Springboard: A Women's Development Programme

This programme is currently full but we suggest you add your name to the waiting list or register your interest to obtain information about the next set of sessions.

Description: 
Springboard is a personal development programme for all women staff/graduate students. It will give you the opportunity to take stock and consider your personal and professional goals. During the programme you will explore your future in a practical way and learn how to develop your potential. You will undertake realistic self-assessment and set challenging goals. Key areas covered include communication skills, assertiveness, self confidence, improving your work/life balance and developing positive skills and attitude. If you want to progress and develop, then this programme is for you.

The programme comprises four days over a three-month period and a workbook to be completed between sessions.

Target audience:

• University staff
• College staff
• PhD students

Duration: Four full day sessions

Sessions:

Number of sessions: 4

DateTimeVenueTrainerTue 23 Apr09:30 - 17:00The Pitt Building, Darwin RoomKirsty Wayland , Litsa BiggsTue 21 May09:30 - 17:00University Centre, Hicks RoomKirsty Wayland , Litsa BiggsTue 11 Jun09:30 - 17:00University Centre, Hicks RoomKirsty Wayland , Litsa BiggsTue 16 Jul09:30 - 17:00University Centre, Hicks RoomKirsty Wayland , Litsa Biggs

Prerequisites: This programme requires attendance at all four sessions

Aims:

• to have assessed yourself and identified your strengths
• to be able to communicate more assertively and effectively
• to have increased your self-confidence and motivation
• to be able to present a positive image and increase your visibility
• to have identified how to improve your work/life balance
• to have set clear goals to take you forward
• to have met others and gained support to make changes

Further information:

• Further details about the Springboard programme can be obtained from the Springboard Consultancy’s website