in technical terms * Measures in business terms * Measures of testing vs. measures of test automation NEXT STEPS * A few keys to success

Stressed spelled backward is desserts, but it's no sweet treat in the real world! Ready to conquer stress and boost your well-being and productivity?  Join our Managing Stress Masterclass, where you'll unlock the secrets to a calmer, more focused you! 🔍 What's on the Menu? 1️⃣ Cracking the Stress Code * Define stress and its many flavours (distress & eustress) * Peek inside your body's stress playbook * Eye-opening facts about stress in the UK workplace * Why managing stress is your ticket to a happier, more productive life! 2️⃣ Spotting Stress from Miles Away * Unmask the sneaky culprits of workplace stress * How your personal life can stir up stress at work * Red flags! Learn to spot stress symptoms 3️⃣ Your Stress-Busting Toolbox * Master the art of mindfulness and meditation * Rule your schedule with time management hacks * Embrace a healthier lifestyle to crush stress * Lean on your squad for support * Rewire your brain with cognitive restructuring 🎁 What You'll Take Home: * A deeper understanding of stress and its many disguises. * A stress radar to spot trouble brewing. * A treasure trove of proven stress-busting techniques. * A handy takeaway PDF full of key insights and additional resources.

Masterclasses? Refreshers? Introductions? It depends what you're looking for and where you want to pitch them, but here are six tried-and-tested highly focused sessions that organisations can take individually or as a series, to help develop their teams' project management capabilities one topic at a time. Objectives for each individual session are set out below, as part of the session outlines. Taken together, as a series, however, these modules are an ideal opportunity to develop your team's levels of project management capability maturity, whether that's by introducing them to the basic principles, refreshing them on best practice, or giving them the opportunity to really drill down into a specific area of challenge in your particular operating environment. SESSION OUTLINES 1 Stakeholder management SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand why stakeholders matter to projects * Be able to identify and engage stakeholders * Be able to categorise stakeholders by their significance 1 KEY PRINCIPLES * What does 'stakeholder' mean - in theory? * What does this mean in practice? * Why stakeholders matter * Consequences of missing stakeholders * The stakeholder management process: * Identify * Assess * Plan * Engage 2 IDENTIFYING STAKEHOLDERS * Rapid listing * CPIG analysis * PESTLE analysis * Drawing on the knowledge and experience of others * Other ways to identify stakeholders 3 ASSESSING STAKEHOLDERS * Which stakeholders are significant? * Stakeholder radar * Power-interest maps * Power-attitude maps 4 PLANNING * The adoption curve * Dealing with obstacles * Who should engage which stakeholder? * How should the project's organisation be structured? * How will communication happen? 5 ENGAGING * Seven principles of stakeholder engagement 2 Requirements and prioritisation SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand how clarity of requirements contributes to project success * Use different techniques for prioritising requirements * Agree requirements with stakeholders * Manage changes to requirements 1 UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING STAKEHOLDER NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS * What are 'requirements'? * What is 'requirements management'? * Sources of requirements - and the role of stakeholders * Are stakeholders sufficiently expert to specify their needs? * Do they understand the detail of what they want, or do they need help to tease that out? * What do stakeholders want to achieve? * Working within constraints * Prioritising requirements - three techniques 2 MOSCOW PRIORITISATION * 'Must have', should have', 'could have, 'won't have this time' * When to use MoSCoW 3 THE KANO MODEL * Customer satisfaction - 'attractive' and 'must-be' qualities * When to use Kano 4 VALUE-BASED PRIORITISATION * Understanding risk v value * Using risk v value to prioritise features and schedules 5 AGREEING REQUIREMENTS * Perfect v 'good enough' * Establishing acceptance criteria * Requirements traceability * Agreeing project scope 6 CHANGING REQUIREMENTS * Why requirements change * Why change control matters * Impact on projects * A formal change control process * Paying for change - managing change for different types of project 3 Estimating SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand