Apologies for Cross Posting
There are still places remaining on the following NoWAL courses.
* Advanced emotional intelligence
* Speed Reading
* Dealing with difficult situations
* Time management & overcoming procrastination
* Coping with change
For further details and booking information see below.
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07/03/2007
Advanced emotional intelligence
10.00 - 16.30
Seminar Room 1, Learning Resources, University of Chester
Deborah Dalley
Aim: The course will build on the skills covered in the 'Introduction to Emotional Intelligence' workshop and will enable staff to explore, in more depth, ways to manage both negative and positive emotions constructively.
Objectives: At the end of the course participants will have:
-Explored ways to build self esteem and to develop confidence to 'let go' and welcome change.
-Learn how to manage anger effectively.
-Develop the skills to recognise and manage emotion in others.
You will need to have attended the Emotional Intelligence course in order to book a place at this event.
Prices
NoWAL members - £75
External - £100
Book a place on this course
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=226
Comments from previous attendees:
"I really enjoyed the course "
"An excellent course full of thought provoking information"
"The course contact was superb."
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08/03/2007
Speed Reading
10.00 - 16.30
Library Seminar Room, Aytoun, MMU, Manchester
Margaret Greenhall
How many hours a week do you spend reading?
When did you last learn a new technique to improve your reading?
What could you do with the extra time if you doubled or tripled your reading speed?
Take some time to learn new techniques and improve your efficiency.
Most people double their reading speed during the session, many treble it and incredibly some have even gone as fast as 10 times their initial speed.
Aim: To increase your reading speed whilst retaining understanding.
Objectives: This session will help participants to:
* Measure their initial reading speed and comprehension;
* Consider how they read and what limits their current speed;
* Preview and postview documents to use them more effectively;
* Learn and practise techniques of speed reading, using relevant work based materials.
Prices
NoWAL members - £75
External - £100
Book a place on this course
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=227
Comments from previous attendees on Margaret's courses:
“Unbelievable - but it really works”
"Very useful techniques, taught in an enjoyable manner."
"The written material given out was particularly impressive- plenty to follow up!"
"The trainer was excellent and the course was really useful and enjoyable it helped me get a new perspective on my stated problem. I will be recommending this course to colleagues."
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09/03/2007
Dealing with difficult situations
10.00 - 13.00
Taylor Room, Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool
Rachel Beckett
AIM: To provide participants with effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations in libraries
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Identify factors which cause difficult behaviour
- Outline conflict management styles
- Describe a range of strategies for dealing assertively with difficult situations
You will need to have attended the Customer Service Skills course in order to book a place at this event.
Prices
NoWAL members - £37.50
External - £50
Book a place on this course
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=215
Comments from previous attendees:
"Course was very well presented and helped me think about developing assertive behaviour in order to deal with a range of situations."
"Very informative as library orientated and delivered by a trainer working within a library environment."
"I now feel ready to make changes to the way I approach any difficult situation in future."
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23/03/2007
Time management & overcoming procrastination
10.00 - 16.30
Seminar Room, Joule Library, University of Manchester
Deborah Dalley
‘No-one has enough time but everyone has all there is’ - it is therefore critical that we use the time we have efficiently. This course is aimed at anyone who has a degree of control over their working day and feels they could manage it more effectively.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
* identify where time is being spent
* implement systems and procedures to use time more effectively
* develop personal skills to improve performance
* identify areas of procrastination
* list ways to overcome procrastination
Prices
NoWAL members - £75
External - £100
Book a place on this course
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=228
Comments from previous attendees:
"Excellent course. Excellent trainer-as ever - I've been to other courses she has run. Good group dynamics. I really think that I have learnt some good time management tips that will help the way I work."
"Great course. Lots of helpful, practical tips and ideas that I will be able to put into practice in my day-to-day work."
"The training was excellent- I learnt not only techniques for better time management but also techniques to avoid procrastination. I was able to see weakness’ in myself I had I had not managed before and identify strategies."
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28/03/2007
Coping with change - New for 2007
10.00 - 13.00
Room 103, The Library, UCLan
Rachel Beckett
Aim: To help participants understand change and provide them with strategies for dealing with change at home or at work.
Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- describe the nature of change
- identify our responses to change
- outline strategies for coping positively with change
Prices
NoWAL members - £37.50
External - £50
Book a place on this course
http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=229
Comments from previous attendees on courses run by Rachel Beckett:
" Enjoyed the course- very well done. Trainer was clear and easy to listen to."
"Very good course, I liked Rachel’s approach to it and found it informative and enjoyable.."
"Good teaching, activities interesting and varied."
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If you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Gil Young
NoWAL Support Officer
NoWAL: Widening access to library resources and improving learning and information support services through innovation, influence and partnership.
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