Change and Programme Management Office course timetable

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

This is an online half day trial.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

• Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
• Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
• Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
• Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

The course is designed to give participants an overview of the history and principles of the Lean methodology, and an explanation of some of the basic tools used to make improvements to processes. This session will provide some basic tools that can be used immediately to facilitate a continuous improvement way of working

This course is accredited with the LCS (Lean Competency System), a certificate will be provided on completion of a short assessment.

Details regarding LCS can be found here - https://www.leancompetency.org/

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PLEASE BOOK ONTO THE NEXT SESSION THAT NEXT BEST SUITES YOU.

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

• Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
• Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
• Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
• Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

“A climate where people feel safe to contribute their ideas, thoughts and even challenges without fear of humiliation or recrimination.” Professor Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School.

Levels of trust and psychological safety in a team can have a significant impact on performance. When it is present, motivation and innovation will increase. When we feel safe, we can communicate openly and transparently, and this allows us to learn and grow. A lack of trust results in mistakes being buried, and in difficulties with retention, stress and low morale.

This session will allow you to reflect on how a psychologically safe environment can be fostered and the role you play in this.

Three alternative dates – please only sign up to one as the content is identical.

In the wake of the LeanHE International Conference here in Cambridge join us to hear one of the plenary sessions. Nicolae Florea, Operations Excellence Manager at Cambridge University Press and Assessment will repeat his session for the CI at Cambridge network,as detailed below.

Embracing sustainability is not just a moral obligation but also a strategic benefit, since consumers, regulators, and investors are placing greater emphasis on environmentally friendly business. Nicolae will discuss who Cambridge University Press & Assessment are and how their operations impact individuals worldwide. He will share Cambridge's lean journey, sharing the steps taken and benefits achieved through investment in people, tools, strategy deployment and culture. In setting out the journey you will learn how incremental changes have created engagement and shifted the dial in reducing our environmental impact alongside improving financial performance. Finally he will share how Cambridge has embraced lean principles to set out its program to achieve transformational change in its fulfilment processes to Assessment customers worldwide.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to talk all things Lean and CI with colleagues from across the University.

Discussion Topic: Under performance: supporting others to succeed.

This series of informal drop in sessions is designed to provide both new and more experienced leaders and managers, across all staff groups, with a safe space to share practice and discuss some of the challenges that can arise when supporting others to develop and strengthen their performance. Each session will start with Q&A with a panel of experienced managers drawn from across the University. This will be followed by questions from the audience and small group discussion in break-out rooms (depending on audience size/timings). The format is designed to facilitate peer support and learning. Following the session, recommendations for training and other resources will be shared.

“It’s lovely to convene a group of people interested in leadership and developing their skills in this area.”  (feedback from previous panel discussion participant)

Panellists

• Hayley Osborne, Learning & Development Consultant, HR Division

• Vickie Grenville, Senior HR Business Partner, School of Clinical Medicine

• Jessica Comber-Chaney, Teaching & Learning Systems Product Manager, University Information Services

• Regie Brogan, Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician, Department of Pathology

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

This is an online half day trial.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

• Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
• Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
• Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
• Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

Values are what makes you you. They are the things that drive and motivate you. Being more aware of them can help you to make better decisions at work, leaving you more fulfilled and happy. They can help you make good choices and provide a guiding force to point you in the right direction at times of uncertainty. This session gives the opportunity to join with a small group of colleagues to explore your values. You will be guided through an exercise by an experienced facilitator from the Organisational Development team.

This is an interactive session, so please join the call from somewhere where you feel comfortable to talk and participate fully in group activities.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

This session provides an introduction for both mentors and mentees. We will discuss the benefits of mentoring and provide guidance on how to set objectives for the mentoring relationship and how to prepare for your first session together. We will also offer some tips about how to be a good mentee and mentor.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

The I-Act course for managers is aimed at supporting managers to improve workplace wellbeing and helping them to support employees who may experience a mental health or wellbeing issue. The training maintains a focus on common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and addresses how we might improve wellbeing in order to build resilience.

The course gives practical guidance and tools for how we might improve our own mental health and wellbeing and support others who may have a mental health or wellbeing issue. It informs participants as to what they need to know and offers tools for addressing and improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

This training highlights what managers need to know about managing mental health in the workplace (for example, regarding legislation and The Health and Safety Executive).

The course comes with free access to on-line i-act resources.

