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06/2007    
Here is your monthly edition of What´s on. Keeping you up to date with Business West events‚ seminars and training courses. Don´t keep it to yourself! Share it with your colleagues and associates.
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Contact details
For events enquiries telephone 01275 370 847 or to book a place on anyof the listed events, click on the event link or download an Event booking form.
For training enquiries and to book a place on any of the listed courses telephone 01275 370 761 or download a Training course booking form.

EVENTS & SEMINARS
arrow  Behind the Scenes @ Bristol Port Company
Bristol is Britain's fastest growing deep-sea port, providing employment for over 7,500 people. Since 1991, nearly £400 million of private investment has dramatically altered its look and performance. Join us for a coach tour which will include a commentary and the opportunity to ask questions.
clock  13 June 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
house  Bristol: Bristol Port Company, Avonmouth 
two people  Evening/Networking
pound symbol  FM £ Free
arrow

 The Bristol Society

With guest speaker, heart surgeon Professor Gianni Angelini, presenting 'The future is the present; trust me, I'm a heart surgeon.' Drinks from 6.15 pm. Lecture commences at 7.00 pm, Supper from 8.30 pm.
clock  13 June 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
 Bristol: The Council House
two people  Evening/Lecture 
pound symbol FM £20.00, S/NM £30.00 or join the Bristol Society at £40.00 single or £60.00 per couple. Supper £12.77
arrow  Business Forum Lunch
 Seated two course lunch with guest speaker TBC.
clock  22 June 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
house  Bristol: The Thistle Hotel
two people  Lunch/Networking
pound symbol  FM £20.00 S/NM £40.00
arrow  Premier Breakfast                

Guest speaker Simon Cook from Bristol City Council. Choice of Full English or Continental breakfast.

clock  26 June 7:00 am - 9:00 am
house  Bristol: Bristol Marriott Royal
two people  Breakfast/Networking
pound symbol FM £15.00 S/NM £30.00
arrow  Bath Mixer - Drive Tech
An evening of networking plus the opportunity to experience passenger rides on either the skid pan or 4-wheel drive course to get a feel for what a team building/corporate day can entail.
clock  28 June 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
house Chippenham: Drive Tech, Castle Combe Circuit
two people  Afterwork/Networking
pound symbol  FM £ Free
arrow

 Networks for Construction Bath

 King Sturge will provide an overview of the current commercial property scene in Bath and future developments.
clock  29 June 7:30 am – 9:00 am
 Bath: Bath Rugby Hampton Stand
two people  Breakfast/Networking 
pound symbol FM £20.00 + vat S/NM £30.00

 

arrow  Networking Breakfast WSM 6
arrow  Networking Lunch at Bath Races 9
arrow  Behind the Scenes at At-Bristol 11
arrow  Bath Mixer 26
arrow  Premier Breakfast        31

  
TRAINING COURSES
arrow A Bid to Succeed

Aimed at Directors, Owner-Managers,Senior Managers and anyone else with a responsibility for tendering for, and securing, public and private-sector contracts.

clock  4 June 9:15 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Management & Supervision
pound symbol  FM £247.50 S/NM £275.00
arrow  Excellence in Customer Care
Aimed at those personnel who are seeking to improve customer relations and wish to demonstrate an excellent level of customer service.
clock  6 June 2007 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Sales, Marketing & Customer Care
pound symbol  FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow  Vital Sales Skills

 For new and existing salespeople who need to develop essential skills and techniques to make more sales and convert more leads.

clock  7 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Sales, Marketing & Customer Care
pound symbol  FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow Problem Solving - NEW
This course has been designed for those who would like the practical guidance to help them tackle a wide range of problem types.
clock  8 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Personal Development
pound symbol  FM £225.00 S/NM £250.00
arrow Developing your Leadership Skills with the  MBTI© - NEW
For Senior Managers who want to understand and develop thier leadership style.
clock  11 Jun 2007 - 9.30-4.30
house  Bristol: Leigh Court
two people  Management & Supervision
pound symbol  FM:£267.50 S/NM £295.00
 Cost includes MBTI© materials
arrow  Introduction to Marketing

