CPPD Training 2010-11

If you are new to supervising graduate students at Cambridge (studying both for one-year courses or PhDs) the Board of Graduate Studies strongly recommends you to take part in some form of professional development. In collaboration with BGS, the Centre for Personal and Professional Development offers training and support for newly-appointed supervisors of graduate students and for those new to the Cambridge system. The workshops, which run over lunchtime, are designed to consider reciprocal expectations and duties, as well as approaches to supervising, and to raise awareness of possible issues and where to go for support.

This is a brown-bag workshop - please bring your lunch!

What do supervisions contribute to student learning at Cambridge? This session will provide an interactive introduction to supervising, including aims and objectives of supervisions, different approaches to supervisions, the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and ways of dealing with common problems.

Always feel you are behind schedule and under pressure? Are you tired of working long hours? Not enough time in the day? It can be tough being a researcher these days dealing with the pressures to publish, meet research deadlines and apply for funding – to name a few! To be successful you need to be good at managing your time and this is why this course is essential.

This is a very practical course designed specifically for researchers. It covers the breadth of time management issues including prioritising, beating procrastination, effective planning and scheduling, dealing with distractions and changing bad habits. Be prepared to participate fully in workshop activities, attend ALL three sessions and undertake some work between sessions (minimum 2 hours) to put into practice what you learn.

The Staff Review and Development process provides the opportunity for supervisors, managers and academics to engage in constructive discussion with their staff or academic colleagues about current and future work and their personal and career development.

This course will focus on how you can prepare for and get the most out of your review meeting. You will also have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques that may be used during reviews to focus on setting objectives and action planning.

Does your role include handling personal information? If so then this course will provide you with essential information as it looks at the key requirements of the Data Protection Act. During this course you will develop an understanding of the rights and obligations that the Act covers. You will also have a valuable opportunity to ask questions about data protection and personal data.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conflict wondering how you got into it and how to get out? This course sets out to identify and examine the causes of conflict and to offer a range of practical techniques for resolving disputes. Skilled negotiation is often crucial and this course introduces a proven approach that is used widely by professional mediators and negotiators. You will have the opportunity to explore and practice key ideas using presentation, self assessment, role play and discussion in a friendly and informal group setting.

This programme offers an introduction to management skills and is externally accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). It is highly participative and there is a strong emphasis on applying new learning to your work situation for the benefit of your team and your department.

If you are interested in attending please complete the application form at the link below and send a hard copy to CPPD. Your place will not be confirmed until we have received a signed copy of your application form.

Level 3 Award in First Line Management Application Form

This introductory workshop will examine the processes of preparing and giving lectures. It will encourage you to consider what makes a good lecture and what lecturing is for. The workshop is interactive: it is divided into two parts each of which begins with a presentation by an experienced lecturer after which you will have the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas with peers. Part I covers the fundamentals and Part II explores more advanced issues.

The Staff Review and Development process provides the opportunity for supervisors, managers and academics to engage in constructive discussion with their staff or academic colleagues about current and future work and their personal and career development.

This course will focus on practical advice and development of a range of skills and techniques that may be used effectively when reviewing others. It will provide an opportunity for review practice, discussion with other reviewers and provide useful reminders of good practice.

If you are new to supervising graduate students at Cambridge (studying both for one-year courses or PhDs) the Board of Graduate Studies strongly recommends you to take part in some form of professional development. In collaboration with BGS, the Centre for Personal and Professional Development offers training and support for newly-appointed supervisors of graduate students and for those new to the Cambridge system. The workshops, which run over lunchtime, are designed to consider reciprocal expectations and duties, as well as approaches to supervising, and to raise awareness of possible issues and where to go for support.

This is a brown-bag workshop - please bring your lunch!

What do supervisions contribute to student learning at Cambridge? This session will provide an interactive introduction to supervising, including aims and objectives of supervisions, different approaches to supervisions, the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor and ways of dealing with common problems.