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Managing Redundancies Fairly

A one-day programme for line managers and HR specialists handling redundancies in their workplace.

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements for the effective management of redundancies.

Programme Director Martyn Pauling

Code Length Price

MRF 1 day £395

Venue Dates

London 3 Jun 10, 7 Oct 10, 7 Dec 10

For further information Susannah Newman 01344 634 126, gtn 3803 4126 susannah.newman@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/mrf


For programmes, qualifications and other options for HR professionals, see pages 73-75.


FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

An essential skill for a successful career

For first-line and middle managers who need to understand the principles of financial management in central government. You will explore a range of topics: government accounting, resource accounting and budgeting, management accounting and option appraisal. The programme includes practical skills that can be transferred to the work place. The programme will help those who aspire to senior management to acquire financial skills in line with Professional Skills for Government (PSG) requirements for this level of work.

Programme Director Debbie Laing

Code Length Price

FNFG 2 days £800

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 21-22 Jun 10, 25-26 Nov 10, 17-18 Jan 11

London 22-23 Jul 10, 31 Jan-1 Feb 11

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/fnfg

Financial Management for Senior Managers

Demystify finance and make better business decisions

An introduction to all the financial management skills needed at senior manager level. It covers the essential financial management elements in Professional Skills for Government (PSG) such as government finance, resource accounting and resource budgeting, option appraisal, management accounting and budgeting.

The programme assumes no prior knowledge.

Programme Director Janette Mann

Code Length Price

PSFM 2 days £990

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 26-27 Apr 10, 6-7 Sep 10, 10-11 Jan 11

London 7-8 Jun 10, 18-19 Oct 10, 21-22 Mar 11

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/psfm


And also...

…with the focus on efficiency, see more about our new suite of LEAN modules for managers, leaders and practitioners on page 49.


Financial Management 1:1 for the SCS

In line with Professional Skills for Government (PSG)

Are you confident in most of your financial management skills but have a few gaps in your knowledge? If so, this is for you. We’ll cover just what you need, when you wish.

For fuller coverage of the Professional Skills for Government (PSG) financial management skills, consider attending Financial Management for Senior Managers (PSFM) (below left).

Programme Director Valerie Archibald

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/fin1

Preparing Business Cases

For those required to prepare a proposal for programme or capital expenditure who have no formal experience, and those responsible for approving requests for expenditure who have no training in preparing business cases. You will consider the importance of clear objectives, identifying benefits and considering a range of options. The technique used in current HM Treasury and Office of Government Commerce (OGC) guidance will also be examined.

Programme Director Peter Daffern

Code Length Price

PBC 2 days £795

Venue Dates

London 21-22 Sep 10, 9-10 Mar 11

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/pbc

Getting More From Your Budget

This programme is designed for budget holders and budget managers, particularly those without a finance background. The programme will provide tools and techniques enabling the most effective use of financial information to support organisations in getting the best value from their scarce resources.

Programme Director Debbie Laing

Code Length Price

GET 1 day £390

Venue Dates

London 8 Sep 10, 15 Mar 11

Scotland 28 Sep 10

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/get