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7 Characteristics of Resilient People: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
This briefing session will provide more information about the Administrator Development Programme and is for staff with a confirmed place on this year's programme.
Further information is available on the programme course description page.
Apprenticeships can help people of all ages and at all levels (including post graduate qualifications), to gain the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career.
We have asked some of our Apprentices about their experiences, why they chose to undertake an apprenticeship and the benefits they are seeing through their participation. Please follow the links below to see what they have to say.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024!
Are you interested in apprenticeship programmes and would like to know more? Do you want to find out how to make them work for you or your department? Or maybe you have a specific question that you need to ask?
This webinar is for you, hosted by Apprenticeship Manager Colin Long, who will be available to help you with all things apprenticeships and answer your burning questions. How do I put existing staff on apprenticeships? Or, How are apprenticeships funded?
Apprenticeships can help people of all ages and at all levels (including post graduate qualifications), to gain the skills and knowledge they need for a rewarding career.
A link to join the webinar will be sent with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed.
Approaches to Learning: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
A webinar providing information on the level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (duration 13 months) presented by Emily Hill of Provek, who are Project Management Training specialists and will deliver this apprenticeship.
Provek are now able to offer a schedule of their open cohorts which will enable you to select your preferred programme start date to hopefully suit your individual contractual position.
Aimed at developing the skills required to run successful projects. This programme consists of 6 modules, each of which have a 1x day workshop training included. You will also sit the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ) exam and will be externally assessed to achieve the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard.
The purpose of the webinar will be to provide you with an overview of the programme, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
Information about the Project Management Apprenticeship delivered by Provek
A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed.
Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help, but didn't? Hearing a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room? Seeing an inappropriate touch of a friend? Watching a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting? You're not alone, this is more common for many of us than you might think.
This short session explores why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions you can take to support others around you without confrontation and, over time, support a more inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in.
Access the recording of the being an active bystander webinar.
Better Decision Making: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Have you ever been in a team meeting where no one voiced their opinions, there was a lack of discussion, and everyone simply went along with the most senior person?
A high performing team is one that is able to bounce ideas off each other, problem solve, and feel comfortable that no one will not be humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes. But how can this be achieved?
In this course, we explore what psychological safety looks like in a hybrid environment, what gets in the way of us speaking up, and the science-backed strategies to become a psychologically safe team in today's modern working world.
Access the recording of the Building Psychological Safety in Hybrid Teams Webinar.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Coaching - GROW Model: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Coaching is an essential tool for managers and other professionals to use to help individuals to unlock their full potential and enhance their performance. You will be introduced to the technique of coaching and focus on the development of a range of skills that may be used to coach others effectively. This course is highly participative and will include the opportunity to practice your coaching skills.
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| Tue 18 Jun 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
At work and at home, it’s all too easy to speak and act without thinking – and then regret it afterwards. Acting on instinct can lead us to behave aggressively or passively. Both of these are generally unhelpful for our own reputation and for our relationships with others.
Communicating Assertively will show you how to avoid both extremes and instead to use assertive behaviour to build constructive and respectful working relationships.
This online course will help you understand the assertive mindset and highlight what assertiveness looks and sounds like.
"It all boils down to communication", how many times have we heard that phrase? This interactive online module is packed full of useful tips and practical examples to help you get your point across more clearly, ask the right questions and listen better to what others have to say.
The course introduces you to the key concepts of communication skills through a variety of media, offering those new to this topic a solid grounding in the essentials, as well as a great refresher for more experienced communicators.
If you’re short of time and just need the basics, or you want to explore things in a bit more detail, the versatile structure of this course offers you the flexibility to learn in the way that best fits with your schedule.
The procedure through which employers can check an individual’s right to work in the UK will change from 6 April 2022. This short course will provide staff with practical guidance on how to check right to work under the new procedures.
Access the recording of the Conducting Right to Work Checks webinar.
We all have challenging conversations from time to time that we dread. Wishing it would go away rarely works. Having a clear strategy can make all the difference. This workshop is designed to give you the skills and confidence to have a meaningful, productive conversation at work.
