Business Coaching Class III.

Introduction

Business Coaching Class (BCC) is our 10 weeks signature online class conducted on WhatsApp.

This class walks you through starting your Business From scratch; basically converting your idea into reality and seeing it grow.

Beneficiaries
Over 300 participants have directly benefited from this class so far. These was from BCCIⅈ BCCI which was conducted from April-June, 2018 & BCCII from July-September, 2018. Our of the 300+ Beneficiaries Trained, 60 have started their businesses, several who had running businesses  have revisited & reviewed their respective strategies and over 50 have been visited or met face to face with the Course instructor. 

Target
Starting Your Business from Scratch is an Introductory Course for anyone who has recently set up or anyone who is thinking of setting up a small Business or Becoming Self-Employed. 

Course Topics
The Course topics include:
- Business Readiness Assessment.
- Modeling Your Business Idea.
- Setting up Systems that will give you results,
-Customers and Responsibility, 
-Planning and Managing your Business, 
-Common feature shared by successful small Businesses, as well as the pitfalls to avoid.

Date & Time: This cause will be held online on from 13th October, 2018- 15th December, 2018 (Twice a week- Wednesday & Saturday from 8pm.

Instructor
The Main Instructor for this Course is Joshua Ochieng. He is the Managing Associate for Brim Consortium. He not only Coaches online but makes effort to meet the participants at their respective Businesses during and after the training.

Cost:
This course is absolutely FREE

Closing Ceremony
15th Dec, 2018- All Participants meet at a Venue (In Nairobi Kenya) which will be communicated. During the Ceremony o share their experiences

Register:

The Deadline for Registration is on the 10th October, 2018
Register for the Class Using this Link and you shall shall receive a confirmation email from our team.  Link to Register Click

Contact:
Munira Abdi
Administrator-Brim Consortium.
WhatsApp: 0787 261 453
Email: brimconsortium@gmail.com

Preliminaries to Training Needs Assessment-KPS

A Session with OIC NR&AP.

Brim Consortium in Partnership with #HandofFriendship today Visited 4 Prisons that is Nairobi Remand and Allocation, Nairobi West Prison, Langata Women Prison and Jamuhuri Prison.

These Visits are preliminary stages to a Training Needs Assessment Exercise Scheduled from this Month and Next Month in 10 Prisons within Nairobi and It's Environments.

Thanks to the officers in charge who received us in their respective Facilities. 

Thanks to Madam Khaemba (Director Rehabilitation and Welfare -KPS)  for the opportunity and the network we have built.

Thanks to Madam Thang'ate (Regional Prisons Commander- Nairobi Area) for Receiving us into the Nairobi Region.

Thanks to Nita (CEO- #AHandofFriendship) for Your  passion, Energy & Generosity!! 

Thanks to @MumbiKarugu (CEO-A3 Consultants) who was of great value during todays visits and preparations for the same!! 

Thanks You all for your Support Support!!

Looking forward to a Fruitful Year with the #KenyaPrisonService

EMPOWER DADA TRAINING

Dear Young Ladies, 

Brim Consortium (www.brimconsortium.com)is pleased to invite you to this wonderful, transformational social Economic Training Program.

EMPOWER DADA!!

In this 10wks Intensive Training Program, 50 Young Women (20-30yrs) will undertake intensive practical business training

This program will build on the belief that Economic growth in itself can no longer be seen as the answer. Instead it must be coupled with a broader understanding of the principles of sustainability and ecology. 

The purpose of this training too is to communicate practical business skills in a fun and effective way, and at the same time inspire an integrated understanding of business, community and environment.

Show Up for the Intake and Orientation on the 13th January, 2018 at the Kibera Town Center from 8am-12noon.

For Participation, Kindly
Contact Training Coordinator
Brim Consortium
+254 713 085 680 (SMS, WhatsApp or Call) info@brimconsortium.comwww.brimconsortium.com

NAIROBI, TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE FOR NON-PROFITS

Dear Partner,

Brim Consortium is pleased to invite you to the Nairobi, Technology Conference for Non- Profits 2017 (#NairobiTC2017). The Conference is the nonprofit sector’s signature technology event for Non Profit Organizations where the best and brightest nonprofit professionals from across Africa assemble. Together, they collaborate,innovate, and discover new ways to spark change with technology.With over 10 sessions exploring technologies, best strategies, and pressing issues, an exhibit section highlighting the latest nonprofit products and services; and networking, the #NairobiTC2017 is an event that cannot be missed!

Date: 7th -9th Dec 2017 

Venue: Hennessis Hotel, Nairobi Kenya

#NairobiTC2017 Sessions

With more than 10 educational sessions in three days, there is a lot to take from

#NairobiTC2017. We work to make sure each session has a wide range of voices and perspectives, with clear and practical takeaways. 

To make proposer use of limited time help you find the right content, sessions are divided into five categories: IT, Program, Leadership, Fundraising, and Marketing & Communications.

#NairobiTC2017 Exhibition

Exhibitors 

We are thrilled to have the incredible support of sponsors & exhibitors that are committed to ensure this Conference is success. Their generous support enables us to keep our ticket prices as low as possible, and helps to enhance the overall NairobiTC2017 experience. We encourage other companies working toward social change. 

