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27 Jan 2014: Planning and developing your career is an ongoing process, not just something that you do when circumstances make it a necessity. Whatever stage you are at in your career – looking for a new job; planning your next move; looking for ways to

28 Feb 2014: The right opportunities for you may lie within your current type of professional work or you might be looking for a whole new career. Either way it is worth exploring opportunities for you both in the University and beyond.

19 Sep 2017: Explore the leadership attributes framework by clicking on each attribute name Download a pdf version Download a summary of the definitions of the attributes

18 May 2017: Leonie’s key interests lie in leadership behaviours and culture, and she is passionate about supporting people to reach their potential through thriving at work.

15 May 2020: Linkedin Learning is now available for all University and College staff, alongside existing provision for Professional Development. This resource, widely used by many high performing Universities, offers online courses and resources on: creative

27 Jun 2017: Title Behavioural attributes templates Bespoke training request web form Career development: role-specific skills forms Flyer: Administrator development programme Flyer: Senior leadership programmes levels 1-3 Job shadowing: hosting a shadowee

30 Jan 2014: The tools can be used by individuals at any time to support their professional development and career progression.

17 Jan 2020: Taking the step to move from being an individual team member to having responsibility for others is a big change. However, whether you are working with others in a research group, a professional service area, or any other area of the University,

6 Mar 2014: Key documents Secondment policy Internal and exeternal secondment form (CHRIS 71) Role specific skills template forms Behavioural attributes template forms Personal development plan Conducting a secondee progress review Mid secondment review

30 Jan 2014: PPD delivers practical and relevant development opportunities to the staff and research students of the University of Cambridge. The training and development we offer supports the primary purpose of the University: to contribute to society through

21 Jan 2021: The Leaders and Managers Network is now the Leadership and Management Community of Practice – please join to find out more. The University recognises, and we all know from our own professional experience, the critical role that leaders and

31 Jan 2014: Grade. Communication. Relationship building. Valuing diversity. Achieving results. Strategic focus. People development.

24 Apr 2014: Departmental Administrator Programme and Visitor Officer

23 May 2017: Please use this form to make an initial enquiry with Personal and Professional Development about running an event in your department, faculty or School. Please note that Bespoke Training often evolves over the course of discussion and planning so we

28 Feb 2014: CV's, covering letters and applications Once you have found the job you want, preparing an application or CV and covering letter that does you justice and persuades the employer to select you for interview takes time and commitment.

29 Apr 2014: The table below shows the multi-day development programmes currently available for those with responsibility for others (leaders, managers, team leaders & supervisors) and/or strategic leadership roles, including approximate grade ranges. Click on

24 Aug 2017: Careful management of a secondment will contribute to its success:

28 Feb 2014: There may be people within your network who know about a job opportunity that would suit you.

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 Mar 2014: Follow the links below to read about the experiences of some colleagues. Lee Hilsden and Scott Herrington, Lift Engineers/Lift Maintenance Glynis Moore, PA Head of Unit, Public Health and Primary Care Chris Summerfield, Head of Engineering Services,

6 Jan 2017: Leading and engaging others. Dealing with challenging people situations. Leading successful change.

21 Sep 2017: Enhanced. Communicates strategically to achieve specific institutional objectives, with the ability to unite diverse people or groups around a common goal.

19 Sep 2017: Commitment Definition of attribute Driven to achieve results through personal diligence and loyalty Adopts a positive and optimistic outlook and is proactive Understands and works with University governance, cultures and values: appreciates the

21 Sep 2017: Risk & opportunity Definition of attribute Assesses and manages risks and measures impact on institution Takes calculated risks to enhance results Manages in an environment of uncertainty Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities in new and

21 Sep 2017: Advocates and demonstrates an inclusive attitude to ideas and people. Standard.

21 Sep 2017: Creativity & innovation Definition of attribute Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work and develops innovative approaches and ideas Acts with imagination, displaying original thinking and creativity

3 Feb 2014: This enables the University to make the most of the skills and people available.

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

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

4 Mar 2014: Apprenticeships It is likely that the vocational qualification you wish to undertake will be part of an Apprenticeship Standard at the appropriate level. Before applying to the Vocational Training Budget, please check with your manager and/or PPD to

21 Sep 2017: Philanthropy Definition of attribute Establishes successful relationships with donors and ensures that they feel an integral part of the collegial University Works in partnership with internal stakeholders to progress the collegial University’s

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 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 May 2017: The following programmes have been designed to help you develop key skills and knowledge to be effective in your role, and to offer the opportunity to network with others in similar roles from across the University. The Administrator Development

4 Mar 2014: effective service to the people who use them.

30 Jul 2014: This table provides links to the role-specific skills templates by grade and job family. These can be added to dependent on individual roles. Download the relevant self-assessment template to review current skills and identify opportunities for

4 Mar 2014: My role My role as workshop supervisor is to oversee the day to day running of the departmental workshops, which includes: Meeting with the customer and discussing their requirements and when needed, guiding them on the best most cost affective way

21 Sep 2017: Financial acumen Definition of attribute Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the application of financial, accounting, and economic concepts to the budgeting and resource allocation process of the University Makes well-informed and timely

4 Mar 2014: She has become exposed to a wider range of people and ideas through going on the course - these have been very beneficial.".

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: 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

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: 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

24 Aug 2017: Secondments offer many benefits:

23 Aug 2017: Search the University Training Booking System for learning opportunities in the skill area you are interested in e.g. enter 'project management' in the search box to view options across training providers. Access the range PPD training and learning

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

3 Feb 2014: Search site. Personal and Professional Development. FAQ for individuals. Q. What are the key benefits for me assessing my skills and attributes? The key benefits for you are:. gives you access to a University-wide framework of skills and attributes,

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.

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