You want to improve your project success rate, and need practical dos and don’ts you or your staff can implement immediately, but don’t want to pay huge consultancy fees….where do you begin? This course is a chance for you to learn to use basic and advanced project management tools and techniques, and to tailor them for use on your projects and in your company. The two-day course involves practical assistance, workshop theory and 1:1 consultancy, aimed to give you the best possible advantage in a highly competitive industry. You’ll be mentored by a seasoned project management expert, Rob Purdie. With over 11 years experience in the software and web application development industries, Rob has successfully managed hundreds of projects, led project management departments, established Project Management Offices and worked with senior management teams and staff to develop, implement and maintain strategic plans, processes and best practices. Book your place now for an opportunity to learn from him. When: May 13th- 14th; 9.30am - 4pm Price: £350; concessions £250 (charities, not-for-profits, businesses with 1-10 employees). Booking: At present, bookings must be made via email to Ingrid Fiszpan - i.fiszpan@wmin.ac.uk - who will contact you for further details, or by phone to …

Great youth arts training available for the first time in Oxfordshire… ‘Creative Consultation with Young People’. OYAP Trust – Oxfordshire 12th November 2008, 10 am- 4.15 pm Artsplan, the professional development arm of Artswork - the national youth arts development agency, is the largest provider of specialist youth arts training courses and publications in the UK and all training and publications are written and supported by experienced youth arts specialists, currently involved in direct project work with young people. This one-day creative workshop has been developed in partnership with a range of organisations across 9 English regions who have submitted case studies demonstrating creative consultation techniques they have used with young people. The course is therefore suitable for anyone who is looking to consult with young people through engagement in creative participatory activities. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can receive a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training! For more information on these courses or to book a place, please …