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This course will be delivered across 5 sessions, via Microsoft Teams, and will introduce delegates to the core skills they require to manage change and deliver projects. 

Please see additional notes for timetable of sessions

This course raises awareness of the political environment and decision making processes in East Sussex County Council. It explores the broader political environment in which we work and live. Interactive exercises focus on the varied roles of elected Councillors (Members) and explore the relationship between Members and officers.

This session will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. Once your place is confirmed please take note of the joining instructions under Additional Information (below).

At East Sussex Council, you work with the public, clients, suppliers and colleagues.

You give them the best services and information possible.

But sometimes, people do the wrong things and consequently there are occasional conflicts that need to be managed.

Many people don’t like handling conflict, because they don’t know how to do it.

We know that mismanaged conflict can be very costly.

Conflict situations need to be handled properly.

So, how can we best resolve conflicts; quickly, easily, and without too much negative emotion?

East Sussex County Council is committed to supporting their employees during periods of significant change and recognises that career transition support is a key part of that process.

Aims; To approach competency based interviews with confidence and to be able to write an effective supporting/personal statement.

Each day is made up of two x 1.5 hour sessions at 10:00 and 14:00, followed up by a 30 minute 1-2-1 session, so there is plenty of built in time for coffee/comfort breaks.

Today retirement is more of a process rather than an event and this seminar provides a range of information and guidance for those who are approaching this time in their lives.

Your workplace might well be looking a little different at the moment, but there are still some things that stay very much the same.

Retirement, or early retirement, will be one of the biggest lifestyle changes, both financially and culturally, that we face; and planning ahead for this change will certainly help to make the transition easier, and indeed make this part of life something special to look forward to.

East Sussex County Council are working with Close Brothers to provide this valuable support if you are approaching this next chapter of life; whether that is in a few years, or perhaps even in just a few months, we would like to offer you access to a valuable set of tools within the new virtual retirement service, that will help you to think about and prepare for your future retirement.

You will have an opportunity to explore issues and discuss the range of opportunities available to you within a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

As a part of the booking you will also be given access to an online virtual retirement hub full of information and downloadable resources, which you will be able to access at your own convenience.

Please note - this is a "remote" session, and if applying, you should note the additional information in “full details” regarding joining the session.

Who Will Benefit?

This course will be of interest to anyone concerned about the consequences of biases within their homes, workplace and society.

This course will provide you with lots of information on a wide range of topics relating to the County.

The session will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams and will consist of 3 x one hour learning modules with practical sessions, demonstrations and an opportunity to discuss particular data requirements.

Successful negotiation is an important communication skill. This course serves as an introduction to best practice negotiations, providing an understanding of the importance of influence – striving for win/win solutions.

Please note that there is some use of role playing exercises in this course, to assist with developing your skills and strategies.

This training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams, across two half day sessions (see additional information below)

This course is aimed at managers who would like to gain a better understanding of how to manage members of staff with different levels of neurodiversity.

What does the Neurodiversity Awareness Training cover?

• How do you recognise Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Condition at work?
• How do other conditions such as anxiety and depression affect thinking and communication?
• What causes ‘neurodiversity’?
• Workplace implications - strengths, struggles, how to make reasonable adjustments
• Strategies for all workplaces

Effective communication techniques are vital for anyone who needs to manage or influence other people to achieve desired results.

This half day course will help participants gain a greater understanding of communication, message management and will also learn how to enhance their natural communication skills.

In order to aid your learning, please complete the pre-course work (will be sent to you via email) and ensure you bring it with you on the day of the training session.