This 90 minute scenario-based training, incorporating forum theatre, aims to entertain and inform. You will be watching a live work based conversation and have the opportunity to give feedback and interact with the ‘characters’ to understand and develop a positive outcome. By the end of this webinar you will have a better understanding of how a difficult conversation can go wrong and how to put it right.
We will explore how the best intentions can sometimes go wrong. We will help you build a solid technique to get it right.
The main session is for 90 minutes, followed by optional time for further discussion and Q&A with the trainer.
Great team work and individual working relationships are what we all want, but things don’t always run smoothly. We may find ourselves disagreeing with someone over work or behaviours. We may want to tell them how we feel but don’t quite know how to go about it. Sometimes we decide not to have the conversation at all, which can lead to a small problem escalating in to something bigger, more persistent and harder to resolve.
Having honest and open conversations is not always easy and can sometimes lead to a misunderstanding, bad feelings and resentment. On this workshop, using forum theatre with a scenario acted out, we will explore what can go wrong and how to put right. With your interactions, we will help you develop techniques for a constructive conversation that helps to build long-lasting effective relationships and to build trust within the team.
This online course offers a short introduction to data protection concepts, explains why they are important to the University, and signposts to further guidance materials. As nearly all University staff are likely to collect and handle personal information about living identifiable individuals in one way or another, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the main issues.
All staff using personal data in some way in their role are encouraged to complete this online course as part of their induction and thereafter once every two years, but the precise expectations about who should complete it (and how often) in different areas of the University should be set by Heads of Department (and equivalents). While this online course primarily is aimed at staff, it is also suitable for students needing or wishing to complete basic data protection training.
The content of this course reflects the provisions of current data protection law in the UK.
Managing conflict in the workplace can be difficult, time consuming and can potentially have a negative impact on you and your team. This course will help you to understand some of the reasons why these situations arise, and identify strategies for managing these situations effectively.
Managing and developing talent in your team is a key skill for any manager in order to create an environment for their team to perform to the best of their ability, both individually and as a group.
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 how to develop strength in your team, enhance motivation and wellbeing as well as share your experiences with others.
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| Tue 2 Jul 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
This course prepares you to write a CV, job application and covering letter that stands out and makes employers take notice and to undertake a successful job search. You will learn what to include and exclude in your CV, how to choose the right format, how to tailor information to match job requirements, and how to deal with employment gaps, job hopping and/or lack of experience.
The course is highly participative, providing an opportunity to share experiences with others, as well as time to practise your skills.
This course prepares you to showcase with confidence your skills, experience and potential in a job interview that takes place either virtually or in-person. You will learn how to prepare for interview, anticipate likely questions and plan how to answer them. You will learn techniques for handling nerves and be able to project yourself positively on screen and in-person.
You will also be able to pre-empt and deal with common technical challenges that can occur in an online interview.
The course is highly participative, providing an opportunity to share experiences with others, as well as time to practise your skills.
An information webinar providing information on various Digital Apprenticeships available through Firebrand Training, one of our approved training providers. This webinar will provide information on several Digital Apprenticeships including;
- Data Analyst Level 4
- Information Communication Technician Level 3
- Software Tester Level 4
The purpose of the webinar will be to provide you with an overview of Digital programmes available, and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
The Staff Review and Development (SRD) process provides the opportunity for supervisors, managers and academics to engage in constructive discussion with their staff or academic colleagues about current and future work and their personal and career development.
This online course, including visual, audio and filmed material, will focus on an overview of the process, practical advice and useful reminders of good practice to help you to make the most of SRD. You will need a PC, Mac or tablet device.
Please make a booking to receive instructions about how to access the online course.
This short online guide for all staff provides hints, tricks and tips to help you manage your Inbox.
Tue 13 Feb 2024
14:00
Finished
This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions and to find out more about the development opportunities that Cambridge is offering in Engineering, Estates, Facilities, Property Maintenance, Plumbing and Electrical disciplines.
If you’re an existing member of staff looking for personal development or a manager looking to recruit to post, this could be for you. Cambridge Regional College, an approved training provider for these programmes will present and be available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have before submitting an expression of interest.
