**Next Call - Semester 1 - 2024/2025**

This programme seeks to build upon the ‘First Steps into Management’ programme which was introduced in UCC in 2017. It is intended that the ‘Continuing Steps into Management’ programme will bridge a gap for staff between the ‘First Steps’ programme and our more advanced Leadership programmes.

Not only will the target audience include graduates of the ‘First Steps’ programme, but also staff who are currently or who aspire to be team leaders and managers. You must have already engaged in relevant development workshops/programmes & have previously undertaken an MBTI workshop & completed the questionnaire.

All the modules will take place face to face and will be highly participatory including small group discussions, completion of self-assessments, reflective journaling and scenario-based activities.

Four main topics will be covered:

1. UCC Values & Culture
2. Dealing Effectively with Change & Conflict
3. Team Ownership / Individual Responsibility / Accountability
4. Clear Communications

Continuing Steps into Management - Feb & March 2024

Target Audience: 

• Past graduates of the First Steps into Management Digital Badge programme (A break of 8 to 12 months between completing one digital badge and beginning ‘Continuing Steps’ is recommended in order to embed learnings).
• Staff who are currently or who aspire to be team leaders and managers. You must have already engaged in relevant development workshops/programmes & have previously undertaken an MBTI workshop & completed the questionnaire.
• This programme is open to ALL categories of staff i.e. academic, professional services, technical and research.

Application Process: Submit this form outlining:

1. Why this programme is relevant to you at this stage in your career highlighting the relevance to a) your role b) your unit & c) UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028’ (having discussed with your manager)

2. As you are progressing through your professional development and leadership journey which area do you currently find more challenging and very briefly why?

Deadline to apply: Applications to be made via this MS Form by 5pm Friday 12th January 2024     

Criteria for earning the Digital Badge:

1. Must attend all workshops
2. Presentation at final module
3. 1,000 word max self-reflection

 Programme Details