Workshops

Description:

A good introduction for individuals new to the process or who would like a refresher, this informal session covers the key information to build confidence, understand how the CPG fits and why its relevant to workplace development. Facilitated by one of the VCA team who will answer any questions throughout the session.

For:

Candidates at any level pre-CPG assessment

Content:

• Showcase ‘what it will look like’
• Discuss the Leadership Behaviour criteria
• Do’s, don’ts and handy tips for managing the exercises
• Exercise examples
• Provide clarity on the feedback i.e. development/ strengths, relating to your role, what next
• Other resources

Description:

This interactive workshop will explore how to evaluate information and present solutions effectively in writing, with practical tips and tasks aimed at improving your written communications in the workplace and for future promotions assessments.

For:

Candidates who did not pass the Case Study CPG exercise or those who are seeking support with written work in advance of the CPG

Content:

• Clarify the Case Study – what it is and what it isn’t
• Explore relevance to workplace performance
• Main mistakes- what and why
• What’s it all about? Working with the data and context
• Structure and content- why it matters
• Making your points- accuracy, confidence, and meeting the audience’s needs
• It’s not my skill set-  working around difficulties

Description:

In this interactive workshop we explore tips, techniques and approaches to demonstrating effective leadership and team management behaviours in the workplace, and how to translate these to effective assessment performance.

For:

Candidates seeking development after a CPG or those seeking learning in advance of the CPG

Content:

• Course content will be tailored to the needs of delegates based on their feedback reports where appropriate and a pre-course self-report survey
• Likely themes to include:
• Behaviours, actions and impacts
• Feedback as a superpower
• Wellbeing and what’s wrong with ‘my door is always open?’
• Building influence, inclusion and integrity
• On the same team – shared goals and understanding
• Development- continuously
• Linking it back to assessments- showing what you can do in the CPG

Description:

An interactive and discussion-based workshop utilising the experience and perspective of delegates from different Services. We will explore the challenges and opportunities for line managers and team members, and to create a culture of empowerment, support and a growth mindset.

For:

Line Managers

Content:

• The feedback report
• Using your coaching skills
• Working with strengths
• Creating learning opportunities
• Dealing with disappointment
• A joint approach