Department of Engineering course timetable
December 2024
| Wed 4 |
Time Management Sessions
[Places]
Time is the most valuable commodity for any person or organisation, and everybody has different ways of ‘managing’ it. Sometimes these approaches are driven by situations or even habits. Organising your time is about the choices you make, the amount of time you have is finite! In addition if you manage others you have the responsibility of using their time effectively and delegating appropriately. Are factors such as procrastination, lengthy meetings and time ‘hijacking’ sapping the time available? If you’re not entirely happy with the way you use your time this course provides the basis for organising yourself and your time and will give lots of tips. |
| Tue 10 |
Handling Challenging Conversations
[Places]
Communication in any organisation is complex and challenging. This is particularly so in the diverse community of a University where there are emotive internal and external communications that often have a significant impact. This can create emotive responses which can be challenging to handle. Self-awareness as well as an awareness of others' needs is crucial and this workshop is a chance for members to explore in more detail their own approach to having challenging conversations and to further develop some strategies that work for you, as well as understanding other tools that could help. The session will happen between 9:30 - 12:30. You only need to attend 1 session. This is the same session repeated. Light refreshments will be provided, please email staff-training@eng.cam.ac.uk for any dietary requirements or adjustments. |
January 2025
| Tue 14 |
This is a 1 hour, 30-minute workshop, looking at an overview of Disability Awareness with Neurobox. Neurobox is a leading workplace adjustments provider in Cambridge, dedicated to fostering inclusive and accessible work environments for disabled and neurodivergent individuals. This session is to enable colleagues to become more aware of the needs of employees and colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions. What does disability mean? Disclosing a disability How might a disability affect a person’s work? Barriers that people with disabilities face What are and are not reasonable adjustments Legislation including The Disability Discrimination Act and The Equality Act |
| Wed 15 |
This session will be lead by Audrey Tang. Audrey is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and award-winning author with a focus on practical self improvement. Her recent book, "The Leader's Guide to Wellbeing" outlines different techniques leaders can use to get positive affect. Her practical and easily applicable tools for real results are often the standout feature, along with her motivational training style and unique approach to workshops using interactive training methods. Key takeaways: Identifying the “Leader as Coach” framework as a successful method to implement change Recognise the issues that the leader may face when implementing transformational change, and how to address them Define what a “wellbeing culture” looks like to the Leader – and in turn the team. Raising awareness of the resources already available (as well as recognising their effectiveness for individual team needs). Finding ways to implement team interventions. Identifying what is and isn’t “wellbeing”, and recognising the different pathways of support available. |
| Fri 17 |
Practical Project Management
[Places]
This is an in-person, all day workshop delivered by Keith Crampton from Wiz Training. This will equip participants to be effective members of project teams, serve as a useful refresher for those who feel established in effectively managing a project, and provide a foundation for colleagues new to managing projects. The workshop uses a foundation of 9 key project management steps that can be scaled to suit any size of the project and includes example documentation (alternatively your own methodology can be integrated into the material) The session will be starting at 9:30 and finishing at 4:30. Please note, you do NOT need to attend both sessions, this is the same session repeated in different locations. Light refreshments will be provided, please email staff-training@eng.cam.ac.uk if you have any dietary requirements or adjustments. |
February 2025
| Tue 4 |
This session will be lead by Audrey Tang. Audrey is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and award-winning author with a focus on practical self improvement. Her recent book, "The Leader's Guide to Wellbeing" outlines different techniques leaders can use to get positive affect. Her practical and easily applicable tools for real results are often the standout feature, along with her motivational training style and unique approach to workshops using interactive training methods. Key takeaways: Identifying the “Leader as Coach” framework as a successful method to implement change Recognise the issues that the leader may face when implementing transformational change, and how to address them Define what a “wellbeing culture” looks like to the Leader – and in turn the team. Raising awareness of the resources already available (as well as recognising their effectiveness for individual team needs). Finding ways to implement team interventions. Identifying what is and isn’t “wellbeing”, and recognising the different pathways of support available. |
March 2025
| Mon 24 |
Practical Project Management
[Places]
This is an in-person, all day workshop delivered by Keith Crampton from Wiz Training. This will equip participants to be effective members of project teams, serve as a useful refresher for those who feel established in effectively managing a project, and provide a foundation for colleagues new to managing projects. The workshop uses a foundation of 9 key project management steps that can be scaled to suit any size of the project and includes example documentation (alternatively your own methodology can be integrated into the material) The session will be starting at 9:30 and finishing at 4:30. Please note, you do NOT need to attend both sessions, this is the same session repeated in different locations. Light refreshments will be provided, please email staff-training@eng.cam.ac.uk if you have any dietary requirements or adjustments. |
| Fri 28 |
This is a 1-hour, 30-minute workshop, looking at an overview of Disability Awareness with Neurobox. Neurobox is a leading workplace adjustments provider in Cambridge, dedicated to fostering inclusive and accessible work environments for disabled and neurodivergent individuals. This session is to enable colleagues to become more aware of the needs of employees and colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions. What does disability mean? Disclosing a disability How might a disability affect a person’s work? Barriers that people with disabilities face What are and are not reasonable adjustments Legislation including The Disability Discrimination Act and The Equality Act |
April 2025
| Thu 3 |
This is a half-day session led by Neurobox's Alexa Smith. Neurobox is a leading workplace adjustments and training provider in Cambridge. This is an awareness session designed specifically for managers to support understanding, awareness, and inclusion of neurodiversity (and/or disability) and an exploration of the challenges they might encounter in the workplace. As part of our approach, we take the time to understand your organisation's unique working environments and the existing systems and resources you have in place. Typical sessions might include topics around: ‘What is neurodiversity and why it matters’. Language An in-depth look into some neuro-differences, – including strengths, challenges, and how to support. Workplace Assessments, Adjustments, and the Equality Act. Managing Challenges – scenarios and case studies |
| Thu 10 |
This is a half-day session led by Neurobox's Alexa Smith. Neurobox is a leading workplace adjustments and training provider in Cambridge. This is an awareness session designed specifically for managers to support understanding, awareness, and inclusion of neurodiversity (and/or disability) and an exploration of the challenges they might encounter in the workplace. As part of our approach, we take the time to understand your organisation's unique working environments and the existing systems and resources you have in place. Typical sessions might include topics around: ‘What is neurodiversity and why it matters’. Language An in-depth look into some neuro-differences, – including strengths, challenges, and how to support. Workplace Assessments, Adjustments, and the Equality Act. Managing Challenges – scenarios and case studies |