Put a Spring in your step with Understanding ModernGov
The Spring series of "Understanding ModernGov"
will be underway shortly. This includes a range of new courses, including those
required under the Professional Skills for Government programme. Our events are
small, interactive and designed to equip staff with skills which can be
directly transferred back to the workplace. All our courses carry CPD
acceditation.
Past and present speakers included Tony Benn, Adam Boulton (Sky News Political
Editor), Michael Meacher MP, Nick Raynsford MP, Steven Pound MP, Kevin Barron
MP and Phyllis Starkey MP.
COURSE SCHEDULE FOR 2008
(Some of the
links may show previous agendas as examples)
PARLIAMENT &
GOVERNMENT
Understanding Parliament 5th February, 6th March, 8th
April
A unique one-day event demystifying the corridors of power and designed to give
a clear understanding of the workings of the House of Commons and House of
Lords.There is a reduction for this course if booked together with
Understanding Government.
www.moderngov.info/parliament_UP050208.php
Understanding Government 6th February, 13th March, 10th
April
This one-day event looks at the role of government departments and their
interaction with Parliament. There is a reduction for this course if booked
together with Understanding Parliament.
www.moderngov.info/course_understanding_government_UG060208.php
Understanding Committees (including Giving Evidence to a
Select Committees) 22nd April
This seminar includes an introduction to the origin and purpose of committees,
types of committees, and their role and function. Learn presentation techniques
and the principles of giving evidence.
www.moderngov.info/giving_evidence_select_committee_UGES151107.php
Understanding Bills and Legislation (including the Stages
of a Bill) 17th January
This day covers the creation of a bill from conception, including green and
white papers, and the input of external organisations.
www.moderngov.info/bills_legislation_UBL170108.php
Understanding Parliamentary Questions 28th
February
This course aims to provide a full understanding of Parliamentary questions
including their procedures and timescales.
www.moderngov.info/parliamentary_questions_UPQ131107.php
POLICY & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GOVERNMENT
Understanding Policy Making Context 14th February
Study background of policy and learn new skills including identifying,
understanding and developing solutions. There is a reduction for booking all
three Policy courses together.
www.moderngov.info/policy_UPMC141107.php
Understanding Policy Development 20th February
Learn to interact with key stakeholders, manage relationships and practical
ways to review evidence. There is a reduction for booking all three Policy
courses together.
www.moderngov.info/policy_development_UPDV201107.php
Understanding Policy Delivery 21st February
Learn effective policy implementation, improve communication techniques and
overcome financial issues. There is a reduction for booking all three Policy
courses together.
www.moderngov.info/policy_delivery_UPD291107.php
Understanding Submissions and Briefings - 13th
February
This course for public sector staff covers how to advise ministers in the form
of a written submission.
www.moderngov.info/course_understanding_submissions_USB041207.php
Understanding Media and Communications 7th February
Understand the UK media and gain effective communication skills.
www.moderngov.info/media_communications.php
Understanding Strategic Thinking 24th January, 18th
March
This course will help delegates to understand strategic thinking and how to use
this on a daily basis.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_strategic_thinking.php
Understanding People Management 22nd January, 20th March
This one-day course looks at the key skills needed for successful people
management.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_people_management.php
Understanding Project Management 12th February, 19th
March
Learn project management skills and develop them. The day will also look at the
implementation of projects.
www.moderngov.info/project_managment.php
Understanding Programme Management 29th January
Areas covered will be getting started and set up as well as managing
programmes.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_programme_management.php
Understanding Analysis and Use of Evidence 26th March
This seminar looks at the value and use of evidence and gives practical help
with the use of a workshop.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_analysis_and_use_of_evidence.php
Understanding Marketing 24th April
Understand key skills in both marketing and communications.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_marketing_communications.php
Understanding Financial Management 19th February
This day will help understand the core financial skills needed by public
sector staff.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_financial_management.php
Understanding Change Management - 19th March - NEW
Develop key Change Management Skills including Strategy, team management &
motivation.There is a reduction if booked together with the Leadership course.
www.moderngov.info/change_management_UCM190308.php
Understanding Leadership - 20th March - NEW
Learn and develop
effective team leadership through new management skills and techniques.There is
a reduction if booked together with the Change Management course.
