PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable
Thursday 5 July 2018
09:30 |
Retirement: Pre-retirement
Finished
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Friday 6 July 2018
09:30 |
This course is highly participative and will include a short mock interview as well as an opportunity to share experiences with other course members.
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12:30 |
Supervising Graduate Students: Workshops for Supervisors (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Finished
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Monday 9 July 2018
09:00 |
Would you like to incorporate Standard English pronunciation into your everyday speech? This course will look at the differences and similarities between your natural accent and that of Standard English. It will help to maintain positive aspects of your natural accent whilst enabling you to be easily understood by native English speakers. |
09:30 |
This short session will focus on how to break down a problem and work towards a justifiable and confident decision to achieve the best outcome you can. It will focus on work-related scenarios however the key principles are applicable in all areas of life. |
13:45 |
Voice and Presentation (One-to-One)
Finished
Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. |
14:50 |
Voice and Presentation (One-to-One)
Finished
Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. |
15:55 |
Voice and Presentation (One-to-One)
Finished
Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on exercises to address your specific interests. |
Tuesday 10 July 2018
09:00 |
Recruitment and Selection Skills
Finished
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Wednesday 11 July 2018
09:30 |
Leading Your Team Through Change
Finished
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. |
Thursday 12 July 2018
09:15 |
Assertiveness in Management
Finished
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Friday 13 July 2018
14:30 |
Risk Management (Seminar)
Finished
This course will explore what risk management is and why it is necessary, and the particular benefits that can be derived from effective risk management. A key focus of the course will be to review the University’s system for risk management and to explore how this system can be implemented at the local level of Faculties and Departments. |
Tuesday 17 July 2018
09:30 |
Leading Your Team Through Change
Finished
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. |
Wednesday 18 July 2018
09:15 |
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09:30 |
Leadership Essentials
Finished
Before attending, please take some time to review the short films of other University colleagues talking about their role as a manager, Leadership Essentials: Management Responsibilities |
Thursday 19 July 2018
09:30 |
Apprenticeship Engagement Event
Finished
An information event about three apprenticeship cohorts being offered across the University: Leadership & Management Level 5, Project Management Level 4 and Data Analyst Level 4. There will be a presentation from the apprenticeship training provider selected to deliver these programmes - 3aaa. The event will involve short presentations lasting around 40 minutes. The remainder of the event will be a drop-in clinic for those people that have any queries and who would like to complete an expression of interest form. |
14:00 |
Developing Relaxation Skills
CANCELLED
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Tuesday 25 September 2018
09:30 |
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Thursday 27 September 2018
10:00 |
USS Pension Consultation
Finished
If you do not have Raven login details, please email pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk to make a booking. Please ensure you include details of the date and time you wish to attend. |
Friday 28 September 2018
10:00 |
USS Pension Consultation
Finished
If you do not have Raven login details, please email pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk to make a booking. Please ensure you include details of the date and time you wish to attend. |
Monday 1 October 2018
09:30 |
Leadership Essentials
Finished
Before attending, please take some time to review the short films of other University colleagues talking about their role as a manager, Leadership Essentials: Management Responsibilities |
10:00 |
USS Pension Consultation
Finished
If you do not have Raven login details, please email pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk to make a booking. Please ensure you include details of the date and time you wish to attend. Staff attending this meeting should note that it is being recorded. The recording will be made available via the University website for the benefit of staff who are unable to attend a consultation meeting in person. |
14:30 |
USS Pension Consultation
Finished
If you do not have Raven login details, please email pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk to make a booking. Please ensure you include details of the date and time you wish to attend. |
Tuesday 2 October 2018
10:00 |
USS Pension Consultation
Finished
If you do not have Raven login details, please email pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk to make a booking. Please ensure you include details of the date and time you wish to attend. |
Wednesday 3 October 2018
09:30 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |
10:30 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |
11:30 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |
13:15 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |
14:15 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |
15:15 |
If you would like to refine your presentation skills, or address insecurities about any aspect of your speaking, these sessions are aimed at identifying the areas you need to focus on, be it at the micro level (elocution), the macro level (shaping an interesting presentation), or any point in between. During this one to one session, coaching will provide you with active practice, honest and constructive feedback, and practical tips to make you a more confident and effective communicator. Put yourself under the microscope, and you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight. You may find it useful to have completed the Presentation Skills online learning module before attending the session. It is possible to use this booking page to book one follow-up session for additional support. The course trainer will advise when this may be helpful. Please only book one session at a time. |