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Organisational Development Update: 26 November 2021

By: Lisette Whittaker

Last updated: Friday, 26 November 2021

Menopause

We are arranging a series of events as part of our ongoing commitment to raising awareness of menopause in the workplace.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Olivia Hum from Women’s Health Sussex to our next Menopause Conversation online event on 1 December from 12 to 1 pm. Further details below.

For anyone interested in finding out more about how we can all help to raise menopause awareness in the workplace we are holding an event for colleagues on 13 December from 10.00 am to 12.00pm on why Menopause Matters. This session will be run by Dr Jilly Kirby and Moira Blake. Further details below.

Timetable

Date	Time	Event	Trainer
Tuesday 30 November	10.00 to 11.30 am	Dignity and Respect for Managers. This workshop is for Managers to understand their roles and responsibilities in creating an Inclusive culture of dignity and respect. Book your place here using your Sussex email address. *Last few spaces remaining.*	Sarah Engineer
Wednesday 1 December		Developing your Management Skills provides an introduction to management where you will explore the differences between management and leadership. You will be Introduced to contemporary management and leadership theory as well as the Sussex Leader competency framework and have an opportunity to understand and develop your style as a manager. Book a place here using your Sussex email address.	Sarah Engineer
Wednesday 1 December	12.00 to 1.30 pm	Menopause Specialist Conversations: Dr Olivia Hum is a local GP in Lewes and one of a small number of British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialists. She believes in holistic care, which looks at not only the physical, but also the psychological ways in which symptoms can affect you. Book your place here using your Sussex email address.	Moira Blake
Thursday 2 December	10.00 am to 11.30 am	Effective Mentoring Skills for Mentors. If you are thinking of becoming a mentor, this workshop will provide the toolkit you need. Book your place here using your Sussex email address.	Sarah O’Malley
7 December		How to Delegate Effectively. This workshop is designed to support the Manager’s Toolkit. Book your place here using your Sussex email address.	Sarah Engineer
8 December		Community of Practice for mentors. Book your place here using your Sussex email address.	Sarah O’Malley
13 December	10.00 am to 12.00 pm	Why menopause matters - raising awareness of Menopause in the Workplace: please join Dr Jill Kirby and Moira Blake who will look at Why we need to talk about menopause What menopause is, why it happens and when Signs and symptoms How can you support colleagues Where more information is available Please book your place here using your Sussex email address.	Moira Blake

Please be aware that if a workshop has fewer than six places booked, we may need to cancel the session.

Our Autumn Term calendar is now available here.