Performance measurement and management

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Conference, Dubai training, Human Resourse, KPI's, Leadership, Management, Performance Management, performance measurement, Strategy

On May 1 and 2, 2013 Meirc Training and Consulting will be holding a conference that will take an in-depth look into the various problems and challenges faced during formulating policies and strategies aimed at performance measurement and management.

Meirc conference will address those challenges through a combination of focused presentations and interactive workshops delivered and moderated by high profile corporate leaders the conference will attempt to achieve the following two purposes:

• Highlight successful performance practices in the GCC and the Middle East region.

• Provide insight on how organizations can build and develop high performance cultures in practical and systematic ways.

For more details visit www.meircconference.com

The Internal Consultant: Fundamental Consulting Skills

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professionals, Meirc, Dubai training, Training, Self development, Meirc Training, Manage a consulting assignment, structured business case, problem- solving skills, consulting skills

Program Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Define and use the main steps involved in the consulting process.
• Manage a consulting assignment from start to end.
• Scope a requirement and break it down into structured issues.
• Conduct critical analysis using an elaborate consulting toolkit.
• Design and deliver a structured business case.
• Acquire stakeholder approval through effective people management.

This program is designed for:

Team leaders, managers and supervisors who are involved with internal company projects or working closely with external consultants. The program will also benefit individuals in advisory roles and those seeking to improve their consulting and problem- solving skills.

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Corporate Entrepreneurship: Creating Business Opportunities from Existing Capabilities

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professionals, Meirc, Dubai training, Training, Meirc Training, business, planning, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Structure a business plan

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Define the fundamentals and applications of corporate entrepreneurship.
• Distinguish between the roles held by corporate entrepreneurs and managers.
• Integrate an entrepreneurial culture within an organizational setting.
• Identify and analyze opportunities for corporate entrepreneurship.
• Structure a business plan.
• Identify critical elements for measuring and rewarding corporate entrepreneurship.
• Define the role of corporate social entrepreneurship in the public sector.

This program is designed for:

Senior, middle management and professionals involved in creating new business opportunities, turning opportunities into profit centers or expanding business portfolios through product/service innovation. The program will also benefit change champions seeking to create an entrepreneurial culture within an organization.

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Certified HR Professional: From Traditional HR Role to Business Partner

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Dubai training, HR, HR Certification, Human resource, Meirc Training

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the nature of HR as a managerial function.
• List all HR functions and responsibilities and identify their contributions to organizational success.
• Write an HR strategy while ensuring its alignment with the overall organizational strategy.
• Measure the contribution of HR to the bottom line in profit and non-profit organizations.
• Assess the effectiveness of the Human Resources function through the use of smart Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and indices.
• Demonstrate how a competency framework can increase the effectiveness of the HR function.
• List the core competencies for an HR professional.

This program is designed for:

Human Resources managers and senior professionals in the function who seek to learn how to manage a Human Resources function from an executive perspective. Successful candidates on this program will be awarded Meirc’s Professional Certificate (MPC). This Meirc program is also approved by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Credit Hours = 30

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Materials and Supply Chain Management

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Dubai training, Materials Management, Meirc Training, planning, Stock Management, Supply Chain Management

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Define the objectives and functions of materials and supply chain management (stock control, purchasing, stores and physical distribution) and how they relate to each other.
• Forecast future demand for different stock items.
• Classify stock items based on the ABC classification model.
• Set Re-Order Points (ROP), EOQ and Safety Stocks for different stock items.
• Explain the basic purchasing process and demonstrate how to apply the Incoterms.
• Apply best practices in warehouses to maintain accurate inventory records.
• List the various transportation functions and costs.
• Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the Supply Chain department’s performance.

This program is designed for:

Those involved in any or all functions of materials and supply chain management (inventory, warehousing, purchasing and transportation) who are concerned with successfully providing acceptable customer or user service at a minimum cost; also, for anyone who needs to know more about the role of materials management.

