Workshops to 'fill the skills' gap

A series of workshops and events have been developed as a result of a needs analysis being undertaken with those Rural Groups FRP and VONEF are currently working with.

Rural Groups and Trusts said they wanted support in those subjects contained within the programme and is designed to "fill the skills" gap for groups, make you and your organisation more effective, help you to compete for resources and ultimately deliver your organisations aspirations.

As requested, each workshop is stand alone and you can choose which session you want to attend ...Come to one or come to them all. You design YOUR individual programme tailored to your needs.

Horses for Courses - Each of your group members can attend a different workshop according to the job they do on the trust or their specific role and interests.

Anyone interested is advised to sign up for the workshops quickly as a big demand is anticipated

Tel Maureen Burgess on 08451 55 55 55 Ext 450567/450568
VONEF 01334 654080

E-Maill

Maureen.burgessCS@fife.gov.uk
helen.rorrison@vonef.org.uk

FIFE RURAL PARTNERSHIP
Rural Trust and Community Support Programme

All sessions to be held in County Buildings, Cupar from 6pm until 9pm unless stated otherwise. Open to all Rural community groups. Trusts and Cooperatives

ASSERTIVENESS AT WORK – Tuesday 21st April

• What is assertiveness? – Definition of assertiveness. Why are we unassertive? Why should we be assertive?
• The essence of assertiveness – understanding behaviour, assertion, aggression and passivity, assessing yourself and setting goals.
• Assertiveness skills – Communicating with respect, giving and receiving compliments, self esteem, handling and giving criticism, saying no positively and selecting the most appropriate style.

PROJECT PLANNING - Tuesday 28th April

• Precise Specification for the project: Describe purpose, aims and deliverables. State parameters (timescales, budgets, range, scope, territory, authority)
State people involved and the way the team will work (frequency of meetings, decision-making process)
Establish ‘break points’ at which to review and check progress, and how progress and results will be measured
• Planning the Project – time, team, activities, resources and financials
• Communicating the Project Plan to your Project Team
• Agreeing and delegating project actions

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT – Tuesday 1st May

• The Performance Measurement System
• Are you a modern performance manager?
• The Elements of Good Performance
• Motivating your reviewee via the performance management system
• Discussion skills, how to do it with style
• Review Interview Practical

REVIEW SESSION / NETWORKING – Tuesday 8th May