Certificate of Continuing Professional Development: From Manager to Leader

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Why choose this course?

• It's the first leadership development course designed specifically for the events industry. You'll learn how to manage, lead and motivate so you can create a strong and effective team. You will be able to lead a team successfully in any environment.
  
• This course has been developed by the University of Derby in partnership with Showsec, the UK's leading crowd management, venue and event security specialist.
  
• You'll be taught by professionals from University of Derby and experienced venue and event security practitioners from Showsec. Their combined knowledge and practical experience means they understand the leadership skills required specifically within the events industry.
  
• It's work based which means that you can apply everything you learn immediately to your role to make an impact.
  
• You'll spend three days at Standlow Farm near Ashbourne in Derbyshire where you'll take part in classroom and outdoor activities, including sourcing and preparing your own meals as a team.
  
• You'll mix with event professionals from across the UK, so you can exchange experiences and build yourself a network of contacts.
  
• On completion you will achieve a 40 credit University award at Level 4.

About the course

Are you a new or first line manager? How do you make the transition to become an inspirational and effective leader?

In the events industry leadership skills are key to a successful operation - from supervising your teams on the ground to developing effective processes to ensure venues are running safely, efficiently and profitably.

Successful managers develop self awareness as well as practical leadership skills and attitudes. They consider the person, the environment and the situation before making a decision; they have the confidence to motivate people; and they move away from day-to-day operational processes and look more to the "big picture" and the direction of activities.

This course supports your transition from a first line management position to leader, developing the skills you require for individual and team working. You will understand 'leadership', learn how to use and apply leadership techniques and you will look at your own skills and competences so that you can identify areas for further development.

It's work based which means that the skills and techniques you learn can be immediately related to and applied in your workplace, so bringing instant benefits to you and the way you work, and to your organisation.

You will cover:

• The leadership challenge - values and behaviours, reflection
• Self-awareness - how you are perceived by others
• Understanding others - behaviour, motivation and communication
• Effective team management - team development and roles
• Situational leadership - getting the best out of people
• Coaching - giving feedback, managing performance
• Leadership in action - what an effective leader does.
  

Your career

On completion you will have the confidence and skills to become a successful leader. You will be able to manage, lead and motivate and will understand the importance of team work, the role of individuals within teams and the need for a balanced team.

You'll gain a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development. This is a Level 4 qualification bearing 40 credits at university level.

You can continue your studies by moving on to the Foundation Degree in Crowd Management.

What our students say

"My professional development was centred on moving out of my comfort zone and specialising in Arena operations and outdoor events. The course has helped me make more informed decisions and improved my management style so I'm more adaptive to individuals' needs. The reflective element of the course enabled me to analyse my approach to various tasks and improve my performance through learning to recognise my own limitations. Recognising my own strengths and weaknesses has made me a more conscientious person and improved my organisational skills".

Tim Chambers, Showsec. Tim runs Showsecs largest single venue with a turnover in excess of £1 million.

"I've certainly developed with my new operational knowledge; I am able to put the theory I've studied into practice. The programme has helped me become more flexible in my management style, and learn how to adapt to other people's styles.

It's also shown me how to stop rushing in to things. I can step back from a situation and make informed decisions. I've matured both at work and personally, in how I look at, and judge certain situations."

Louise Stockden, Showsec. Louise manages The Roundhouse, and has reduced payment times for the venue by approximately 15% through ensuring the correct use of systems. She's has gone on to mentor other Showsec associates and plays a vital role in the control room at many of Showsecs major summer festivals.

How you'll learn

You start your course on a three day residential workshop and continue your studies back in your workplace.

The workshop focuses on activities based around team work, the role of teams and leadership in unfamiliar situations. You'll take part in a mixture of classroom and outdoor activities at Standlow Farm near Ashbourne in Derbyshire, including sourcing and preparing your own meals as a team.

You will then apply the learning to your workplace and reflect upon how you could become a more effective leader.

How you're assessed

You will submit a portfolio of evidence which will be developed during the workshop activities and then on your return to the workplace. This will show that you understand the principles and concepts of leadership, and will identify areas for your own future development as a leader.

Your portfolio must be submitted within six months of starting the course.

Anything else?

Workshop dates and venue

This course runs in March.

• Residential workshop at Standlow Farm near Ashbourne in Derbyshire, commencing at 11am on day one, finishing at 4pm on day three.
  Course fee includes shared accommodation and all meals.
  
• March 2014 - dates to be confirmed

Find out more and apply

• To find out more please contact us on 0800 678 3311 or complete our online enquiry form
• To apply please complete the application form and return to us at udc@derby.ac.uk or post to University of Derby Corporate, Enterprise House, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD

About the Centre for Events Professional Development

The Centre for Events Professional Development at University of Derby Corporate is a leading provider of events management courses that are specifically designed for people working within the industry and who want to achieve a professional qualification.

Delegates can enrol as individuals on open courses to develop their career. We also work with organisations to develop bespoke training solutions for groups of delegates tailored to individual business requirements.

Our events management courses are supported through our links with the leading national and international employers in the events industry which ensures that they remain relevant and in line with industry developments - these connections also enable delegates to put their learning into practice through accredited work experience.

University of Derby Corporate is a founding member AEME (the Association of Event Management Educators) and has been instrumental in the development of programmes for the industry. We are also a member of NOEA (National Outdoor Events Association) and UKCMA (UK Crowd Management Association).