The i-Act course is accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Training Objectives:

• Gives managers a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues and help them recognise when colleagues may need further help and support
• Provides practical tools for promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace to help build resilience for ourselves as managers and for colleagues
• Offers guidance and advice for how managers can connect with colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or wellbeing issue
• Equips managers with practical tools, a resource pack and signposting to further help and support concerning mental health and wellbeing issues

Please Note: Once you have booked on the course, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

These are stand-alone training sessions and participants should only attend one session.

A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common passion, set of problems, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals to:

• Create support networks
• Learn and grow their skills
• Share knowledge and join up related work
• Share common approaches
• Collaborate, innovate, and create better practices for everyone.

Come along to this session if you would like to find out more or be involved in the exciting development of a potential new CoP for service management - the provision of secure supported and reliable services. Within the University this could include those who are responsible for the provision of an IT service or systems, work in a customer service function, manage requests from students, colleagues or customers, or manage products.

There will be the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and learn more about how this could grow into a successfully functioning community.

Have you ever wished you could get 10 minutes with a senior colleague to ask their advice on how they would handle something? Have you ever wondered how others approach challenging problems? This is your opportunity to ask. We are bringing together a panel of very experienced colleagues from across the University for a special speed mentoring session so that they can offer you their support and advice.

Speed mentoring offers you the opportunity for a series of short, focused conversations about a specific question or issue you are struggling with. You will rotate around four different mentors, spending around 10 minutes with each, to gain different perspectives on an issue you are seeking to resolve or a project you are trying to progress.

"I liked that there were a diverse background of university staff involved in the session, and all of the mentors were really engaged and enthusiastic. I felt that I could be honest about some of my experiences in the University, good and bad. All the mentors I spoke to acted as a good sound board for the issues that I wanted to discuss and they have given me some excellent advice and ideas."

"The fact that we saw 4 different mentees was brilliant - we gained different perspectives, saw different mentoring types and were also introduced to people and roles we may not have known about."

Mentors:

• Jay Pemma - Head of Digital Service, Human Resources Division

• Isobel Humphrey, Academic Division

• Hayley Osborne - Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources Division

• Reshmin Haq - Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources Division

• Fiona Craig - Business Operations Manager, Department of Pathology

• John Nicolson - Technician Commitment Co-ordinator, Human Resources Division

This interactive session aims to support our mentees to find a mentor. A selection of our currently available mentors will introduce themselves and share a little bit about their background, knowledge, and experience. It offers the opportunity for mentees to get to know some of our available mentors and consider whether they may be a good potential match. There will then be time for questions so that you can consider which potential mentors could best support your growth, learning, and career development.

Please take advantage of this chance to connect with mentors willing to share their experiences and assist you in achieving your goals. Sign up now and start your mentorship journey!

The top two categories of requests from you, the community, are for Networking and Community Building and Best Practices and Experience Sharing. These regular events are for informal conversation and sharing with others across the University, hosted by members of the core team. Please join us to meet others, discuss your priorities and share learning for this part of your role.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.

Are you ready to connect, share, and celebrate? Join us for a 45-minute informal networking session designed to build meaningful relationships, share knowledge, and support each other's growth in the world of project and programme management at the University of Cambridge.

What to Expect:

• Engaging Discussions: Dive into thought-provoking conversations.
• Inspiring Stories: Share your best practices, tips, and success stories.
• Collaborative Advice: Ask for and offer advice in a supportive atmosphere.
• New Connections: Meet new people and expand your professional network.

Session highlight: Your Win of the Year

• What achievement are you most proud of?
• How did you celebrate your success?
• How can you build on this achievement for future growth?

Feel free to bring along:

• A Success: Share a significant achievement from the year.
• A Learning Point: Discuss a valuable lesson you learned.
• A Funny Anecdote: Lighten the mood with a humorous story from your experiences.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and learn from your peers. We look forward to seeing you there!

This session will take place virtually, 12:15-13:00.

In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentor and build your confidence as a mentee. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship.

A series of 30 minute drop-in sessions to talk with one of the Continuous Improvement team. We offer expert, impartial advice relating all things process improvement and want to support our colleagues on their own continuous improvement journeys.

Please note, these sessions are informal, 1-2-1 meetings where colleagues can ask for advice and guidance from the team. These are not workshops or taught sessions.

The team will be available 9-10 and 4-5 every Tuesday and Friday - each hour can be split into two sessions of 30 minutes depending on demand.