This course is for anyone who has not used MS Project before, or is self-taught and has gaps in their knowledge, and would like to manage their project using MS Project. By the end of the course you will be able to use the basic features in MS Project to create a project plan, manage resources and perform basic tracking.
Many staff writers have little grounding in grammar and punctuation, so it’s not surprising when they get it wrong in their letters and emails. This lack of expertise undermines their ability to communicate clearly and their job satisfaction. It can suggest a more general lack of expertise and can give a poor impression of the writer and the organisation they represent. This workshop will make you more capable and confident by showing you how to write grammatically, punctuate correctly, and effectively structure and layout letters and emails.
This half-day online Grammar and Punctuation workshop is for anyone who wants to be able to write clearly, effectively and mistake-free — whether that is in emails and letters, or in blog posts and press releases. We will look at grammar and punctuation, spelling and commonly confused words (such as they're, their and there).
With practice comes experience. But there must always be time set aside to reflect on that experience and look for improvement. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to do that. We offer experienced project managers time and space to think about the challenges they still face and what they can do about it. By the end of the session, delegates will have a had a chance to discuss challenges and improve their focus on effective project management.
In this short video, Tracy Jelfs (formerly Head of Children’s Services at Monmouthshire County Council) explains the importance of communication when transforming the office culture.
The results are in: Happy has made the 2024 Sunday Times Best Places to Work list! To be successfully accredited as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, organisations must achieve a minimum 70% overall engagement score – and Happy achieved 96%!
In this half-day Effective Minute Taking workshop, you will examine the whole minute taking process. This includes the preparation needed before the meeting begins, writing the minutes, and how to write up, correct and confirm the minutes after the meeting. You will also will look at ways to save time when note-taking and how to reduce the stress people experience when taking minutes.
At Happy we have always believed that being positive is crucial for creating a happy workplace.
Henry Stewart speaks to the Eth Word about systems and processes within organisations. "I’ve been to [organisations] where you just sense a kind of difficulty doing stuff," Henry explains. "And you meet great people who are trying to do great stuff, but they have real problems doing it because the structure of the organisation gets in the way, rather than helping."
If you aren’t quite ready to book one of our longer programmes, why not try out this free one-hour taster on 2nd December? You will have the opportunity to road-test Happy and learn key lessons from the world’s great workplaces.
Mind maps engage the visual and logical capacities of the brain and enhance creative thinking. On this one-day workshop, we will explore all aspects of mind mapping: how individuals and teams can use them to overcome blocks and build upon ideas. Throughout the day, you will create your own mind maps. There will be a chance compare them to international standards and reflect on the link to memory and recall.
Having self-confidence and belief in your own abilities impacts on every aspect of life. If you have self-confidence, you will have the courage to pursue your passions and try new experiences — without it, you can become depressed or stuck in a rut. In this blog, Billy looks at what self-confidence is (and what it isn't!), and gives some advice on how you can build your confidence.
"In every aspect of our lives — in politics, in economics, in entertainment, and in family life — we demand the freedom to decide matters for ourselves. And yet when it comes to our work lives, far too many people are stifled, constrained, hemmed in, and tied down by bureaucracy and rules that have nothing to do with allowing them to do the best they can in their jobs. These constraints leave people feeling out of control of their work lives, which, in turn, leads to stress, fatigue, and disengagement from work."
So often a manager will hear or read how the competition is making great use of SharePoint and will ask for a library to be set up, without fully understanding its potential. In this blog, Darren gives five top tips to help you create a SharePoint 365 system that will help your organisation collaborate better, improve processes and work smarter.
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