Management Training in Gaia

Strategic Human Capital Planning offers a structured methodology for aligning people management with business strategy, utilizing metrics, talent mapping, and competency-based development.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and onsite, is designed for HR professionals and organizational leaders seeking to develop strategies that optimize human capital management and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental principles of strategic human capital planning.
• Design and analyze talent management indicators and KPIs.
• Apply talent mapping techniques to enhance workforce development.
• Develop strategies for succession and competency-based management.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and practical exercises.
• Application of frameworks to real-world HR challenges.

Course Customization Options

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

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean methodology used to visually chart the flow of materials and information necessary to deliver a product or service to the customer. It highlights value-adding versus non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, targets beginner to intermediate practitioners and managers who wish to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to enhance 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 between value-add and 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 Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to handle key human resources (HR) functions such as addressing staff concerns, managing performance, and navigating disciplinary processes.

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

• Understand the core functions and responsibilities of HR management.
• Handle employee complaints with professionalism and empathy.
• Implement effective performance management strategies.
• Conduct fair and legally compliant disciplinary actions.
• Address common HR issues with confidence and consistency.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level HR professionals who wish to learn how to design and enhance employee experiences tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments, from recruitment to retention.

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

• Design impactful employee journeys, from recruitment to retention, tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments.
• Learn strategies for fostering engagement, inclusion, and continuous development in the tech workforce.

The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a structured methodology to identify and assess the criticality of organizational processes in the event of disruptions.

This consulting engagement is aimed at operational and administrative leaders who wish to map, analyze, and document business processes to strengthen continuity and resilience.

By the end of this engagement, the organization will be able to:

• Identify critical processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality areas.
• Assess operational, financial, legal, and reputational impacts of disruptions.
• Define recovery priorities (RTO and RPO) for critical processes.
• Develop a process criticality matrix and recommendations for continuity planning.

Format of the Engagement

• Kick-off and scoping sessions.
• Workshops with process owners.
• Real case analysis and data collection.
• Group sessions to construct causal and impact diagrams.
• Drafting and presentation of the BIA report.

Evaluation

• Active participation in workshops and data collection (20%).
• Contribution to impact analysis and scenario discussions (40%).
• Validation and feedback on the draft BIA report (40%).

Engagement Customization Options

• To request adjustments to the scope of this engagement, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals who wish to learn how to develop applications and perform process automation even without any IT background.

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

• Understand Citizen development and learn common Citizen Developer actions.
• Learn how to perform process automation.
• Automate tasks within business applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for organizational leaders who wish to learn how to drive change within their organizations by implementing effective change leadership strategies.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the impact of change leadership on individuals, teams, and the broader organization.
• Apply strategic planning practices to organizational change efforts.
• Effectively orchestrate organizational change through proactive change leadership.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for business professionals aiming to address specific areas within their organisations where process inefficiencies and defects are common.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp the fundamental concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Utilise the DMAIC methodology to effectively define, measure, analyse, improve, and control processes.
• Formulate a strategic plan for deploying Lean Six Sigma within their organisation.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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:

• Grasp the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Utilise essential SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Construct and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyse process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.

This training is designed to support anyone considering the implementation of or involvement in a balanced scorecard initiative.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with top international talents.

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

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Selling Candidates the Opportunity & Partnering with Hiring Managers

The objective of this one-day course is to equip participants with practical mentoring and coaching skills applicable in the workplace. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Clarify the distinctions between mentoring and coaching
• Explore relevant learning theories
• Identify various learning styles
• Explain the feedback model
• Outline fundamental coaching principles
• Describe the key components of the GROW coaching model

Participant Profiles

C-level executives, Operations Managers, Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, System Analysts, and Designers

Objective

This introductory seminar offers an overview of digital business models, along with the business and enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies that organisations are prioritising to enhance their business agility in response to the disruptions characterising the digital age.

Specifically, the seminar aims to help you comprehend the frameworks and reference architectures utilised globally to align digital business models with IT system architectures, ensuring they remain attuned to a shifting competitive landscape.

A robust customer care strategy is pivotal for fostering customer satisfaction, retaining loyal clients, and driving repeat business. By delivering high-quality service, you earn client trust, elevate the company’s reputation, and reinforce your competitive edge in the marketplace. This course centres on the strategies and skills necessary to cultivate long-term customer relationships through the development of impactful customer-care frameworks. Satisfied customers often become voluntary ambassadors for your brand through word-of-mouth and storytelling, making them highly likely to recommend your services. Additionally, this workshop equips participants with the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and clearly in any context.

