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Ross Maynard lives in Scotland with his wife, daughter and cocker spaniel. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK and directorof Ideas2Action Process Excellence Ltd.

Ross has more than 30 years of experience as a process improvement consultant and facilitator, combining strong analytical skills, with decades of experience in process analysis and improvement, and organisational transformation. He has supported improvement projects with some of the worlds leading organisations including Boeing, Rolls Royce, Thermofisher Scientific, Royal Bank of Scotland, Parker Hannifin, Watlow Electric, Bosch, the NHS (National Health Service in the UK), and many others. He has spoken at conferences and seminars in the UK, Denmark...
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New Microsoft Excel Functions for 2021
1.5-3 hrs 6,363 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish between the SORT and SORT BY functions
  • Explain the purpose of RAND, RANDARRAY and RANDBETWEEN functions
  • Define dynamic arrays and state their uses
  • List multiple functions used in the creation of management reports
  • Describe the use of FILTER and SORT functions to filter and sort data
  • Outline the different lookup functions
  • Evaluate the different functions to be used in a multi-scenario situation
  • Explain the syntax of various functions
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Intermediate Level
Microsoft
New Microsoft Excel Functions for 2021
1.5-3 hrs
6363 enrolled
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
1.5-3 hrs 9,293 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the several thinking styles people use when making decisions
  • Explain the process to follow for creative problem solving and decision making
  • Explain the basis of the benefits realization
  • Discuss the benefits map as an approach towards problem solving
  • Outline the steps involved in the benefits realization model
  • Discuss the think-outside-the-box ideology
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Advanced Level
Creativity
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
1.5-3 hrs
9293 enrolled
Problem Solving for Change Management
1.5-3 hrs 2,779 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the three main types of problems
  • Outline some examples and characteristics of these problem types
  • Explain the reason why most change programmes fail
  • List some factors that result in poor solutions to problems
  • Describe how to deal with each of the three types of problems
  • Outline the several tools for handling problems
  • Explain the solution-focused approach
  • Discuss the tips on how to become a change agent
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Intermediate Level
Management
Problem Solving for Change Management
1.5-3 hrs
2779 enrolled
The Fundamentals of Spreadsheet Modelling
1.5-3 hrs 4,036 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the key elements that should appear in every spreadsheet model
  • Outline the steps involved in getting ready to build a spreadsheet model
  • Summarize the factors that need to be considered when building the input datasheet for a pricing model
  • Select an appropriate discount rate for use in net present value analysis
  • State the risks that increase with the life of a project
  • Estimate the value of the project or business using the discounted cash flow valuation model
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Intermediate Level
Finance
The Fundamentals of Spreadsheet Modelling
1.5-3 hrs
4036 enrolled
Mastering Influence and Negotiation
1.5-3 hrs 9,063 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the various personality types and their characteristics
  • List the various elements of a successful negotiation
  • Recall the factors that lead one party to outweigh the other in a negotiation agreement
  • Outline the various possible outcomes of a negotiation
  • Explain the phenomenon of buyer's remorse
  • Explain the significance of developing a rapport with the responder
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Advanced Level
Communication Skills
Mastering Influence and Negotiation
1.5-3 hrs
9063 enrolled
How to Prevent Fraud in Business
3-4 hrs 4,885 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define fraud and lists the common types of business fraud
  • Discuss the personality types of people who tend to commit business fraud
  • Outline steps required to guard against fraud
  • Explain how to create clear anti-fraud policies and procedures
  • Describe the components of a fraud risk management strategy
  • Lists examples of legislation on fraud and bribery
  • Recall the elements of an anti-fraud culture
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Advanced Level
Management
How to Prevent Fraud in Business
3-4 hrs
4885 enrolled
Introduction to Business Finance
1.5-3 hrs 23,699 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the history and evolution of business finance
  • Identify the main reasons why most new businesses fail within five years
  • Indicate the most important business rules to keep in mind when managing or reviewing business finances
  • Explain how the balance sheet, income statement, and cashflow statement works
  • Identify key financial performance indicators that the management of every business should use
  • Select the best tool for the appraisal of your business investment projects
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Beginner Level
Accounting
Introduction to Business Finance
1.5-3 hrs
23699 enrolled
Powerful Functions in Excel
1.5-3 hrs 11,366 learners
By Ross Maynard
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recall the purpose of different menu options in Microsoft Excel
  • List the use of various logical functions like AND, OR, and NOT
  • Summarize various text and numeric functions and explain their uses
  • Discuss the different types of lookup functions in Microsoft Excel
  • Distinguish between the various random number generation functions
  • Recall the steps to create a pivot table
  • Identify the various scenarios to use the IF and IFS functions
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Intermediate Level
Data Analysis
Powerful Functions in Excel
1.5-3 hrs
11366 enrolled
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