Organisational Development Update: 12 May 2022
By: Lisette Whittaker
Last updated: Thursday, 12 May 2022
Get involved in Learning at Work Week, 16-22 May
Join the OD team to find out more about ‘How to learn at Sussex’ on Wednesday 18 May from 12.00 to 1.00 pm. Whether you want to know about coaching or mentoring, management development, wellbeing, menopause awareness or how to support your team with hybrid working, ask one of our friendly team about how we can support you. If you would like to come along, please book your place here.
Check out our new Learning at Work Week web page where you will find helpful resources and information as well as details of more learning events taking place for you to book. We also have a new Managers’ Development channel on Teams to encourage learning and support managers in their continuous development. To join, simply follow this link.
The May edition of the OD Newsletter has now hit the stands. And with a focus on benefits of lifelong learning for personal and professional development, its not to be missed!
OD Spring 2022 Timetable. Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address.
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Time |
Event
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Trainer |
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17 May |
10.00 am to 2.00 pm |
Meet the Apprenticeship Training Providers. Join us for a cuppa and cake between 10 am and 2 pm Tuesday 17 May.
Meet two local training providers we work with and find out about the apprenticeships they offer for Team leader/Supervisory Level 3, Departmental/Operational Management Level 5, Accounts/Finance Levels 2,3 and 4, Business Administration Level 3, Customer Service Levels 2 and 3, Digital Marketing Level 3 and Junior Content Producer Level 3. Chris Hamilton will also be on hand to talk about any other apprenticeships you might be interested in.
Book your place here. |
Chris Hamilton |
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18 May |
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How to Learn at Sussex Whether you want to know about coaching or mentoring, management development, wellbeing, menopause awareness or how to support your team with hybrid working, ask one of our friendly team about how we can support you. Book your place here |
OD team |
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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. Coaching is a powerful approach which can help you as a manager to engage, inspire and support your team. Join this session to understand the coaching mindset, how you might apply coaching skills and to experience a short self-coaching exercise with impact.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley
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7 June |
10.00 am to 11.30 am |
Introduction to Management: Developing Your Management Skills. In this session you will explore the differences between management and leadership and be introduced to contemporary management and leadership theory. You will also have the opportunity to understand and develop your management style.
Book your place here. |
Vicki Love |
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14 June
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10.00 am to 11.30 am |
How to Delegate Effectively. This session is designed to enable managers to learn how to successfully delegate by looking at the benefits of delegation, identifying the barriers to delegation; and identify tasks you should be delegating.
Book your place here. |
Vicki Love |
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21 June |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Giving Effective Feedback. In this session you will be introduced to some simple tools and techniques that you can implement as a manager when conducting the new Professional Services Appraisal process. These tools will help you support and motivate your staff and teams. Book your place here.
Book your place here. |
Vicki Love |
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22 June |
10.00 am to 11:30am |
Becoming a Mentee. f you are interested in having a mentor, this introductory session will explore what mentoring is including how to access mentoring at Sussex, what to consider as a mentee and how to make the most of the opportunity.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley |
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28 June |
9.30 am to 12.30 pm |
Welcome Session for new staff You will automatically be invited to join this session if you are a new member of staff. It’s a great opportunity to meet the Senior Leadership team, network with your new colleagues and find out more about the benefits of working at Sussex University.
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OD |
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28 June |
12.00 to 1.30 pm |
Community of Practice: This session is open to those staff who have attended mentoring training and are providing mentoring to a colleague at Sussex. If you haven’t attended before, you are very welcome to join.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley |
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5 July |
11.00 am to 12.30 pm |
Developing Your People Management Skills. This workshop looks at performance management and shares good practice. You will be Introduced to contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and you will gain an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best
Book your place here.
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Vicki Love |
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5 July |
12.00 pm to 1.30 pm |
Menopause Café. A menopause café is a safe and confidential space to share stories and discuss all things menopause with your friendly colleagues. Menopause cafes are open to everyone to attend so please join us for an informal chat over a cuppa.
Book here |
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6 July |
10.30 am to 12.00 pm |
Coaching for Managers. Coaching is a powerful approach which can help you as a manager to engage, inspire and support your team. Join this session to understand the coaching mindset, how you might apply coaching skills and to experience a short self-coaching exercise with impact.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley |
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20 July |
10.00 am to 11.45 am |
Effective Skills for Mentors. This fundamental training for mentors, looks at what mentoring is at Sussex, the core skills involved and the importance of effective contracting. You will also receive details on the Community of Practice for Mentors which you are welcome to join.
Book your place here. |
Sarah O’Malley |
Please be aware that if a workshop has fewer than six places booked, we may need to cancel the session.