Skills Bootcamp in Responsible Management (Sustainability) for Grade 6 and 7s

Day 1 | Wednesday 22nd January:

09:00 – 10:30: Introduction, Sharon Green

Introductions and group orientation.

11:00 – 12:30: Cultural Change, Chris Green

This session will explore sustainable development and change management in relation to cultural change. As the university seeks to become more adaptive and innovative, culture change can be a challenging part of our transformation. Innovation demands new behaviours. Cultural change can’t be achieved through top-down mandate. It lives in the collective hearts and habits of people and their shared perception of “how things are done around here.” Someone with authority can demand compliance, but they can’t dictate optimism, trust, conviction, or creativity.  

13:30 – 15:30: Bridging the Gap, Stephanie Berezina

Bridging the gap between professional services and academic staff whilst proactively supporting aspects of school delivery. 

16:00 – 17:00 – Sef-actualisation, Sharon Green

Use of tools and techniques to support self-development.

Day 2 | Tuesday 4th February:

09:00 – 10:30: Being a Manager (HASAWA), Amy Mumby

Moral, legal, financial and societal requirements of a manager..

11:00 – 12:30: Being a Manager (Management Standards), Amy Mumby

Effective management as directed by regulation.

13:30 – 16:30: Being a Manager at UoL, Katie Fielding with Leila Lamoureux and Nicole Fielding

What do we expect from a Grade 6/7 manager? What skills and behaviours are critical to being a high performing manager. How do you set your own personal development plan to support your career development? What training and development do you need to support you in your roles

Day 3 | Wednesday 12th February:

09:00 – 12:00: Digital Mindset, Dan Wakefield & Emily Heathcote

Effective use of Digital Tools for Organisation and Management.

To upskill learners with the essential skills to work effectively across the M365 suite of tools (inc. cybersecurity and data protection).  To include multiple IT packages, decision-making (when and what to use), ethics with regards managing and organising. This will look at approaches for individuals and groups and implementation for projects.

13:30 – 17:00: Use of Data 1, Simon Hearn & Jack Lount

This session will introduce how data is used, the important of its accuracy and collection, what key data resources are available and how to access them.  NOTE:  Practical elements form part of this session so attendees should bring their university laptops

Day 4 | Wednesday 19th February:

09:00 – 12:00: Digital Mindset, Dan Wakefield & Emily Heathcote

Effective Communication and Collaboration Using Digital Tools

This session focusses on using the office 365 suite to more effectively communicate and collaborate using a mixture of tools. This course is suitable for everyone who needs to collaborate or work with wider groups colleagues, both internally and wider than your department. These sessions are designed to be hands-on and focus on teaching new techniques or more effective ways to communicate with wider groups. The session will focus on using Outlook, Teams, Forms, Whiteboard & Padlet.

13:30 – 17:00: Use of Data 2, Emma Dovey

Understanding and interpreting data. Visualising data (and differences/when to use). Why Excel can be a bad idea (silos).

OneUni data and use of dashboards 

Participants will leave with confidence in using dashboards for their respective roles, with a culture of data-informed decision-making and streamlined processes across university professional services  

Day 5 | Thursday 27th February:

09:00 – 17:00: Responsible Management, Amy Mumby

This session will include a series of guest speakers throughout the day. These will be confirmed prior to the session.

Day 6 | Tuesday 4th March:

09:00 – 10:30: Effective Meetings, Sharon Green

How to make an effective contribution to discussion/decision making during a meeting, roles and responsibilities of the chairperson, the minute taker and individuals at a meeting, how to ensure all meeting delegates get the opportunity to contribute, how to deal with ‘negative’ meeting behaviours, How to manage time during a meeting, how to ensure meeting purposes and objectives are met, purposes of minutes and action plans, the importance of follow-up procedures after a meeting and how to use action plans.

11:00 – 12:30: Effective Leadership, Sharon Green

Understanding your own ability to fulfil key responsibilities of a leadership role and being able to evaluate your own ability to lead others.

13:00 – 14:30: Authentic Leadership, Danny Griffiths

This session will explore how Authentic leadership is exhibited by individuals who have high standards of integrity, take responsibility for their actions, and make decisions based on principle rather than short-term success. It will explore how leaders use their inner compasses to guide their daily actions, which enables them to earn the trust of their employees, peers, and shareholders—creating approachable work environments and boosting performance. 

16:00 – 17:00: Effective Management, Sharon Green

Making sense of leadership.

Day 7 | Wednesday 12th March:

09:00 – 09:35: Use of AI – Part 1, Andy Beggan & Dan Wakefield

Introduction to AI (what it is, what it isn’t and when to use it?) 
In this session, we’ll explore what AI is and how it works, delving into the fascinating mechanisms behind machine learning and neural networks. We’ll discuss the capabilities and limitations of AI, highlighting what it can and can’t achieve. Additionally, we’ll examine the ethical considerations surrounding the use of data and AI, encouraging open discussions and critical thinking. This workshop is designed to be highly participatory, with plenty of opportunities for questions, activities and discussions.

09:35 – 12:30: Use of AI – Part 2, Dan Wakefield

Getting started with AI (writing prompts). 
In this session, we’ll guide you through various scenarios and frameworks to help you craft better prompts to use with AI models. You’ll learn practical techniques to enhance the clarity and specificity of your prompts, ensuring more accurate and useful responses. We’ll also explore how these skills can be applied in your workplace to improve productivity and efficiencies. This workshop is designed to be hands-on and discussion-based, with plenty of opportunities for practice, group activities, and real-time feedback.

13:30 – 17:00: Automation, Holly Band & Michael Bratley

The session will cover basic concepts of responsible automation, including its benefits and everyday examples, and will emphasise the importance of meaningful automation, data protection and GDPR compliance, and the significance of considering the impacted audience. Practical demonstrations and activities include setting up email rules, using Power Automate, and showcasing Robotic Process Automation (RPA). We will also include hints and tips for effective automation. Participants will be invited reflect on potential automation opportunities, share their perspectives, and engage in a Q&A session. 

Day 8 | Wednesday 19th March:

09:00 – 10:30: Continuous Improvement Workshop, Leigh Mackay & Sarah Whitelaw

To explore the concept of Continuous Improvement (CI) and its significance on organisational performance. Learn about the implementation of CI across the University of Lincoln (UoL), its benefits and impacts, including case studies, and how CI can be integrated into daily activities. 

11:00 – 12:30: Effective Leadership, Duncan French

The importance of effective management cannot be overstated, as it serves as the backbone of any successful organisation. Effective management ensures that resources are utilised efficiently, goals are met and teams remain motivated and aligned with the University vision. It involves strategic planning, clear communication and the adapting to changing circumstances. 

13:00 – 14:30: Wishlist Workshop, Sharon Green

So what’s next, what would your wish list be for you and your direct reports? 

15:00 – 16:00: Feedback, Sharon Green & Katie Fielding

Feedback session and close.