PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable
Friday 24 April 2020
09:30 |
Student Immigration
CANCELLED
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Tuesday 28 April 2020
09:30 |
Inclusive Leadership Programme
POSTPONED
This programme is designed to support academic, research and professional service leaders and managers 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. |
10:00 |
A webinar providing information on the level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship (duration 13months) presented by Glen Suttie of Provek, who are Project Management Training specialists and will deliver this apprenticeship. 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.
A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instruction when your booking is confirmed. |
Wednesday 29 April 2020
09:15 |
This programme is designed to support academic and research leaders and managers with the skills and insights they need to lead others effectively. Group leaders and PIs/senior researchers with responsibility for others are particularly encouraged to attend. 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. |
Thursday 30 April 2020
09:00 |
A new three part programme to support career progression for Professional Services staff: Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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Tuesday 5 May 2020
09:15 |
Managing and Developing Effective Teams
CANCELLED
This course will enable you to identify the important ingredients for a successful team and to reflect on your own team management skills. It will also look at different team-working styles and examine the need to balance the requirements of the task, the team and the individual. |
14:00 |
Apprenticeship Webinar
Finished
A webinar providing information on the following apprenticeships:
The webinar will be presented by Phil Stittle of West Suffolk College, who will deliver these apprenticeships. The webinar will be repeated and to assist with accessibility the webinars are being held on two video conferencing platforms, Zoom and MS Teams, on the following dates: Thursday 16th April 2pm – 3pm via Teams Tuesday 5th May 2pm - 3:15pm via Zoom. (Rescheduled from Thursday 23rd April 2pm – 3pm) A link to the webinar will be sent with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed. The purpose of the webinar is to provide you with an overview of these programmes, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
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Wednesday 6 May 2020
09:30 |
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This interactive workshop is designed to give an overview and introduction to mentoring, informing participants about what mentoring is, giving them the opportunity to explore the key benefits for mentors and mentees, learn some key skills needed to both mentor and be mentored effectively and become familiar with some simple models, tools and techniques to support the mentoring partnership and maximise its value and impact. |
Thursday 7 May 2020
09:30 |
Dignity at Work: A Guide for All Staff
CANCELLED
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Monday 11 May 2020
09:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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10:00 |
Technician Network Event
CANCELLED
A network event highlighting and supporting the vital work carried out by technicians. There will be an introduction about the University's engagement with the Technician Commitment. This will be followed by a breakfast with opportunities to network with technicians from different departments. There will be presentations from technical staff and tours of the host department. |
10:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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11:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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13:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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14:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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15:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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Tuesday 12 May 2020
09:00 |
During the programme you will explore your future in a practical way and learn how to develop your potential. You will undertake realistic self-assessment and set challenging goals. 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. |
09:30 |
Data Protection and FOI: An Introduction
CANCELLED
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If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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10:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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11:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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13:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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14:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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15:30 |
If you would like to refine your speaking style, increase your personal impact, or address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, from how you shape an interesting and effective presentation to how you deliver it, and any point in between. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online module before attending the session. One-to-one coaching:
New small group coaching:
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