Organisational Development Update: 7 April 2022
By: Lisette Whittaker
Last updated: Thursday, 7 April 2022
Emerging Leaders Programme
If you are in an academic or professional services leadership role at Sussex, we have places available now on the new Emerging Leaders programme. The programme will focus on how to lead in the new hybrid working world. Please see our Leadership and Management webpage for more information.
April is Stress Awareness Month
According to research from the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point during the last year that they have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. The Stress Management Society has some useful resources and guides for managing stress at work. This CIPD factsheet will also help you identify the signs of stress, address stress at work, and distinguish between stress and pressure.
We recommend Managing Stress for Positive Change on LinkedIn Learning. This course, which is suitable for everyone, has some tips on how to shift the stress lens for a more positive outcome. There is also a useful stress audit tool to help you identify particular areas of stress.
Our April Newsletter is now available on our homepage. This month we are embracing hybrid working and preparing for the forthcoming appraisal season.
Your Period is Your Superpower Masterclass on 9 May will help you understand how to support and honour yourself as your hormone levels change. You will leave this Masterclass with the knowledge to increase your productivity and maximise your wellbeing. See below to find out more and book your place.
Learning at Work week 16-22 May
We will be arranging various events for this week. Two apprenticeship training providers will be on campus to promote their apprenticeship programmes. More information available soon.
OD Spring 2022 Timetable:
Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address.
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Event
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27 April |
1.00 pm to 1.30 pm |
Long Covid webinar. Heales will explain what long COVID is and the symptoms that you can expect as well as how common it actually is currently. We will also be talking about awareness of the effects of long COVID and how you as a Colleague or a Manager can best support those who may be suffering.
Book your place here. |
Heales |
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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 |
Vicki Love |
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Sarah Engineer |
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3 May |
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 |
Vicki Love |
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9 May |
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm |
Your Period is Your Superpower Masterclass. In this Masterclass, you will learn how to reclaim your cycle and transform your relationships, perform better at work, become a better leader, take the stress out of motherhood and restore balance to your life. You will leave with the knowledge to increase your productivity and maximise your wellbeing
Book your place here
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Jo Fuller, Merry Menopause |
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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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11 May |
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm |
Community of Practice for Mentors. A lunchtime session open to all mentors. The CoP provides a space to meet peers, share best practice and receive support and CPD.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley |
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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 |
Vicki Love |
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25 May |
10.30 am to 12.00 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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Please be aware that if a workshop has fewer than six places booked, we may need to cancel the