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PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable

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July 2018

Tue 17	Leading Your Team Through Change (2 of 2) In progress 09:30 - 12:30 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room 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.
Wed 18	Communication Skills Introduction: "Are you receiving me?" [Full] 09:15 - 15:45 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room Increase your confidence and skills in one-to-one communication with this highly participative course. Effective communication starts in your head and it isn’t just about the words you say. Your tone of voice, facial expression and body language all communicate a message. This course will help you get your message across more clearly. You will also have the opportunity to practise communication skills on a one-to-one basis.
	Leadership Essentials [Full] 09:30 - 16:00 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room Leadership Essentials is a key programme suitable for all managers, which aims to help them refresh and build their skills and experience in managing others. As well as clarifying key responsibilities, it focuses on critical areas that managers can find more difficult, such as giving and receiving feedback effectively and handling challenging conversations. It incorporates tutor input, opportunities for discussion, reflection and sharing of good practice with other managers. 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
Thu 19	Apprenticeship Engagement Event [Places] 09:30 - 11:30 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Norwich Auditorium 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.
	Developing Relaxation Skills [Full] 14:00 - 16:00 Greenwich House, Edmonton Room A workshop to enable you to practice and learn relaxation techniques to help release stress and improve wellbeing. It will provide an opportunity for people to relax and take time for themselves. The workshop will include deep breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation and a short mindfulness exercise. It will also allow time to consider what stress is and the impact this has on our lives.

September 2018

Wed 26	Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar (1 of 3) [Places] 12:30 - 17:00 University Centre, Hicks/Cormack Rooms PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge. The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar
Thu 27	Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar (2 of 3) [Places] 09:00 - 17:00 University Centre, Hicks/Cormack Rooms PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge. The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar
Fri 28	Pathways in Higher Education Practice (PHEP): Core Seminar (3 of 3) [Places] 09:00 - 15:00 University Centre, Hicks/Cormack Rooms PHEP is Cambridge's professional development programme for probationer University lecturers and new College teaching officers. With contributions from academic and key administrative staff from the collegiate University, the seminar provides a platform for orientation and exploration of the opportunities, cultures and conventions of the University of Cambridge. The seminar is a core feature of PHEP and all probationer University lecturers are expected to participate over the whole of the seminar. You are strongly recommended to attend the Seminar within the first two years of your appointment Bookings are strictly limited and must close two weeks before the commencement date of the seminar

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