PPD Personal and Professional Development course timetable
Wednesday 16 March 2022
09:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
10:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
11:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
13:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
14:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
15:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
Thursday 17 March 2022
09:30 |
Recruitment Essentials: Appointing the Right Candidate (Professional Services Appointments)
Finished
This workshop provides an opportunity for those recruiting to professional services roles to update and refresh their understanding of the recruitment and selection processes at the University of Cambridge. It includes an overview of the current recruitment and selection process and how to create the conditions where you can recruit the best candidate, avoiding common pitfalls, whilst ensuring practice is fair to all candidates at each stage. NOTE If you are new to recruitment and selection, it is recommended that you attend the 1 day Recruitment and Selection Skills workshop. |
You will also be able to pre-empt and deal with common technical challenges that can occur in an online interview. The course is highly participative, providing an opportunity to share experiences with others, as well as time to practise your skills. |
Monday 21 March 2022
14:00 |
Creating a Team Charter
Finished
Teams are always evolving and developing. Over the last 2 years, teams have had to adapt in so many new ways and, for many, has forced us to look at what works and what doesn’t, especially in a hybrid environment. Purposeful communication about how we want to work together is really beneficial to all members of the team, and is really helpful for new team members too. Creating a Team Charter can be led by the manager, group or team lead, or by a member of the team, or as a peer activity. Everyone will be involved, and there are various ways of approaching it. |
Tuesday 22 March 2022
15:00 |
Please note that this session will be recorded and details will follow after the session. There will be an opportunity to discuss points and ask questions once the recording has ended. |
Monday 28 March 2022
09:30 |
Administrator Development Programme
Finished
Selection for this programme is via nomination by School Secretaries, Heads of Division or Heads of Non-School Institutions during the summer. Nominees will need to demonstrate the benefit of participating, both for themselves and their institution. Please speak to your line manager and/or appropriate nominator if you would like to be considered. Please see further information about key themes and speakers on the programme flyer. |
Tuesday 29 March 2022
10:00 |
For those who cannot attend this session, please note that it will be recorded and details will follow after the session. |
Wednesday 6 April 2022
10:30 |
This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions and to find out more about the development opportunities that Cambridge is offering you in Engineering, Estates, Facilities, Property Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical and Improvement Practitioner disciplines. Phil Stittle and programme leads from West Suffolk College, an approved training provider for these programmes, will present and be available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have before submitting an expression of interest. Details of some of the Apprenticeship programmes included in this webinar can be found via the links below: Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Facilities Management Supervisors Level 3 Engineering Technician Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 Installation Electrician and Maintenance electrician Level 3 Improvement Practitioner Level 4 A link to the session will be sent, with the joining instructions when your booking is confirmed. |
11:00 |
Leaders and Managers Network Meeting
Finished
The meeting may include a short update about the Network or opportunities for leaders and managers. Following that is the chance for smaller groups of colleagues to speak about current priorities and plans, and to feedback suggestions for the development of the Network, supported by PPD. Further information regarding the Learning and Development Network. |
Tuesday 19 April 2022
11:30 |
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Wednesday 20 April 2022
11:00 |
Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help, but didn't? Hearing a racist/sexist/homophobic joke in the tea room? Seeing an inappropriate touch of a friend? Watching a colleague wince at being belittled or interrupted in a team meeting? You're not alone, this is more common for many of us than you might think. Come along to this short session to find out why this happens and what it means to be an active bystander. This includes simple changes and actions you can take to support others around you without confrontation and, over time, support a more inclusive environment for all of us to live and work in. |
13:30 |
Leadership Essentials
Finished
Participants are required to attend both half day sessions. Before attending, please take some time to review the short Leadership Essentials: Management Responsibilities Films of other University colleagues talking about their role as a manager. |
Thursday 21 April 2022
09:15 |
This course includes detailed information on occupational pensions and managing your time in retirement. You will have the opportunity to share information and discuss any concerns about retirement in a relaxed setting. Representatives from University Pensions Administration will provide details of the occupational pension schemes relevant to those attending the course (CPS and USS). They will also answer individual queries. Benefit statements for participants who are members of the CPS scheme will be provided in advance of the session. Miranda Carr will lead an informal discussion on how to approach managing your time in retirement. If you are also interested in Retirement: Pre-retirement - Legal and Finance please book that related course which will cover the following:
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Tuesday 26 April 2022
09:00 |
Welcome to New Staff
Finished
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09:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
10:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
11:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
13:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
14:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |
15:30 |
Communicating clearly and being engaging can be challenging in any work environment. Doing so remotely can be even more difficult. Whether you’re teaching, leading meetings or preparing for an interview, this session will provide you with constructive feedback and tips to refine your speaking style, get your points across, and increase your personal impact. Coaching will “zoom in” on the areas you need to focus on, address any concerns you may have about your communication skills, and help you shape and deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Participants may also find it useful to complete the Presentation Skills online module Please only book one session. This booking page may be used to book a follow-up session for additional support, through mutual agreement with the trainer. |