Funded training -MANAGING CREATIVE TALENT WORKSHOP

We have just heard about this fantastic workshop, part funded by Creative Skillset. Read the text of the email we recieved below...
 

 

LIMITED PLACES ON THE NEW MANAGING CREATIVE TALENT WORKSHOP

BIRMINGHAM

Friday 18 October, Friday 1 November & Friday 15 November 2013

This will be a unique opportunity for everyone wanting to develop their skills in managing creative teams in television, film and new media. The three day modular event will fully immerse people in the art of managing people. The aim is to help potential and current managers get the best out of teams. Offered by Skills Channel TV, this event will be facilitated by Alec McPhedran, a key trainer in the people side of creative management and will feature a number of great guest speakers.

For more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html

This3 days modular interactive programme will take place in central Birmingham on the 18^th of October and the 1^st and 15^thNovember 2013. and will be a great opportunity to learn the best techniques in the subject, Normally, this workshop has a price of £990.00 (ex VAT) per person for the three days. However, this programme has fantastic funding support from Creative Skillset. That means the current cost is now £175 (ex VAT) for the three days – a fantastic opportunity to invest in your key people.
 

For more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html
 

About Alec McPhedran

Alec is well known in the Midlands having concentrated much of his business delivery in the area. He is currently working on projects with BECTU, the BFI, Creative England and a range of creative businesses and individuals. Before setting up Skills Channel TV, Alec was head of learning and sector talent development for Channel4 and worked closely with Skillset, BECTU, PACT and Screen West Midlands on a wide range of initiatives. This part led Alec into wanting to do more of this type of work and it led to the highly successful Skills Channel TV. One of the first key projects was the highly successful Screen West Midlands ‘DRIVE’ project – a series of learning programmes from start-ups to existing media companies. He has a passion for helping people to achieve and is now an established trainer and coach.

What others have to say about Skills Channel TV:

“What a star you are - thank you so much for providing us with an excellent mentoring workshop for the producers forum networking programme.”

The Producers Forum Mentoree Workshop

“Absolutely not what I expected. I am so glad I came.”

BECTU High Impact Interviewing Skills Workshop

“I think if the government want to throw money at trainers, to help us learn about export (which I think they should be doing even in these lean times), then they should be putting it in the right hands. That is you guys.”

Film Production Company

“Alec, thanks for yesterday, they, and I, really enjoyed it. I could see that they got a real buzz out of it, I am sure that the event has helped focus them on their job search!!”

Royal Opera House

“Just wanted to say what a thoroughly worthwhile and pleasant time I had yesterday, it really fired me up and was exactly what I needed. You sure know your stuff and I'm really grateful for all your tip top tips.”

BECTU Brand Me

For more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html
  

Workshop Description

This three day modular programme will help new or experienced television people manage and lead creative teams.

The key benefits of completing the programme are:
- Improved and motivated teams
- Clearer focus on direction and roles
- Improved delegation skills
- Higher profile in the sector through developed networking techniques
- Heavily financially supported programme
- Opportunity to meet and develop relationships with industry peers
- Sessions delivered by industry professionals
- Access to one to one coaching support during and after the programme 

Module One: Strategic Leadership

Exploring the role and responsibilities of managers and leaders in the creative sector

Module Two: Getting the Best Out of People

What makes people tick, how does this work with your management style? We explore the skills of motivation, delegation and giving feedback to developing creative teams.

Module Three: Getting In, Getting On

How to promote your team and develop the business side of the services they offer. Content includes branding teams, networking and setting clear direction.

For more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html

Who is this aimed at?

This course is aimed at ambitious, new or current creative who want to learn the art of people and team management. The group will be a great chance to learn and network from others who work in the creative sector, particularly from film, television and new media.

21 hours
Duration: 3 days
Dates: Friday 18 October, Friday 1 November & Friday 15 November 2013
Location: mac, Birmingham

Price: £175 ex VAT, £210 inc VAT (For current BECTU, BAFTA, RTS and Producers Forum Members £100 ex VAT, £120 inc VAT)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Contact: info@skillschannel.tv

For more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html

Event news - The History of Public Address

Sound system evolution through the 20th and early 21st centuries… and beyond???

Speaker: Jim Cousins www.soundimprovementservices.com

Join Creative Networks to hear Jim talk about his approach to sound system design; he’ll be inviting discussion on current audio quality, potential hearing damage and the question “where do we go from here…?”

THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2013, 5.45PM UNTIL 8.45PM - WWW.CREATIVENETWORKSONLINE.COM
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, MILLENNIUM POINT, CURZON STREET, BIRMINGHAM B4 7XG

INCLUDING THE MUSIC NETWORK 4PM UNTIL 5.30PM - WWW.BIRMINGHAMMUSICNETWORK.COM
AND BIRMINGHAM SCREEN IMAGE NETWORK 4PM UNTIL 5.30PM – www.birminghamscreenimagenetwork.wordpress.com

Jim’s early career was as an electronics engineer working in the aircraft and medical industries. He then joined a five-year hearing and speech project which led to employment in the pro-audio world, designing live sound mixing consoles and bespoke recording consoles for Midas Audio Systems. Manufacturing consoles for artists like Frank Zappa and designing theatre systems for the musicals Evita and Cats, he also worked with Pink Floyd for the original production of The Wall.

Frustrated that live sound system designs didn't keep up with the superb audio fidelity of the analogue mixing consoles at that time, Jim next became a freelance consultant working on a wide range of sound systems and, of course, very large scale outdoor events. His largest event, dubbed Popestock, was in 2000 with a single audience of over two million people and the furthest person being a mile from the stage. That event led to a nine-year stint with Martin Audio, originally as senior projects engineer and then as product manager.
Jim set up Sound Improvement Services in 2010, providing sound system and acoustical consultancy plus bespoke loudspeaker design for specialist use. He also writes technical articles, user-guides and training material for manufacturers, teaches Smaart v7 (audio measurement) and presents one-day classes on bass system control and room acoustics.

Creative Networks brings together all parties involved in screen and sound media in the West Midlands, promoting both successful business development and collaboration.

To join this FREE event, please register at www.bcucreativenetworks.eventbrite.co.uk or email creative.networks@bcu.ac.uk or call 0121 331 5400

Alternatively, register online www.creativenetworksonline.com