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SUMMARY:Presenting Skills for Job Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nWhether your first job or you have had years in settled employment\, going for a job interview can be a daunting prospect.  With the right preparation it can be fun and a great opportunity to showcase your skills and talent. \nWhat will the session cover:\nThis practical session will help you to prepare messages about your achievements and abilities as well as polish your presentation skills. \nIt will take you through the interview process\, from the small talk through to communicating your skills\, handling difficult questions\, asking relevant questions through to closing an interview successfully. \nThis workshop will give you the tools to develop your communication skills and ensure that you handle all job interviews with confidence. \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/presenting-skills-for-job-interviews-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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SUMMARY:Leading Transformation and Change
DESCRIPTION:This is a two part session\nSession 1 – 6th June 9:00am – 12:00pm \nSession 2 – 13th June 9:00am – 12:00pm \nOverview:\nRapid change and disruption characterise the current climate in which NHS organisations operate. In this context\, System Leaders have to introduce\, manage and sustain change to achieve organisational objectives\, whilst maintaining people’s commitment to the process. However\, implementing and sustaining change is not always easy or straightforward. Challenges occur in various forms; lack of collaborative working or leadership\, resistance to change\, rigid organisational cultures\, etc. \nDuring the 2 online modules you will:\nThe workshop will consist of two half-day modules and set up the ground for a change process by focusing on the here and now\, creating a sense of urgency and considering how to build a network of ‘change agents’. You will focus on developing a vision and a strategy that helps guide the change process and find ways to communicate the change vision. You will learn how your beliefs often stand in the way of change and how they can start debunking their thinking to become effective leaders in this digital\, connected age. \nThe group will share their progress\, and support and challenge each other along the way and be encouraged to create practical implementation plans and explore how to validate and assess progress made. Your group will share ideas\, suggest solutions and offer different ways of thinking within a support and challenge group. \nWorkshop Objectives:\n• Define the key steps to managing change \n• Develop a plan to lead complex and large-scale change\, recognising barriers and constraints \n• Consider ways of sustaining change \n• Engage and inspire people to create an inclusive and learning culture across a whole system. \nWho is it for? \nThis offer has been commissioned to directly support senior leaders across the North West (including but not exclusive to NHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\, Executive and Governing Body Leads\, Primary Care Network senior leadership teams and those working across system-level roles) if you would like to discuss access further please contact us at nwla.leadership@nhs.net \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/leading-transformation-change-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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SUMMARY:Leading in a Political Environment
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nIt is now more important than ever as a senior leader to be able to effectively lead in a political context. \nThis half-day workshop will help you understand what working in a political environment involves and develop strategies and tools to lead effectively in a political context. \nIt will explore what we mean by a political environment and will give you the tools\, techniques\, and frameworks to effectively work\, lead and influence across the system. \nThis session will cover:\n\nWorking effectively in a political environment: skills\, techniques and frameworks: traps to avoid\, political animals\, an inquiry into our relationship to politics.\nLearning from experience: lessons learnt\, stories and insights.\nApplication of Learning: building on common ground\, where are the boundaries and tensions\, and how do we navigate these as leaders.\n\nWho is it for?\nThis workshop is aimed at leaders working across systems who are in a position to share their experiences of system leadership. \nIt is ideal for senior leaders across the North West (including but not exclusive to NHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\, Executive and Governing Body Leads\, Primary Care Network senior leadership teams and those working across system level roles). \nBook your place\nIf you would like to discuss access further please contact us at nwla.leadership@nhs.net.
