Learning & Development March 2014 | Page 14

Commercial, Business and Client Management what who by how long how often how much business strategy mid-senior imparta for wpp 2 days annually £950* professionals This programme improves your ability to analyse business issues facing your clients and consider how you can create more impact through greater understanding of their business strategy. You’ll develop confidence in understanding and discussing business strategy issues. chorus first line represent managers 5-6 month annually £2,000* programme Chorus is our cross company programme, aimed at developing leadership capability, cross functional working, cooperation and understanding across Kantar Media UK. It is an intense and interactive programme including briefing sessions, 360° feedback, a two day offsite module with further onsite modules, team exercises, self study, coaching sessions and a key project on a business issue. commercial mid-senior acumen professionals imparta for wpp 2 days annually £950* This module is part of WPP’s mini-MBA programme, Business Sense. It is designed to help you establish a stronger commercial basis in your day-to-day decision making, by building an understanding of the key drivers of profitable business, understanding trade-offs and gaining confidence in using financials and basic tools of financial analysis. conference staff who speak craft of speaking at conferences communication 1 day annually tbc If you’ve ever been asked to speak at a conference or present to a large group, you’ll know it can be daunting. This course will cover the key elements of conference speaking including: what’s different about presenting to a larger audience, how to take qauestions and how to use body language and your voice to your advantage. discover your senior managers voice sparklab for 1 day annually £450 wpp This inspirational workshop is designed to explore voice techniques that create impactful, dynamic scintillating performance. doing business staff who work internationally internationally local hr 1/2 day annually £0 Learning to work with other cultures is crucial for international roles. You’ll get a better understanding of communication issues around the world, look at international communication styles and explore how other cultures see the British. around the world, look at international communication styles and explore how other cultures see the British. first chair mid-senior exetor/ulead 2 day 2 times a £800- residential client-facing year 1500** This inspirational workshop is designed to explore voice techniques to create impactful, dynamic scintillating performance. First chair is an intensive programme that aims to increase your effectiveness in business problem-solving, client development, team leadership and self management with clients and internal teams. It is part-sponsored by Kantar, and may act as a predecessor to Maestro. growing & winning business business development imparta for wpp 2 days annually £950* This programme will provide you with the skills to uncover new business opportunities in a careful and culturally acceptable way. You’ll gain confidence in proactively identifying and prioritising new opportunities, navigating complex buyer roles within a client organisation, and building momentum and reducing the length of the sales cycle. *plus travel and accommodation costs **£800 for kantar mediaprogramme; £1500 for kantar programme staff 10