Details of some of the Apprenticeship programmes that will be included in this webinar can be found via the links below:
- Property Maintenance Operative Level 2
- Building Services Engineering Craftsperson Level 3
- Machining Technician Level 3
- Engineering Technician Level 3
- Installation electrician and Maintenance electrician Level 3
A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed.
Exercise - Get Creative: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Giving effective feedback to your team members is one of the key responsibilities of anyone who supervises or manages others. It improves performance, boosts morale and can help people to do their job to the best of their ability.
This course is full of key tips to help you give feedback that is supportive, constructive and helpful and incorporates instructional film resources to help you apply what you have learned. It also focuses on how to avoid common mistakes when giving feedback to others and how to receive feedback well.
The Global Talent visa is an alternative visa route for our academic and research staff. This short course explains the benefits of this visa type as an viable alternative to the Skilled worker visa route, details the eligibility for this visa, the application process, and where there are crossovers with University recruitment practices.
As a leader/manager you will have various types of conversations with your team members, this could include giving instructions, coaching, communicating information from others and providing feedback. This podcast focuses on giving feedback and how to do this well. Reshmin Haq from Personal and Professional Development (PPD) is joined by Tracey Boram, HR Shared Services Manager to discuss all things feedback including a model to use when giving constructive feedback!
High Performance Influencing Model: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Change is constant and inevitable, but how do we do change well? How do we embrace it and how do we get everyone on board? What does successful change look like and what pitfalls should we avoid. In this podcast, Emma Marron, the Head of HR Shared Services at the University joins Reshmin Haq (PPD) and shares her many experiences on change and discusses how to implement a successful change.
Find out more about the Kotter model mentioned in the podcast.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
This course is recommended for those responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff, particularly if you are new to the University but also for existing staff seeking a refresher.
In January 2021 the government launched a new immigration system applicable to new arrivals of EU and non-EU nationals on an equal basis. The new system is loosely based on the previous immigration system (Tier 2 etc.), but with some changes.
The course will outline the two key visa routes used by the University in its recruitment of international staff – the Skilled Worker Visa and the Global Talent Visa. The aim of this course is to help those involved with recruitment and selection to navigate the rules which regulate the recruitment of individuals via these two visa routes, whilst ensuring full compliance.
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session.
This course is recommended for those responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff, particularly if you are new to the University but also for existing staff seeking a refresher.
In January 2021 the government launched a new immigration system applicable to new arrivals of EU and non-EU nationals on an equal basis. The new system is loosely based on the previous immigration system (Tier 2 etc.), but with some changes.
The course will outline the two key visa routes used by the University in its recruitment of international staff – the Skilled Worker Visa and the Global Talent Visa. The aim of this course is to help those involved with recruitment and selection to navigate the rules which regulate the recruitment of individuals via these two visa routes, whilst ensuring full compliance.
Access the recording of the immigration and recruitment webinar.
The Immigration Rules for visitors to the UK were updated on 31 January 2024, and introduce new concessions for visiting researchers/scientists/academics which will be beneficial to the University. This session will provide an overview of these changes, along with general guidance on the visitor visa/entry process. The session will also introduce and explain the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, new will be a new requirement for non-UK visitors to the UK in 2024.
Please note that this session will be recorded. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
The Immigration Rules for visitors to the UK were updated on 31 January 2024, and introduce new concessions for visiting researchers/scientists/academics which will be beneficial to the University. This session will provide an overview of these changes, along with general guidance on the visitor visa/entry process. The session will also introduce and explain the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, new will be a new requirement for non-UK visitors to the UK in 2024.
Access the recording of the Immigration Rules for Visitors from 31 January 2024 webinar.
This programme is designed to support leaders and managers across the University (in academic, research and professional service posts) with the skills and insights they need to lead others effectively. It will enable participants to reflect on their current leadership style and provide techniques they can use to effectively manage a diverse range of perspectives and create an inclusive culture across the University. Those with responsibility for others have a key role to play in shaping a positive working environment, supporting progression and ensuring equality, including pay equality. Given the University's strategic priorities, it is critical that leaders and managers understand the impact of their decisions throughout the employment timeline and know how to reduce the risk of sex, race or other discrimination, whether explicit or implicit.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Pearn Kandola, experts in evidence-based inclusive leadership development.