Exhibit Hall 

Do not miss the #NairobiTC2017 Hall featuring vendors serving the nonprofit technology community! The Exhibit Hall will be open on day 3 of the conference and might just be where you discover your nonprofit is next product or service. The Exhibit Hall offers a unique opportunity for you to meet directly with service providers and check out all the latest tools, systems, and solutions. From demo presentations and professional profile photos booth- there is a lot going on and a lot to learn.

#NairobiTC2017 Attendees 

Welcome! Attending an event as large as the Nairobi, Technology Conference for Non Profit 2017, can be thrilling and a bit overwhelming. We are here to help! The more you prepare for the #NairobiTC2017 and explore the various opportunities, the more enjoyable and productive your experience will be. 

Before the Conference 

• Book Your Room
• Do not wait, discounted rooms fill up quickly.
• Stock up business Cards for networking
• Let us know if you need language interpretation
• Review the Code of Conduct

During the Conference

• Come to the registration area for your nametag.
• Take care of your needs: Check the program for the locations of gender-neutral restrooms, nursing mothers’ room, prayer room
• So be sure to arrive early every Morning
• Strike up a conversation and ask questions of the session speakers and attendees.
• Contribute to and follow along with the attendees
• Fill out session evaluations forms
• Meet up with your peers and make new friends at tea breaks, lunchtime & evening
• Stay for the closing Ceremony. It is a lot of fun! 

After the Conference

• Fill out the overall conference evaluation form.Your feedback is important and appreciated. 
• Access the session notes, linked in each session
• Continue the conversations and learning by getting more involved with Brim Consortium Year Round

Book Your Place by Clicking on this Link:
 
https://allevents.in/nairobi/nairobi-technology-conference-for-non-profits/230930834107310

Contact Conference Secretariat:

Ms. Munira Abdi
Conference Cordinator
Call: +254713 085 680; 0773 930 938; +254 787 261453

Email: brimconsortium@gmail.com

The Human Aspects of Project Leadership and System Design

The faculty from Brim Consortium have concluded a three days of training on the Human Aspects of Project Leadership and System Design. where the participants learned how to design useful, purposeful products and services, as well as how to lead, motivate, influence, and communicate with project teams from a variety of functional areas and backgrounds. This training was practical and immediately applicable; the participants maintain that they will forever change the way they approach their respective Projects.  

Nairobi West Prison- Staff Training

Nairobi West Prison Service Officers 21st July, 2017

Thank You Nairobi West  Prison staff for hosting us from the 17th- 21st July, 2017, for the Entrerpreneurship and Financial Management Training.
Indeed it's was an awesome experience; five days of intensive, transformational, and empowerment with skills training on Entrerpreneurship and Financial Management; the training which was intended to enhance your understanding on entrepreneurial decision making process – from business model
design to the launch of the new venture, to developing a wide range of strategic, financial and human resource planning skills necessary to the new venture planning process, to providing an atmosphere in which you could apply entrepreneurial and teamwork skills in finding, evaluating and beginning the process of implementing
new venture concepts and lastly to sharpen your presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate new venture ideas to potential investors.

cake cutting session to conclude the training

We deeply extend our gratitude to the Officer in Charge Nairobi West Prison Mr James M.G. (ACP), Madam Kemunto Chweya (IP) and to Mr. Rono (SP) for the Open hands you offered Us.
We extend our humble appreciation to the participants who were always on time, actively participating at Individual and groups levels. Our conviction and confidence is that as you have begin putting into practice the art of Entrerpreneurship and Financial Management it shall remain a sustained culture.
We look forward to the next phase of the Trainings meanwhile we will consistently walk with you through the Journey that we have begun.

Brim Associates

Brim Consortium seeks candidates who have an interest in Training and Development, Political Strategy & Consultancy and Mentorship Programes and can demonstrate academic achievement, and the capacity to be flexible, work well as part of a team, and be socially and culturally inclusive when working with others.
Applicants must also—
• Be East African citizens, or permanent residents, 
• Submit official academic transcripts by the deadline
• Be willing to commit to full-time work for two years
• Be willing to relocate anywhere in East Africa at their own expense.

Effective Proposal Writing Seminar Part II.

Seminar Brief

A winning proposal successfully persuades the targeted recipients to support your proposed plan or project. At the Effective Proposal Writing Seminar Part II. we will continue with you on the steps and skills needed to write an outstanding proposal.

Date: 6th October, 2017
Time: 08:30am-04:00pm
Venue: Hennessis Hotel

Topics:

The Fundraising & Proposal Writing Seminar includes the following topics:

1.       The proposal writing process,

2.       Types of proposals,

3.       Identifying the audience and purpose or goal of a proposal,

4.       Creating a framework, needs analysis,

5.       Using online and offline resources,

6.      Writing a persuasive and professional proposal,

7.       Editing

8.      Proofreading and other details that will help create the perfect proposal.

Objectives:

During this course, participants develop various skills including identifying the audience and the purpose of a proposal, creating a framework, using details to perfect a proposal, using online and offline resources, writing, editing, and proofreading. The course provides a comprehensive understanding and use of proposal writing tools that result in the creation of excellent proposals.

