I have attended these training modules during my TCS period.

 

Careers Research & Advisory Centre

(CRAC)

 

Sheraton House

Castle Park

Cambridge, CB3 0AX

UK

TCS MODULE 1: Developing Project Management Skills

19 Aug ~ 24 Aug, 2001

--- To develop effective communication skills including those required for oral presentations, written reports, obtaining and applying relevant data and influencing others

--- To apply systematic planning and project management to use resources efficiently and maximise outcomes.

--- To develop Personal and Professional Development Plan

 

TCS MODULE 2: Improving Personal Skills and Teamwork

16 Sep ~ 21 Sep, 2001

---To improve their communication skills by making a formal presentation to an audience and producing a written report on the aims and achievements of associates' mini project

---To evaluate own attitudes and behaviors and those of others in order to build on individual strengths

---To understand team behavior and contribute to improved performance

---To understand the dynamics of TCS partnerships and how to ensure that all participants benefit

---To deal with conflicts and stress in the workplace

---To formulate a coherent view of their career objectives and development needs and plan to meet them.

 

Insight Training Solutions Ltd

 

The Innovation Centre

77 Heyford Park

Upper Heyford

Oxon,

OX6 3HD

UK

TCS MODULE 3: Business Management Skills

12 Aug ~ 15 Aug, 2002

---How companies are formed and grow?

---The legal, financial and organisational structure of small companies

---The environment in which small companies operate

---The role of major business disciplines (strategic management, marketing, finance and human resources) in the development of small companies

---How company performance is measured and recorded?

---In addition, Associates consider their career options and how they should be promoted.

 

PI Management Ltd

 

Croft House

Combe

St Nicholas

Somerset

TA20 3ND

UK

TCS MODULE 4: Exploring Business Opportunities

9 Dec ~ 12 Dec, 2002

The intensive course covers:

 ---Auditing and Benchmarking techniques

 ---An overview of the current state of design in Britain - the opportunities available if you get it right and the threats if you don't

 ---An introduction to design and a look at how design is used to promote the image of a company. Associates will also get the opportunity to get feedback on the image portrayed by their own companies

 ---The importance of new product development and the role of design in this process

 ---A look at the role of design in service companies

 ---The importance of innovation and how to encourage and stimulate creativity

 ---Management of the design process and where to go for help

The importance of always considering your customers needs in all new product development

 ---An opportunity to plan and carry out an audit

 ---Planning session for the audit that Associates will carry out on their return to work