Course overview
This course is deliberately interactive and practical in its approach to encourage discussion of the experiences each individual has had whilst working within private equity and venture capital firms. It will help distinguish the expectations of each person’s role, the pressures, and how best to work with the team. Taught by business psychologist Sheryl Hanson, learn the secrets of behavioural science and explore psychological techniques, which can be applied to a variety of challenging work situations.
Key topics include
- Defining the role
- Frustrations with team support roles
- Communication and influencing techniques
- Assertiveness and body language
- Managing your manager
- Practical application of skills and more
What will delegates take away?
- Confidence and understanding when working with deal teams
- Practical advice and tips to improve day-to-day situations
- An opportunity to make industry contacts
Course Director
Sheryl Haddow
Sheryl Haddow has been working within the field of business psychology for over 20 years and specialises in personality testing for the purposes of assessment, selection, individual and team coaching, personal development and conflict management. Sheryl also provides training in various areas such as interviewing techniques, reading body language, leadership, influencing and networking. She has extensive experience within the private equity industry and works with well-known VC houses providing management due diligence support, as well as team and one to one coaching. She has also worked with numerous management teams across many varied industries and has been engaged to manage conflict, coach individuals, and work with teams to improve their effectiveness.
Sheryl’s career began as a Search Consultant, before graduating with a first-class honours degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham in 2000.
CPD accreditation
This course is CPD accredited by the CPD Certification Service for 13 hours. By attending this course, you will receive a digital certificate from Diplomasafe. This certificate allows you to share and save your new CPD accredited qualification on LinkedIn, adding instantly verifiable credentials and strengthening your professional profile.
