Training Programmes
Personal and organisational effectiveness in the planning and development field
This module covers very practical and applicable concepts/techniques of personal effectiveness (ie managing oneself). Previous participants have found these extremely helpful in often pressurised jobs. This is combined with a structured assessment of deeper issues linked to organisational effectiveness. This enables participants to assist their organisations improve structures, procedures and resource allocation to meet their key priorities, often challenging traditional ways of doing things, an approach encouraged by the "best value" regime.
Economy, efficiency and effectiveness are central concepts, considered at both an individual and an organisational level. In order for individuals to operate properly, organisational systems have to be analysed, questioned and modified in a constructive, consistent and informed manner.
Specific topics covered include:
- definitions of the concepts and and how they relate to an overall framework of good management
- ineffectiveness in planning and how to tackle it
- the development of personal effectiveness within planning organisations, the emphasis being on practical techniques in situations experienced by participants themselves
- issues such as handling interruptions and crises, dealing with paperwork and email overload, focusing on importance as well as urgency etc
- relating all this material to current business planning in local authorities, so that planning departments and planners can play an effective role in this.
As well as being very useful in itself, this module integrates with material covered during others in the programme.
The module includes attendance at two separate two-day tutorial sessions at Madingley Hall, Cambridge, and successful completion of assessed practical project work. The dates of the two Tutorial sessions are given below.
Full details available on request - telephone Shelagh Pooley on 01204 385678
Download a leaflet/booking form here
| Presenters: | Chris Weetman |
| Course Type: | Certificated Course at Madingley Hall, Cambridge |
| Max. Numbers: | 12 |
| Date(s): |
24 Jan 2011 to 25 Jan 2011
- Madingley Hall, Cambridge
10 Mar 2011 to 11 Mar 2011 - Madingley Hall, Cambridge £795.00 per person |
| Programme: | Certificated Courses |
| Discount Scheme: |
PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:
"I now have a better understanding of time management and ability to distinguish between efficiency and effectiveness. I will now be better equipped to deal with a crisis situation and review outcomes that arise"
"I found most of the background reading stimulating and was applying some of the concepts before the first tutorial session. I have learnt to be more systematic in how I organise myself and to prioritise my work so that I can deal with it more effectively"
"I have learnt the difference between delegation and allocation of work which is something that I have never thought of before and it has been invaluable. Have recognised that I need to organise myself and my time more to be more effective"