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/leading-in-a-political-environment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T163000
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SUMMARY:Media Interview Skills
DESCRIPTION:This face to face workshop is delivered over 1 day and will develop your skills to enable you to feel comfortable and confident when handling all types of media interviews.\nOverview:\nWhether a media novice or well versed in media relations\, getting the message right with the media can be a real challenge – getting it wrong is just not an option.  This workshop will give you the skills needed to face the media with energy\, enthusiasm and confidence \nThe Content will cover:\n\nHow to plan and prepare for an interview regardless of the type\, ie. digital\, live\, press\, radio or TV.\nHow to communicate and be clear with your messaging\, using your voice and tone to deliver confident and authoritative interviews.\nSelf-preservation\, how to take control of an interview and stay on point with your messaging.\nHow to handle difficult conversation and potential challenging questions from the interviewer.\nProtect and enhancing yours and the organisations reputation.\n\nBook your place 
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/media-interview-skills-4/
LOCATION:Piccadilly Place – Manchester\, 3 Piccadilly Place\, Manchester\, M1 3BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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SUMMARY:Managing Complexity
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThis session will explore and apply complexity theory and systems thinking to help you tackle wicked issues and lead effective system working. \n\nWhat is a system? Systems thinking? What are the features of systems that impact on leadership?\nBehaviours and approaches to develop systems leadership (the application of systems thinking to wicked issues) capability. Framing\, leading in uncertainty\, 5 worlds model.\nApplication of Learning. System mapping\, exploring relationships in the system in relation to specific issues. Noticing SPP (structures\, patterns and processes) and the concept of creative destruction.\n\nWho is it for?\nThis session is aimed at leaders working across systems who are in a position to share their experiences of system leadership. \nIt is ideal for senior leaders across the North West (including but not exclusive to NHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\, Executive and Governing Body Leads\, Primary Care leaders working within and alongside Primary Care Networks and Integrated Care Systems. Senior leadership teams and those working across system level roles). \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/managing-complexity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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SUMMARY:Strategic Influencing
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part session\nSession 1 – 15th June 9:30am – 1:00pm \nSession 2 – 22nd June 9:30am – 1:00pm \nOverview\nThis workshop will provide you with an increased understanding of your influencing style\, and will explore how to improve your influencing skills and techniques. \nThis workshop will use world-renowned psychometrics such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to explore differences in communication\, influencing and negotiation styles. It will also explore the type of cultures participants have to work within and hence\, how they may wish to adapt their style to ensure they have maximum impact when seeking to influence within these environments. \nThrough small group work\, you will share knowledge\, feedback and peer learning. \nObjectives\n\nTo provide participants with an increased understanding of their likely influencing style and the strengths and blind spots associated with this\nTo help participants to identify their own challenges in influencing key stakeholders\nTo enable increased understanding of the organisational cultures participants work within and how they are likely to influence strategic stakeholders within these environments\nTo develop action plans for improved influencing using the tools and techniques covered on the workshop\n\nThis session is ideal for senior leaders in both clinical and non-clinical roles such as:\n\nSenior leadership teams\nThose working across system level roles\nPrimary Care leaders\nLeaders working within and alongside Primary Care Networks\nManagers within Integrated Care Systems\nLeaders/managers of clinical/non-clinical teams\nNHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\nExecutive and Governing Body Leads\n\nBook your place 
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/strategic-influencing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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SUMMARY:Presenting Skills for Job Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nWhether your first job or you have had years in settled employment\, going for a job interview can be a daunting prospect.  With the right preparation it can be fun and a great opportunity to showcase your skills and talent. \nWhat will the session cover:\nThis practical session will help you to prepare messages about your achievements and abilities as well as polish your presentation skills. \nIt will take you through the interview process\, from the small talk through to communicating your skills\, handling difficult questions\, asking relevant questions through to closing an interview successfully. \nThis workshop will give you the tools to develop your communication skills and ensure that you handle all job interviews with confidence. \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/presenting-skills-for-job-interviews-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230619T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110411
CREATED:20230502T114734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T070549Z
