PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable

All Managers have a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure that the health of their staff is not put at risk through excessive and sustained levels of work associated stress. So what should the manager actually do? This focused interactive course involves examination of case studies illustrating several aspects of the manager's role that includes evaluating risk, promoting a reduced stress environment and managing cases of stress using the Health and Safety Executive’s management standards as well as practical methods.

Research suggests that of those who acquire a disability a large number will not manage to remain in their jobs. This means a loss of experienced team members and workplace knowledge and damage to the self-esteem of the disabled person. Through discussion and presentation during this course you will gather useful knowledge in the support of disabled staff. You also will learn to feel confident in dealing and communicating with disabled staff.

This programme develops a range of management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department.

Do you dread speaking in public or giving presentations? This course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence in both formal and informal presentation situations e.g. meetings, training sessions and conferences. You will have the opportunity to explore and practise key areas in both preparation and delivery of presentations through tutor input and group discussion. Participants are asked to prepare a short presentation to deliver in the afternoon, providing a chance to both give and receive feedback in a in a friendly and informal group setting. You will be sent further details once registered; please contact the tutor if you have any questions about the course or practical elements.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, any individual or group has the right to demand information from the University. Written requests fall under the Act and the University must respond within 20 working days. This course will explain how to deal with these requests and outline the legislation behind them.

Want to be more efficient at planning projects and staying on schedule?

Do you want ways and measures to keep your project on schedule? Can you be certain that your project will be successful? Project management is often mentally defined (and taught) as a set of tools and techniques. However, they are things that an individual has to choose to apply. Every researcher is different, and so this course will also examine the nature of you as an individual researcher and how you might relate to actually managing a project from conception to completion.

As a manager, it is your responsibility to get the best out of your staff so that your team functions at its full potential. This can be a daunting challenge: some individuals are easier to manage than others! This course will pinpoint the skills you need to understand and manage staff performance and focus on the University policies which must underpin your approach. Presentation, DVD and group discussion will be used to highlight key points and activities will give you an opportunity to practise in a safe and supportive environment.

Personal development is unique to each individual. It is about having time for yourself to take stock and consider your next moves. During this 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, improving your work/life balance and developing positive skills and attitude. If you want to progress and develop, then this programme is for you.

If you are new to supervising graduate students at Cambridge (studying both for one-year courses or PhDs) the Board of Graduate Studies strongly recommends you to take part in some form of professional development. In collaboration with BGS, the Centre for Personal and Professional Development offers training and support for newly-appointed supervisors of graduate students and for those new to the Cambridge system. The workshops, which run over lunchtime, are designed to consider reciprocal expectations and duties, as well as approaches to supervising, and to raise awareness of possible issues and where to go for support.

This is a brown-bag workshop - please bring your lunch!

Disabled people face a range of barriers to their effective use of libraries yet they are an important resource in enabling students to produce effective work. This course will explore ways of accommodating disabled library users and help you to develop a plan for enhancing the service you offer. Libraries too have responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and this course will help you to achieve this.

The last two years before retirement are a good time to prepare for personal change in readiness for leaving employment. This programme will include detailed information on occupational and state pensions, financial advice and planning, tax, health and legal issues, as well as the emotional issues accompanying retirement. You will have the opportunity to share information and discuss any concerns about retirement in a relaxed setting. This programme involves attendance for one afternoon per week for four weeks.

If you are new to supervising graduate students at Cambridge (studying both for one-year courses or PhDs) the Board of Graduate Studies strongly recommends you to take part in some form of professional development. In collaboration with BGS, the Centre for Personal and Professional Development offers training and support for newly-appointed supervisors of graduate students and for those new to the Cambridge system. The workshops, which run over lunchtime, are designed to consider reciprocal expectations and duties, as well as approaches to supervising, and to raise awareness of possible issues and where to go for support.

This is a brown-bag workshop - please bring your lunch!

If you struggle to say no to people, or feel anxious about asking for something you need, then this course might be for you. Assertive communication strategies will not ensure that you get your own way all of the time, but if used appropriately, they do mean that you can walk away from any kind of negotiation feeling reassured that you have been honest and clear about your needs. This bite-sized workshop will explore how you can be assertive. Above all, assertiveness is not a facet of personality which some people have and some people don’t; it’s a process, or technique, that anybody can learn and employ successfully.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Working in a group of no more than four you will practise lecture delivery and receive constructive feedback. You may choose to have your lecture videoed. You will be encouraged to identify your strengths as well as areas for improvement. This is a valuable opportunity to consider your approach to lecturing and discuss any concerns you may have in a developmental setting.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? 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.

Even the most skilled communicators sometimes struggle to get their message across. This course will equip you with the mindset and knowledge to communicate effectively when it really matters. Learn how to deliver your message with sincerity, clarity and enthusiasm. Staff who wish to improve their one-to-one communication skills in challenging and difficult situations will benefit from this course.

The last two years before retirement are a good time to prepare for personal change in readiness for leaving employment. This programme will include detailed information on occupational and state pensions, financial advice and planning, tax, health and legal issues, as well as the emotional issues accompanying retirement. You will have the opportunity to share information and discuss any concerns about retirement in a relaxed setting. This programme involves attendance for one afternoon per week for four weeks.

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department.

If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a hard copy to CPPD. Your place will not be confirmed until we have received a signed copy of your application form.

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form

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.