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4 Mar 2014: If you would like to apply for vocational training funding, please contact PPD directly via email. ... PPD will contact you with the decision about funding. Note that the Finance Training section within the Finance Division provides accredited vocational

19 Sep 2017: Decision making & delivering results Definition of attribute Understands what needs to be done to realise vision and displays drive to achieve outcomes through goal setting for continuous improvement Understands how to introduce performance

21 Sep 2017: Valuing diversity Definition of attribute Respects that individuals are different and harnesses this diversity for the achievement of institutional goals and plans Advocates and demonstrates an inclusive attitude to ideas and people Integration of

21 Sep 2017: Develop people & mentorship Definition of attribute Supports and facilitates the development of self and others to help each individual reach his/her full potential Gives and receives constructive feedback for improved personal and institutional

28 Feb 2014: When identifying your career goal it is important that the goal is SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-Limited Some examples of a SMART career goal: You have realised that you are happy in your current role but that you are

21 Sep 2017: Relationship building Definition of attribute Builds mutually beneficial relationships and networks, both internal and external, which generate opportunities for the institution Successfully builds and manages partnerships and alliances Integration

21 Sep 2017: Influence & negotiation Definition of attribute Secures the involvement and engagement of others, both within and external to the University Effectively manages conflict to reconcile divergent interests and objectives Integration of attribute into

19 Sep 2017: Strategy & direction Definition of attribute Creates and communicates vision Develops strategies to achieve institutional goals within the governance structure Identifies external threats and opportunities and adapts strategy to changing conditions

24 Aug 2017: Secondments offer many benefits:

24 Apr 2014: Brief details of your secondment Having spent 4 years in a central (School) office, I did an 8-month secondment to a department to cover maternity leave. Why did you want to do the secondment? I had previously worked in a variety of roles, including

4 Mar 2014: More recently, as I have moved into a managerial role, the University encouraged me to take the ILM level 3 management course run by PPD to help with the transition.

4 Mar 2014: They have had continued support throughout the course from the CareerStart @cam team at PPD, which was a great help.

24 Apr 2014: Brief details of your secondment I spent 13 months at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences as Programme and Visitor Officer, seconded from the Widening Participation Team based at the Cambridge Admissions Office. Why did you want to

28 Feb 2014: PPD's Learning and development team can offer career coaching to non-academic staff - contact PPD for more information.

4 Mar 2014: My role I am responsible for managing the diverse catering activity that takes place at Madingley Hall and organising events and weddings. What training have you undertaken with support from the University? I am studying my third and final year of a

4 Mar 2014: My role Each day is different for me, I can be managing the diary, arranging a conference or helping with a powerpoint presentation often when time is very short. I am the administrator for our new MPhil course and I also look after the

5 Aug 2014: It is important to review the job shadowing placement in order to build upon the experience and to identify further development opportunities if necessary. As part of the Job Shadowing Process, the shadowee is encouraged to discuss the outcomes of

25 Apr 2014: Search site. Personal and Professional Development. FAQ. Q. What is a secondment? The term 'secondment' refers to the temporary movement or 'loan' of an employee to another part of an organisation (CIPD Factsheet 2011). A secondment is usually when

28 Feb 2014: To help you assess where you are in your career it's useful to identify: what you value in your work what your skills, strengths and attributes are what you are particularly knowledgeable/experienced in what are your achievements to date and what

29 Jan 2014: The University offers support to assistant staff to increase their vocational skills and to gain qualifications which are directly relevant to their work. This gives departments and the wider University the opportunity to develop skilled and