Organisational Development Update: 13 January 2022
By: Lisette Whittaker
Last updated: Thursday, 13 January 2022
We have finalised the Management Essentials programme for Spring 2022. We are currently reviewing the workshops we offer and will be announcing the rest of our Spring timetable in the near future. In the meantime, if there is a particular workshop your school would benefit from attending, please get in touch with od@sussex.ac.uk
University Mentoring Programme
As you may know we run an active mentoring programme for colleagues across Sussex. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee in the scheme, you are welcome to book an informal 15 minute call with our mentoring lead to find out more. Please email od@sussex.ac.uk or read more information about the scheme here.
Organisational Development (OD) Spring 2022 Timetable:
Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address.
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Trainer |
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2022 |
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20 January |
10.00 am to 11.30 am |
Introduction to Management - developing your people management skills. This workshop will look at performance management and share good practice; introduce contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and provide an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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25 January |
10.00 am to 11.30 am |
Leading and Managing Teams: You will explore the concept of high performing teams; get insights into how to build and influence successful teams; and learn techniques to manage team conflict. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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25 January |
1.00 pm |
Apprenticeship briefing Level 3 and 5 Management and Leadership Register to book here Apprenticeship briefing Level 7 Senior Leadership Register to book here |
KnowledgeBrief |
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1 February |
10.00 am to 11.30 am |
How to have difficult conversations. This workshop will explore different types of behaviour managers may see and offers tools and techniques to reach positive outcomes. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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10 February |
1.00 pm to 2.30 pm |
Introduction to managing change. This workshop will give you understanding of workplace change and how it impacts people; understand how you as a manager react to change and increase your confidence to deal with potential resistance. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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22 February |
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm |
Community of Practice: We're delighted to have one of our experienced mentors, Professor Jane Portlock, sharing the concept of Cultural Competence and its importance in mentoring relationships. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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2 March |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Becoming a Mentee: how to get the most out of mentoring. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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9 March |
10.30 am to 12.15 pm |
Coaching Skills for Managers. Find out how coaching help you empower and motivate your staff to develop a high performing team. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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16 March |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Effective Mentoring Skills for Mentors. Find out how being a mentor can work for you. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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16 March |
11.00 am to 12:30 pm
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Introduction to Management - developing your people management skills. This workshop will look at performance management and share good practice; introduce contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and provide an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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22 March |
12.00 to 1.30 pm |
How to Delegate Effectively. This workshop will identify the benefits and barriers to delegation and the benefits of delegation; Identify tasks you should be delegating; and enable managers to learn how to successfully delegate Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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31 March |
11.00 am to 12:30 pm |
Giving Effective Feedback. You will be introduced to simple tools and techniques to implement to support and motivate your staff and teams. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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26 April |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Leading and Managing Teams. You will explore the concept of high performing teams; get insights into how to build and influence successful teams; and learn techniques to manage team conflict. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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28 April |
1.00 to 2.30 pm |
Introduction to Management - developing your people management skills. This workshop will look at performance management and share good practice; introduce contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and provide an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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4 May |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Coaching Skills for Managers. Find out how coaching help you empower and motivate your staff to develop a high performing team. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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10 May |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
How to have Difficult Conversations. This workshop will explore different types of behaviour manages may see and offers tools and techniques to reach positive outcomes. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
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18 May |
1.00 pm to 230 pm |
Introduction to Managing Change. This workshop will give you understanding of workplace change and how it impacts people; understand how you as a manager react to change and increase your confidence to deal with potential resistance. Book your place here |
Sarah Engineer |
Please be aware that if a workshop has fewer than six places booked, we may need to cancel the session.
Organisational Development staff update:
Christine Hamilton joins us on 18 January as Apprenticeships Officer. Kelly Lewis-Clarke joins as an OD Adviser on 24 January. Kelly brings a wealth of experience in talent management, employee engagement and supporting change through OD interventions.