For anyone who is new to marketing and is involved in promoting, selling the company and developing customer relationships.

clock  12 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Sales, Marketing & Customer Care
pound symbol  FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow Developing Management Skills - Workshop 3 of 6 - Leadership Skills
For Managers who want to develop or re-assess their management and leadership skills and strategies for achieving personal and business success.
clock  13 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court
two people  Management & Supervision
pound symbol  Full Series: S/NM £1425.00, FM £1282.50
Individual Workshops: S/NM £250.00 FM £225.00
arrow Presenting with Confidence
For those people who wish to deliver effective presentations with confidence and professionalism.
clock  14 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  Personal Development 
pound symbol  FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow Interviewing Skills - NEW

This 1-day, highly interactive practical programme is designed for those who will be required to carry out interviews as part of their job responsibilities. It is relevant for people with little or no experience and also those who want to develop their range of interviewing skills.

clock   15 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house   Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people   Employment Law & HR
pound symbol   FM £225.00 S/NM £250.00
arrow An Introduction to Export Operations
For staff who have little or no knowledge of export documentation and payments, who wish to gain a broad understanding of these areas.
clock  18 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house  Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people  International Trade
pound symbol  FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow  Basic Import Procedures
The course is suitable for all levels of personnel new to importing and as a refresher course for more experienced importers.
clock 19 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Business Centre
two people International Trade
pound symbol FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills

For those people who want to improve their confidence, build relationships and be more effective in communicating with others.

clock 20 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Personal Development
pound symbol FM £198.00 S/NM £220.00
arrow Taking the Lead - for Supervisors and Team Leaders - Workshop 3 of 3 - The Individual
For new or experienced Supervisors and Team Leaders, who are looking to provide clear direction and leadership to their teams by refreshing and updating their skills.
clock 21 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court
two people Management & Supervision
pound symbol

Full Series: FM £625.00 S/NM £695.00
Individual Workshops: FM £225.00 
         & amp; nbsp;            &am p;nb sp;          S/NM £250.00

arrow An Introduction to Safety Management Systems
For Managers and other senior staff with responsibility for safety management within their organisations.  Delegates will gain an understanding of the tools and techniques required to implement an Occupational Risk Management Plan for their organisation.
clock 25 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Health, Safety & Environment
pound symbol FM £247.50 S/NM £275
arrow An Introduction to PRINCE2 Project Management

This overview course is aimed at anyone with minimum prior knowledge or experience of Project Management or PRINCE2.

clock 26 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Management & Supervision
pound symbol FM £225.00 S/NM £250.00
arrow Report Writing

For anyone who has to plan, organise and present business reports.

clock 27 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Personal Development
pound symbol FM £225.00 S/NM £250.00
arrow Negotiation & Influencing Skills

.For anyone who wants to develop their ability to negotiate a successful outcome through conference meetings or telephone calls with individuals or groups.

clock 28 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Personal Development
pound symbol FM £225.00 S/NM £250.00
arrow Strategic Business Planning

For Business leaders looking to grow, expand, enter new markets. or just survive.

clock 29 June 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
house Bristol: Leigh Court Training Centre
two people Management & Supervision
pound symbol FM £247.50 S/NM £275

arrow Performance Management - NEW  2
arrow First Impressions - Exceeding Customer Expectations  3
arrow Using Marketing to Build your Business  4
arrow Exporting - Understanding the Paperwork  5
arrow Documentary Letters of Credit, Drafts and Bills  6
arrow Double the Sales from your Letters, Brochures and Direct Mail  9
arrow Finding your Work-Life Balance  10
arrow Developing Management Skills - Workshop 4 of 6 - Communication Skills  11
arrow Training for the Occasional Trainer  12
arrow How to Build Rapport with your Customers and Sell More  13
arrow Introduction to Environmental Management Systems & ISO 14001 - NEW  16
arrow Time Management  17
arrow Advanced Selling Skills  18
arrow Publicity Through the Media  20
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