Spring Forward – a personal development programme for people on the way up!

“THE COURSE REALLY INSPIRED ME TO SET A CLEAR PLAN TO ACHIEVE MY GOALS, AND MADE ME REALISE AREAS THAT I AM GOOD AT, AND AREAS WHERE I NEED TO IMPROVE.�

Register on a combined briefing session

Staff Development

Come along to a briefing session and learn about the different personal development programmes on offer. There will be a brief presentation and the opportunity to speak to the trainers and some of those who have attended the programmes in the past. Programme materials will also be available for viewing.

Spring Forward

For all these sessions you are advised to first attend a combined briefing to find out more about the programmes and which would suit you best.

a personal development programme for people on the way up!

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Spring Forward What is Spring Forward?

What’s involved?

Is this programme for me?

An active, practical & creative programme for people working at the University in line management roles & for those in senior admin, clerical, technical or professional positions, who may not have worked formally on their own development for some time, if at all.

Spring Forward is a programme consisting of:

Yes, if you want to:

n a two-day workshop followed by a one-day

n take a fresh and positive approach to your career

workshop run by our own qualified and licensed Spring Forward trainers

n challenging and inspiring visiting speakers n coaching support n some individually tailored research n Spring Forward pack containing:

“VERY GOOD. HELPING ME SEE A CLEARER WAY FORWARD TO GIVING ME THE SELF-BELIEF TO ACHIEVE IT.”

and personal development

n improve your management performance

by gaining insight into how gender, culture and managerial issues influence communication and motivation at work

n make an impact in the way you present yourself

and your ideas

– Personal learning logs

n boost your self-motivation and positive attitude

– workshop and self study materials

n learn in a supportive, encouraging and creative

– relaxation / visualisation CD

– an inspirational book

To get the most from this programme, you need to:

atmosphere, whilst also being challenged to stretch yourself through new experiences

n More open to change and better at

managing staff

n Better use of resources and time n Taking more responsibility for own development

goal oriented

n Better at participating at meetings n More confidence * Research from the Springboard Consultancy (Report, Personal Development Has Legs, 2006) creators of the Spring Forward programme

n be prepared to get involved

n commit to attend all three days of the programme

team working

n Initiating more solutions and being more

happen in your work and personal life by setting stretching, yet realistic, new goals

your development

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n be open minded and motivated to work on

n Better problem solving, decision making and

n More positive attitude

development

n undertake some research between workshop

The University is keen to provide you with opportunities to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to deliver your full potential. Evidence of improvements at work that can be expected include*:

n become energised and motivated to make things

n want to explore the possibility of change and

Why is the University investing in providing the Spring Forward programme?

“VERY GOOD. I ENJOYED THE EXTERNAL SPEAKERS, HONEST AND GAVE US A DIFFERENT VIEW FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE.”