www.moderngov.info/leadership_UL200308.php
Understanding Impact Assesments - 27th March - NEW
This course examines the development and implementation of Impact Assesments.
www.moderngov.info/impact_assessments_UIA120208.php
DEVOLVED GOVERNMENT
Understanding the Welsh Assembly 15th April (in Cardiff)
The day includes an examination of the structure, role and function of the
national assembly for Wales. Also examined are the additional layers of
representation.
www.moderngov.info/welsh_assembly.php
Understanding the Northern Ireland Assembly 12th March
(in Belfast)
Now that power sharing has been restored to Northern Ireland this course will
examine the structure and function of the Northern Ireland assembly.
www.moderngov.info/northern_ireland_assembly.php
Understanding the Scottish Parliament 5th March (in
Scotland)
Understand the role, structure and function of the Scottish Parliament. Also
studied will be the constitution and powers of Holyrood.
www.moderngov.info/scottish_parliament.php
Understanding the Regions - 22nd April
This course will look at the English regions and their relationship to central
government.
www.moderngov.info/regions_UR031007.php
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Understanding Local Government 25th March, 31st May
This seminar will look at the role, structure and function of a council, and
examine the relationship between chief executives, councillors and officers.
www.moderngov.info/local_government_ULG111207.php
Understanding Local Government Policy 18th February
This course will study local government policy. Discover how policy is
developed and gain essential skills.
www.moderngov.info/local_government_policy.php
Understanding the London Assembly 27th March
A unique one-day course which looks at how the London assembly works. Also
covered will be the role and power of the Mayor.
www.moderngov.info/london_assembly.php
EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL
Understanding Europe 26th February
This one-day course will give an understanding of the Brussels decision-making
process including EU policy and legislation.
www.moderngov.info/europe_UE021007.php
Understanding European Policy 23rd January
Discover the background of EU policy and legislation, and how it impacts on the
UK.
www.moderngov.info/european_policy.php
Understanding European Funding 27th February
Learn about funding sources available and how to produce high-quality funding
bids.
www.moderngov.info/european_funding.php
Understanding the United Nations 4th March
Study the role and powers of the UN and understand their relationship with NGOs
and other organisations.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_united_nations.php
SECTOR SPECIFIC
Understanding the Health Sector 17th July
The UK health sector is one of the largest employers in Europe and to help
understand the role of the NHS this one-day course will examine the workings,
structure and function of the health sector.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_health_UHS011107.php
Understanding the Criminal Justice System 18th June
This unique seminar will study the work of departments and agencies within the
criminal justice system. It will study the roles played by the different
organisations.
www.moderngov.info/criminal_justice_system.php
Understanding the Education System 30th January
With education a cornerstone of this administrations agenda this course will
examine the sector, look at the changes that have been made and what the future
holds.
www.moderngov.info/education_UES300108.php
Understanding the Defence Sector - 11th March
This one-day event will study the role of the MOD and associated agencies in
the fast-changing defence and military community.
www.moderngov.info/defence_sector.php
Understanding Diversity 4th June
The course looks at considerations of diversity and the law and what this means
for your own organisation.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_diversity_UD040608.php
Understanding Good Relations and Community Cohesion 19th
February
The day will include good relations in today's society and also study the
recommendations of the Commission for Integration and Community Cohesion and
look at the implications.
www.moderngov.info/understanding_good_relations_community_cohesion_UGRCC190208.php
Understanding Public Affairs 5th March
For all levels of public affairs staff this course will provide the skills to
effectively manage the media and campaigns, and help to understand how to
interact with decision makers at all levels.
www.moderngov.info/public_affairs.php
CONSULTANCY
We are also able to provide high-level, tailored courses which can be run in-house. These information courses can be developed and adapted with any organisation to fit specific requirements. They can take place at your own offices or any other venue of your choice. Please call 0800 542 9440 for further details.
Please note you can now save £50 by registering in advance
under our "Early Bird Discount" scheme.
To register for any of the courses please complete the registration form (click
here for booking form http://www.moderngov.info/booking.php ). For details of discounted
rates for group bookings please call our information line free on 0800 542 9440
or alternatively you can email enquiries@moderngov.info . Further details are available
at the Understanding ModernGov website: www.moderngov.info
I look forward to welcoming you to one of our courses very soon.
Kind regards
James Hayes
0207 484 5400
enquiries@moderngov.info