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Raising the Bar III Conference

In memory of Bob McKee 1950 - 2010

A One Day Conference aimed at Middle and Senior managers, jointly organised by the Career Development Group (CDG) and the Personnel, Training and Education Group (PTEG)

Date: Monday 1st November 2010, 09:30-16:30

Venue: CILIP, Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE

Following on from the success of Raising the Bar II in Newcastle on 10th June 2010, this Conference focuses on addressing delegates' development needs in the current financial circumstances while providing excellent peer networking opportunities.

The Raising the Bar III Conference includes an inspirational keynote speaker and introductory group work in the morning, followed by small-group interactive workshops delivered by experienced and engaging facilitators who will encourage learning through participation and sharing of professional experiences.

Programme

09.30 - 10.00   Registration, Coffee & Networking

10.00 – 10.15   Welcome:  Conference Chair Maria Cotera, Past President, Career Development Group           

10.15 – 11.00   Keynote Speaker: Maxine Miller, Library Collections Manager, Tate Library & Archive, and "Women to Watch" by the Cultural Leadership Programme

11.00 – 11.25   Coffee and Networking

11.25 - 12.45 Opening Session: This highly interactive session will provide the opportunity to make new contacts, build professional relationships and get to know and learn from others to gain new skills and understanding.  Small groups will go through the following activities: "The Magic Rope", "The Magic Lamp", "The Magic Word"

  12.45 - 13.45    Lunch

13.45 - 14.45   Parallel Session 1

A)   “Managing the Waves of Change”

The one thing that can be said is that Change is constant and like the sea we could be sailing a millpond, a moderate swell or a tidal wave. Without an active guidance system in operation for any of these conditions we could end up in uncharted waters. This session will provide an opportunity to interactively identify best practice when managing change.

Facilitator: Julie Hogbin , Senior Trainer/Coach, LEVELheaded

B)  "Luggage not Baggage" 

It was, she realised, an ugly bit of baggage that she’d carried here from her youth, and she’d been so damned busy hanging on to it that she’d failed to notice that the bags were empty .” (Kristin Hannah, ‘Angel Falls’)

Why is it that we carry around the negative ‘stuff’ when it hampers our journey forward?  Why are we so adept at focusing on the bad rather than the positive experiences? This interactive session will start you off on the road to dumping that negative baggage, and identifying the useful luggage that enhances your life.  Learn to define your success by your terms, not those of other people.

Facilitator:   Lyndsay Rees-Jones, owner, Real-Time-Release

14.45 - 15.10   Tea & Networking

15.10 - 16.10   Parallel Session 2:

C) "Pastures new…. Or out to Pasture?  How to tackle the job market."

When looking for a new opportunity or find yourself needing to find a new role it is essential to take stock of your career experiences and exploit your skills and competencies.  Have you revisited your CV recently?  Do you truly recognise your worth? If you don't then the employer will not.  Time to assess your market potential.

Facilitator: Sue Edgar,  Recruitment Manager, Sue Hill Recruitment

D)   “Brand the "Beep" Out of Yourself”:

" Today, in the Age of the Individual, you have to be your own brand. For anyone who's interested in what it takes to stand out and prosper in the new world of work our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You."   (Tom Peters, ‘The brand called You’)

Personal and professional development is often based on  the concept of self-improvement; personal branding is about self-improvement and self-packaging.  This interactive session will give you tips on understanding exactly who you are, what you're capable of and where you want to go. This will enable you to create an authentic personal brand for personal, professional and service development

Facilitator: Kathy Ennis, owner/trainer, Envision Training

16.10 -16.30   Closing Remarks: Biddy Fisher , CILIP President 

Learning outcomes:

Improved understanding of issues relevant to middle and senior professionals, including:

Seal of Recognition:

The Career Development Group and the Personnel, Training and Education Group have been awarded the CILIP Seal of Recognition, which recognises high standards in the content and relevance of its training.

Delegate rates:

CDG / PTEG members - £120 + 17.5% VAT = £141.00

CILIP members - £150 + 17.5% VAT = £176.25

Non CILIP members - £180 + 17.5% VAT = £211.50

Unwaged - £50 + 17.5% VAT = £58.75

Delegate rate includes morning and afternoon refreshments and buffet lunch. 

Venue access codes:

W - Venue with un-stepped access via main or side door, wheelchair spaces and adapted toilet.

E - Hearing loop system installed

G - Provision for guide dogs.

For further information see: www.cilip.org.uk/cdg or contact:  Maria Cotera: [log in to unmask] 

For bookings contact:  Alan Brine: [log in to unmask] 

Booking deadline:   Friday 22nd October 2010

The Career Development Group (CDG) and the Personnel, Training and Education Group (PTEG) are special interest groups of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Registered Charity Number 313014

 

 

 

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