Leaflet - Oxford Brookes University Business School

Business SchoolREFUNDSA full refund will only be given for cancellationsreceived in writing at least 2 weeks prior to thecommencement of the Programme.Subsequent cancellations will result inthe full fee being charged.Non-arrivals will also be charged the full fee.Oxford Brookes University reserves the right toalter the programme without notice.For full terms and conditions please contactOxford Brookes University Business School.Business FuturesOxford Brookes University Business SchoolWheatley CampusOxford, OX33 1HX, UKTelephone: +44 (0) 1865 484534Fax: +44 (0) 1865 485705Email: jlaver@brookes.ac.ukwww.business.brookes.ac.ukNPD OCT07 0000Please complete reverse, cut along dotted line and return to the Business Schoolwww.business.brookes.ac.ukGettinga gripon...Oxford Brookes University BusinessSchool is pleased to announce thelaunch of a series of two-day shortcourses commencing in January 2008• Getting a grip on... Leadership• Getting a grip on... Finance• Getting a grip on... Project Management• Getting a grip on... Difficult People Situationswww.business.brookes.ac.uk/alumni

Getting agrip on….✁Booking FormI would like to book a place on the following course(s):Getting a grip on Leadership - 8-9 JanuaryGetting a grip on Finance - 8-9 JanuaryGetting a grip on Project Management – 10-11 JanuaryGetting a grip on Difficult People Situations – 10-11 JanuaryPLEASETICKOxford Brookes University Business School is pleased toannounce the launch of a series of two-day short coursescommencing in January 2008, to engage participants in arange of business subjects.Improving your knowledge, skills and confidence is vitalto enhance your individual performance and in turn theperformance of your organisation. Enhanced performancewill improve your personal and career development.Whether you are new to these subjects or feel that you wantto improve your expertise in a certain area, these courses willensure that you gain the knowledge, skills, confidence andmotivation you require to succeed.Each intensive two-day course takes a practical interactiveapproach, encouraging you to get a grip on the subject anddevelop your expertise and confidence. The tutors are allexperts in their own subject and in developing others. Thehigh quality teaching material, coupled with the opportunityto practice new skills, will ensure that you leave the coursefeeling confident to apply this new knowledge to your specificjob role.The programmes all take place at Oxford Brookes UniversityBusiness School Postgraduate Centre at our Wheatley campusin Oxford. The Postgraduate Centre is a state-of-the-art settingfor learning and skills development.The courses running in January 2008 areGetting a grip on Leadership 8-9 JanuaryGetting a grip on Finance 8-9 JanuaryGetting a grip on Project Management10-11 JanuaryGetting a grip on Difficult People Situations 10-11 JanuaryThe course fee is £495 per participant per course (exclusive of VAT).8-9 January 2008Getting a grip on... LeadershipThis course is designed to support those in a supervisory role,whether as a manager or team leader. The course will help youdevelop practical leadership skills and enable you to capitaliseon individual motivation and team performance thus developingyour team’s full potential. The course introduces you toleadership styles, encourages you to reflect on your ownstyle and hence build the self awareness required to adaptto different situations and individuals. The outcome of thisprogramme is to provide you with the confidence and toolsto perform as a more competent and confident leader.8-9 January 2008Getting a grip on...FinanceThis practical courseshows non-financialpeople how to understand and interpret a company’s finalaccounts and budgets – and actually enjoy doing it! Througha mixture of discussion and practical exercises you will receivegrounding in how the final accounts of a business are puttogether and what they mean. You will also gain a basicunderstanding of budgeting, cash flow, break-even analysis,costing and investment appraisal.10-11 January 2008Getting a grip on...Difficult People SituationsThis course engages you in practical exercises that help youto get your message across in a more confident and effectivemanner. It provides you with a wide range of skills for dealingwith difficult people situations at work, with colleagues, bosses,customers and outside in your everyday life. The courseenables you to achieve greater control over your behaviourand to deal more effectively with difficult situations, thusimproving your self confidence and a positive outcome forboth you and your organisation.10-11 January 2008Getting a grip on...Project ManagementWhether your objective isto introduce a new productor service, create a new marketingcampaign or construct an Olympicstadium, effective project management requires planning andsetting priorities in order to meet deadlines and ultimatelycustomer satisfaction. This course provides instruction onthe fundamental skills of project management, incorporatingdiscussions and case studies based on real-life scenarios.The workshop is designed for anyone who is responsible formeeting project objectives – on time and within budget. Noprevious exposure to formal project management techniquesis required.Please complete this booking form and return to:Jan Laver. Business Futures. Oxford Brookes UniversityBusiness School, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1HXTel: 01865 484534 Fax: 01865 485705 Email: jlaver@brookes.ac.ukBookings for each course will be accepted up to 1 week before commencementName:OrganisationOccupation/Job titleAddress:Daytime telephone number:Fax numberEmail:Payment MethodsPostcode1.A cheque (made payable to Oxford Brookes University) for £Mailing address at the top of the form2.My credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Access/Amex/Switch/Delta)Credit card numberStart date:Expiry date:Issue number: Amount £NameSignature3. Invoice me atName:Address:Purchase order number:Signature:Postcode