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SUMMARY:Political Awareness and Influencing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nThe UK constitution and how it functions day to day\nHow policies are introduced and developed\nHow the UK devolved system of governance works\nHow ministers\, officials and advisers interact\nThe role of Parliament\nHow decision-makers are influenced\, both internally and externally.\n\nThis is a lively\, interactive day\, with a blend of theory and practical tips and advice. There are discussions\, exercises and a visiting expert speaker. \nWho will benefit from attending?\nAnyone who seeks to gain insight into the inner workings of government and politics\, with a view to influencing and changing policy. This course benefits lobbyists\, policy advisers\, campaigners\, and those seeking influence on behalf of a company\, charity\, NGO\, agency or campaigning organisation. It also benefits those working within governmental institutions and agencies who want to understand the wider picture. \nLearning outcomes\nYou will have learnt: \n\nThe interrelationship between government and parliament\, the set-up of Whitehall and departments\, and the implications of an unwritten constitution\nHow Brexit impacts on our system of law\nThe practical day-to-day workings of ministerial life\nThe role of civil servants and special advisers\nEffective ways to influence policy\, and traps to avoid\nHow to create an effective plan to influence government policy.\n\nOrganisational benefit\nOrganisations will benefit from understanding how government functions\, how it deals with external bodies\, how policies can be influenced and changed\, and how to have a presence within Westminster and Whitehall\, and beyond.
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/political-awareness-and-influencing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Women into Leadership Manchester
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s conferences will draw on feedback from previous Women into Leadership events\, as well as discussions that took place at this year’s planning meeting. The conferences will offer hands-on advice and coaching on how to further develop your career in times of change. \nYou will hear from inspirational women of all grades and levels\, within and outside the Civil Service. You’ll discuss together how you can manage modern leadership challenges and help ensure the Civil Service doesn’t lose momentum in recognising and rewarding female leaders. \nThe benefits of attending Women into Leadership include the opportunity to: \n\nExamine the barriers currently facing female leaders (and future leaders) in the Civil Service and hear how to overcome them\nHear from a diverse range of Senior Civil Servants\, as well as inspirational leaders from outside of the Civil Service\nGain a deeper understanding of the skills\, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader\nDesign your own breakout session schedule based on your own needs and aspirations\nLearn how to be an effective leader\nNetwork with peers and counterparts from across Government who are also contemplating furthering their careers in the Civil Service
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/women-into-leadership-manchester/
LOCATION:Hilton Manchester Deansgate\, 303 Deansgate\, Manchester\, M3 4LQ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
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SUMMARY:Supporting LGBT+ at Work: Pride in Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Two decades into the twenty-first century\, LGBT+ identity can still present significant disadvantage in the workplace. \nAround a quarter of respondents to the National LGBT Survey 2017 reported that they had experienced a negative or mixed reaction from others in the workplace. Research by Stonewall\, meanwhile\, reveals that over a third of LGBT+ staff have hidden their sexual orientation or gender identity at work for fear of discrimination. \nStaff cannot reach their full potential when concerned about\, or experiencing\, bias and unfair treatment. Are you fully equipped to support your LGBT+ staff and ensure their wellbeing is prioritised? At ‘Supporting LGBT+ Colleagues at Work: Pride in Diversity’\, you will receive practical advice in ensuring that LGBT+ staff feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Actionable strategies for building inclusivity and countering bias will be shared by expert speakers\, allowing you to drive better individual\, business and organisational outcomes. \nWhy attend? \n\nLearn how to ensure that LGBT+ staff can contribute their best work without fear of discrimination\nBring new\, innovative ideas around supporting staff and creating an LGBT+ inclusive and positive culture in your workplace back to your organisation\, with the insight needed to put them into practice\nHear from leading figures in LGBT+ inclusion on fostering LGBT+ allies and networks\nReceive on-demand video recordings and speaker presentations for your reference after the event\n\nThis event is CPD certified\, and contributes to your professional development. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/supporting-lgbt-at-work-pride-in-diversity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
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SUMMARY:Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
DESCRIPTION: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 & speakers will examine how  Ethnic Minority individuals\, at any grade\, can continue to overcome barriers\, build networks and become the leaders they aspire to be. \nDrawing on the strengths of previous events\, this year’s conference will centre on driving professional development & change. It will offer hands-on advice\, practical steps and coaching on how to adapt to new environments\, expand networks\, utilise opportunities effectively and further your career in times of change. \nAttendees will hear from inspirational speakers of all grades & levels both within and outside the Civil Service. Plus learn valuable strategies on how to manage the challenges of modern leadership and help ensure the Civil Service doesn’t lose momentum in recruiting\, retaining and rewarding Black\, Asian & Minority Ethnic leaders. \nThis event is CPD-Certified and will contribute to your professional development. \nWhy attend? \n\nExamine the barriers & enablers affecting your progression\nReceive hands-on advice & coaching for your professional development \nGain a deeper understanding of the skills\, qualities and competencies required to be a successful leader\nHear from senior Ethnic Minority leaders on how to succeed \nNetwork with peers & counterparts from across the public sector also trying to further their careers \nHear from inspirational speakers of all grades and levels from across the public and private sectors
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/ethnic-minorities-into-leadership-london/
LOCATION:Central Hall Westminster\, Storey's Gate\, London\, SW1H 9NH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Women in Education
DESCRIPTION:Women represent an overwhelming majority of the education workforce\, yet they are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership positions. Across the education sector\, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities\, women are not making senior leadership positions in adequate numbers. Women in Education seeks to provide current and future leaders with the skills needed to correct this imbalance. \nThe online conference Women in Education explores the role of leading women in the sector and offers practical advice and coaching on how to further develop your career in times of change. You will hear from inspirational speakers discuss together how you can manage the challenges of modern leadership and help ensure we don’t lose momentum in recognising and rewarding female leaders across the education sector. \n\nWhy attend:\n\nIdentify the unique leadership challenges and opportunities facing women in education today\nUnderstand when and how gender plays a role in both organisational and personal advancement\nLearn how successful women negotiate for what they need to be effective leaders\nGain a deeper understanding of the skills\, qualities and attributes needed to be a successful leader\nRaise the visibility of women as senior leaders in education\nExplore additional on-demand content on event day and in the weeks after the event\nReceive video recordings and speaker presentation slides for your reference after the event\n\n\nWho should attend?\nWomen in Education is aimed at all those who aspire to move into a leadership role or those already in a senior role looking to progress. Presentations and workshops offer practical advice and coaching relevant to all women across the education sector\, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities.
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/women-in-education/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:How Parliament Works
DESCRIPTION: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 disposal. \nWho will benefit from attending?\nPeople who wish to engage with parliamentarians in order to influence policy outcomes or who simply wish to understand more about how Parliament works and how political decisions are made and scrutinised. \nLearning outcomes\nParticipants will: \n\nBetter understand the structure and day-to-day workings of Parliament\, how the timetable operates and how parliamentarians are disciplined and motivated;\nLook in detail at the legislative process\, from the consultation stage to Royal Assent\, and assess the effectiveness of scrutiny;\nAppreciate the ways in which the government is held to account\, including by select committees\, oral and written questions\, all-party groups\, Private Members’ Bills\, Statements and Westminster Hall debates.\n\nOrganisational benefit\nOrganisations will be able to develop a better understand of the decision-making process at Westminster and how to be more effective in influencing MPs and peers.
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/how-parliament-works/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dods Training":MAILTO:alice.mcdavid@dods-training.com
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