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Organisational Development Update: 21 April 2022

By: Lisette Whittaker

Last updated: Thursday, 21 April 2022

April is Stress Awareness Month:

Heales are holding a Workplace Stress Webinar on 26 April. See below for details and how to book. We also have recommended stress awareness learning and resources on our web pages.

Mental Health Awareness Week, 9-13 May

Mind have some tips on how to manage loneliness and this audio course on LinkedIn Learning on the Upward Spiral of Compassion talks about loneliness, empathy and connection. Our web pages have some online mental health learning available.

Your Period is Your Superpower Masterclass on 9 May will help you understand how to support and honour yourself as your hormone levels change. You will leave this Masterclass with the knowledge to increase your productivity and maximise your wellbeing. This masterclass is for any age. See below to find out more and book your place.

Learning at Work week, 16-22 May

We will be hosting a series of online lunchtime taster sessions during the week part of Learning at Work Week (exact timings to be confirmed):

If you are interested in an apprenticeship join us at the Meeting House on Tuesday 17 May for a cuppa and cake between 10 am and 2 pm to meet two of the training providers we use and find out about the apprenticeships they offer on team leader, management Level 3 and 5, accounts, digital marketing, business administration and more! Chris Hamilton will also be on hand to talk about any other apprenticeships you might be interested in.

If you are a line manager/team leader you may want to start thinking about how you can celebrate Learning at Work week with your team. Campaign for Learning have some resources to help.

OD Spring 2022 Timetable:

Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address.

Date	Time	Event	Trainer
26 April	1.130 pm	Workplace stress webinar: This webinar will cover understanding stress, the signs of stress, potential causes of stress within the workplace, how to deal with workplace stressors, the legal position on workplace stress within the UK, how Occupational Health can help you if you are affected by workplace stress. Book your place here	Heales
27 April	1.00 pm to 1.30 pm	Long Covid webinar. Heales will explain what long COVID is and the symptoms that you can expect as well as how common it actually is currently. We will also be talking about awareness of the effects of long COVID and how you as a Colleague or a Manager can best support those who may be suffering. Book your place here.	Heales
28 April	1.00 to 2.30 pm	Developing your people management skills. This workshop will look at performance management and share good practice; introduce contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and provide an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best. Book your place here	Vicki Love	Sarah Engineer
3 May	10.30 am to 12.00 pm	Leading and Managing Teams. You will explore the concept of high performing teams; get insights into how to build and influence successful teams; and learn techniques to manage team conflict. Book your place here	Vicki Love
9 May	12.30 pm to 1.30 pm	Your Period is Your Superpower Masterclass. In this Masterclass, you will learn how to reclaim your cycle and transform your relationships, perform better at work, become a better leader, take the stress out of motherhood and restore balance to your life. You will leave with the knowledge to increase your productivity and maximise your wellbeing Book your place here	Jo Fuller, Merry Menopause
10 May	10.30 am to 12.00 pm	How to have Difficult Conversations. This workshop will explore different types of behaviour manages may see and offers tools and techniques to reach positive outcomes. Book your place here	Sarah Engineer
11 May	12.00 pm to 1.00 pm	Community of Practice for Mentors. A lunchtime session open to all mentors. The CoP provides a space to meet peers, share best practice and receive support and CPD. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley
18 May	1.00 pm to 230 pm	Introduction to Managing Change. This workshop will give you understanding of workplace change and how it impacts people; understand how you as a manager react to change and increase your confidence to deal with potential resistance. Book your place here	Vicki Love
25 May	10.30 am to 12.00 pm	Coaching Skills for Managers. This session will help you to take a coaching approach to empower and support your staff. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley

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