Principles of Strategy and Marketing
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorGain a solid grounding in key components of both strategy and marketing. For ambitious mid-career technologists and specialists, who are keen to grasp wider business drivers. Facilitator: Siobhan Soraghan BSc MBA, Director Active Insight Consulting Ltd.
Strategic Thinking for Technologists
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorGain useful and clear definitions of vision, mission, goals, strategy and tactics; Understand and position yourself in relation to the three tiers of strategy. Acquire a range of valuable thinking tools for interpreting market data and resources. Learn how personality types contribute in different ways to the strategic thinking process, in particular your own. Facilitator: S [...]
Masterclass: Positive Politics at Work
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorLike it or not, politics is part of everyday organisational life and at senior levels the complexity increases. Those who engage constructively can be smart about their collaborations and alliances. This Masterclass imparts valuable and unique tools for becoming more savvy while being a positive player in one’s own political landscape. Facilitator: S Soraghan BSc MBA, [...]
Building an Innovative Team
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorHealthy teams innovate naturally. Building such teams requires creating an environment that has a healthy balance between cohesion and dissent. A strong culture can inhibit originality, but so can an absence of security and social connectedness. We’ll look at requirements for group safety and group creativity, and the role of the leader. Facilitator: S Soraghan BSc [...]
Collaborating with confidence
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorTools for working with stakeholders and/or external peers. Learn about what erodes and what builds trust. Gain confidence in dealing with sensitive subjects to avoid misunderstandings and their possible consequences. Facilitator: S Soraghan BSc MBA, Director of Active Insight To book, simply email bookings@active-insight.com with the titles of interest.
Storytelling for Leaders
TBC; M4 Swindon-Newbury corridorAs a leader, learn how to inspire and motivate through the use of narrative, or "story". Discover the value of clear “whys” behind your messages. Hear about and experience the importance of eliciting emotion. Practices using stories to build personal credibility and confidence. Facilitator: S Soraghan BSc MBA, Director of Active Insight To book, simply email [...]
The Innovator’s Assembly
OxfordCome and join a large number of peers for a full day of stimulating input from a range of thought leaders, inventor-entrepreneurs, seasoned innovators and experienced leaders. You'll gain a greater understanding of the complex systemic layers within which innovators in high-tech manufacturing operate and contribute, inspiration on tackling any challenges you face, and a stronger [...]