This session will set the scene for those moving in to a role with professional responsibility for other members of staff at the University, supporting their work, behavior and development. As we all know from our personal and professional experience, leaders and managers play a critical role in ensuring a productive, motivating and inclusive working environment.
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:
- new to managing one or more others
- new to leading a service or research area
- new to Cambridge, either as a new manager or with previous experience
| Date | Availability | |
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| Thu 25 Apr 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
| Tue 18 Jun 2024 | 09:30 | [Places] |
| Wed 10 Jul 2024 | 09:30 | [Places] |
This online course welcomes new staff to the University. It provides key information to help staff settle into their new role quickly and achieve their full potential within their role as soon as possible. It will provide new staff with a summary of the induction process, an overview of the University's structure, and highlight essential information about some of the services available to staff during their employment.
This online course complements the local induction new staff will receive in their institution, department or faculty.
A Raven password is needed to access this online course. Further information about Raven.
Mentoring can be a really effective tool in helping people to develop their professional lives and careers, in both roles of mentor and mentee.
This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, informing participants about what mentoring is and giving them the opportunity to explore the key benefits for mentors and mentees. There will be the opportunity to learn some key skills needed to both mentor and be mentored effectively, and to become familiar with some simple models, tools and techniques to support the mentoring partnership to maximise its value and impact.
Self-taught
Bookable
Effective risk management enables the University to identify, assess and seize opportunities which assist in the delivery of its objectives and improve its performance, whilst protecting the reputation and sustainability of the University. The University is committed to ensuring that it has a robust and comprehensive system of risk management in line with the requirements of the Office for Students.
This interactive tutorial provides an introduction to the principles of risk management at the University of Cambridge. The course will give you an introduction to risk management, help you to understand why risk management is necessary and point to some practical tools and guidance to support you in managing risks.
Tue 12 Sep 2023
14:00
Finished
During this period, PPD is keen to continue to promote development opportunities for University staff. This information webinar will help you to identify if you wish to progress your development by way of an Apprenticeship.
We are looking to explore what interest there is at this current time in the Laboratory Technician Level 3 and Technician Scientist Level 5 apprenticeships and hope that there will be sufficient interest to establish a University-wide cohorts. By establishing University-wide cohorts, we are looking to encourage more departments to use apprenticeships as a way to provide focused professional development for staff. Any participants will also have the advantage of a peer group support to work through the programme with. The webinar will be presented by CSR Scientific Training Ltd, who specialise in the delivery of these apprenticeship programmes.
Laboratory Technicians are found in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies; and analytical science services, dental laboratories and educational establishments. The broad purpose of the occupation is working at the forefront of technology to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing (and manufacturing where relevant) and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisations.
The broad purpose of the Technician Scientist is to carry out established laboratory based investigations and scientific experimentation using bench and instrumentation techniques. A technician scientist will apply a range of skills and follow well established principles associated with their organisation’s science and technology. They carry out routine lines of enquiry, development or investigation. They collect scientific information and analyse, interpret and evaluate data. They prepare results and provide progress updates of their work.
Self-taught
Booking not required
The ability to recruit and retain the best staff is critical to the success of your team and the wider University. Recruitment and retention has been a hot topic across the University over recent months, where we have witnessed increased difficulty in attract staff in a wide range of roles and functional areas. How can you effectively create, describe and promote your vacancies? How do you decide what criteria should be essential and which ones should be desirable? How do you conduct effective interviews, so that learn more about the candidate’s suitability, whilst creating a positive experience for the candidate? In this podcast, Reshmin Haq (PPD) talks all things recruitment with Andrew Rowland (Resourcing Adviser).
Access the recording of the LMN: Recruiting the Right Candidate podcast
Self-taught
Booking not required
Hear from Andi Hudson, Director of HR and primary sponsor for the HR Transformation Programme, as she tells us about the exciting changes that are on the horizon for us all this year and next.
