Learning and Development course timetable
Tuesday 25 March
09:30 |
Developing Talent in your Team
[Places]
From adopting a strategic approach to developing talent in order to deliver objectives, to understanding key strategies for developing your team at each stage of the employee lifecycle, this interactive and participative workshop offers you the opportunity to consider various talent development aspects. |
10:00 |
STOP Suicide workshop with CPSL Mind
![]() One in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime. CPSL Mind are offering an online STOP Suicide Workshop to equip you with the knowledge to spot warning signs, ask directly about suicide, support someone to stay safe and look after your own wellbeing. This online STOP Suicide Workshop would benefit anyone but particularly those working with vulnerable people. Objectives:
Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. |
Wednesday 26 March
09:15 |
Retirement: Pre-retirement
Not bookable
This course includes detailed information on finance, planning and tax and legal issues. You will have the opportunity to share information and discuss any concerns about retirement in a relaxed setting. Legal Advisors from Barr Ellison, Cambridge will explore some of the key legal issues that you may wish to consider when approaching retirement i.e. Wills, Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorney. A Financial Advisor from Dartington Wealth will give a detailed overview of the different ways in which you may wish to consider managing your retirement income. They will give details of how tax is collected in retirement and answer questions. HR colleagues will outline the possible options for retirement for Established staff and the processes involved with each option, as well as the actions that need to be taken.
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09:30 |
Discover the wide range of online learning, training and development opportunities available to support your career development: UoC: Career Development for Technicians (linkedin.com) |
Thursday 27 March
09:30 |
Coaching Skills for Managers
[Full]
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Recruitment and Selection Skills
POSTPONED
If you are looking to update and refresh your understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge, it is recommended that you attend the 1/2 day workshop: Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate (Professional Services Appointments). |
Tuesday 1 April
09:30 |
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12:30 |
Coping with Burnout
![]() Stress is a common experience, but when does it become a serious concern? And what does ‘burnout’ truly mean? This insightful webinar explores the impact of burnout in both professional and personal life, providing practical strategies to navigate the pressures of today’s fast-paced world. We’ll break down the concept, identify the ‘five stages of burnout’ and highlight potential warning signs. This session provides a safe and supportive space to explore the impact of burnout and, crucially, offer guidance on positive coping strategies for every participant. Objectives:
Prioritising coping and capacity-building over unrealistic quick fixes
Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. |
Wednesday 2 April
09:30 |
Strategic Development Programme
Not bookable
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No previous qualifications are required to take part in this programme. For some this programme will act as a feeder programme for the existing Administrator Development Programme. |
Thursday 3 April
09:30 |
Leadership Essentials
[Places]
Participants are required to attend both full day sessions. |
No previous qualifications are required to take part in this programme. For some this programme will act as a feeder programme for the existing Administrator Development Programme. |
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12:00 |
The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular catch ups are designed as an open forum for informal conversation, collaboration, and mutual learning with peers across the University, including members of the core team. We encourage you to come prepared to share your successes, challenges, and insights, as your experiences will shape the richness of the discussion. Whether you're looking for a listening ear, fresh ideas, offering your own strategies, or simply seeking to connect with others in similar roles, this is your opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise of the community. |
13:00 |
This session provides an introduction for both mentors and mentees. We will discuss the benefits of mentoring and provide guidance on how to set objectives for the mentoring relationship and how to prepare for your first session together. We will also offer some tips about how to be a good mentee and mentor. |
Monday 7 April
12:30 |
The University is the largest estate in UK higher education with an existing 784,000m2 built space within 379 teaching, research and operational buildings. It is currently valued at £4.4 billion (Insurance Replacement Cost, 2023) and comprises of a diverse range of assets from Grade 1 listed buildings to state-of-the-art laboratories. Come and hear Andy Levy, Head of Projects within the Estates Division, talk about the 40+ live projects (ranging from £200k to £300m) currently running and how building projects are managed at the University. |
Tuesday 8 April
11:30 |
This webinar will explain what mental health is, support you to recognise causes and signs of poor mental wellbeing, and give tips on how to start a supportive conversation. Objectives:
Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. |
Thursday 10 April
09:30 |
Wellbeing Advocate Training
![]() This full day specialist bespoke training equips Wellbeing Advocates to be powerful champions for wellbeing. The training is designed to establish the roles and responsibilities of a Wellbeing Advocate and to support you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to develop in your role. Training Outcomes:
Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course. Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session. |
Tuesday 22 April
09:15 |
Springboard: A Women's Development Programme
In progress
The programme gives you the time to reflect, share and most importantly, set achievable personal and professional goals for now and the future. Key areas covered include communication skills, assertiveness, self confidence, improving your work/life balance and developing positive skills and attitude. If you want to progress and develop, then this programme is for you. |
Wednesday 23 April
11:00 |
“A climate where people feel safe to contribute their ideas, thoughts and even challenges without fear of humiliation or recrimination.” Professor Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School. Levels of trust and psychological safety in a team can have a significant impact on performance. When it is present, motivation and innovation will increase. When we feel safe, we can communicate openly and transparently, and this allows us to learn and grow. A lack of trust results in mistakes being buried, and in difficulties with retention, stress and low morale. This session will allow you to reflect on how a psychologically safe environment can be fostered and the role you play in this. |
12:00 |
The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular catch ups are designed as an open forum for informal conversation, collaboration, and mutual learning with peers across the University, including members of the core team. We encourage you to come prepared to share your successes, challenges, and insights, as your experiences will shape the richness of the discussion. Whether you're looking for a listening ear, fresh ideas, offering your own strategies, or simply seeking to connect with others in similar roles, this is your opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the collective expertise of the community. |
13:00 |
EA/PA Community of Practice: Managing Change - Key Skills and Tools to Manage Change Effectively
![]() In this interactive one-hour session, you will explore the essential skills and strategies needed to navigate and lead through change effectively. Through discussions, and sharing knowledge and information, you will gain insights into different types of change, the critical role of managers in guiding teams through uncertainty, and practical tools to plan and implement change successfully. You’ll also receive a list of resources to support your development and learn about additional information available to enhance your change management capabilities. |
Thursday 24 April
09:30 |
Leadership Essentials
[Places]
Participants are required to attend both full day sessions. |
This interactive session will explore the responsibilities of a manager or leader at the University, introduce tools to support the performance of your team, and provide pointers to where to find important information and further development as needed. It is aimed at staff across all areas, disciplines, staff groups and levels of responsibility, including staff who are:
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12:00 |
The Squiggly Careers - Podcast Group
![]() You've heard of a book group, but how about one for podcasts? In these sessions we will focus on a different episode from the wonderful Squiggly Careers Amazing If podcasts, which includes over 300 episodes on career based topics ranging from coaching and confidence, to strength and values. Before each session you will be sent a link to a podcast episode to listen to and reflect upon. During the session you will be led through a selection of tasks/exercises recommended in the episode Pod Sheet. You will have the opportunity to work on these individually and then reflect back as a group. Session 19: What's holding back your career development? In this episode podcast hosts talk about creative ideas to overcome the most common career challenges, such as; not having enough time to learn, not having people who can help you, not knowing what to focus on for your development, and not having progression options in your organisation. |
Tuesday 29 April
09:30 |
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14:00 |
The course is primarily aimed at academic staff involved in making selection decisions for academic roles and those with responsibility for coordinating academic recruitment procedures. |