Outcomes:

After completing this course, participants will have learnt to:

1.       Understand the proposal writing process

2.       Identify and create different types of proposals

3.       Identify the purpose of a proposal Identify the audience

4.       Perform a needs analysis

5.       Write a goal statement

6.       Use the proper format for proposal writing

7.       Create a framework

8.       Understand the importance of details and focus on them Identifying resources online and offline for research

9.       Organising information masterfully

10.    Use persuasive writing techniques

11.    Review spelling and grammar Constructing words, sentences and paragraphs brilliantly

12.    Check the readability of a proposal Proofread and edit Provide a professional feel and look to a proposal

Seminar Schedule:

Preliminaries: Participants Registration & Workshop Objectives

Lesson 1: Getting Started

·         Pre-Assignment Review

·         The Proposal Writing Process

·         Types of Proposals

·         About Requests for Proposals

Lesson 2: Understanding Proposals

·         What is a Proposal?

Lesson 3: Beginning the Proposal Writing Process

·         Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience

·         Performing a Needs Analysis

·         Writing the Goal Statement

Lesson 4: Preparing an Outline

·         General Format

·         Special Sections

·         Creating a Framework

·         Getting Down to Details

Lesson 5: Finding Facts

·         Identifying Resources

·         Using the Internet as a Resource

·         Organising Your Information

Lesson 6: Writing Skills, Part One

·         Spelling and Grammar

·         Working with Words

·         Constructing Sentences

·         Persuasive

Lesson 7: Writing Skills, Part Two

·         Creating Paragraphs

·         Creating Strong Transitions

·         Building up to Conclusions

Lesson 8 Writing the Proposal

·         Educating the Evaluator

·         Ghosting the Competition

·         Using Illustrations

Lesson 9: Checking for Readability

·         Checking for Clarity Reading for Your Audience

·         Using the Readability Index

Lesson 10: Proofreading and Editing Proofreading

·         Proofreading Like a Pro

·         Editing Techniques

·         Checking the Facts

·         The Power of Peer Review

Lesson 11: Adding the Final Touches

·         Our Top Typesetting Tips

·         Achieving a Professional Look and Feel

·         Creating the Final Package

Lesson 12: Wrapping Up

·         Words from the Wise

·         Your Notebook

Applications for the 2017 Seminar is currently being accepted. 

Your application online and should be addressed to:

Ms. Julian Ochieng’

Training Cordinator

Brim Consortium
Mulji Jetha Mansion Ground Flr

P.O. Box 101122-00101
Nairobi- Kenya

brimconsortium@gmail.com

+254 713 085 680

ENGAGE TO WIN THIS ELECTION

Overview

Engage to Win This Election is an intensive, one day program focused on the fundamentals of a winning campaign for office.

Participants explore the nuts and bolts of building a strong campaign from the ground up—all within the context of ethics and principled public service. The curriculum does not prescribe a particular set of campaign guidelines or rules, but does provide candidates with a framework for developing their own code of conduct to run a winning and ethical campaign. Participants in the program represent a broad range of ideologies and a diversity of communities from throughout Kenya.

Targets

This Training Targets those aspiring for the following Seats: Member for County Assembly, Senators, Women Representatives, County Speakers, National Assembly and Personal Assistant to Aspirants.

Content of the Training

The Candidate Training Program is focused on giving participants the knowledge and practical skills they will need to build a winning campaign from the ground up. The program may include in-depth coverage of the following:

Ø  Message Development and Delivery

Ø  Ethics in Campaigns

Ø  Planning and Budgeting

Ø  Direct Mail

Ø  Organizing an Effective Field Operation and GOTV (get out the vote) Election Law in Kenya

Ø  Fundraising

Ø  Kenya & Local Politics

Ø  Opposition Research

Ø  Crisis Management

Ø  Media 101

Ø  Online Campaigning

Ø  Dealing with Stresses on Candidates and their Families

Ø  Roles and Responsibilities of Candidates, Managers, and Consultants

Speakers

We are absolutely committed to maintaining a partisan balance among the campaign consultants and political experts who speak as part of the program. All our speakers have a wealth of experience in Kenyan campaigns and elections.

Applications

The application process is open to participants who are eligible to run for political office. Preference will be given to first-time candidates. A commitment to fully participate in the program is required.

If you would like to refer a candidate to our Candidate Training Program, please feel free to do so, by providing information about the sponsored Candidate; Information provided will only be used to contact potential candidates about applying for our program.

Applications for the 2016 Candidate Training Program are currently being accepted.  The priority deadline for applications is 4pm 5^th May, 2016. To ensure your best chances of acceptance, we highly recommend completing the application by this deadline.

Those who apply by that date will be given priority. After this, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Your application online and should be addressed to:

Julian Ochieng’

Training Cordinator

Brim Consortium
Mulji Jetha Mansion Ground Flr

P.O. Box 101122-00101
Nairobi- Kenya

brimconsortium@gmail.com

+254 713 085 680