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An introduction to the 8 Wastes (Lean methodology), and how to spot hidden waste in your own processes.
This short session will provide an understanding of the principles, tools and techniques involved in Process Analysis with a view to improving business process effectiveness and efficiency. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice using the techniques that they learn via exercises designed to be enjoyable and thought provoking.
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Tue 7 May 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
Wed 26 Jun 2024 | 09:30 | [Full] |
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common passion, set of problems, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals.
CoPs bring colleagues together in order to:
- Create support networks
- Learn and grow their skills
- Share knowledge and join up related work
- Share common approaches
- Collaborate and innovate, and create better practices for everyone.
Come along to this session to find out more about how CoPs are being established and embedded at Cambridge, and the ways in which they could help you and those who you manage. There will be the opportunity to share ideas and concerns you have about the CoPs initiative and learn more about this exciting new area of development in the University.
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Tue 19 Nov 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common passion, set of problems, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals.
CoPs bring colleagues together in order to:
- Create support networks
- Learn and grow their skills
- Share knowledge and join up related work
- Share common approaches
- Collaborate and innovate, and create better practices for everyone.
Come along to this session to find out more about how CoPs are being established and embedded at Cambridge, and the ways in which they could help you and those who you work with to achieve your objectives. There will be the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas for potential new CoPs and learn more about this exciting new area of development in the University.
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Wed 23 Oct 2024 | 11:00 | [Places] |
A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.
Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.
The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.
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Fri 29 Mar 2024 | 16:00 | [Places] |
Tue 2 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
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Fri 5 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
Fri 5 Apr 2024 | 16:00 | [Places] |
Tue 9 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
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Fri 12 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
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Tue 16 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
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Fri 19 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
Fri 19 Apr 2024 | 16:00 | [Places] |
Tue 23 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
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Fri 26 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
Fri 26 Apr 2024 | 16:00 | [Places] |
Tue 30 Apr 2024 | 09:00 | [Places] |
Tue 30 Apr 2024 | 16:00 | [Places] |
This interactive course is complementary to other courses within the Continuous Improvement theme and is designed to give delegates the knowledge and tools to;
- plan and deliver process improvement workshops
- coach and support others to improve processes
The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working
This course is accredited with the LCS (Lean Competency System), a certificate will be provided on completion of a short assessment.
Details regarding LCS can be found here - https://www.leancompetency.org/
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Wed 19 Jun 2024 | 09:15 | [Full] |
Wed 7 Aug 2024 | 09:15 | [Full] |
The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working
This course is accredited with the LCS (Lean Competency System), a certificate will be provided on completion of a short assessment.
Details regarding LCS can be found here - https://www.leancompetency.org/
Note - an 'in person' session is also available to book via https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/event/4155431
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Tue 9 Jul 2024 | 09:15 | [Full] |
This short video provides an overview of Kaizen as a Continuous Improvement methodology
- The course provides an LCS accredited Lean Practitioner qualification. The course involves a 2-day training session followed by completion of a 6-week project.
https://www.leancompetency.org/
A charge of £200 is applied to this course. Payment is via PO or credit card and the booking will be confirmed on receipt of PO or confirmation of payment. Please see the payment policy https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/info/payment for payment details etc.
A curated learning path on key skills for Mentoring (both for Mentors and Mentees). This Learning Path was created originally for the UIS Mentoring Scheme, but has kindly been made available for us all.
For more resources see the University of Cambridge's LinkedIn Learning Hub.
The course can be accessed here.
A curated learning path on working remotely. For more resources see the University of Cambridge's LinkedIn Learning Hub.
The course can be accessed here.
This interactive session aims to support our mentees to find a mentor. A selection of our currently available mentors will introduce themselves and share a little bit about their background, knowledge, and experience. It offers the opportunity for mentees to get to know some of our available mentors and consider whether they may be a good potential match. There will then be time for questions so that you can consider which potential mentors could best support your growth, learning, and career development.
Please take advantage of this chance to connect with mentors willing to share their experiences and assist you in achieving your goals. Sign up now and start your mentorship journey!
