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Leadership, Innovation and Management Foundation
Content / Overview:
This course was designed with input from local businesses in the Surrey Chambers of Commerce network to provide you with real-world insight into the skills and knowledge needed for success in the current business market. It will therefore enable you to develop the skills and knowledge employers want in todays challenging times and to extend your organisational, management and
business practices to improve your performance and that of any teams you manage.Course Modules:
Personal Development, Organisational Leadership, International Business Environment, Business Law, Quality Management & Customer Services, Marketing Fundamentals, Principals of Financial Management, Change Management, Leading and Managing People and Teams, International
Business Strategy, Innovation and Enterprise, Project Management, Business Research Application Process:
Application followed by individual interview Entry Requirements:
The qualification is intended for people who are currently employed at a supervisory management level within local Surrey businesses and employees wishing to undertake a formal qualification to assist with their own personal and career development. The qualification is open to employees from businesses within Surrey Chambers network as well as those from outside the membership. The qualification is aimed at individuals with no formal academic qualifications beyond school. Applicants will normally have had a minimum of two years experience working as a project manager or team leader. Special Features:
Learn at a time and place that suits you
Blended delivery: learning through on-line materials, podcasts, videos, discussion boards and course literature supported by our new multi-media lecture theatre
Opportunity to develop skills in leadership, innovation and management to improve business performance of your organisation
Practical application of theory through real work-based projects and activities
Accreditation of prior learning and experience
Newly validated, state of the art course in partnership with Surrey Chambers of Commerce and the University of Surrey Assessment:
The majority of assessment is through coursework in the form of assignments based on current business practices and approaches, group-work, case study analysis and presentations. Students can receive recognition for work-based learning. Careers:
This course is intended to develop your skills in leadership, communication, analysis and enterprise as you develop your career and should significantly increase your potential for promotion to more senior roles with added responsibilities. Further Studies:
Successful completion of the Leadership, Innovation and Management Foundation Degree gives access to the Business Studies BA (Hons) 'top up' degree or professional qualifications. Contact Details:
Guildford College: email: info@guildford.ac.uk or Tel: 01483 44 85 85
UCAS: www.ucas.com or Tel: 0871 46 80 468
All information quoted applies to the current academic year unless otherwise stated and is correct at time of publication. Tuition fees quoted apply to fee paying home students or equivalent. Registration at the college is on the understanding that the College Management
The Silver Academy
Starting Your Own Business?Are you over 50?
Unemployed or facing redundancy?
Are keen to be self-employed or start your own business?
Live in the South East? If so, would you like some free help? South East England Chambers of Commerce together with the University of Surrey are offering limited places on their
Silver Academy programme running from October 2010 to April 2011 The Silver Academy provides you with: Opportunity to take stock and consider your options in starting your own business or working self-employed
Facilitation and guidance to help you choose the right option for you, set yourself up, attract clients/customers, deliver your service/products and successfully manage and grow your business to serve your lifestyle requirements
A self-help manual and toolkit to work through the programme
Seven one-day workshops held in Guildford, from October 2010 to April 2011
As part of the workshops, 30 minute one-to-one business clinics are available with volunteer business mentors from the Surrey and the Hampshire Chambers of Commerce
Membership of a peer-to-peer support network
Online and telephone support
Opportunities to participate in peer-to-peer coaching and gain leadership experience This project is funded by the EU and the University of Surrey through the EU PEOPLE mini-programme under the Interregional Cooperation programme INTERREG IVC.
The Silver Academy is also being run at the same time in the regions of
Andalucνa, Spain and Malopolska, Poland.
For an application form please contact Emma Dewhirst on 01483 683495 and e.dewhirst@surrey.ac.ukApplications need to be in by Monday 20th September 2010 There are only 100 places and its first come first served so make sure you apply now to secure your place!
Forthcoming Training Courses and Seminars
We organise several one-day export training courses at highly competitive rates. Reduced fees are offered to members of Surrey Chambers. Spotlight on the Americas
Date: Thursday 16th September 2010
Venue: Foxhills, Ottershaw This event offers businesses the chance to explore the opportunities in both North and South America. Split into two sessions, businesses can choose to attend either session dependent on the needs and objectives of the organisation.