OBJECTIVES

• Developing competencies in professional customer care
• Enhancing communication efficiency with customers
• Gaining insight into how to uncover the underlying needs and expectations of clients
• Forging strong and sustainable client relationships
• Amplifying the company’s positive market image
• Identifying, reducing, and overcoming objections and barriers
• Understanding personality types and communication preferences when interacting with clients
• Establishing the capacity to create an open communication environment
• Refining skills to communicate with clarity and effectiveness
• Recognising barriers to effective communication
• Mastering body language and non-verbal cues

METHODS

• Role-playing
• Self-assessment tests
• Group exercises
• Individual work
• Practice sessions
• Lectures
• Discussions

LEARING OUTCOMES

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Implement 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

In an increasingly globalised world, we work in more multicultural environments where conflicts between individuals and groups are possible. The fundamental belief behind conflict resolution is that conflicts are unavoidable but that they are manageable.

Assertiveness, self-confidence, negotiation ability, interpersonal and other skills are pivotal in supporting conflict resolution. In our everyday life, we encounter many occasions where we consciously or unconsciously (with family members, friends, clients, business partners) manage conflicts. Mastering conflict resolution helps to resolve conflicts effectively, as well as helping us to communicate better, persuade efficiently, improve business results as well as enhancing organisational and personal behavior and performance.

This course offers a mix of theories and concepts, combined with group exercises and individual activities to enable delegates to share ideas and develop their skills.

Objectives:

• To understand the fundamentals and nuances of conflicts in organizations
• To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models in conflict resolution
• To discover the personality types, leadership styles supporting negotiation skills
• To learn the art of assertiveness and self-confidence
• To experiment, experience and practice conflict resolutions

This instructor-led, live training in Ottawa but can be delivered, is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

Develop a clear understanding and valuable insights into the significance of investing in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and sustainability. The training is delivered interactively and incorporates several practical case studies.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for current CTOs and aspiring leaders, such as technical directors or technical managers, who wish to acquire the technical and managerial perspective required to become an effective CTO.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Hiring and leading a dynamic, innovative technical team.
• Effectively adopting and managing the technology necessary to develop high-quality products.
• Applying practical techniques and strategies for product and project management.
• Scaling business operations and steering the organization in the right direction.

Overview

Global regulators are increasingly linking the level of risk a bank takes to the capital it must hold, while financial institutions are increasingly adopting risk-based management practices. As banks, their products, regulatory frameworks, and global markets grow more complex, effective risk management faces greater challenges. A critical lesson from the banking crisis of the past five years is that risks are highly interconnected; to manage them efficiently, banks must understand these interactions.

Key features include:

• An explanation of current risk-based regulations
• A detailed review of the major risks facing banks
• Industry best practices for adopting an enterprise-wide approach to integrating risk management
• Using governance techniques to foster a group-wide culture where everyone actively manages risks in alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives
• An exploration of the challenges risk managers may face in the future.

The course extensively utilizes case studies designed to explore, examine, and reinforce the concepts and ideas covered over the five days. Historical events at banks are used throughout to highlight failures in risk management and to discuss actions that could have prevented losses.

Objectives

This course aims to help bank management deliver an appropriate integrated strategy for managing the complex and evolving risks and regulations in today’s international banking environment. Specifically, it provides senior management with an understanding of:

• Major risks within the financial industry and key international risk regulations
• How to manage a bank’s assets and liabilities while maximizing returns
• The interaction between different risk types and how banks use an integrated approach for management
• Corporate governance and best practice approaches for managing diverse stakeholder interests
• How to develop a culture of risk governance as a tool for minimizing unnecessary risk-taking.

Who should attend this seminar

This course is intended for those new to integrated risk management, senior management responsible for strategic risk management, or individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of enterprise risk management. It is useful for:

• 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.

The ISO 9001 Foundation training provides you with the essential knowledge to implement and manage a Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. Throughout this course, you will gain a clear understanding of the various components of a QMS, including QMS policy, procedures, performance metrics, management commitment, internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement.

Upon completing this course, you will be eligible to sit for the examination and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation” credential. This PECB Foundation Certificate demonstrates that you have comprehended the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework, and management approach.

Who should attend?

• Professionals involved in Quality Management
• Individuals aiming to acquire knowledge about the core processes of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in Quality Management

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

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation” credential.

General Information

Certification fees are included in the exam price.

Training materials comprising over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be provided.

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

In the event of an exam failure, you may retake the exam free of charge within 12 months.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Quality Management System (QMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Quality Management System (QMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with QMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Quality Management

General information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

Lean Distribution involves applying Lean Manufacturing principles to distribution, logistics, and supply chain operations. The primary objective is to create value for customers by identifying and removing waste—defined as any activity that does not contribute to that value.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn the methodologies, team structures, and tools required to implement Lean practices within their own distribution centers and supply chain operations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The training integrates case studies and discussions with practical, hands-on exercises using the tools, metrics, and methods necessary to deploy Lean systems and processes. Key concepts covered include:

• Calculating the true cost of fulfillment
• Reducing total costs throughout the supply chain
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Developing leadership skills and instilling a Lean mindset across the organization

Course Format

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or in-person) is tailored for professionals at a beginner to intermediate level who aim to successfully introduce, deploy, and maintain 5S practices within their organisations.

