Management Training in Aveiro

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean method for visually mapping the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or service to the customer, highlighting value-adding and non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level practitioners and managers who wish to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to improve process efficiency and productivity across their value chains.

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

• Create a current-state value stream map that includes accurate operating time calculations and distinguishes value-add from non-value-add activities.
• Identify and classify MUDAS across the value chain and quantify their impact on lead time and productivity.
• Design a future-state value stream map with improved flow, reduced waste, and updated time calculations.
• Develop clear, prioritized action plans to implement the future-state map and measure improvements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on mapping exercises using real process examples from the client.
• Group workshops to produce current and future state maps and action plans.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals and managers who wish to gain foundational knowledge in leveraging AI to optimize HR processes, enhance employee experiences, and make data-driven strategic decisions.

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

• Understand the potential and applications of AI in HR management.
• Learn how to optimize HR processes using AI tools.
• Enhance employee experience through AI-driven strategies.
• Use AI insights to make strategic HR decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (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.

Leadership is the practice of guiding individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals while fostering trust, collaboration, and resilience. Effective leaders balance decision-making, people management, and communication skills with personal well-being.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders, managers, and professionals who wish to strengthen their leadership competencies and apply them in organizational contexts.

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

• Build leadership practices based on trust and autonomy.
• Understand people management fundamentals and the labor framework.
• Apply strategic decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Foster collaboration with a leadership perspective.
• Use assertive communication in difficult conversations.
• Practice self-management techniques and support leader well-being.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group activities.
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios.

Course Customization Options

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

Enterprise IT governance is essential for aligning technology initiatives with business strategy, ensuring value delivery, and managing risk.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level IT governance professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of governance frameworks, value delivery, and risk management while preparing for advanced-level certification.

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

• Apply governance frameworks to align IT with business objectives.
• Optimize value delivery through strategic investment and benefit realization.
• Evaluate and mitigate enterprise risks, including emerging risks.
• Develop strategies for IT resource optimization and sourcing decisions.

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.

Kaizen is a structured approach to continuous improvement focused on small, incremental changes that eliminate waste, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to apply Kaizen principles across multiple departments to improve process discipline, communication, waste elimination, and staff engagement.

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

• Understand the foundational principles of Kaizen and its relationship with Lean.
• Apply tools such as 5S, root cause analysis, and visual management to reduce inefficiencies.
• Foster a culture of structured problem-solving and team-based improvements.
• Implement Kaizen initiatives across key operational and support areas.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level SAP consultants who wish to gain practical experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of the Employee Central module.

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

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the SuccessFactors Employee Central module.
• Understand and configure essential module components, including provisioning, security, and data management.
• Perform basic and complex support and maintenance configurations.

The aim of this one day course is to provide delegates with mentoring and coaching skills for the workplace. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• State the difference between mentoring and coaching
• Discuss relevant learning theories
• Describe different learning styles
• Explain the feedback model
• Outline basic coaching principles
• State the component parts of the GROW coaching model 

The "Lean5S" training is an introduction to the principles of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on the 5S methodology, which includes organizing the workplace, eliminating waste, and improving efficiency. Participants will acquire skills to implement the Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain stages, with an emphasis on workplace safety.

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. 

Participant Profiles

CxO, Operation Managers, Enterprise Architects, Business and System Analysts and Designers

Objective

This introduction seminar provides you with an overview of the digital business models, business and enterprise architecture frameworks as well as methodologies that organizations are trying to focus on to increase their business agility facing disruptions of the digital age.

In particular, this seminar aims at helping you to understand frameworks and reference architectures that are used worldwide to align digital business models and IT system architectures with the changing competitive landscape.

A brand's digital presence is essential for a business's survival in today's connected world.

This instructor-led, live training is aimed at marketing professionals of all levels who wish to strengthen a business's online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance and manage brand image and reputation through conducting a thorough Online Brand Audit.

The sum of multiple online touch points will ultimately shape how your target audiences perceive your company, and whether or not they choose to do business with you.

An online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning in a given market.

In addition to assessing your brand's owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit will dissect how your brand is being spoken about on online channels your business doesn't own, to evaluate brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you'll be empowered to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with greater business goals.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it touches so many other disciplines within an organization; from customer experience and online user journeys to uncovering insights to marketing strategy and planning.

