CPMO Training Programme 2024 - 2025
(Thu 12 Sep 2024 - Tue 10 Dec 2024)
September 2024
| Thu 12 |
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: • Charlotte Knights - Senior Professional Services Manager, Human Resources Division • Andy Hyland - Learning and Development Consultant, Human Resources Division • Kirstie Buckridge - Organisational Development Consultant, Human Resources Division • Bruce Daniels - Assistant Director for Research Operations School of Physical Sciences, Research Office • Suzanne Fowler - Head of HR Policy and Strategic Projects, Human Resources Division • Elle Wills - ED&I Advisor, Cambridge University Libraries |
| Tue 17 |
The Squiggly Careers - Podcast Group
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You've heard of a book group, but how about one for podcasts? In these sessions we will focus on a different episode from the wonderful Squiggly Careers Amazing If podcasts, which includes over 300 episodes on career based topics ranging from coaching and confidence, to strength and values. Before each session you will be sent a link to a podcast episode to listen to and reflect upon. During the session you will be led through a selection of tasks/exercises recommended in the episode Pod Sheet. You will have the opportunity to work on these individually and then reflect back as a group. Session 12: How to work well with different people In this episode podcast hosts talk about how to understand what makes you different and how to work effectively with other people who may work differently from you. They introduce the concepts of ‘heated hexagons’, ‘data-based diamonds’, ‘talkative triangles’, and ‘consensus-seeking circles’ and share their top tips for bringing the best out of the different people you work with. |
October 2024
| Tue 1 |
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 8 |
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/ Note - an 'in person' session is also available to book via https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/event/4155431 |
| Wed 9 |
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/ Note - an 'in person' session is also available to book via https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/ourcambridge/event/4155431 |
| Wed 23 |
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 work with to achieve your objectives. There will be the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas for potential new CoPs and learn more about this exciting new area of development in the University. |
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A 45-minute informal session, with the aim of building meaningful relationships, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another's growth and success in the world of project and programme management across the University of Cambridge.
All while meeting new people and forging new connections! Topics and discussion areas will vary from session to session and be communicated nearer to the session time. This session will take place virtually, 12:15-13:00. Look forward to seeing you there! |
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 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
| 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
[Places]
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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| 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/ |