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27 Jan 2014: Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Greenwich House Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0TX Map Email: ppd@admin.cam.ac.uk Phone: (01223) 332343

29 Jan 2014: They have now been separated to enable people to use them as appropriate for their grade/role.

29 Jan 2014: Secondments are a development activity. They help bridge the gap to the next role, thereby supporting professional development and career progression. They increase the skills, experience and mobility of individuals within the University and support

11 Mar 2014: Tailored provision In addition to the ‘open’ programme of courses, Personal and Professional Development also works in conjunction with Schools, departments and faculties in response to specific needs.

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

27 May 2014: The University is committed to developing and supporting all staff with responsibilities for leading, managing or supporting others. Leadership development options outlines the range of programmes available for first line managers through to those

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

29 Jan 2014: Job shadowing is where an individual from one area of the University has the opportunity to work alongside and gain experience of the role of another individual, and gain an insight into that particular work area. It can also be used to provide an

28 Feb 2014: Planning and developing your career can take time, effort and commitment. Taking some time out to consider what you are skilled at, what your priorities are and what motivates you will help you decide which direction to follow and help you make the

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

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

17 Jul 2014: What is Staff Review and Development and who is it for? Staff Review and Development (SRD) is a University-wide framework for all employees to review their progress and agree a plan for future work and development in discussion with their manager or

24 Apr 2014: Departmental Administrator Programme and Visitor Officer

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

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

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: 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.

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

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: Talk to people who are already working in the profession you are interested in.

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

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,

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

5 Aug 2014: The line manager As part of the SRD process individuals may discuss job shadowing as either a way of developing their current role or as part of their career development The line manager will agree with them what this will look like and how much

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,

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

24 Apr 2014: To access any of the following support options please contact PPD. For individuals seeking a secondment PPD can offer a one-to-one discussion with a member of our Learning and Development team.

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.

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

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 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: 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.

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

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

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: 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

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

24 Apr 2014: Lead-in time Offering a reasonable lead-in time to recruit to the secondment is important for two reasons: To ensure access to secondment opportunities is maximised. Filling secondment positions can generate a daisy-chain effect i.e. when one person

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

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.

5 Aug 2014: Primarily, it is the responsibility of the shadowee to co-ordinate the job shadowing placement. However, in order for the placement to be fully successful, commitment will also be required from the host and the shadowee’s line manager. Suggested

6 Mar 2014: If you are actively seeking a secondment, you should discuss this with your 'home' department line manager at the earliest possible opportunity as you will need their agreement to release you for the duration of the secondment before you apply.