Organisational Development Update: 6 October 2022
By: Lisette Whittaker
Last updated: Thursday, 6 October 2022
Curiosity for Success
Curiosity is critical for great learning. Studies show that, when we're curious about a subject, we are much more likely to remember information we learned about that subject. Curiosity pulls you into the unknown, which is where you make discoveries, develop relationships, uncover opportunities, and experience growth. While curiosity alone does not always lead to success, it's a good place to start. So, we encourage you to probe, ask, investigate, invent, explore, experiment and be enthusiastically inquisitive to foster creativity and innovation. Even if you make mistakes along the way, developing a culture where failure is accepted and even celebrated, can offer so much learning and development.
Approaching the workplace with a curious mindset can lead to better working and greater inclusion. Be curious about those colleagues who may have a different perspective from yours to help approach problems with a different frame of mind. This Linkedin Learning short video on ‘becoming more curious’ has some useful tips.
Sussex University is hosting its first Menopause Festival to mark World Menopause Day is on 18 October. We want to ensure that everyone can #ThrivethroughMenopause so we need to ensure everyone is Menopause aware and talking about it to help break the stigma. Book on an event today.
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OD calendar
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KnowledgeBrief: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships briefings provide more information about what is involved:
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Online |
12 October 1-2 pm (Levels 3/5) 2-3 pm (Level 7)
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A Heales webinar on healthy eating. Discuss the ideas behind healthy eating, how this can be practically implemented without creating problems and also the psychology of eating and how our eating habits are heavily influenced by biological, physiological and cultural influences.
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Online |
12 October 2-3 pm |
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Building trust and psychological safety in teams This workshop gives an introduction to psychological safety and explores how to create a safe and supportive working environment. |
Online |
13 October 10am – 11.30am |
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‘Silent Women Sufferers’ talk followed by Menopause support information Sussex academic Dr Jill Kirby kicks off Sussex’s first Menopause Festival with her talk on ‘Silent Women Sufferers’. Peter Mitchell, Interim HR Director will then talk briefly about what support is available at Sussex University for all staff to help everyone #ThriveThroughMenopause.
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Online |
18 October 12.30pm – 2.00pm |
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Join this session to understand the coaching mindset, how you might apply coaching skills and to experience a short self-coaching exercise with impact.
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Online |
19 October 10.30am – 12noon |
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Writing the Menopause Workshop: Reflections in the Water Maggie Winters will facilitate a workshop on Writing Menopause: Reflections in the Water. This is a fantastic opportunity to be creative and explore representations of menopause in literature, as well as using the metaphor of water to explore your own personal experience of the menopause. You do not need to have any prior experience of writing. All ages and genders welcome.
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Activities Centre, Sports Centre |
19 October 12noon – 2pm |
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Nutrition and the Menopause by Gemma Fitness Personal Trainer and fitness coach, Gemma Fitness also works at Sussex Sport. She will deliver a talk about nutrition to support your menopause journey and give some fitness tips. She will also have some free menopause supplements for you to try. |
Meeting House |
19 October 12noon – 1pm |
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A conversation with Dr Olivia Hum, Menopause Specialist GP Dr Olivia Hum from Women’s Health Sussex joins us as part of our Menopause Festival. Dr Hum is a local GP in Lewes and one of a small number of British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialists. |
Online |
20 October 12noon – 1pm |
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KnowledgeBrief: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships briefings provide more information about what is involved:
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Online |
25 October 1-2 pm (Levels 3/5) 2-3 pm (Level 7)
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Menopause Awareness: why everyone should be talking about the Menopause As part of our on-going commitment to raising menopause awareness in the workplace so that everyone can #ThriveThroughMenopause and challenge taboos surrounding the menopause, OD are pleased to offer a workshop for all staff.
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Online |
26 October 12 noon – 2pm |
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A Heales webinar on cholesterol. What does it mean to have high cholesterol and how worried should we actually be about it? |
Online |
27 October 2pm – 2.30/2.45pm |
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How to Delegate Effectively is part of a series of workshops designed to support the managers toolkit. |
Online |
1 November 10am – 11.30am |
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This fundamental training for mentors, looks at what mentoring is at Sussex, the core skills involved and the importance of effective contracting. |
Online |
2 November 10.30am – 12.15pm |
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Becoming a Mentee – How to get the most from mentoring. Join this introductory session to learn more about mentoring at Sussex and how it can support your development at any stage of your career. |
Online |
9 November 10.30am – 12 noon |
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An interactive webinar for Professional Services staff managers on how to give feedback effectively. |
Online |
10 November 10am – 11.30am |
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The Heales Medical Smoking Cessation webinar will discuss the effects of nicotine, smoking and addiction the difficulties with quitting, the benefits of quitting and the psychology behind quitting as well as where to find support. |
Online |
10 November 2pm-3pm |
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Explore the concept of high performing teams and provide insights into how to build successful teams.
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Online |
16 November 10am – 11.30am |
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This back pain webinar will look at how the back works and what can cause back pain. |
Online |
17 November 2-3 pm |
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How to have difficult conversations How to Have Difficult Conversations is part of a series of workshops designed to support the online managers toolkit. |
Online |
22 November 10am -11.30am |
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he Heales Medical Work/Life Balance webinar discusses what we mean by work/life balance and how we can ensure we are feeling fulfilled and content in both of these areas in your life as well as taking a look at the effects of over working and how we can prevent this occurring |
Online |
23 November 2-3 pm |
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Community of Practice for Mentors This informal lunchtime session is open to all staff who provide mentoring to colleague(s) at Sussex. It provides a space to meet other mentors, discuss topics relevant to mentoring and share best practice. |
Online |
29 November 12 noon – 1pm |
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Introduction to Managing Change Understand the impact of change and different responses to it, have an increased awareness of how to support individuals/teams through a period of transition and know how to engage a team in continuous learning to harness the positive impact of change.
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Online |
7 December 10am – 11.30am |
Book a place using your @sussex email address. Please be aware that if fewer than six are booked on a workshop, it may be cancelled.