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Wed 4 Dec – Fri 20 Dec

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Wednesday 4 December

09:30
Analysing Business Processes: Where Do I Start? [Places] 09:30 - 12:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

  • Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
  • Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
  • Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
  • Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

13:00
Service Management CoP - Scoping session new [Places] 13:00 - 14:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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 to:

  • Create support networks
  • Learn and grow their skills
  • Share knowledge and join up related work
  • Share common approaches
  • Collaborate, innovate, and create better practices for everyone.

Come along to this session if you would like to find out more or be involved in the exciting development of a potential new CoP for service management - the provision of secure supported and reliable services. Within the University this could include those who are responsible for the provision of an IT service or systems, work in a customer service function, manage requests from students, colleagues or customers, or manage products.

There will be the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and learn more about how this could grow into a successfully functioning community.

14:00
Speed Mentoring event new [Full] 14:00 - 15:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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:

• Jay Pemma - Head of Digital Service, Human Resources Division

• Isobel Humphrey, Academic Division

• Hayley Osborne - Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources Division

• Reshmin Haq - Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources Division

• Fiona Craig - Business Operations Manager, Department of Pathology

• John Nicolson - Technician Commitment Co-ordinator, Human Resources Division

Thursday 5 December

10:00
Meet a Mentor new [Places] 10:00 - 11:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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!

11:00
Leadership and Management Community of Practice Meeting new [Places] 11:00 - 12:00 CPMO: MS Teams

The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are for Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular events are for informal conversation and sharing with others across the University, hosted by members of the core team. Please join us to meet others, discuss your priorities and share learning for this part of your role.

Friday 6 December

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

12:15

Are you ready to connect, share, and celebrate? Join us for a 45-minute informal networking session designed to build meaningful relationships, share knowledge, and support each other's growth in the world of project and programme management at the University of Cambridge.

What to Expect:

  • Engaging Discussions: Dive into thought-provoking conversations.
  • Inspiring Stories: Share your best practices, tips, and success stories.
  • Collaborative Advice: Ask for and offer advice in a supportive atmosphere.
  • New Connections: Meet new people and expand your professional network.

Session highlight: Your Win of the Year

  • What achievement are you most proud of?
  • How did you celebrate your success?
  • How can you build on this achievement for future growth?

Feel free to bring along:

  • A Success: Share a significant achievement from the year.
  • A Learning Point: Discuss a valuable lesson you learned.
  • A Funny Anecdote: Lighten the mood with a humorous story from your experiences.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and learn from your peers. We look forward to seeing you there!

This session will take place virtually, 12:15-13:00.

14:00

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.

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

Monday 9 December

09:00

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

This is an online half day trial.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

  • Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
  • Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
  • Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
  • Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

If you require a physical manual instead of a digital one as part of a reasonable adjustment please add this as a note in the 'special requests' box upon booking. Please note that we can only accommodate this request up to 2 weeks before the course. Any bookings made after this might delay a physical manual being made available to you on the date of your training.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

Tuesday 10 December

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

09:15
Introduction to Lean in HE: Making Improvements in the Workplace (in person) [Places] 09:15 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Heidelberg/Granada (Combined) Room

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/

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

Wednesday 11 December

12:00
The Squiggly Careers - Podcast Group new [Places] 12:00 - 13:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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 15: How to give and get fast and frequent feedback

Feedback is a brilliant source of data for our development but too often fear and formality get in the way. In this episode podcast hosts share 5 ideas for action for you to give and get faster and more frequent feedback. Listen for ideas on quick questions to action, how to be a strengths spotter, and lots more.

Thursday 12 December

09:30
Wellbeing Advocate Training new [Full] 09:30 - 16:30 West Hub, West Room 2

This full day specialist bespoke training equips Wellbeing Advocates to be powerful champions for wellbeing. The training is designed to establish the roles and responsibilities of a Wellbeing Advocate and to support you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to develop in your role.

Training Outcomes:  

  • The fundamentals of physical, psychological and social wellbeing 
  • The role of the Wellbeing Advocate 
  • The importance of healthy boundaries 
  • Interpersonal skills for Wellbeing Champions 
  • How to lead effective wellbeing and health campaign 

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

Please note these are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

Friday 13 December

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

13:00

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.

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

Tuesday 17 December

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

09:15
Lean Practitioner Course (LCS 1b) charged (1 of 2) [Places] 09:15 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room
  • 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.

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

Wednesday 18 December

09:15
Lean Practitioner Course (LCS 1b) charged (2 of 2) [Places] 09:15 - 16:30 Greenwich House, Jaffna Room
  • 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.

Friday 20 December

09:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 09:00 - 10:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.

16:00
Drop In Session - Continuous Improvement [Places] 16:00 - 17:00 CPMO: MS Teams

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.