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SUMMARY:Women into Leadership Liverpool
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
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LOCATION:Liverpool
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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: \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. \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dods Training":MAILTO:alice.mcdavid@dods-training.com
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Senior Civil Service Online
DESCRIPTION: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 service has a hierarchical structure with clearly defined career paths\, sometimes meaning that promotion to senior positions is based on performance or tenure. The nature of the work at SCS level also requires a high level of responsibility\, expertise\, and knowledge\, which can only be gained through years of experience and training. \nUnlocking the Senior Civil Service is a unique conference offering practical help and guidance to those wishing to develop into the Senior Civil Service. It is specifically designed to give you the answer to two vital questions: \n\nHow can I improve my chances of entering the SCS?\nWhat will life be like once I am there?\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nThe benefits of attending this conference include the opportunity to:\nResolve the questions in your mind about whether or not the SCS is right for you\nLearn from experts about what you can do to improve your chances of making the grade\nGain deeper understanding of the skills\, qualities and competencies required to be successful in the SCS\nExamine the barriers and enablers affecting your progression\nHear from recent entrants about how they made the move and what life is like now they are there\nNetwork with peers and counterparts from across Government who are also contemplating an SCS career
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/unlocking-the-senior-civil-service-online/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:How Government Works
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho will benefit from attending?  \nEveryone who needs and wants to increase their understanding of the structure\, personalities and processes of Government. This includes building insight into the roles of ministers and civil servants and understanding the influences in the decision-making process. \nLearning outcomes   \n\nAt the end of the course participants will have:\nDeveloped their knowledge of the structure and functions of government departments\, Parliament and the wider public sector – including the impact of devolution;\nKnow the roles of key players from ministers to civil servants;\nEnhanced their understanding of how ideas and proposals are handled in government;\nUnderstood how ministers interact with Parliament;\nExplored how Government uses communications to inform and shape behaviours.\n\nOrganisational benefit  \nOrganisations will be able to draw on staff who understand the processes of government and the political environment in which policy-making professionals operate.
URL:https://www.trainingjournal.com/event/how-government-works/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dods Training":MAILTO:alice.mcdavid@dods-training.com
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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-2/
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