Learning and Development Programmes
For all our programmes and supports please see the menu on the left hand side of the webpage.
HR are moving to blended learning to go with their courses. Entry required for Learning and Development courses is the completion of assigned online Lynda.tcd.ie pre-course work.
Cancellation Charge: There is no cost for staff attending our courses, but your department will be liable for a charge of €150 if you fail to show without 48 hours prior cancellation by email to staffdev@tcd.ie.
Approval for Attendance: Please note that your manager needs to be aware of any planned absence from your area, please discuss with your manager/head of school in advance of booking.
Food Requirements: We offer a light lunch on our full day courses which consists of sandwiches, wraps, tea /coffee. We endeavour to accommodate allergies including: coeliac, shellfish/nut allergies and vegan/vegetarian staff. However we rely on the capacity of providers in this regard. Participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements where this better meets their requirements.
Our Complete Learning and Development Catalogue of events and opportunities for you.
This catalogue shows all our face to face events, including specialist development programmes, our management series, and learning opportunities for all staff.
Learning and Development Catalogue of upcoming events in date order 5 May 2019
Learning and Development Catalogue of upcoming events in programme order 5 May 2019
Professional Skills Programme
The Learning and Development Unit run a Professional Skills Programme to support continuous professional development among staff. This is a ‘blended learning’ programme that combines on-line learning with face-to-face classroom training. Specified pre-course modules on Lynda.tcd.ie must be completed in advance. The programme includes topics on Minute-taking, Editing for Professionals, Practical Writing for Success and Writing for the Web. We have added Supervisory Management Skills, Management Development and Practical Project Management to the Spring 2019 programme.
To book your place Click here.
YourHR 2019 - Research Manager and All Manager Series
The YourHR Manager Series on HR Matters consists of 2 hour seminars/workshops on key HR Manager areas: Courageous Conversations, Work Permits, Induction and Probation, Sick Leave and Absence Management. We will be advertising these events later in the academic year.
Wellbeing Talks
HR Learning & Development are delighted to announce dates and venues for our next series of Wellbeing Talks organised for all staff that will cover the following topics.
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
| Programme | Speaker | Date and Venue |
|---|---|---|
| This talk will address: Realistic optimism with a dash of reframing! | Jerry Kelly |
17th May 2019 Room 2026 |
Neuro Wellness in the Age of Mass Distraction This talk will give you an understanding how modern living is causing our whole system to be in survival instead of creation mode. You will be given some practical tips and 5 settings for focused attention. |
Rosie King |
21st May 2019 Room 2026 |
Tick tock, finding the 25th hour This session will address the efficient use of time and the role of the "external time" and "inner time". |
Jerry Kelly |
7th June 2019 Room 2026 |
Bouncebackability – building your resilience This session will address practical steps to build resilience |
Jerry Kelly |
10th June 2019 Room 2026 |
Health by Stealth How to be healthy by making small changes. In this talk, we will define what is proven to make you healthy and work out strategies to incorporate small steps in your day to be healthy. There will be no gruelling exercise, guilt or lectures on the benefits of chai seeds! |
Rosie King |
12th June 2019 |
| This talk will address: Knowledge, skills and techniques to move outside the zone. | Jerry Kelly |
14th June 2019 Room 2026 |
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This talk will address: Recognising the symptoms, source and causes of stress |
Jerry Kelly |
17th June 2019 James McNevin Seminar Room |
Neuro Wellness in the Age of Mass Distraction This talk will give you an understanding how modern living is causing our whole system to be in survival instead of creation mode. You will be given some practical tips and 5 settings for focused attention. |
Rosie King |
19th June 2019 |
Switch On, Not Off This talk will address: Recognising the symptoms, source and causes of stress |
Jerry Kelly |
22nd March 2019 Room 2026 COMPLETED |
For further information on Staff Wellbeing see our HR Wellbeing pages: https://www.tcd.ie/hr/staff-wellbeing/
YourSkills Programme
| Programme | Speaker | Date and Venue |
|---|---|---|
How to prepare for media interviews This master class will help you prepare for all types of media interviews.
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Tom Molloy |
3rd May 2019 Secretary's Conference Room, |
Social Media and Platforms This talk will set out the different forms of social media, and clarify how best to use these tools to the professional benefit of Trinity. Social networking and social media are powerful communication tools which can have a significant impact on organisational and professional reputations. Examples of social networking websites are Blogging, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Wikis etc. |
Sharon Campbell |
14th May 2019
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How to write an Oped How to write an Oped - The op-ed is usually longer than a regular letter to the editor. It is often written by a subject matter expert and is an example of an instance when a freelancer produces copy as a ghost-writer under someone else's by-line.
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Tom Molloy |
15th May 2019 Loyola Institute |
Pitch to Win
Learning Outcome
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Steve Rawling |
23rd May 2019 Science Gallery |
Storytelling for Impact Basic storytelling
Understand your audience.
Storytelling as a way of working
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Steve Rawling |
23rd May 2019 Science Gallery |
Social Media and Your Profile - Academic & Research Staff only Bring Your Device to this event. Are you interested in increasing your profile through social media? This event will look at different forms of social media how you can maximise these tools for the benefit of your Academic and Research profile. Social networking and social media are powerful communication tools which can have a significant impact on organisational and professional reputations. |
Sharon Campbell |
28th May 2019 Secretary’s Office Conference Room, FSD |
The Art of Presenting The aim of this one-day workshop is to help participants build their practical skills, knowledge and confidence in the art of presenting. This workshop is suitable for anyone who delivers presentations and who would like to build their skills in this area. Course Objectives:
Outline:
Practical presentation & feedback |
Derbhille Clarke |
30th May 2019 Secretary’s Conference Room, Top Floor, FSD |
Responding to Distressed People
It is hoped that people will gain a sense that they can feel more confident to engage with others who are in distress with a view to hearing their story, minding themselves in doing so and feeling equipped to consider suggestions they can make about where further support can be found. |
Mark Robinson |
31st May 2019 Student Counselling Seminar Room |
Responding to Distressed People
It is hoped that people will gain a sense that they can feel more confident to engage with others who are in distress with a view to hearing their story, minding themselves in doing so and feeling equipped to consider suggestions they can make about where further support can be found. |
Mark Robinson |
18th June 2019 Student Counselling Services Seminar Room |
Responding to Distressed People
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Mark Robinson |
25th June 2019 Student Counselling Services Seminar Room |
Responding to Distressed People
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Mark Robinson |
5th July 2019 Student Counselling Services Seminar Room |
