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Building a Winning Business Case: Lessons from the Olympic Podium 🏅 As the 2024 Paris Olympics captivate the world, we can draw powerful parallels between the strategies of top-performing countries and the art of crafting a compelling business case. Just as Great Britain’s Olympic teams set a clear measurable goal, successful business cases start with a well-defined objective that aligns with the organization's broader priorities. Navigating the needs of key stakeholders is critical, whether balancing the interests of national sports federations and local communities or aligning the priorities of senior leadership, finance, and end-users. Effective communication and storytelling are key to securing buy-in, just as Olympic teams captivate audiences with their journey to the podium. Ultimately, the business case, like an Olympic campaign, is about making a persuasive case for investment and marshalling the resources needed to achieve extraordinary results. Drawing inspiration from the world's greatest athletes and sports programs, we can craft business cases that transform our organizations and reach new heights of success. 📞 +44 (0) 1235 861805 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eJipdtKw #BusinessStrategy #Olympics #DecisionMaking #ELS #Future #Motivation

How effective is your planning? Can you follow in Yusuf Dikec’s footsteps and secure your own silver medal? Olympians don't just show up and win medals - they have a meticulous plan and relentlessly execute it. The same principles of strategic planning and disciplined follow-through are critical for professional development too. Courses like Project Planning and Controls provide the framework to apply that same disciplined planning mindset to your work. By setting clear goals, breaking them into actionable steps, and consistently monitoring your progress, you can achieve the same level of mastery as the world's top competitors. Don't leave your professional growth to chance. Approach it with Olympian-level planning and determination. Start charting your path to PPC mastery today. 📞 +44 (0) 1235 861805 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://lnkd.in/e2Ek-vRn #ELS #TrainingProvider #APMG #Medal #Olympics #Paris2024 #personaldevelopment

Hosting the Olympic opening ceremony on the iconic Seine river in Paris would present a unique set of project management challenges for the organising committee. Take the poll and share your thoughts on the logistical complexities they'd have to navigate, from securing permits to coordinating elaborate nautical processions. 📞 +44 (0) 1235 86180 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ejNNSVyt #ELS #ShareYourThoughts #Olympics #Paris2024 #PMskills

Happy Friday! Here’s a snapshot of the exciting progress we've made this week: 🌟 Design Work: We've been busy creating #eLearning and virtual training solutions for multiple clients. Exciting projects are in the pipeline! 🔍 Deep Dives: Supporting the Cabinet Office on the #newProcurementAct. It's been a week of in-depth exploration and impactful insights. 🚴 Cycling Challenge: Kudos to Louis Allison for pushing through the recovery from his London Eye to the Eiffel Tower cycle ride. Your determination is inspiring! 📊 Contract Management Training: Delivered strategic training to the Cabinet Office, focusing on Quantitative Risk Analysis, Horizon Scanning, Maturity Models, and Scenarios. Plus, we delved into the Contract Management stage in the CML. Cath Convery 📈 Better Business Course Prep: Our lead trainer is gearing up for the Better Business Course assessment. Exciting times ahead! APMG International 🔍 Training Needs Analysis: Conducted a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis to better serve our clients. #TNA 💾 Data Reduction Success: Kudos to Scott Hickman! We've managed to reduce our SharePoint data from 1.92TB to 1.47TB—a reduction of 450GB! More meetings are scheduled to continue streamlining our data. What were your wins this week? Share in the comments below! 🚀

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British swimming sensation Adam Peaty faced a major setback when he suffered an unexpected defeat at the 2022 World Championships. Many doubted whether the 27-year-old champion could regain his dominant form. But Peaty refused to be deterred. He channelled his disappointment into motivation, intensifying his training and refocusing his determination. And just yesterday, he proved the doubters wrong, storming back to win gold at the 2023 European Championships. Peaty's unwavering resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. His triumph is a powerful reminder that even the steepest challenges can be overcome with the right mindset and unwavering dedication. Adam Peaty's story is a shining example of the transformative power of resilience. 📞 +44 (0) 1235 861805 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ejNNSVyt

Attention project managers and agile enthusiasts! Don't miss our upcoming AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner Course on August 19th - we only have a few spots left. This comprehensive 5-day training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage agile projects from start to finish effectively. You'll learn the core principles of the AgilePM® methodology, as well as gain hands-on experience in applying agile techniques and tools. You'll walk away with the APMG-International AgilePM® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, giving you a competitive edge in the industry. Secure your place now before it's too late. Click the link below to explore the course details and reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/d2autmgZ Don't let this opportunity pass you by - upskill your agile project management capabilities and unlock your full potential! 📞 +44 (0) 1235 861805 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://lnkd.in/d2autmgZ

On Friday Louis Allison and his friends reached the Eiffel Tower by cycling over 250 miles over 4 days starting at the London Eye. They were doing it to raise money and awareness for mental health for Mind. They have raised an incredible £1630 and raising. Thank you to everyone who has supported them. If you haven't and still would like to the link is below: https://lnkd.in/e5ht7BYp #ELS #CharityCycle #Mind #FundRaiser

What went well this week? the question everyone typically asks themselves on a Friday afternoon. Here are some of the things we have been up to here: 📈  ELS exceeded its KPIs for multiple categories for training courses this week. 🤿 as a team we supported yet more government departments to explore the changes they will need to make in #procurement for the new Regulations that come into force at the end of October 🛩 Cath Convery was #outandabout at the Farnborough Air show on Wednesday with ADS Group Ltd We passed another quality inspection thanks to Gary Conduct and Richard Sanders 🚲  Louis Allison is cycling over 200 miles to Paris to raise awareness of mental health, raising money for the charity Mind. Look on our page to find the donation link! 🍀 Our first cohort of 10 Nuclear Welding Instruction Technician Apprentices have almost completed their End Point Assessments. We wish them the best of luck! 🏫 ELS EPA sent Grace Dawson out to Bloxham School for a careers week workshop #celebratesuccess #fundraising #endpointassessment Share your highlights in the comments, we would love to hear what everyone else is up to!