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

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and build industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

A customer care strategy plays an important role in building customer satisfaction, helping you to retain loyal customers and increase levels of repeat business.  Through good customer service you gain the client’s trust, enhance the company’s image and strengthen your competitive advantage in the market. This course focuses on strategies and skills for building lifelong customer relationships by developing valuable and effective customer-care strategies.  Satisfied customers may, through conversations and story-telling, become voluntary ambassadors for your company and are highly likely to recommend your services to others.  This workshop will also help participants communicate effectively, appropriately and clearly in all situations.

OBJECTIVES

• Developing competencies in the area of professional customer care
• Increasing the efficiency of communication with customers
• Attaining the knowledge of how to get to the underlying needs and expectations of customers
• Building strong and sustainable relationships with clients
• Expanding the positive image of the company in the market
• Identifying, reducing, and overcoming objections and barriers
• Learning about personalities and communication preferences when dealing with clients
• Establsihing the ability to create an open environment for communication
• Developing skills to communicate clearly and effectively
• Identifying barriers to effective communication
• Mastering body language and non-verbal communication

METHODS

• Role-playing
• Self-assessment tests
• Exercises in groups
• Individual work
• Practice sessions
• Lectures
• Discussions

LEARING OUTCOMES

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Adopt a focused customer care strategy
• Identify key customer issues
• Build the professional image of the company
• Adapt to specific customer behaviour styles
• Increase customer loyalty through exceptional customer service
• Develop communication abilities with clients
• Use techniques to build relationships
• Develop a personal action plan to improve customer service skills
• Show gestures of generosity and high quality customer care
• Use techniques to deal with difficult situations
• Recognise barriers to the delivery of outstanding customer service

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at business managers, IT managers, and risk and compliance managers who wish to implement the COBIT framework to optimize IT governance and management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design, develop, implement, monitor, and enhance IT governance and management using COBIT principles and methods.

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at current CTOs and upcoming CTOs such as technical directors or technical managers who wish to acquire the technical and managerial perspective needed to be an effective CTO.

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

• Hire and lead a vibrant and innovative technical team.
• Effectively adopt and manage the technology needed to develop great products.
• Apply useful techniques and strategies for managing products and projects.
• Scale the company business and move it in the right direction.

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

"High-Impact Communication Skills," designed to equip participants with the essential tools for clear, confident, and influential communication. In today's business environment, the ability to convey ideas effectively is paramount. This training addresses two of the most critical aspects of professional communication: mastering interpersonal skills and delivering powerful public presentations.

The program takes a holistic approach, beginning with foundational communication principles and then moving to a dedicated module on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Participants will then learn practical, actionable techniques to structure and deliver compelling presentations. The entire learning experience is underpinned by the principles of Emotional Intelligence, empowering participants to communicate with greater empathy, awareness, and impact.

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

• Apply practical techniques for clearer, more empathetic, and objective interpersonal communication.
• Implement proven strategies to manage public speaking anxiety and project confidence.
• Structure a compelling presentation with a clear opening, logical flow, and memorable conclusion.
• Deliver presentations in an engaging manner, utilizing effective body language and vocal variety.
• Identify the core principles of Emotional Intelligence and use them to build stronger professional relationships.
• Develop a personal action plan to continue fostering their communication and presentation skills

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at stressed individuals who wish to deal with their stress effectively and achieve a calmer, clearer and more energetic state in daily life.

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

• Understand the two types of stress: distress and eustress.
• Articulate your personal indicators and relievers of stress.
• Create a plan with specific routines to enhance calm, clarity and energy, while minimzing stress accumulated in the day.
• Shift negative emotions and boost positive ones using proven techniques.
• Deal with stress-causing. disempowering beliefs around work, life, and relationships.

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

Audience

• Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Influencing and Avoiding Conflict with : 
  • Their colleagues
  • Their bosses
  • Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and 
• Case Studies

Overview

Across the globe regulators are increasingly linking the amount of risk taken by a bank to the amount of capital it is required to hold and banks and financial services are increasingly being managed on risk-based management practices. The banks, their products, the regulations and the global market are becoming increasingly complex, driving ever greater challenges in effective risk management. A key lesson of the banking crisis of the last five years is that risks are highly integrated and to manage them efficiently banks have to understand these interactions.