 

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More than 55 years of proven results

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Dubai training, Meirc Training, meirc training dubai, Training

Ted Abdo Chairman 1991 – 2008	In spite of the many economic and other turbulences in the region, Meirc maintained its dynamic presence for the past 55 years and kept growing at an accelerated pace. The prevailing spirit of excellence at Meirc was initiated by its founder Simon Siksek who always maintained that “we are here to develop the human resources of the region and to serve our clients’ needs”. This philosophy has been passed on from one generation to the next and is still implemented by Meirc’s present leadership and its dedicated employees.Meirc strives to cultivate competence through continuous research and innovation and to prove worthy of the confidence invested in it by its clients.
Farid Muna, PhD Chairman	Over the decades, Meirc Training & Consulting succeeded and prospered because of its people and their ability to work as a team. Together, we worked hard, continuously and patiently, to maintain and sustain unique competitive advantages that are difficult for our competitors to copy.Inspired by the vision of our founder, Mr. Simon Siksek, the guiding principle was always on the “quality of customer service”, and on “meeting or exceeding the needs of our clients”. Today, we continue to prosper because of the following: Our People: At Meirc, it takes a long time before the right talent is hired. Often our people are multicultural by education and work experience. Furthermore, Meirc strongly believes in continually investing in the development of its employees. Our Research: Meirc bases much of its training material and philosophy on indigenous research on management and leadership in the Middle East and North Africa. Our Succession Plans: Critical to our success is the attention paid to the selection, development, and succession planning of our top leaders. Working patiently and creatively on these three areas (people, research, and succession planning) will serve our firm well for many years to come.
Samer K. Taher Managing Director	In 2013, Meirc celebrates its 55th anniversary.  For us, this is a great milestone which we are genuinely proud of. For you, our clients, this means the wealth of experience you have sought when dealing with us has now reached new heights. More than ever, when you partner with us for your training, development and consulting needs, you will be partnering with one of the most mature, respectable and reliable firms in this region. This is not a reputation easily earned! That is why we sincerely thank you for the trust you bestowed on us and we hope we continue to earn such trust and use it to exceed your expectations every time.We are Meirc Training & Consulting. Can Do.

Key Managerial Skills for New Managers and Supervisors

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Dubai training, Leadership, Management, managerial skills, Meirc Training, Supervisory Skills

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Discover their role as new managers or supervisors.
• Apply different leadership styles to successfully lead and motivate their employees.
• Empower employees through delegation.
• Build and manage winning teams.
• Know the Dos and Don’ts of managing meetings.
• Manage self, time, and stress in a restless work environment.
• Apply new tools and techniques to improve decision-making and problem-solving.

This program is designed for:

New managers or supervisors, prospective managers or supervisors, and managers or supervisors with some experience but with no formal training.

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Effective Budgeting and Cost Control

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Accounting, balance sheet, cash flows, Cost Control, Dubai training, Effective Budgeting, Finance, Meirc Training

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate how the budget relates to the key financial statements: balance sheet, income statement and cash flows.
• Prepare a budget consistent with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets.
• Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital expenditure proposal.
• Apply cost control tools, analyze management variance reports and take proper corrective

This program is designed for:

All managers, supervisors and analysts who prepare and/or use management budgets. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

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Performance Management: Setting Objectives and Conducting Appraisals

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Conducting Appraisals, Dubai training, HR, Human resource, Management, Meirc Training, Performance Management, Setting Objectives

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Explain performance management – definitions, aims and developments.
• Develop tangible and intangible measures of performance.
• Establish business based objectives – including SMART targets and measures.
• Explain the performance management cycle and how to manage it.
• Complete the performance management cycle including end of year reviews, using competencies and the various rewards programs.

This program is designed for:

Line managers and supervisors who are held accountable for the performance of the organization and its employees and Human Resources professionals who are responsible for the design and implementation of performance management systems. This Meirc program is approved by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Credit Hours = 30

 

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Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation

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Analysis and Evaluation, Dubai training, Feasibility Studies, Meirc Training, planning

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Prepare, write, produce, and analyze feasibility studies.
• Identify crucial arguments and effectively explore the various assumptions.
• Present ideas in a simple, effective, convincing and objective manner.
• Perform critical and sensitivity analysis to improve plans and projections.
• Analyze someone else’s feasibility study and find its merits and shortcomings.

This program is designed for:

Anyone involved in preparing, writing and analyzing feasibility studies.

This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

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