The MDN in Lanarkshire

Bungy Jumping through an Introduction to NLP!

This, our first event of the year, was led by Brian Costello, an experienced practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. Brian held our networkers enthralled as he adopted differnt states in his energetic look at this as a model for appreciating and developing those we engage with. Active audience participation was the order of the day along with a detailed overview of the NLP model and cornerstones of this helpful approach.

Brian runs weekend taster sessions so if this is of interest please approach him directly on www.headstrongnlp.com

The start of a new year heralds new beginnings for our Managers Development Network in Lanarkshire. By request, our first session is looking at one specific area of effective communication and engagement – Neuro Linguistic Programming. Here are the details:

NLP – An Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming

 “If what you’re doing isn’t working, do something different!” 

Date:        Friday 29^th January 2010 Time:       12 – 2 p.m.

Venue:     The Almada Suite, Hamilton

 Speaker: Brian Costello has been practising NLP for just short of 7 years and runs two companies; HeadStrong which concentrates on private coaching and Personal Development, and Fluidity which focuses its efforts on Corporate Training with an inspirational twist and Team/Business Development projects. Prior to this Brian worked with Barclays Wealth as a trainer and project manager.

The aim of this session is to provide you with: 

• An introduction to NLP in connection with management. This will include discussing how your thoughts and feelings are directly related to your day to day effectiveness in everything you do, from driving into work to making key work related decisions.
• An  explanation of the simple principles on which NLP is established by offering participants the chance to experience, at first hand, how mind and body function together to create our experience of the world and how we can use simple tools to instantly access more useful states of mind.
• A thought provoking NLP model which explains why old managerial models can break down when faced with ‘people’ problems and how we can retune the communication style of a whole organisation and begin reducing stress, absence, illness and staff attrition.

Coaching for Improved Performance – December 15th 2009

Back for a second time this year , John Armstrong from On Track Training & Coaching ,will be offering practical insights and experience on the day as to how to achieve high morale and productivity amongst staff. John takes a holistic view on coaching , looking at the important role and skill involved as a manager in getting the best from your staff. He will focus on:

• Leading you through some of the vital elements essential to ensure coaching has a positive impact on the performance of your staff and your department.
• Sharing insights into the approaches and techniques involved in facilitating a coaching session in the workplace.
• Providing an opportunity for those present to participate in a dynamic, practical and enjoyable coaching activity called FeedForward. 

Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us on December 15th from 12 – 2.00 p.m. at the Moorings Hotel, Motherwell.

Karen Darke, October 29th 2009

LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION? OVERCOMING CHALLENGES.

This was the title of our last event which brought together staff from across NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and staff from a range of Special Health Boards.

Our speaker, Karen Darke, a paraplegic adventurer who has pursued an ambitious programme of challenges with remarkable determination, after a traumatic fall from a Scottish Sea Cliff at the age of 21, shared valuable insights into seeking out and facing challenges. Karen left the audience truly inspired with her stories which had many parallels with the courage, capability and determination needed when managing difficult situations at work and in life generally.

Karen has recently been recognised by Cosmopolitan at their”Ultimate Women of the Year” awards for “Fun, Fearless Females”

Find out more about Karen by visiting her web page http://www.karendarke.com/

Hugh Sheils

Human Performance under Pressure

: Reducing human errors and managing risks.

Managing in today’s complex health and social care settings can be challenging as well as rewarding. Learning how to carefully balance the management of team potential and performance whilst forming a local culture which effectively promotes continuous improvement and risk management is no mean task!

 The good news is there are some excellent lessons to be learned by looking out with our sector, indeed looking to the skies! This comes in the form of Captain Hugh Sheils, airline captain and proprietor of Tall Poppy, a People and Risk Management training business.

 Gain valuable insights from the airline industry, using real case study materials and live documentary footage which highlight the key ideals and lessons to be learned which could improve the way you manage individuals, teams and risk within your part of the service. Learn specifically about the: 

• ·      Human Factor of Risk Management
• ·      Essential Skills underpinning Error Reduction & Management
• ·      Effective Individual & Team Decision Making & Communication
• ·      Effective Team Leadership & the influence of Leadership Style
• ·      Developing an effective Feedback and Reporting Culture

 The Development Programme is open to all levels of managers and prospective managers and is not restricted to IHM members.  So wherever you work, please come and join us.  This event is FREE.

 Date:          Thursday 24^th September 2009; Time:  12 – 2 p.m.

Venue:        The Avon Room, Hamilton Town House, Hamilton.

Speaker:     Captain Hugh Sheils

 Hugh’s career spans working in technical theatre, as an entertainer, for years in the Far East, and as a manager in the nightclub industry. On return to the UK, he studied for his professional pilots licence and has now been flying for fifteen years. His passion for Human Factors training has resulted in research collaboration with a Clinical Governance Director of a large NHS trust and also his establishment of Tall Poppy to share Aviation Human Factors lessons with other communities and disciplines. 

 A buffet lunch will be provided so please advise me if you are definitely able to attend in order that I can arrange the catering accordingly. Email me at madeleine.obrien@ihmscotland.co.uk with your full contact details, including your job title, organisation and base.

Confidence & Well Being

June 25th 2009 brought sunshine to Chatelherault Country Park where the Managers Development Network met for the final networking session before the summer recess. At this networking event there was a chance to hear from Dr. Carol Craig. Dr Carol Craig is Chief Executive of the Centre for Confidence and Well-Being and is  author of The Scots’ Crisis of Confidence. She has also written a second book entitled Creating Confidence: a handbook for professionals working with young people.

Issues discussed during this event included:

• -      Optimism (for self, others).
• ·      Self-belief and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• ·      Developing a ‘growth mindset’ (essential for people to realise their potential).
• ·      Resilience
• ·      Positive energy (essential for relationships, team working and collaboration).
• ·      Sense of purpose (important for motivation and well-being).

Dr. Craig left the audience transfixed by some of the insights she shared with us about what truly lies behind confidence and well being. She laid down a challenge regarding government targets and the potential these had to take away a sense of control and influence from those directing and delivering services.

  . Visit the Centre for Confidence & Well Being to hear about the work of Dr. Carol Craig