the different purposes estimates satisfy * Be able to use different estimating techniques * Understand how to achieve different levels of accuracy 1 KEY PRINCIPLES * What's an estimate? Informed guesswork * What needs to be estimated? Costs, resources, effort, duration * Tolerances * Precision v accuracy 2 ESTIMATING THROUGH THE LIFECYCLE * Start * Plan * Do 3 EARLY ESTIMATES * Comparative ('analogous') estimating * Parametric estimating * Using multiple estimating techniques 4 BOTTOM-UP ESTIMATING * Bottom-up ('analytical') estimating * Pros * Cons 5 THREE-POINT ESTIMATING * Three-point ('PERT': Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating * Uncertainty and the range of estimates * Calculating a weighted average * Three-point with bottom-up 4 Scheduling SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand how to create a viable schedule * Be able to use different forms of schedule * Understand the concept of the critical path 1 KEY PRINCIPLES * The planning horizon * Rolling wave planning * Release planning 2 VIABLE SCHEDULING * Creating a viable schedule * Define the scope * Sequence the work * Identify the risks and build in mitigations * Identify the resources * Estimate the effort and durations * Check resource availability * Refine until a workable schedule is produced 3 CRITICAL PATH ANALYSIS * The critical path * Network diagrams * Sequence logic * Practical application: * Network diagram with estimated durations * The 'forward pass' * The 'backward pass' * Calculating total float * Identifying the critical path * Calculating free float * Gantt charts 5 Risk and issue management SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand the difference between risks and issues * Be able to identify and assess risks * Understand ways of mitigating risks * Manage issues 1 KEY PRINCIPLES * Understanding risk * Threats and opportunities * The risk management process * Preparation - proactive risk management * The process - identify, assess, plan, implement * Stakeholder communication * Roles and responsibilities * Risk management strategy * The risk register * Risk appetite 2 RISK IDENTIFICATION * Brainstorming * Interviews * Assumption analysis * Checklists 3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITISATION * Probability, impact and proximity * Triggers * Qualitative risk assessment * Qualitative impact assessment * Qualitative probability assessment * Probability / impact grid * Bubble charts * Risk tolerance 4 PLANNING COUNTERMEASURES * To mitigate or not to mitigate? * Categories of risk response * Avoid and exploit * Reduce and enhance * Transfer * Share * Accept * Contingency * Secondary risks 5 ISSUE MANAGEMENT * What is an issue? * Tolerances * Issues and tolerances * The PRINCE2 view of issues * Ownership of issues * An issue management process * Issue register 6 Budgeting and cost control SESSION OBJECTIVES This session will help participants: * Understand what to include in a budget - and why * Choose - and use - the appropriate estimating technique * Align the budget with the schedule * Understand how to monitor spend and control costs * Trouble-shoot effectively to get projects back within budget SESSION FORMAT Flexible. The session can be tailored to the participants' average level of project management maturity - a 60-minute session (delivered virtually) is an effective introduction. A 90-minute session allows for more in-depth treatment. A half-day session (face-to-face or virtual) gives time for a more challenging workshop, particularly to discuss specific cost control issues with any of the participants' current projects. 1 WHERE IS THE MONEY COMING FROM? * Can we pay from revenue? Do we need to borrow? How long will the project take to pay back? * The lifecycle of the budget * Through-life costs * Stakeholder involvement 2 ESTIMATING COSTS * Reminder: the relationship between estimates * Reminder: possible estimating techniques * What do we need to estimate? * People * Equipment * Materials * Facilities and operating costs * Work package estimate * Estimated project costs * Estimating agile projects 3 ALIGNING BUDGET AND SCHEDULE * Scheduling and financial periods * Spreading the budget 4 RESERVES AND AGREEING THE BUDGET * Contingency reserve * Management reserve * Agreeing the budget 5 COST CONTROL * Planned spend over time * Actual spend over time * Work completed over time * Evaluating different scenarios: delivery v spend 6 TROUBLE-SHOOTING * Why are we where we are? * What has caused the project to spend at the rate it is? * Why is it delivering at the rate it is? * What are the root causes? * What can we do about it?