Operational Team Leader & Manager Learning Programme

The aim of this learning programme is to support the operational Team Leaders and Managers understand the key dynamic of operational effectiveness and basic planning principles. Focusing on the “Power of 1 & The Shrinkage Wheel”, the difference each person can make to the achievement of organisational objectives, customer outcomes and colleague experience through effective influencing skills. The programme is designed around on-demand virtual learning modules, which can be interacted with over the duration of the programme. To further embed the learning, support sharing of ideas and promote a transformation of understanding - optional virtual tutorial workshops with The Forum specialist team can be added. Prices start at £75 per person.

 
On successful completion of this programme delegates will become Professionally Accredited at the Foundation Level. 

Operating models, routing strategies and skill design - Module 2

Module 2 - The conclusion of our module on call routing strategies.  In this module you will
 - Look at Call Purity vs Occupancy vs Specialisation
 - Learn how to use COS diagrams to illustrate the effects of routing plans
 - View the Routing Toolkit

Managing Assumptions - Module 1

Module 1 - Understand the need for everyone to realise the importance of managing your assumptions and how targets can drive behaviour
 - Consider the importance of assumptions in your models
 - Understand how creating shared ownership of assumptions will help with buy-in

Managing Assumptions - Module 2

Module 2 - Learn how variation and change in our assumptions is natural and expected and how to illustrate this to your stakeholders
 - See different ways of using data visualisation to educate stakeholders on the variability of assumptions
 - Understand different methodologies to include factors such as business experience and external factors into your assumptions

Bottom Up v Top Down Planning

There are two different ways to approach budget planning – but some organisations find themselves involved in a hybrid third approach. There is no right or wrong way but it is vital to understand the process and to understand if it is appropriate.
 - Learn the benefits and drawbacks of each approach
 - Look at how your overall business strategy should determine your budget process
 - Understand if your business is led by demand or by supply

Data Visualisation

Explore effective ways of presenting data in a meaningful, interesting and engaging way. Improve the way you inform and persuade your key stakeholders.  
 - Understand why your existing reports don’t excite or engage your stakeholders
 - Learn the basics of data visualisation and how to communicate information
 - Apply “2 key questions” and start the use the tools and resource you need 

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