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Makaton awareness: Taster session for museums Wednesday 30 April, 10am-12pm Are you interested in finding out more about Makaton and learning some useful everyday words to use in your museum? About this training According to The Makaton Charity, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or a way to support speech. This includes young children and people with learning disabilities. The Makaton Charity explain that, “Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.” During this virtual introduction session, The Makaton Charity trainer will: provide general information about Makaton and how it may be used in different settings to support language development and communication, enable attendees to learn approximately 30 useful everyday signs and symbols, alongside 12 more words which have been tailored for museum settings. This virtual training session will be delivered over two hours by The Makaton Charity. Who should attend? This training is aimed at staff at museums, galleries and heritage sites who are interested in making their organisations more welcoming to Makaton users.
Change and uncertainty - staying resilient in a shifting landscape Facilitated by Claire Warner Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist Aimed at those working in fundraising and marcomms roles in UK hospices - - - Change is inevitable - but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it’s shifting targets, new team structures, or sector-wide challenges, hospice fundraisers are constantly navigating uncertainty. This interactive workshop will help you: ✅ Understand why change feels hard—and how to make it easier ✅ Identify what’s in your control (and let go of what’s not) ✅ Build resilience and confidence in uncertain times With practical strategies, group discussions, and real-world tools, you’ll leave feeling more in control, no matter what’s ahead. - - - Claire Warner (she/her) is a Charity Culture, Wellbeing & Leadership Specialist. Before developing this specialism, Claire had 19 years working in the charity sector, including 10 years in Director / Senior Leader roles. But it was a period of significant unwellbeing (breast cancer) that led Claire to the career change. And it was in conducting a large piece of research into sector wellbeing, that Claire recognised this significant gap in provision and went on to create Lift. In 2020, Claire won the Best Digital Leader Award at the Social CEO Awards for her wellbeing work during the pandemic. In 2021, she curated the first Charity Workplace Wellbeing Summit and was named as one of Charity Times Magazine’s 20 Pandemic Pioneers. Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her husband, their two daughters, Rowan the dog and horses Maddie and Bernie.
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EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner Course A 2-day deep-dive workshop on RADAR and how to use it as an agile project performance framework. The essential course for anyone wanting to learn more about the RADAR logic and how to build a continuous improvement culture and mindset across your whole organisation. Who is it for? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the RADAR logic and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective. Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course; it is also a Level 1 option for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career. Benefits By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Explain the overall RADAR logic Explain the main principles of positive culture and mindset for driving performance Describe how RADAR can be implemented into an organisation to improve performance at every level Identify how to use RADAR to drive the management agenda Apply RADAR across day-to-day initiatives and key projects as an agile project performance framework. Programme The main topics covered during the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training are: RADAR logic and examples of how it can be used Using RADAR to drive the management agenda Using RADAR to drive strategic initiatives Using RADAR to set up strategic KPI’s RADAR as a Performance Improvement Framework Case studies and group exercises RADAR Improvement Matrix self-assessment The training is spread over two days and is delivered in a virtual classroom setting (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), using videos, group discussions, case studies and activities in breakout rooms and presentations from the trainer. Further Development The EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training provides core knowledge about the RADAR Logic. In some cases, the training will have fulfilled an individual's learning needs. In many cases, the individual will want to consolidate their learning by applying the theory to a practical task. We encourage you to apply RADAR to a practical, work-based project, and we provide guidance on how to approach and complete your project. Completion of the RADAR Performance Improvement Project also allows you to progress to one of the advanced EFQM qualification programmes: EFQM Performance Improvement Leader, EFQM Assessor or EFQM Organisational Change Leader. EFQM Performance Improvement Leader If you successfully complete the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training and the subsequent project, you are invited to apply for the EFQM Performance Improvement Leader assessment. You will be guided and coached by an EFQM trainer and asked to present your project to the EFQM expert panel. Here you will answer questions about how you applied the RADAR logic and principles (we provide participants with templates for running the project, as well as a high-level mid-term review). You will also receive feedback on how to improve and maximise the use of RADAR for future endeavours. Dates and time: This is a two day on-line workshop delivered on the 12th of June & 18th of June from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM GMT Cost: £1000 + VAT
This Diploma in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Leadership (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualification has been created to develop CPD (continuing professional development) in Leadership, for those who want to draw from their personal experience and develop their leadership understanding and skills, professionally academically and practically for their personal and professional development. The focus of this qualification is the exploration and practical research into leadership as a subject in order to apply this knowledge into a new environment. The Level 7 Diploma in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Leadership qualification will require Learners to critically evaluate, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current leadership roles, tools, techniques and models. The emphasis placed on current Leadership concepts and models is on those that are relevant to the 21st century business environment and context and goes beyond the normal examination of Anglo-American management models. Program Overview: Diploma in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for Leadership - Level 7 Key Highlights of Diploma in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for Leadership - Level 7 qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Fast Track Mode Available) Program Credits: 60 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Masters Degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Career ProgressionLearners completing the Diploma in Continuing Professional Development for Leadership - Level 7 can progress to: A University partner to complete a Dissertation to then receive a full master's degree, subject to approval or Directly into employment in an associated profession University ExemptionsQUALIFI has exemptions for learners to progress to a number of universities to complete a Master's Degree after completing their Diploma in Continuing Professional Development for Leadership - Level 7. The pathways are an indication of a learner's progress towards a university degree and are based on the university's review of QUALIFI's learning programmes and outcomes. As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and Qualifications Wales, learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.
This fast track Diploma in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Leadership (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualification has been created to develop CPD (continuing professional development) in Leadership, for those who want to draw from their personal experience and develop their leadership understanding and skills, professionally academically and practically for their personal and professional development. The focus of this qualification is the exploration and practical research into leadership as a subject in order to apply this knowledge into a new environment. The fast track Level 7 Diploma in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Leadership qualification will require Learners to critically evaluate, challenge and synthesise a wide range of current leadership roles, tools, techniques and models. The emphasis placed on current Leadership concepts and models is on those that are relevant to the 21st century business environment and context and goes beyond the normal examination of Anglo-American management models. Program Overview: Diploma in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for Leadership - Level 7 (Fast Track) Key Highlights of fast track Diploma in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for Leadership - Level 7 qualification are: Program Duration: 3 Months (Regular Mode Available) Program Credits: 60 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Masters Degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Career Progression after completion of your Diploma in Continuing Professional Development for Leadership qualification: Learners completing the fast track Diploma in Continuing Professional Development for Leadership - Level 7 can progress to: A University partner to complete a Dissertation to then receive a full master's degree, subject to approval or Directly into employment in an associated profession University Exemptions QUALIFI has exemptions for learners to progress to a number of universities to complete a Master's Degree after completing their Diploma in Continuing Professional Development for Leadership - Level 7 in fast track mode. The pathways are an indication of a learner's progress towards a university degree and are based on the university's review of QUALIFI's learning programmes and outcomes. As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and Qualifications Wales, learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.
This course satisfies the supervision requirements in the LAA Standard Contract & covers the key skills needed to ensure compliance with the LAA Contract.