Vitae Connections Programme 2012: using Vitae resources to develop the skills and careers of researchers

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As part of the Vitae Connections 2012 programme, Vitae is providing two, one-day workshops for those new to facilitating learning and development activities for researchers. These practical events provide an in-depth introduction to facilitation skills, combined with a toolkit of practical resources that you can use with researchers to develop their capabilities.

Session 1 (May) - Vitae Connections 2012: Facilitation skills for those working with researchers

• This practical one-day workshop will provide an opportunity to:
• Consider the theory behind facilitation techniques to use with researchers
• Review the targeted skills and understanding required to meet researchers needs
• Understand how to set up an appropriate learning environment for researchers
• Develop your skills in how to listen, observe and interpret information from groups
• Practice techniques for asking great questions to draw out participant learning
• Learn how to deal with typical situations, difficult participants and managing group energy
• Practice creative techniques for using resources with researchers

 Book for session 1 in May

Session 2 (Nov) - Vitae Connections 2012: Facilitation skills for those working with researchers

Following session 1 there will be six months for participants to practice their facilitation skills and will be supported to share experiences with other participants via a Vitae Connections on-line community group.  Session 2 is a one-day workshop that will provide an opportunity to:

• Reflect on your experiences over the last six months
• Consider what skills you need to develop further to facilitate researchers
• Practice using the facilitation techniques developed from session one with guidance from expert trainers
• Get hands on experience of using Vitae learning and development materials in a researcher context

Event dates and location 

Session 1: 11 May (Edinburgh) 30 May (Birmingham)

Session 2: November (date and venue TBC)