The MDN in Lanarkshire

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