Andi's input covers the work underway to streamline our processes and introduce myHR, the new HR and payroll system, which will give us direct access to our own HR data and relevant information to support our teams, including induction plans and approval of leave. Collectively we will also be able to gather accurate high-level data to prioritise people development across the organisation.
The session also covers what it means for you and your teams, including managing change more broadly as a key part of your role as a manager. Find out how to share your thoughts and ideas about how we can support you in this area, and about the opportunity for you or one of your team members to join the new Advocates network.
Visit HRTransformation to read more about its aims and watch the introductory film from Andi.
Watch the recording of LMN The HR Transformation Programme Webinar.
Access the slides and links for LMN The HR Transformation Programme Webinar.
Further information regarding the Leaders and Managers Network.
Thu 18 Apr 2024
14:30
[Places]
Would you like to help develop at career development programme for Professional Services staff in grades 3 to 6?
This interactive session encourages participants to consider what provisions would be useful to support the development of grades 3 to 6 Professional Services staff, how this might be implemented in terms of course format and delivery and how it might be marketed to the relevant team members to encourage engagement.
Leadership and Management Guidelines: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
The Briefing aims to address key information required for Heads of Institution with regard to finance. Professor David Cardwell, PVC Strategy and Planning and David Hughes, Director of Finance will cover the following topics:
- University financials and overarching narrative
- Planning, budgeting and investment decision making (today and tomorrow)
- Introduction to key Financial Regulations and operational procedures
- Current key transformational initiatives, including the Enhanced Financial Transparency project
- Where to go for help and support
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
Alison will provide you with an understanding of the importance of philanthropy, how it makes a difference for Cambridge and how you can partner in raising private support for departments and the University.
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
Ndunge will provide an insight on utilising data-driven approaches to enhance workforce inclusivity through EDI initiatives, fostering an environment of excellence and equality.
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
The Director of Estates Operations will provide an overview of the Estates Division and various initiatives underway to improve the Estate.
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
Jo’s briefing will provide you with an understanding of the risks associated with undertaking externally funded research projects and how income from research impacts the University finances, particularly in the current climate.
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended.
Leadership Essentials is a key programme suitable for those with responsibilities for the work, behaviour and development of others. The programme aims to help managers refresh and build their skills and experience in this area, as well as clarifying key responsibilities of manager and leader. It focuses on critical areas, such as giving and receiving feedback effectively and handling challenging conversations, using leadership styles and models to support individuals and teams. The programme incorporates tutor input; opportunities for discussion, case studies, reflection and sharing of good practice with others with similar responsibilities. It also includes curated e-learning resources to support managers with their ongoing learning and development.
Participants are required to attend both half day sessions.
| Date | Availability | |
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| Wed 1 May 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
| Wed 22 May 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
| Thu 13 Jun 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
| Thu 27 Jun 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
- Leadership Masterclass: Delivering Impact Working with a Global Network: Bitesize
- Leadership Masterclass: Leadership Matters: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Leading Change Model: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Change is a constant feature in today’s workplace and this level of change certainly won’t go away and may indeed become more intense.
Studies show that the line manager has a critical role to play in ensuring staff are ready for change and in successfully implementing it. It can therefore be helpful to reflect on how we personally approach and manage change and how we can lead and support our teams through change.
This online course will give you some practical steps to help you lead your team through change whilst maintaining your own wellbeing.
Thu 18 Apr 2024
11:00
[Places]
This information webinar presents two new apprenticeships to the University:
Learning & Skills Mentor Level 4
Coaching Professional Level 5
The session is an opportunity for you to find out more about these new development opportunities that Cambridge is offering you and to ask any questions.
The Learning and Skills Mentor apprenticeship Level 4 is for individuals who support others with their learning and development towards agreed goals and will benefit any individual looking to develop their abilities as a mentor, team leader, coach, supervisor or manager. You must have a strong aspiration to support learners, along with a commitment to making the time to do so. You may have some pre-existing experience of informal mentoring, that can be built upon throughout the programme. This is a 15-month programme, and you will be expected to mentor at least 3 mentees on this programme.
