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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 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

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

30 Apr 2020: Search site. Personal and Professional Development. Mentoring schemes at the University. CV mentoring scheme. Scheme to support Promotions process. Induction. Supported by line managers. Postdoc Academy (PdA) mentoring scheme. Formal matching to

4 May 2017: PPD also offers a wide range of training and learning courses and resources.

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

5 Aug 2014: Job shadowing has many potential benefits for staff and departments within the University as well as for the individuals that are involved in the Job Shadowing experience: Staff and departments It is an opportunity for self-development of the

24 Apr 2014: experience. support available to secondees from PPD, the 'host' and their 'home' department. ... support available to departments from PPD in establishing and managing a ‘development’ secondment.

5 Aug 2014: Hosting a job shadowing placement can be very rewarding (see Why Job Shadowing?). However, there are also several things that need to be considered when preparing for the placement to help ensure that the shadowee gets the most out of the placement.

5 Aug 2014: Undertaking a job shadowing placement can be a very rewarding experience and can provide the shadowee with a unique development opportunity (see Why Job Shadowing?). However, there are several things that need to be considered throughout the job

15 May 2017: Search site. Personal and Professional Development. Funding for training. PPD offers the Vocational Training Fund to fund external vocational training for assistant staff. ... PPD is not able to offer any other funding for external training for

24 Apr 2014: mentor, buddy. After the interview, host departments can offer feedback to unsuccessful candidates and if appropriate, signpost them to PPD for further support with secondment/development opportunities.

4 Mar 2014: If you are interested in becoming a mentor, check yourself against this list: Are you interested in helping others to succeed - even if they may surpass you in achievement? Are you reliable, honest, and trustworthy to keep things confidential? Are

5 Aug 2014: The type of job shadowing that is undertaken will depend on the needs of the host and the shadowee and on the amount of time that can be allocated to the shadowing. This should be discussed between the host, the shadowee and their line manager.