I think this, and this sort of thing, needs an entirely new mailbase.
Ideally, one that I am not on.
rb
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> Subject: UCoSDA Intro to Management Course
>
> Apologies for cross-posting.
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>
> Please find below summary details of the courses advertised in
> UCoSDA's (Universities' and Colleges' Staff Development Agency's)
> monthly mailing.
>
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> ********************************************************
> An Introduction to Management for Staff in Computing,
> Library and Information Service Departments
> 17th, 18th and 19th May, 1999
> ********************************************************
>
> Background
>
> UCoSDA, in collaboration with members of the UCISA (Universities and
> Colleges Information Systems Association) Staff Development Group and
> SCONUL (Standing Conference of National and University Libraries),
> have developed a course for those colleagues in computing, library and
> information service departments who are new to a management or
> supervisory role. It is recognised that there is a need for good
> practices in management to be adopted at all levels, and these groups
> have been reviewing the needs of managers from across the system, both
> first-line managers and those at more senior levels. This course
> seeks, through shared involvement of professionals from computing,
> library and information service backgrounds, to provide an insight
> into the management of self and others, and to provide opportunities
> to discuss management/supervisory work issues with colleagues.
>
> Aims
>
> To provide recently appointed first-line managers and supervisors with
> an introduction to their role as managers and some specific management
> skills.
>
> Objectives
>
> By the end of this programme participants will have:
>
> · examined their role as a manager within the context of their
> specific job and tasks;
> · examined their own preferred management and
> leadership styles;
> · considered and practised a range of personal
> management skills;
> · looked at ways in which people work together
> effectively in teams and practised team- building skills,
> including
> decision-making in meetings;
> · considered a range of people management
> problems within the context of formal personnel policies and
> procedures;
> · had an opportunity to assess their role in the rapidly
> changing world of higher education and information services.
>
> Target participants
>
> Start from computing, library and information services departments
> who have been recently appointed to a supervisory or management role
> or are shortly to take up such duties.
>
> Content
>
> The focus throughout will be on practical management skills and their
> application in the workplace. There will be ample opportunity for
> staff to discuss and share experiences with colleagues. The main
> themes will be:
>
> · the role of a manager/supervisor in computing, library and
> information services;
> · leadership and management styles;
> · personal management skills: time management, self organisation,
> delegation and
> motivation;
> · team skills;
> · meetings skills;
> · people management problems in computing, library and information
> services;
> · formal personnel procedures and employment legislation related to:
> discipline/grievance, equal opportunities.
>
> Course Leaders
>
> · Bob Hardwick and Peter Guildford, Assistant Directors at UCoSDA.
> · There will also be a guest speaker, a senior member of the
> Information
> Service Community (TBA).
> · Representatives from both UCISA and SCONUL will be present
> throughout.
>
> Venue
>
> Swallow Hotel, Rotherham.
>
> Timing
>
> From late morning on Monday, 17th May, 1999 to lunch-time on
> Wednesday, 19th May, 1999.
>
> Fee
>
> £350 inclusive of accommodation (2 nights), tuition and documentation.
>
> Cancellation charges
>
> Cancellations made two months or more before the first day of the
> course - the full fee will be returned to the institution.
> Cancellations made between 4 and 8 weeks before the first day of the
> course - half the fee will be returned to the institution.
> Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the first day of the course - the
> full fee will be retained by UCoSDA.
>
> Nominations
>
> Completed nomination forms should be returned by Friday, 19th
> February, 1999 to: Wendy Mason, Courses Officer, Universities' and
> Colleges' Staff Development Agency, Ingram House, 65 Wilkinson Street,
> University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2GJ. Tel: 0114 222 1335 Fax:
> 0114 222 1333 Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Surname
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> (Dr/Miss/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Prof)
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> Forenames
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> (Please underline forename to be used on the course)
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> Institution
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> Position held
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> Department
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> Brief description of current duties
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> Any special dietary requirements
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> Do you have any other special requirements?
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> I enclose a cheque for £350 payable to 'UCoSDA' with my
> application.
>
> Please return the completed form at your earliest convenience and in
> any case before the closing date of Friday, 19th February, 1999 to:
>
> Wendy Mason,
> Courses Officer,
> UCoSDA, Ingram House,
> 65 Wilkinson Street,
> The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2GJ.
> Tel: 0114 222 1335 Fax: 0114 222 1333 Email:
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