Change and Programme Management Office course timetable
November 2024
| Tue 5 |
Join bestselling author and podcaster Sarah Ellis for the fourth of our sessions from Amazing If. We often think of resilience as bouncing back, however, it’s also about how you continuously develop the skills to support yourself when things don’t go to plan. Being pro-active about increasing our resilience puts us in a better position to navigate the uncertainty and change that is part of our work and careers. In this session we will explore your resilience rating and how you can increase your resilience reserves by taking small actions individually, and as a team. What you will learn:
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| Wed 6 |
What do you value in life?
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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. |
| Wed 13 |
This interactive course is complementary to other courses within the Continuous Improvement theme and is designed to give delegates the knowledge and tools to;
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| Tue 19 |
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. CoPs bring colleagues together in order to:
Come along to this session to find out more about how CoPs are being established and embedded at Cambridge, and the ways in which they could help you and those who you manage. There will be the opportunity to share ideas and concerns you have about the CoPs initiative and learn more about this exciting new area of development in the University. |
| Wed 20 |
This short session will provide an understanding of the principles, tools and techniques involved in Process Analysis with a view to improving business process effectiveness and efficiency. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice using the techniques that they learn via exercises designed to be enjoyable and thought provoking. |
| Tue 26 |
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/ |
December 2024
| Mon 2 |
What do you value in life?
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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. |
| Tue 3 |
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. |
| Wed 4 |
This short session will provide an understanding of the principles, tools and techniques involved in Process Analysis with a view to improving business process effectiveness and efficiency. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice using the techniques that they learn via exercises designed to be enjoyable and thought provoking. |
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Speed Mentoring event
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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 |
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| Thu 5 |
Meet a Mentor
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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! |
| Fri 6 |
In this session we will discuss together how to get your mentoring relationship off to a good start, how to build trust with your mentee and build your confidence as a mentor. We will also touch on how to overcome any obstacles in the mentoring relationship. |
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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. |
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| Tue 10 |
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/ |