Organisational Development Update: 03 February 2022
By: Lisette Whittaker
Last updated: Friday, 4 February 2022
Time to Talk day was on Thursday 3 February but now is always a good time to talk about mental health. Click here to download a resource pack to help you initiate a conversation. You can also access our suggested LinkedIn Learning course for February on Communicating with Empathy from our web page.
National Apprenticeship Week 7-13 February: As part of NAW, Knowledgebrief are hosting an online taster workshop which will explore the impact Values Based Leadership can have on modern businesses. This is an interactive session with values-based exercises that will be sent out prior to the event. And QA Ltd are hosting a Q&A drop in session for Tech and Digital Apprenticeships. QA Ltd is one of the UK’s digital education and skills providers with a presence in technical, management and other associated professional skills. OD are also hosting a drop-in Q&A session. See below for booking details See below for how to book.
Menopause Café. We are running a face-to-face Menopause Café on 4 March. Please come along to talk all things menopause with your colleagues. For further details, see below.
OD Spring 2022 Timetable:
Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address.
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Event
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Trainer |
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8 February |
12.00 pm |
Values Based Leadership taster workshop. More information on apprenticeships can be found on our web pages. Register in advance here. |
KnowledgeBrief |
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9 February |
1.00 pm
2.00 pm |
Apprenticeship Briefings: Level 3 and 5 Leadership and Management: Register your interest here
Level 7 Senior Leader: Register your interest here
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KnowledgeBrief |
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10 February |
12.00 pm |
Q&A session on Tech and Digital Apprenticeships.
Book a place on Eventbrite here. |
QA Ltd |
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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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10 February |
2.00 pm |
Online drop in Apprenticeships Q&A session. Use this zoom link to join. |
Chris Hamilton |
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11 February |
2.00 pm |
Q&A session on Tech and Digital Apprenticeships.
Book a place on Eventbrite here. |
QA Ltd |
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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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22 February |
1.00pm
2.00pm
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Apprenticeship Briefings: Level 3 and 5 Leadership and Management: Register your interest here Level 7 Senior Leader: Register your interest here
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KnowledgeBrief |
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2 March |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Becoming a Mentee: How mentoring can help you and what to consider as a mentee. Book your place here |
Sarah O’Malley |
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4 March |
12.00 pm to 2.00 pm |
In person at the Meeting House, Menopause Café. A friendly, safe and confidential space to talk about the menopause with your colleagues. There is no set agenda and no intention to lead anyone to a conclusion, product or action. Book your place here. |
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9 March |
10.30 am to 12.15 pm |
Coaching Skills for Managers. This session will help you to take a coaching approach to empower and support your staff.
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. A fundamental training for new mentors, covering what mentoring is, core skills and effective contracting
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 management skills. This workshop will explore the differences between management & leadership; introduce contemporary management and leadership theory and the Sussex Leader competency framework; and provide an opportunity to understand and develop your style as a manager
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 |
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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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 |
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