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Thu 5 Sep 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
Thu 5 Dec 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
A short course explaining how we identify, map and analyse business processes at the University of Cambridge
The Project Management Community of Practice brings you project management topics in bite sized chunks. Listen to your colleagues from across Collegiate Cambridge discuss all things project management. Click the links below to listen to the podcast:
Podcast 1: Meet the Core Group - Hosted by Ellie Wolmark from the CRUK Cambridge Centre, the Core Team tell you who they are, what their role is and discuss why they joined the CoP.
Podcast 2: Interesting Routes into Project Management part 1 - There is no one route into project management. Tori Helmer and Heather Biggs tell us their stories and give insights into their career journeys.
Podcast 3: Interesting Routes into Project Management part 2 - The second part of this podcast features Bethan Everson and Katie Light telling their stories.
Podcast 4: An Introduction to Communications - Katie Edwards and Craig Brierley give a fantastic overview of what comms entails, and how you can use it within a project for maximum impact.
Podcast 5: An Introduction to Stakeholder Management - Greg Strachan and Sally Measures give their take on Stakeholder Management within a project.
Podcast 6: An introduction to Retrospectives - Holly Cox and Signe Jensen talk about what retrospectives mean within project management.
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.
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Tue 10 Sep 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
Tue 3 Dec 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
A short how-to guide to creating and using SIPOC analysis in process improvement
A short introduction to De Bono's Six Thinking Hats - a creative thinking tool for creative meetings.
Have you ever wished you could get 10 minutes with a senior colleague to ask their advice on how they would handle something? Have you ever wondered how others approach challenging problems? This is your opportunity to ask. We are bringing together a panel of very experienced colleagues from across the University for a special speed mentoring session so that they can offer you their support and advice.
Speed mentoring offers you the opportunity for a series of short, focused conversations about a specific question or issue you are struggling with. You will rotate around four different mentors, spending around 10 minutes with each, to gain different perspectives on an issue you are seeking to resolve or a project you are trying to progress.
"I liked that there were a diverse background of university staff involved in the session, and all of the mentors were really engaged and enthusiastic. I felt that I could be honest about some of my experiences in the University, good and bad. All the mentors I spoke to acted as a good sound board for the issues that I wanted to discuss and they have given me some excellent advice and ideas."
"The fact that we saw 4 different mentees was brilliant - we gained different perspectives, saw different mentoring types and were also introduced to people and roles we may not have known about."
Mentors:
• Zara Sheldrake - Business Architect, University Information Services.
• Bukky Gray - TM and HR Manager, University Development and Alumni Relations.
• Elle Bateman - Head of Assurance, Governance and Compliance Division.
• Ros Alexander - Organisational Development Consultant, Human Resources Division.
• Kate Livingstone - Head of Digital Transformation, University Information Services.
• Steph Hall - Scientific Operations Manager, Wellcome Trust Medical Research.
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Thu 12 Sep 2024 | 14:00 | [Places] |
Wed 4 Dec 2024 | 14:00 | [Places] |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentor and build your confidence as a mentee. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship.
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Thu 12 Sep 2024 | 11:00 | [Places] |
Thu 12 Dec 2024 | 11:00 | [Places] |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentee and build your confidence as a mentor. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship.
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Thu 12 Sep 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
Thu 12 Dec 2024 | 10:00 | [Places] |
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 7: How to manage your monkeys
In this episode podcast hosts share ways in which you can manage your monkeys, whether or not they are being given to you by other people or you’re creating them for yourself. They also share their own personal insights and issues with monkey management. A ‘monkey’ is a job to be done and very often we’re dealing with an overwhelming amount of them.
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Thu 23 May 2024 | 12:00 | [Places] |
Thu 20 Jun 2024 | 12:00 | [Places] |
A bite-sized introduction to Understanding Benefits in Lean Management. Please complete the short feedback form (link in interactivity tab next to transcript) to let us know what you think and what we could improve.
An introduction to the questioning techniques 5 Why's and 6 honest men which can be used to understand processes and why things happen in a particular way.
A bite-sized video about developing a vision and challenge statements in the context of Lean and process improvement.