The Coaching Professional Apprenticeship Level 5 aims to develop the capabilities of current or aspiring coaches, to allow them to develop a range of coaching skills. This is for individuals to work as an internal coach with a wide range of individuals and teams, to enhance their professional performance. Coaching is a way of leading in a non-directive manner, helping people to learn through listening and reflective open questions rather than instructing, giving advice or making suggestions. You will benefit from one-to-one coaching from experienced coach mentors and training the stretches and challenges the development of core coaching skills.
There are two options – a 17-month programme for those new to coaching and 15-month programme for those who have coaching experience. You will be expected to build up a minimum of 36 hours of coaching practice. The completion of the programme will demonstrate that you have acquired and applied the skills needed to be an effective coach.
We are looking to establish what interest there for either apprenticeship and hope that there will be sufficient interest to establish University-wide cohorts. By establishing University-wide cohorts, we are looking to encourage more departments to use apprenticeships as a way to provide focused professional development for staff.
The OCM Group, our approved training provider for these programmes, will deliver the webinar and will be available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have before submitting an expression of interest.
Programme details of each apprenticeship can be found via the links below:
Learning & Skills Mentor Level 4
There is a minimum of 8 people required for each programme, for a cohort to run. Depending on the level of interest shown, it is intended that these apprenticeship cohorts will start mid-2024. However, you will also have the opportunity to join an open (public) cohort if we are unable to reach sufficient numbers for a closed cohort. Entry to these cohorts will be by application and is open to all University employees who meet the eligibility criteria.
A link to the session will be sent with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed.
How do you lead, build and contribute to creating effective Teams? What is the secret map for this? In this podcast, Reshmin Haq (PPD) discusses building effective teams using the Tuckman model with Daniela Manca (University Recovery Programme).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Building your Resilience, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Crucial Conversations, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Demonstrating Dignity at Work, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Developing People, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Dismantling Racism at Cambridge, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Effective and Assertive Communication, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Effective Meetings, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Influencing and Negotiating, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Innovation and New Ways of Working, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Leadership and Management - Essentials, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Leadership and Management – Feedback Skills, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Managing and Leading Remotely, curated by ourcambridge.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Managing your Career, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
LinkedIn Learning resources on Project Management, curated by University of Cambridge project managers.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Recruitment Essentials - Professional Services, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Skills for working in a hybrid environment, curated by PPD.
Whether you are working onsite, on multiple work sites, at home or a mixture, we are now all working in a hybrid environment. This short collection of resources covers some of the skills for working together effectively, as individuals within a team and as those with professional responsibility for others.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Staff Review and Development, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Strategic Thinking, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Team Working, curated by PPD.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
A LinkedIn Learning course on Valuing Diversity, curated by PPD. Includes the University’s Equality and Diversity Essentials course.
This is provided by the University of Cambridge subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
Please note that your training record on LinkedIn Learning will not currently be available via your training record within the University Training Booking System (UTBS).
Management Responsibilities Films: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
For many people having challenging conversations can be difficult and feel uncomfortable; however the ability to be able to talk about sensitive and emotive issues is an integral part of effective line management and can be critical to managing performance, promoting attendance and improving team dynamics.
This course will give you some practical steps to help you handle these conversations better and, where possible, get the right outcome for you, the individual and the University.
Change is a constant feature in today’s workplace and yet many of us find it hard to navigate successfully through change.
Studies show that the line manager has a critical role to play in ensuring staff are ready for change and in successfully implementing it. These sessions will equip you with the skills and attitudes you need to guide, support and motivate your team through the process of change.
Case studies, discussion and activities will provide the opportunity to share ideas and embed skills.
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This session is for leaders and managers to consider this part of their role in the context of working in a hybrid environment.
Since March 2020, people managers have continued to support individuals and teams to work together to ensure that key tasks have been achieved whether onsite and offsite. It's been a huge challenge at times – working out how to balance the work whilst maintaining safety, health and wellbeing. The learning has also been huge and this session aims to highlight how areas of practice (that have always been important for managers) have been and are still impacted by current ways of working. Maintaining a sense of shared identity and purpose, as well as ensuring equal access to information, relationships and opportunity, have all become new priorities. We will look at the challenges and opportunities given by working in a hybrid environment, and share ideas and techniques for good practice.