For full details of our training days please click on the link below.
http://www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_28&osCsid=u756n1ggdsr99bs1v80ljotes5
Chamber Skills
Surrey Chambers presents
4Half-day Leadership and
Management Programme
delivered by Evolve Leadteam
supported by ramsacOur Aims:
We plan to give managers time to think about how to get results from their teams, their business and themselves. Our customers have recognised reflection time as one of the key ingredients in making confident, beneficial decisions. We will present a view of what a leader has to ensure is done, and we will give you a chance to experiment with some ways of getting it done. We will provide time to think about what will work best for you, your team and your organisation. We will create a relaxing, fun learning environment and you will get support and stimulation from the delegates and the facilitators on the course. Course Details:
The course includes 4 sessions covering:
Leadership and Management Review Commercial Awareness
Performance Management
Team Meetings that Deliver
Time Management and Getting OrganisedVisit http://www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/events_members.php?event=827 for a more detailed overview of the sessions Cost:
£200+VAT for Surrey Chamber members £300+VAT for non-members Course dates will be agreed shortly, but start date will be September 2010. Please contact - Clare Newboult; 07722319506, Shirley Wardell; 07771757163
or e-mail chambersprog@evolveleadteam.co.uk for booking and more details.
Surrey Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Surrey MBAFlexible Modes of delivery Part-Time Evenings:Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Duration: 24 months
Start date: January and September Part-Time Saturdays: 10 Saturdays per term
Time: 9am- 5pm
Duration: 24 months
Start date: January and September Full-Time: Duration: 12 months
Start date: September Why Surrey MBA?
40 years of experience in teaching and researching a broad spectrum of management disciplines
Accreditations from the prestigious American Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (ACCSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Excellent record of graduate employment
Strong links with industry
High quality dedicated facilities
Accessible location, close to London Distinctive Features
Strong leadership and entrepreneurial focus
Group consultancy projects with multi-national and regional companies
Interactive business simulation exercise
Development of managerial competence in a variety of applied skills
Applied business research project
Small study groups which foster personal development
Culturally diverse student body
International study trip
Residential seminar
Opportunity to develop skills in specialised areas though a choice of electives Find out More
Meet us at one of our MBA Briefings:
Saturday 12 December 2009, 11am - 1pm For further information about the programme or application process contact the Admissions team:
E: somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1483 686300
To contact the MBA Director,
Dr. Sonia El Kahal MacLean:
E: s.elkahalmaclean@surrey.ac.uk
Train to Gain
Train to Gain can help identify where there may be skills shortages within your workforce, recommend the most effective training- and ultimatley secure the future success of your business.Train to Gain makes training your staff as easy as possible and they understand your business will work very differently to others. That's why from the start you will recieve impartial advice from a dedicated, flexible and independent Skills Broker, who will tailor the service to meet your needs. In adddition to this Train to Gain offers constant support throughout the training process, including identifying whether your staff qualify for funding, as well as monitoring your success along the way. Call 0845 751 2288, email [e] info@traintogainse.co.uk [ee] or visit Train to Gain
FDF
FDF is a national body that supports the development and validation of high quality Foundation degrees and other higher education solutions. It is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to support employer engagement across higher education programmes generally and in relation to Foundation degrees specifically.FDF's primary objective is to support the development of high quality Foundation degrees. fdf works in partnership with all relevant agencies, institutions, organisations and interest groups to ensure that the development of Foundation degrees is driven by the needs of employers and students. For more information about FDF and to see how they can they your business please visit [L]http://www.fdf.ac.uk/[EL]
Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for young people aged between 16-24 who have left full time education and are going into employment. This training route offers an effective way to develop the kind of employees that an organisation needs.
For more information on Modern Apprenticeships, call 01372 736912
Education business links
Education Business Links activity bridges the gap between the worlds of education and business by getting pupils involved with local companies and by getting business people involved with the education process. Education Business Links provides a framework for employers and schools to work together, by running a wide range of activities, examples which include:
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Business awareness
- Mentoring, work
- Experience
- Curriculum related activities
- Literacy and numeracy
- Development of employability skills
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