Key features include:

• the explanation of the current risk-based regulations
• detailed review of the major risks faced by banks
• industry best practices for adopting an enterprise approach to integrating risk management across an entire organisation
• using governance techniques to build a group wide culture to ensure everyone takes an active role in managing risks in line with the banks strategic objectives
• what challenges could be faced by risk managers in the future.

The course will make extensive use of case studies designed to explore, examine and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at banks will be used throughout the course to highlight how they have failed to manage their risks and actions that could have been taken to prevent loss.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to help bank management deliver an appropriate integrated strategy for managing the complex and changing risks and regulations in today’s international banking environment. Specifically this course aims to give senior level management an understanding of:

• major risk within the financial industry and the major international risk regulations
• how to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities whilst maximising return
• the interaction between risk types and how banks use an integrated approach for their management
• corporate governance and the best practice approaches to managing the diverse interests of the stakeholders
• how to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimising unnecessary risk taking

Who should attend this seminar

This course is intended those who are new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible strategic risk management, or those who wish to further their understanding of enterprise risk management. It will be of use to:

• Board level bank management
• Senior managers
• Senior risk managers and analysts
• Senior directors and risk managers responsible for strategic risk management
• Internal auditors
• Regulatory and compliance personnel
• Treasury professionals
• Asset and liability managers and analysts
• Regulators and supervisory professionals
• Suppliers and consultants to banks and the risk management industry
• Corporate governance and risk governance managers.

After attending the training course, you can sit the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

Who should attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in business continuity
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of the business continuity management system
• Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with BCMS requirements within an organization
• Members of the BCMS team

Learning objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a BCMS
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 22301 in the specific context of an organization
• Understand the operation of the business continuity management system and its processes based on ISO 22301
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and continually improving a BCMS

Educational approach

• This training course is based on theory, implementation best practices, and ISO 22301 requirements useful for the implementation of a BCMS.
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions.
• The participants are encouraged to intercommunicate and engage in discussions and exercises.
• The exercises are similar to the certification exam.

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price. After completion of the course you will be able to book the exam.
• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information and practical examples.
• An Attendance Record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake the exam within 12 months following the initial exam for free.

ISO 9001 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a Quality Management System (QMS) as specified in ISO 9001. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a QMS, including QMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.

Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in Quality Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in Quality Management

The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains: h Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Quality Management System (QMS) h Domain 2: Quality Management System (QMS)

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation” credential.

General Information

Certification fees are included on the exam price

Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed

A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued

In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

KAIZEN comes from Japanese, meaning "continuous improvement", which can be used in the workplace as well as in business processes.

Who should attend: Managers interested in improving productivity by implementing 5S and who want to make sure they are starting this vital concept the right way.

This training course has been created for professionals from all sectors. It can be tailored to dental clinics, laboratories, offices etc. It is not designed for academic purposes, but offers practical advice how to implement 5S

The course is aimed at leaders and agents for change who want to make sure that they are introducing 5S the right way.

Each course member will have the opportunity to get hands on experience through a number of exercises to demonstrate that 5S works

Upon completing the training you will:

• Understand how 5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Be able to indentify sources of waste and improve profitability
• Understand the reasons for the five step process and know how to implement it
• Have the tools and procedures in order to improve processes
• Develop a concrete plan to introduce 5S to your workplace

If you are thinking about improving workplace efficiency, winning more orders and satisfying your customers while improving safety, you cannot afford not to take this course

In this instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within a manufacturing context and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

The training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Some of the concepts covered include:

• Determining the root cause of inefficiencies.
• Measuring performance.
• Realizing the continuous improvement cycle.
• Organizing Kaizen events.
• Instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization.

Audience

Managers and Team Leaders who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding the management and development of their staff (direct and indirect reports)

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the different skills required for Managing and for Leading
• Develop their team in the most-effective way
• Explain how best to deliver Change in their part of the organisation
• Manage staff performance better
• Successfully negotiate their preferred solutions
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training in Aveiro (online or onsite) is aimed at managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams.

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

• Explore remote leadership, structures, and components to successfully adapt a remote work setup.
• Develop trust, goals, culture, and teamwork to create an effective and productive remote team.
• Use existing tools and technologies to improve virtual communication and collaboration.
• Implement goal setting and project management methods to measure the performance of a remote team.

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 Aveiro, 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.