Modern organisations are increasingly recognising that neurodiversity is not an anomaly but a natural component of the population—up to one in seven people function in ways classified as neurodiverse. This means that most teams today comprise individuals with distinct styles of thinking, learning, communicating, and acting. For leaders, this is not merely a challenge—it represents a significant development opportunity.

Target 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)

Course Format

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 Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for managers and executives aiming to deploy the appropriate tools, skills, and methodologies to oversee remote teams.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Analyze remote leadership, structures, and key components to successfully adapt to a remote work environment.
• Foster trust, objectives, culture, and teamwork to build an effective and productive remote team.
• Utilize existing tools and technologies to enhance virtual communication and collaboration.
• Apply goal-setting and project management methods to assess remote team performance.

Course Objectives:

• This one-day course aims to equip trainees and participants with the following capabilities upon completion:
  • Articulate the definition of risk, its origins, and its business impact, driven by enhanced awareness of the subject.
  • Provide examples that assist the organisation in minimising, and ideally eliminating, risk.
  • Proactively forecast risks and challenges effectively.
  • Explore various techniques to identify, mitigate, and control risk.
  • Work with internal channels to bolster organis-wide risk management.

Overview

This five-day programme is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, including the tactical and operational requirements necessary for successful implementation in high-stakes environments. The course addresses critical challenges such as conflict management, change management, the attributes of effective leadership, and techniques for motivating teams. Through the use of interactive case studies and sector-specific examples, delegates are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, fostering the development of practical, work-focused solutions that they can immediately apply in their professional roles.

The primary objective of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to scan the business environment to identify profitable opportunities and develop strategies for gaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive landscape. Additionally, the programme provides insight into leadership best practices and behaviours that strengthen executives' capacity to manage the complexities and uncertainties associated with leading high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the main challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and its influence on the organisation;
• Analyse resources both internal and external to the organisation;
• Explain various approaches to managing strategy and its role within the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend those best suited to the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing a new strategy, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from implementing a new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emerging 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 comprises facilitated workshops supplemented by case studies drawn from published real-life examples and/or practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and to apply the material within the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning process.

Are you facing challenges when implementing Agile within your organization? Is the change process too rigid? Are your teams overwhelmed, leading to reduced productivity, while remaining resistant to radical transformation?

Opt for the “Alternative Path to Agility” and adopt an evolutionary, humane Change Management approach that enhances your existing processes without overhauling them.

The Kanban Method offers pragmatic, actionable, and evidence-based guidance for achieving successful evolutionary change. It begins with your current practices, respecting existing roles, responsibilities, and job titles. This enables organizations to gradually evolve business processes, define and utilize relevant metrics to track progress, and significantly mitigate the risks associated with complex change initiatives.

If your team feels overwhelmed, Kanban can help you gain control over your workload. It is a dynamic technique for managing processes and exposing bottlenecks.

This training equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply Kanban in your work, teaching you how to decide what to tackle now, what to defer, and what to remove from your to-do list permanently.

Learning Outcomes

This one-day course covers the fundamentals of the Kanban Method® and serves as the entry point and starting stage for the alternative path to agility.

Participants will become familiar with the Kanban Method. They will learn to design and implement a basic Kanban board. They will understand various work item types and the risks associated with specific items. They will be acquainted with different Team Kanban board designs and styles, and know how to select the most suitable design for their context. They will also be aware of the training roadmap and the value and benefits gained at each stage of the “alternative path to agility.”

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for any professional involved in product development or knowledge work who wishes to discover how Kanban can improve working environments. Kanban applies across multiple organizational functions, from senior staff aiming to adopt Lean Management to delivery team members seeking to enhance their working practices. Previous attendees have held roles such as:

• Senior Management Positions (CxO)
• Program and Project Managers
• Product Managers, Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Scrum Team Members
• Scrum Masters, Team Leads and Change Agents
• Product & Software Developers & Testers
• Agile Coaches & Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
• Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals

Our services are delivered online to clients throughout the world in collaboration with a growing international partner network. Our transformational 10-week, group-based learning programmes are designed to inspire and empower managers, and are hosted by expert facilitators and coaches, conveniently delivered online within the normal flow of work…

By the end of this training, participants have nurtured the following skills:

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Teams are only as strong as the human relationships that exist between people.

COACHING
Essential skills for leaders to be influential and get the best from their people

LEADERSHIP
Management is about task and process. Leadership is about people and growth.

CULTURE
Sustained engagement builds the habits and norms of a high-performing team.

TEAMS
A group of individuals is not a team. Good leaders build great teams.