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Active listening means focusing completely on what someone issaying, understanding it, responding thoughtfully, andremembering the conversation. Instead of just hearing the words,active listeners engage with the speaker, show empathy, andprovide feedback, which helps create a deeper connection. Thisskill is important in both personal and work interactions because itbuilds trust, resolves conflicts, and improves teamwork. In thissession, you will learn about different levels of listening and how todevelop active listening skills using various techniques. You willalso have a chance to practice these skills in a fun coachingactivity with a partner. We are offering some popular workshops, as well as new ones like Storytelling andBuilding Confidence. Best of all, our workshops and eLearning are free for allinternal work colleagues. Check out our featured workshops and suggestedeLearning – we have something for everyone. Don't just take our word for it, seewhat others are saying about our amazing learning sessions and eLearning! ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENTNEWSLETTER - MARCH 2025 FEATURED WORKSHOPS Active listeningIn February, welaunched IslingtonEssentials and receivedfantastic feedback. ThisMarch, we're excited tointroduce IslingtonManager! Message
We have teamed up with EqualiTeach to create a workshop aimedat inspiring and empowering employees to foster positive culturalchange within the organisation. Participants will learn aboutdiscrimination and harassment in the workplace, the importance ofengaging with equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and theeffects of unconscious bias and privilege. They will identify bestpractices for embedding equality and inclusion into their roles,discuss effective ways to respond to microaggressions andcommit to practical changes in their practices. Creating inclusion in the workplaceBuilding confidenceYou will learn how to recognise and display confident behaviour,even when you don't feel confident inside. We'll explore strategiesto boost your confidence and assertiveness, helping youunderstand what self-confidence is and why it matters. Bymanaging situations where you lack confidence and confrontingthe fear of failure that fuels self-doubt, you'll learn to communicatein a way that appears more self-assured. Through practicalguidance and supportive techniques, this workshop aims toempower you with the tools to enhance your self-confidence andembrace your true potential.
The breathing exercises arevery useful to know andthey are very transferable.Discover how Islington’s coachingprogramme can help you achieveyour career goals. Take the nextsteps towards starting your coachingjourney and unlock your potential.ELEARNINGCoaching in IslingtonThere is so much goodcontent on here to digestthat it'll be a while beforeI'm looking for more.Microsoft Excel 365Introduction levelThis introductory MS Excel course isfor anyone who needs to understandthe way Excel works. It's suitable forcomplete beginners. The lessonsshow the desktop and web version. The new interactive online course you will learnhow to use career tools that will enable you toidentify your strengths and how you can usethese reflections to explore your career atIslington and how to discuss the support youmay need from your manager. Empowering you to develop your career
Workshop nameDate and timeActive listening1 April 2025, 11:00 AMBuilding confidence1 April 2025, 2:00 PMClimate and Environmental Implicationsworkshop30 April 2025, 2:00 PMCoaching Skills for Managers Workshop22 April 2025, 10:00 AM23 April 2025, 10:00 AMCreating inclusion at work25 March 2025, 10:00 AM30 April 2025, 10:00 AMCrucial Conversations24 April 2025, 10:00 AMDeveloping your team29 April 2025, 10:00 AMDisability confidence29 April 2025, 10:00 AMEmpowering you to develop your career2 April 2025, 3:00 PMFinancial planning - retirement8 April 2025, 9:30 AMFinancial planning - your financial wellbeing29 April 2025, 10:00 AMWORKSHOPS MARCH - MAY
Workshop nameDate and timeGetting your interview right9 April 2025, 10:00 AMGiving and receiving feedback 30 April 2025, 2:00 PMIslington Manager 1011 May 2025, 10:00 AMLeading the way on inclusion at work28 April 2025, 2:00 PMManaging Sickness Absence10 April 2025, 10:00 AMMental health for colleagues17 April 2025, 9:30 AMMental Health for Managers24 April 2025, 9:30 AMMinute taking22 April 2025, 11:00 AMPlain English30 April 2025, 11:00 AMPresenting for beginners24 April 2025, 11:00 AMPresenting with impact workshop26 March 2025, 10:00 AMProject management workshop27 March 2025, 9:30 AM8 April 2025, 9:30 AMWORKSHOPS MARCH - MAY
Workshop nameDate and timeRisk Management workshop24 April 2025, 1:00 PMStorytelling22 April 2025, 2:00 PMTime management24 April 2025, 2:00 PMTrain the trainer2 April 2025, 10:00 AMWORKSHOPS MARCH - MAYTOP TIP - ENROL ON A WORKSHOPEnrolling on a workshop cansometimes cause confusionand lead to colleaguesbelieving they’re signed up toa course. Watch this 30 second video toshow you how to enrol andthen sign up to a course.
You can contact a member of the team on:CONTACT ORGANISATONAL DEVELOPMENTWe value your feedback! Please shareyour thoughts and suggestions aboutour workshops and eLearning courseson the newly updated evaluation formsfound on MyLearning after you attendor complete any learning.Your input helps us improve and caterto your learning needs more effectively. astrid.keogh@islington.gov.uk, Head of Organisational Development emily.dathan@islington.gov.uk, - Senior OD Projects Lead (all otherOrganisational Development queries, Check Ins, graduate scheme andcolleague survey)ashley.roberts@islington.gov.uk, L&D Adviser (coaching and e-learningqueries)emma.turner@islington.gov.uk, OD Partner (managementdevelopment, away day and grad scheme queries)hannah.cotton@islington.gov.uk, OD Partner (coaching, onboardingand away day queries)paul.saunders@islington.gov.uk, Digital Design and Learning Lead (e-learning queries) sofia-maria.kassiras@islington.gov.uk, L&D Coordinator (MyLearningand workshop queries) If you want to get in touch please contact us via:HRLearning.Development@islington.gov.uk or organisational.development@islington.gov.uk