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SUMMARY:Presenting with Power\, Impact and Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThis interactive virtual workshop will hone and enhance your skills when speaking at conferences or public meetings.  You will learn techniques that will help you speak and present with impact\, assurance\, and empathy. \nWhat will the session cover:\nYou will learn how to capture the audience’s attention\, maintain their interest and inspire them.  Using techniques to show how to make the seemingly mundane interesting and show how to develop “dry data” into real stories that inspire and move your audience. \nYou will learn how to handle all aspects of public speaking\, from developing key messages\, to handling difficult questions and dealing with challenging behaviour.  You will be shown how to simplify your messages and discuss these clearly and reasonably.  Also showing you how to find and develop areas of consensus and harmony\, despite potential strong differences of opinion.  Developing techniques for reducing nerves\, as well as demonstrating how to relax under pressure.   The workshop will empower you with the skills that you need to handle all types of presentations and public speaking events with confidence and control. \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/presenting-with-power-impact-empathy-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T093000
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Working with Power
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThis session will explore the dynamics of power in systems and how to work with and use power effectively and compassionately. It will focus on how authority and power can be devolved and shared in order to maximise system integration and leadership. \n\nAn inquiry into power as leaders in health and care systems. Where is power\, who has it? What do we mean by power? What is our own relationship to power?\nAspects of power and inequality: how can we use our understanding of power to build greater equality into our health and care system?\nApplication of Learning. Power mapping\, exploring types of power and strategies for power-sharing in relation to specific issues.\n\nWho is it for?\nThis session is aimed at leaders working across systems and has been commissioned to directly support leaders across the North West. This session is ideal for: \n\nSenior leadership teams\nThose working across system level roles\nPrimary Care leaders\nLeaders working within and alongside Primary Care Networks\nManagers within Integrated Care Systems\nLeaders/managers of clinical/non-clinical teams\nNHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\nExecutive and Governing Body Leads\n\nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/understanding-working-with-power/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230623T120000
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SUMMARY:Handling Challenging Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part session\nSession 1 – 23rd June 9am – 12pm \nSession 2 – 28th June 1pm – 4pm \nOverview:\nWith the current changes in the health and social care landscape it is now more important than ever to build effective working relationships with all different styles of individuals and address things that might prevent that. At the heart of these relationships are conversations; some of which can feel challenging and uncomfortable. In these situations\, we may at times need to adopt styles or approaches which might not come naturally to us. \nWhat will the session cover:\nThis module involves applying sound psychological theory and practices to make a real difference in personal performance in challenging communications. You will: \n\nExplore how clarifying feelings of threat enables us to see things more clearly and solve problems more effectively\nApply evidence-based models for understanding different approaches to challenge and responding to these most effectively\nGain insight and techniques around handling thinking errors and distortions which may hamper our success in building resilience and in dealing with challenging communications\nWork interactively with actors\, in pairs and in groups to try out different styles and learning from each another\nReceive 1-1 support from a trusted partner in applying a robust approach to an upcoming challenging conversation you may be facing\nDevelop an action plan in relation to your own specific conversation or issue going forward\n\nWho is it for?\nThis offer has been commissioned to directly support senior leaders across the North West (including but not exclusive to NHS Organisation Board and Sub Board post-holders\, Executive and Governing Body Leads\, Primary Care Network senior leadership teams and those working across system level roles). \nBook your place
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/handling-challenging-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:System Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230623T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230623T120000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Masterclass - Inclusion in the Workplace: neurodiversity 2023
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nTo support health and adult social care leaders to better understand neurodivergence in the workplace\, know how to assess if they are working in an inclusive organisation and learn how to implement change in order to become a more inclusive employer. \nSpeakers\nJon Salmon – Specialism: Dyslexia\nJon is an award-winning video executive producer\, a digital pioneer and a campaigner. Co-founder of branded entertainment agency Byte Entertainment and Co-CEO of the Speakers\nCollective. Jon speaks openly about his dyslexia\, the shame of his late diagnosis and the realisation that thinking slightly differently has enabled him to have a diverse and successful\ncreative career. Jon is passionate about sharing his own lived experience of being neurodiverse to support organisations and other individuals in understanding the positive traits of being\ndyslexic. \nHolly Sutcliffe – Specialism: Autism\nHolly is a Neurodivergent Mental Health Advocate\, who works with individuals\, families and institutions as an Integrated Holistic Coach. As a late-diagnosed autistic human\, Holly finally\nrealised why and how she has struggled for so long to live a ‘full life’. Now\, she embraces her version of ‘full’\, which looks totally different to a neurotypical one and embraces the joyful\,\nconscious\, heart-led life she lives with her daughter by the sea. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the masterclass you will: \n\nunderstand why inclusion is important – Legality Framework etc\nknow how to assess inclusion and know if you are an inclusive organisation\nhave a better understanding of Neurodivergence in the workplace\nhave learned how to build inclusion in your workplace through behaviours\, practices and values and\nbecome an organisation that stands for its employees\n\nBook your place 
URL:https://nw.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/event/collaborative-masterclass-inclusion-in-the-workplace-neurodiversity-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Masterclass,System Leadership
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