Developing Talent: A Conversation with Managers

New

Discussion Topic: Creating development plans to stretch and inspire.

This series of informal drop in sessions is designed to provide both new and more experienced leaders and managers, across all staff groups, with a safe space to share practice and discuss some of the challenges that can arise when supporting others to develop and strengthen their performance. Each session will start with Q&A with a panel of experienced managers drawn from across the University. This will be followed by questions from the audience and small group discussion in break-out rooms (depending on audience size/timings). The format is designed to facilitate peer support and learning. Following the session, recommendations for training and other resources will be shared.

“It’s lovely to convene a group of people interested in leadership and developing their skills in this area.”  (feedback from previous panel discussion participant)

Panellists

• Tori Helmer, Project Delivery team, Student Services

• Liz Simmonds, Head of Research Culture, HR Division

• Rinku Raina, Learning & Development Manager, University Information Services

• Susie Chan, Deputy Head, Postdoc Academy

All University staff

Number of sessions: 1

• To provide a safe space for managers to learn together and share strategies to develop, motivate and retain talent in their teams.

• To discuss approaches which will support succession planning and the development of skills across the organisation.

• To consider ways in which we can create a positive working environment in which all employees can thrive.

• To facilitate critical friendship and peer support for those who manage others

Online via Microsoft Teams

One hour