MANAGERS' INSIGHTS HUB

What is it?

The Managers’ Insights Hub is a monthly event for heads, managers, supervisors, and team leaders. Now in its second year, this initiative, based on feedback from senior staff aims to provide information on internal topics, share best practices, and foster discussion.  

Each session lasting one hour, focuses on a relevant topic, facilitated by staff experts. Sessions will be a mix of in-person and online formats, providing a space to develop knowledge and understanding in areas key to your role as a Manager/Head, enable peer learning, and strengthen networks amongst senior staff in UCC.  

Who is the target audience? 

Heads, Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors

How do I book my place?

All bookings are via ESS.  Each session will be open for booking a few weeks in advance.  Keep an eye out for an email from Staff Wellbeing & Development. 

WHAT IS HAPPENING & WHEN IN 2026/2027?

September 2026 - Managers need to be aware of the Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy and Response Procedure. Why?

It is important for managers to be aware of this policy and procedure as they

• help you recognise what fraud and corruption can look like, and explain what to do if you have concerns;
• set our your responsibilities as managers when it comes to preventing and addressing fraud, and corruption;
• make clear UCC’s position on fraud and corruption and support a culture of honesty, integrity and professionalism, in line with our University values

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Sessions from 2025/2026

1. Duty of Respect & Right to Dignity Policy - What managers need to know

2. Managing Sick Leave - Your role as Manager

3. UCC's Updated Conflict of Interest Policy: What managers need to know

View recorded session

Updated Conflict of Interest Slides

4. UCC's Redeployment Policy - What managers will want to know

5. Climate Leadership & Your Role as a Manager - Climate Leadership 8 Dec.'25.pdf

6. 'Supporting Your Students: A Collaborative Approach for University Staff' - Gary Mulcahy, Head of Student Life - Supporting your students: A collaborative approach for University staff 

Sessions from 2024/2025

1. Strategic Planning                                                                                                     

2. Building Capacity and Capability for Continuous Improvement While Juggling the Everyday 

3.  UCC Annual Governance Statement > Are you as a manager working in compliance? The key insights you NEED to know

4. UCC’s Consultancy Policy - All that you, as a manager, need to know and how UCC Consulting can help you

UCC Consultancy Policy Slides - 26-02-'25

Click here to view the recording of the session 

5.  Data Security Breaches – Do you know what to do if your area experiences a Data Security Breach?

6.  UCC Marketing and Communications: Practical Steps for Managers

Marketing & Communications-Practical Steps for Managers

7. 'Overview of the University Financial Environment - Make sure you are up to date and informed'

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Are there internal issues, policies or initiatives you wish to find out more about? Email Staff Wellbeing & Development.