Access the recording of the Managing in a Hybrid Environment – What's Changed Webinar.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality instrument worldwide, based on over 50 years’ research and development.
It presents a framework for understanding how you operate, how others operate, and how you can use that understanding to get more from yourself and the relationships you have with others.
This workshop is led by a qualified MBTI practitioner and will involve taking the MBTI questionnaire, investigating the four areas of preference covered by MBTI, self-assessment of type with group exercises, looking at your best fit type and investigating how it could help you at work.
Learning about your personality type can help you to understand your role within your team and the role of others. It can also help you to cope with organisational change, deal with stress effectively and develop your emotional intelligence.
Mentoring - 5Cs Model: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Minute taking is not usually about writing a verbatim record of what is said but it is about understanding why minutes are required and recognising what is important to record.
This course is an introductory guide for anyone who is required to take minutes. It does not cover the additional skills required to take minutes at University committee meetings.
Negotiation - An Overview: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
Starting something new, a new project, a new initiative, a new strategy is always daunting but where do you start and how and what do you do? What should you not do and who do you take with you on your new venture? We discuss this with Joy Houghton, the Chief of Staff of the University of Cambridge's first overseas research centre, the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES). In this podcast, find out more about Joy’s work and experience in setting up CARES.
This session will provide staff with an overview of the proposed changes to Researcher reward and progression. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions.
Personal Development Plan: Bitesize
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
PPD bitesize resources are short and high impact; including videos, quick tips guides and interactive bitesize modules. Develop your skills and knowledge quickly, easily, when you need. They complement face to face events and more in-depth online modules.
So, you’ve recruited a new postdoc – now, what can you do to you ensure you work effectively together, support their work, align your plans, help them to develop and utilise their skills, establish a sense of wellbeing (yours and theirs)? What are your responsibilities in this area, what happens if things go off track, who can help? With guest PIs, including Professor Judy Hirst and Dr Ewan St John Smith, this short webinar will explore these questions and consider the key skills and knowledge to achieve an effective and productive working relationship and achieve the project goals together. It will also signpost you to resources and further opportunities to build your skills in this area.
Access the recording of the PIs: Working Effectively with your Postdoc webinar.
Do you dread speaking in public or giving presentations? Or are you looking to build on your current skills and experience to make your planning and delivery more effective? This course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence in both formal and informal presentation situations e.g. meetings, training sessions and conferences.
This online course provides an opportunity to explore key areas in both preparation and delivery of presentations.
The University has a statutory duty to have ‘due regard to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’. This is known as the Prevent Duty (Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015). It is primarily about safeguarding students and staff in the University and includes a range of responsibilities in areas such as pastoral care, support for staff and students, procedures for arranging events and using facilities. All staff need to be aware of the process of radicalisation, definitions of extremism and the process for raising concerns in this context.
This online module (approx. 45 minutes) provides information about Prevent for all staff working in the University. It is to be used alongside the guidance information, including how to raise a concern in this context, on the University Prevent website.
To access this online module and see details of all available training and support, visit the Prevent Training Moodle site using your Raven login. Before starting the Prevent online modules you must update your Moodle profile to include your College and University institution. For guidance on how to do this see the Moodle help page. If you do not have a College and/or Cambridge institution please select 'Not applicable.
Module 5 - Prevent, a student and staff well-being issue (safeguarding, pastoral care and student support)
The University has a statutory duty to have ‘due regard to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’. This is known as the Prevent Duty (Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015). It is primarily about safeguarding students and staff in the University and includes a range of responsibilities in areas such as pastoral care, support for staff and students, procedures for arranging events and using facilities. All staff need to be aware of the process of radicalisation, definitions of extremism and the process for raising concerns in this context
This online module (approx. 25 minutes) provides information about Prevent for those with a pastoral role, particularly for students, in the University. It is to be used alongside the guidance information, including how to raise a concern in this context, on the University Prevent website