Managing Remote Teams Training Course

Overview

This 5-day course will help delegates develop their strategic thinking, planning and management skills, including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in a high-stakes environment. The course will deal with the tough issues of conflict management, managing change, what makes a good leader and how to motivate a team. Using interactive case studies as well as sector examples, delegates will be encouraged to share experiences and challenges to help build practical and work focused solutions which they can take back and actually use.

The core objective of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment to uncover profitable business opportunities as well as develop strategies for gaining competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive business environment. Amongst others, the programme will also provide insight on leadership the best practices and behaviors that will strengthen the capacity of executives to handle the complexities and uncertainties of managing a high performance organisation.

Learning Objectives

After attending this course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the main problems that are faced by an organisation;
• Explain the various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and influences affecting the organisation;
• Analyse resources within and external to the organisation;
• Explain the various approaches to managing strategy and it place in the business plan;
• Evaluate the alternative development strategies so as to recommend the one(s) most suited to the needs of the firm.
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Discuss objectively the risks, benefits and costs that accompany the implementation of the new strategy including managing conflict in a team;
• Define approaches to managing the identified risks;
• Analyse the potential impacts on his or her firm (both positive and negative) that will result from implementing the new strategy;
• Design policies, systems and processes to successfully implement the emergent strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed as well as established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course consists of facilitated workshops, supplemented by case studies drawn from a combination of published real life examples and/or practical experience. There will also be opportunities for attendees to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and to apply the material in the context of their own organisations/departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key element.

This course has been created for decision makers whose primary goal is not to do the calculation and the analysis, but to understand them and be able to choose what kind of statistical methods are relevant in strategic planning of the organization.

For example, a prospect participant needs to make decision how many samples needs to be collected before they can make the decision whether the product is going to be launched or not.

If you need longer course which covers the very basics of statistical thinking have a look at 5 day "Statistics for Managers" training.

In this instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong, we walk new managers through the most important concepts of strategic thinking, putting theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants get a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

This training course has been created for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives and analysts who need to develop strategic planning skills. It is not designed for academic purposes, but to start realizing your dreams today.

This course focuses on strategic planning for businesses in which flexibility and constant learning is the most important thing. The main emphasis is corporate and investment strategy using current real-world examples. Each course member will have the opportunity to create a strategic plan and learn how to implement it in practice.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop a stronger idea on the different approaches towards contemporary delivery of learning.
• Able to link the current delivery to new and fresh approaches in learning delivery.
• Devise an adaptive and proactive curriculum that would maximize digitization and all its benefits.
• Lead the organization in the application of digital transformation towards learning

 

Format of the Course

• Instructor Led Training through Online Delivery
• Interactive Planning with Outputs
• Digital Icebreakers
• Course Works

 

This instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong (online or onsite) is aimed at organization leaders who wish to learn how to drive change within organizations by implementing effective change leadership strategies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the effect of change leadership on individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Apply planning practices to organizational change efforts.
• Effectively drive organizational change through change leadership.

The aim of the training will be to review and improve the competencies necessary to achieve business goals, both in terms of individual and team work, especially through the participants' acquisition of skills such as: - Building an effective style of communicating with others - Practical diagnosis of communication barriers and techniques for actively preventing their occurrence - The ability to effectively exert influence and persuasion - Changing one's own attitudes and modeling constructive behavior (e.g. assertive attitude)

This course is designed to help the attendee to build organizational resilience against a range of threats so that organizations can respond effectively to incidents, maintain the availability of business operations and safeguard its interests. 

The Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the APQP process and its application in product development and launch. This course will cover the key concepts, tools, and techniques used in APQP, enabling participants to effectively plan and manage quality throughout the product development lifecycle. Through practical examples, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully implement APQP in their organizations and ensure the delivery of high-quality products to customers.

This instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level quality managers and healthcare administrators who wish to learn the key concepts, tools, and techniques essential for quality auditing in healthcare, pass the certification exams, and apply quality management principles in their organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of quality auditing in healthcare.
• Develop and implement effective quality management systems.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and analyze audit data.
• Prepare for and pass the CMQ/OE and ASQ certification exams.
• Apply ethical principles and regulatory requirements in quality auditing.

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and expertise in implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with the IATF 16949 standard. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the requirements, processes, and best practices related to automotive quality management. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn how to effectively apply the principles of IATF 16949 to ensure the highest level of quality in automotive manufacturing and supply chain operations

ISO 26262 defines the requirements for functional safety in the automotive sector.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at automotive professionals who wish to implement the ISO 26262 standard within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand functional safety as it relates to automotive hardware and software development.
• Understand the legal responsibilities and compliance requirements of ISO 26262.
• Implement the safety processes prescribed in ISO 26262.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong, participants will learn about the QMS Audit principles, procedures and documentations as they step through a series of case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises and activities. 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the Requirements for a successful QMS Audit.
• Create an Audit Checklist for a sample audit scenario.
• Report findings in accordance to ISO 9001 requirements.
• Write and grade non-conformity reports and evaluate proposals for corrective action.
• Prepare and present a convincing evaluation to top management in accordance to the organization's policy and objectives.

This instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong (online or onsite) is aimed at supply managers and personnel who wish to adopt a quality-centric approach to managing suppliers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Adopt a proactive and collaborative approach for enhancing supplier quality.
• Clearly define and communicate supply specifications and requirements.
• Explore different Supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) and apply an analytical approach to choose the most suitable one.
• Use a QMS system to continuously monitor, inspect and audit supply chains.
• Ensure that suppliers provide the highest quality products and services.

This instructor-led, live training in Hong Kong (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level quality control professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply it in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Use basic SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Create and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyze process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.