Developing Talent: A Conversation with Managers

New

Discussion Topic: Giving and receiving feedback well: sharing strategies and lessons learned.

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

• Jo Clarke, Staff Wellbeing Consultant, HR Division

• Zarine Dastur, Finance & Ops manager, Postdoc Academy

• Heike Laman, Head of Department, Pathology

• Andrea Walker, Senior Research Funding Coordinator, Research Office

All University staff

Number of sessions: 1

• To provide a safe space for managers to learn together and share strategies to develop, motivate and retain talent in their teams.

• To discuss approaches which will support succession planning and the development of skills across the organisation.

• To consider ways in which we can create a positive working environment in which all employees can thrive.

• To facilitate critical friendship and peer support for those who manage others

Online via Microsoft Teams

One hour