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For more information on any of these courses, please follow the links below
or call the training team on 020 7251 5522. Details of all courses are
available at www.tfpl.com
Our training season tickets offer a 15-20% discount on 5+ courses and are
available now for 2004. Many of these courses are also available in-house.
June
7 social network analysis HOT TOPIC
8 copyright for corporate information professionals
9 introduction to records management
11 competitive intelligence
14 finance and budgeting for non-financial managers
15 successfully marketing your information service
16-17 information audit
18 researching private equity
21-22 thesaurus construction
23 business information on the internet: free vs fee
24-25 introduction to business research
28 the City: understanding the financial institutions of the City of London
30 records management: lessons from leaders
7 June
Social network analysis - identifying applications for assessing and
intervening to create effective collaborative networks - a Hot Topic seminar
Speakers include: David Ewbank, Aventis; Dr Bruce Cronin, University of
Greenwich Business School and Mark Newman, Morphix
Over the past couple of decades a wave of initiatives such as
re-engineering, six sigma, high performing teams, supply chain integration
and myriad technologies have entered the corporate landscape with varying
degrees of success. This seminar will give you an understanding of the
theory and practice of network analysis, an understanding of how you might
conduct your first network analysis and an experience of applications
through some practitioner-led case studies. You will also gain knowledge of
present trends in the emergence of 'social network' technology and
implications for privacy and become more aware of the future trends in
social networks.
Fee: £195 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr693
8 June
Copyright for corporate information professionals
Speaker: Paul Pedley
This introductory course provides a basic grounding in the key issues
relating to copyright for information services in the corporate sector.
There will be plenty of opportunity for delegates to ask questions and to
bring along examples of copyright problems that they have encountered and
would like some advice on; or to discuss practical situations that
information professionals regularly face and for which they want to check
that they are complying with the law.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr400
9 June
Introduction to records management
Speaker: Jeff Morelli
This one day course is a basic introduction to the principles and practices
of records management and is ideal for anyone new to the area. The course
will assist your understanding of the objectives of RM and its value,
including the key principles and practices of RM. You will be able to
identify opportunities for the application and/or improvement of RM within
your organisation.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr332
11 June
Competitive intelligence
Speaker: Chris West
Competitive intelligence is the process by which companies inform themselves
about every aspect of the competitive environment in which they operate and
the resources, activities and performance of their rivals. This new one day
course explores the techniques involved in successfully gathering
competitive intelligence
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr706
14 June
Finance and budgeting for non-financial managers
Speakers: Keith Bonson & Beryl Morris
This intensive one day workshop recognises that many people are anxious
about managing their budgets. The day will be very practical and
participants will be supported to carry out a range of exercises including
understanding and interpreting financial statements, using financial
information for decision making and planning, and making a case for
financial resources.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr357
15 June
Successfully marketing your information service: intermediate
Speaker: Ruth Sanderson
The principles of consumer goods marketing can be applied very effectively
in the modern Information Centre and can transform its impact and the
perception of its services. This one day course explores the various ways
you can raise your profile and successfully market your Information Service.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr536
16/17 June
Information audit: identifying your organisation's information and knowledge
assets
Speakers: Guy Johnson & Vivienne Winterman
The knowledge and information audit is a management tool with a serious
business purpose. It plays a crucial role in the development of knowledge
management initiatives. This is a highly interactive two day course that
looks at the audit process in the context of organisations and helps
delegates assess their objectives and select appropriate approaches for an
audit in their organisation.
Fee: £650 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr369
18 June
Researching private equity
Speaker: Sylvia James
Private equity companies have been investing in new companies with new
products and services as well as established businesses for generations and
represent the pioneering end of the corporate finance world. However, the
latest internet speculative bubble has highlighted the essential need for
anyone involved in private equity investment to be very sure that they have
conducted their own extensive research into each proposition, before
proceeding with any investment. This one day course examines the research
methods and sources that can be conducted constructively in this specialised
area.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=TR505
21/22 June
Thesaurus Construction
Speaker: Stella Dextre Clarke
This two day course addresses the fundamental questions of whether and how
to build a thesaurus, how to adapt it for specific needs and how to plan the
work that will be involved. Practical exercises reinforce the principles
and there will be opportunities to raise and discuss the practicalities of
your own situation. At the end of the course you will be able to decide
whether a thesaurus is a good idea for your application. Alternatively, you
will be able to evaluate an existing thesaurus. The training will include
planning the structure, presentation and other features of the thesaurus you
need, efficiently and effectively.
Fee: £650 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr345
23 June
Business information on the internet: free versus fee
Speaker: Karen Blakeman
To pay or not to pay for business information is a question that faces many
users of the Net. This one day course compares what is available for free
with pay-as-you-go and subscription services and will examine quality of
content, coverage, functionality and price. There will be practical
sessions throughout the day and delegates will receive comprehensive notes.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr300
24/25 June
Introduction to business research
Speaker: Chris O'Hare
Starting work in a corporate information centre, whether as a solo worker or
within a team, is daunting if you have no previous experience. It takes
many months before you can feel comfortable dealing with clients and
answering enquiries. This is mainly due to a lack of understanding of
terminology and subjects and a lack of knowledge of information availability
and sources. This two day course provides a broad introduction to many
areas of business research and is an ideal starter course.
Fee: £590 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr606
28 June
The City: understanding the financial institutions of the City of London
Speaker: Sylvia James
The City is described as the world's leading international financial and
business centre and the global powerhouse in financial services. This one
day course explains how the City has developed and what is happening today.
The course will familiarise you with the City, how it operates and the
jargon or terminology often associated with the City. The sell side trading
systems, the buy side institutional investors and the advisory role played
by corporate financiers is also covered.
Fee: £295 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr298
30 June
Records management: lessons from leaders
Speakers: various
Never before has records management had such a high profile, in both the
public and private sectors. New legislation and corporate governance and
organisational change have all contributed to a raised awareness of the
importance of good records management practices. This new seminar will
bring together speakers from a variety of organisations to talk about their
records management issues, how they are meeting the challenges they face and
the benefits they expect to realise.
Fee: £225 + VAT
http://www.tfpl.com/skills_development/courses/cd.cfm?linkid=tr692
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