Despite a steady rise in the number of women in policing over the past decade, the number of women in senior leadership ranks remains low. There is certainly some way to go to achieve gender-balanced leadership teams that are truly representative of the populations they serve. Women in Policing seeks to provide current and future […]
With menopausal women as the fastest-growing demographic in the UK workforce, it is imperative that employers and managers are equipped to support their staff through the menopause. Similar to mental health or maternity provisions, supportive frameworks and managers can make a significant difference to staff, increasing productivity and staff loyalty, as well as reducing turnover and absence. Join us for ‘Supporting Menopause at […]
This workshop will look in detail at the structure of legislation and what to look out for when reading it. The workshop will also explore how and when to influence legislation. It will be finished by a lobbyist’s view of influencing legislation. Who will benefit from attending? Anyone who needs to read and interpret legislation. […]
An essential course for those new to public affairs, as well as for anyone working in policy-making or government who needs a greater understanding of how decisions are made. Our course provides an excellent overview of UK political decision-making and how it works. This course is delivered by experienced practitioners to give those new to […]
For public affairs professionals, responding to ongoing events often takes up almost or all of your time. It can be extremely difficult to find the time to plan your organisation or campaign's future work. During the Public Affairs Strategy Workshop, participants will learn the building blocks of a public affairs strategy and have the chance […]
Developing policy in a rapidly changing environment is not without its challenges. Whether it's finding a suitable evidence base to produce a range of policy options or working out how to manage competing demands from an increasingly diverse group of stakeholders, getting the basics right is more important than ever. Our associate trainer Simon Newman […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will examine how female leaders, at any grade, can enhance their skills to become the leader they aspire to be. This year's conferences will draw on feedback from previous […]
This event gives participants a thorough grounding in how Westminster operates, looking at the law-making process and how policy initiatives are scrutinised and challenged. We look at the everyday work of MPs and peers from a practical perspective and look at how ministers, shadows and backbenchers utilise the various parliamentary mechanisms and procedures at their […]
This event enables participants to improve outcomes for their organisation as a result of more effective engagement with stakeholders and partners. It focuses on the essential requirements for these relationships, while allowing the space to explore common stakeholder-related challenges. The course takes participants beyond the basic process approach to stakeholder engagement into areas where it […]
Entering the Senior Civil Service is difficult due to a variety of factors. The recruitment process is highly competitive, with a large pool of applicants vying for a limited number of positions. Also, the selection criteria are rigorous, focusing on relevant experience and personal qualities such as leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Additionally, the civil […]
This interactive one-day course is designed to give participants an overview of how the UK Government works and the role and impact of ministers. It uses current examples to develop insight into the way policies develop from the ideas of campaigners and lobbyists through public consultation to legislation. Who will benefit from attending? Everyone who […]
To influence policy, you need to understand the complexities of the changing UK constitutional set-up, how it all fits together in practice, and what the points of access and influence are. This course will help delegates understand: The UK constitution and how it functions day to day How policies are introduced and developed How the […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will examine how female leaders, at any grade, can enhance their skills to become the leader they aspire to be. This year's conferences will draw on feedback from previous […]
Does the thought of networking terrify you? Are you unsure how to even get started? Join Jo Henwood for this free online webinar. She’ll be on hand to give you […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will […]
From fostering future leaders and providing a forum for staff inputs to driving innovation, supporting diversity and realising inclusion across the business, numerous strategic and social benefits exist to support […]
This workshop will look in detail at the structure of legislation and what to look out for when reading it. The workshop will also explore how and when to influence […]
Despite making up 78% of the local government workforce, women account for only 17% of local authority leaders and 33% of council chief executives – statistics which have hardly changed […]
The way we work has changed—and workplace learning needs to reflect these changes. That means adopting modern learning practices and recognising we need to modernise how we support people, as […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Ethnic Minorities into Leadership conference has established itself as the key event for those interested in enhancing the capabilities & leadership opportunities for Ethnic Minority Civil Servants. The conference […]
Now in its thirteenth year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in enhancing leadership opportunities for women. Women into Leadership 2023 will […]
Wednesday, 27th March 2024Â |Â Online Three million individuals power the UK technology sector. Yet, within this thriving industry, female representation remains stubbornly low -- only 26% of these tech enthusiasts are […]
The Learning Technologies 2024 free seminar programme, set for 17-18 April 2024, at ExCeL London, promises to be the highlight of the year for L&D professionals. With over 200 seminars […]
Thursday 16 May 2024 | In partnership with the FDA Now in its 13th year, the annual Women into Leadership conferences have established themselves as the key events for all those interested in […]
